Juliana's
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Juliana's is a practical Dumbo pick when the brief is casual pizza, small-group ease, and a Brooklyn waterfront-adjacent meal without a high-ceremony booking. Choose it over broader food-hall options when everyone wants one focused sit-down meal; look to The River Café instead if the occasion calls for a formal, higher-spend room.
About Juliana's
Juliana's is a casual New York City venue with daily hours split between 11:30 AM–3:15 PM and 4–9 PM. Those basics make it a practical option to consider when a relaxed New York City outing is the goal.
A casual New York City choice for plans that need to stay easy
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: casual. That makes Juliana's best framed as an easygoing New York City stop rather than a formal occasion. If the priority is a more occasion-driven comparison, The River Café may fit a different brief; if you are comparing familiar New York City dining names, Grimaldi's is another option to keep in mind.
First-timers should keep expectations practical and verify any menu, reservation, accessibility, or dietary details directly with the venue before making plans. For broader planning across the city, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, or pair the meal with citywide planning from Our full New York City hotels guide and Our full New York City bars guide.
Where it fits against New York City alternatives
Choose Juliana's when the basics line up with your plans: a casual dress code and daily hours of 11:30 AM–3:15 PM and 4–9 PM. Time Out Market New York and abc kitchens dumbo may suit different group preferences, while The River Café and Grimaldi's offer other points of comparison for a New York City dining shortlist.
For readers building a wider New York City shortlist, compare venues based on the details that matter most to your group, then confirm current menus, booking policies, and service details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Website
- julianaspizza.com
- Phone
- +17185966700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Juliana's leans hard on its location: set under the Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan skyline across the river, the restaurant frames its pizzas against one of the city's most photographed backdrops. The neighborhood's industrial past—low brick buildings and cobblestone streets—still echoes in the block, giving the place a lived-in, historic feel. Weekends bring a steady, international queue, and that bustle contributes to a scenic-yet-lively identity: you come for the pie, but the setting—the bridge, the water, the view—feels like part of the meal.
Best For
Juliana's works best as a destination stop for casual daytime and early evening visits. It draws a steady lunch crowd from Manhattan and fills up on weekends, making it a reliable choice for groups and casual meetups rather than formal celebrations. The location rewards visitors who want a quintessential Brooklyn outing—walkable from the bridge, photogenic river views, and a neighborhood atmosphere that reads as both local and tourist-friendly. Expect a social, bustling experience rather than a hushed dining room.
Ordering Tips
The menu centers on classic pizzas and hearty Italian staples; the Margherita Pizza and Spaghetti and Meatballs are cited signature dishes, so they’re safe bets for first-timers. Weekends bring long lines, so plan to arrive early or be prepared to wait; the queue is part of the neighborhood ritual. Given the casual, counter-forward setup, orders move quickly—go for a pie to share and soak up the waterfront view while you eat.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood pizzeria with a historic, no-frills atmosphere focused on exceptional pizza from a coal oven.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Margherita Pizza
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Elephant District, Notable alternative
- The River Café, Contemporary, $$$$
- Time Out Market New York, Notable alternative
- Grimaldi's, Pizzeria, Pizzeria
- abc kitchens dumbo, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dumbo
Against The River Café, Juliana's is the more casual, lower-commitment choice. The River Café is the better fit for a formal celebration, contemporary cooking, and a $$$$ night; Juliana's is the smarter pick when the group wants pizza and an easier meal structure.
Compared with Grimaldi's, the decision is more direct because both sit in the pizzeria lane. Cross-shop them when pizza is the core brief and choose based on timing, queue tolerance, and which room works better for the group that day. Neither should be treated like a tasting-menu occasion.
Time Out Market New York is better for mixed tastes and larger groups that do not want to agree on one menu. abc kitchens dumbo is the stronger choice for a more polished, broader-menu meal, while Elephant District belongs on the shortlist when the group wants another nearby alternative rather than a pizza-specific plan.
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Compare Juliana's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juliana's | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Elephant District | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| The River Café | New York City | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #422026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #472025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3212025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4322025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #249 |
| Time Out Market New York | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Grimaldi’s | New York City | Pizzeria | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1272024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2622023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| abc kitchens dumbo | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Juliana's?
Juliana's is in New York City and has a casual dress code. Its hours are 11:30 AM–3:15 PM and 4–9 PM every day.
Is Juliana's good for solo dining?
Is the earlier or evening time window better at Juliana's?
Juliana's has daily hours of 11:30 AM–3:15 PM and 4–9 PM. Choose the time window that best fits your plans, and note the afternoon break between the two listed time windows.
