Best Group Dining Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Botte Brooklyn
Stylish gold-street trattoria where lasagna bolognese anchors a pasta-focused menu.
Notable Picks
8.5
Botte Brooklyn leans into cozy, modern Italian with a lasagna bolognese that feels built for lingering over wine. The loft-like room and strong pasta game make it a favorite for low-key dates and smaller group dinners in Downtown Brooklyn.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Fettuccine alla Bolognese, Gnocchi Al Profumo Di Mare
What Makes it Special: Stylish gold-street trattoria where lasagna bolognese anchors a pasta-focused menu.
#2
Bar Tabac
8.1
Bar Tabac is a French bistro on Smith Street known for live music, brasserie staples, and a bar that stays lively into the late evening. It’s a go-to for moules frites, burgers, and wine when you want the energy of a Paris-style café after most neighborhood spots have slowed down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moules frites, House cheeseburger, Coq au vin
What Makes it Special: Lively French bistro with nightly energy and occasional live music.
8
Hadramout Cafe is a Yemeni spot on Atlantic Avenue known for huge platters of slow-cooked meats, fresh flatbreads, and late-night tea service that runs into the early morning hours. It draws night-shift workers, families, and friends breaking up nights out with comforting stews and rice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Haneeth lamb with rice, Veggie combo with hummus and baba ghanoush, Fahsa with fresh tandoor bread
What Makes it Special: Yemeni comfort food served until the early morning in a casual basement space.