Restaurant in New York City, United States
Gigi’s
100Pearl PointsDinner, not detour
About Gigi’s
Gigi's is an easy Brooklyn dinner option for first-timers who want a low-friction night rather than a trophy reservation. Prioritize dining in over takeout unless the current ordering setup clearly fits what you need; for a more defined cuisine choice, cross-shop Di An Di, Oxomoco, or Paulie Gee's Slice Shop.
Gigi's is a New York City option to consider for evening plans, with verified hours that begin at 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday and 4 PM on Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. The safest expectation for a first-timer is direct: plan around dinner or a later evening visit, avoid assuming a specific cuisine, chef, price tier, awards profile, or service format unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
The clearest verified planning signal is timing. Gigi's operates Wednesday through Sunday, with service running until 12 AM on those open days. The listed dress code is smart casual, so it fits a polished but not overly formal night out. Beyond those basics, there are no verified details for menu format, takeout or delivery, seating setup, dietary accommodations, or price.
Better for dinner plans than destination dining
Plan for dinner rather than lunch. The verified schedule is built around evening service: Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM and Sunday from 4 PM–12 AM. That makes Gigi's a better fit for after-work plans, weekend dinner, or a later New York City meal than for daytime dining.
Because off-premise service details are not verified here, the safer recommendation is to think of Gigi's as an in-person dining plan unless the venue confirms otherwise. If takeout, delivery, dietary needs, or a specific menu format will determine the decision, check directly with Gigi's before committing.
Where it fits in a first-timer's New York City shortlist
Compared with other New York City dining options, Gigi's is most useful when the key verified needs are evening hours and a smart-casual setting. Paulie Gee's Slice Shop, Di An Di, Oxomoco may also be worth comparing if your group is choosing among named local options, but the final choice should depend on currently confirmed details such as menu, availability, reservation needs.
Quick reference: choose Gigi's for a New York City evening plan, note that it is closed Monday and Tuesday, confirm any menu, price, seating, or service questions directly before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gigi's good for a special occasion?
Gigi's can work for an evening plan in New York City if its smart-casual dress code and late hours fit the occasion. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM and Sunday from 4 PM–12 AM, closed Monday and Tuesday.
How far ahead should I book Gigi's?
Plan around a dinner or evening slot. Gigi's is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM and Sunday from 4 PM–12 AM. There are no verified reservation-difficulty or booking-window details here, so check directly with the venue for current availability.
What are alternatives to Gigi's in New York City?
Other New York City names to compare include Paulie Gee's Slice Shop, Oxomoco, Di An Di, Sereneco. Use the comparison to check current menus, timing, availability, since there are limited verified planning details for Gigi's.
Can Gigi's accommodate groups?
There is no verified group-size, private dining, or seating-capacity information here for Gigi's. If you are planning for a larger party, contact Gigi's directly and compare availability with options such as Sereneco or Oxomoco.
Can I eat at the bar at Gigi's?
There is no verified bar-seating or walk-in information here for Gigi's. Treat it as an evening dining plan and confirm the current seating setup directly before relying on a bar visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gigi's?
Dinner is the clear fit based on verified hours. Gigi's is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens from 5 PM on Wednesday through Saturday, opens from 4 PM on Sunday, so it is not a verified lunch option.
What should a first-timer know about Gigi's?
Go in with the verified basics: Gigi's is in New York City, has a smart-casual dress code, is closed Monday and Tuesday, operates Wednesday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM and Sunday from 4 PM–12 AM. Confirm menu, pricing, reservations, service details directly with the venue.
Location
138 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
New York City, United States
Compare Gigi’s
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi’s | New York City | , | , |
| Paulie Gee's Slice Shop | New York City | , | , |
| Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC) | New York City | French Bistro | , |
| Di An Di | New York City | Vietnamese | , |
| Oxomoco | New York City | Mexican | $$$ |
| Sereneco | New York City | , | , |
How Gigi's New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
How Gigi's compares in New York City
Gigi's is the easiest recommendation when the brief is a casual Brooklyn dinner with low booking pressure. Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is better for a quick, lower-commitment slice plan, while Sereneco is the closer cross-shop if the group wants a polished neighborhood meal without committing to a more specific cuisine lane.
For a more defined dinner, choose by food rather than convenience. Di An Di is the stronger pick when Vietnamese cooking is the point of the booking. Fulgurances - laundromat (NYC) is the better fit for a French Bistro direction and a more intentional dining format.
Oxomoco is the clearer splurge signal among this set because it carries a $$$ price tier and Mexican focus. Choose Gigi's when ease and Brooklyn logistics matter more than a known price bracket; choose Oxomoco when the group wants the meal to feel more planned.
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