Best Group Dining Restaurants in Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Da Franco & Tony Ristorante
Sit-down Italian with a standout, classic-style lasagna di casa.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Da Franco & Tony Ristorante is a classic full-service Italian spot in Country Club where house pastas and red-sauce favorites anchor the menu. Regulars call out the Lasagna di Casa for its balanced layers of pasta, meat, and cheese, making it one of the neighborhood's most reliable sit-down choices when you specifically crave lasagna.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna di Casa, Gnocchi Genovese, Spaghetti alle Vongole
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Italian with a standout, classic-style lasagna di casa.
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quality Grill & Gyro is a busy counter-service spot near Pelham Bay where chicken over rice, gyros, and platters anchor a straightforward halal-Mediterranean menu. Regulars lean on it for fast, filling takeout that stays consistent even at peak delivery hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken over rice platter, Lamb gyro, Mixed grill platter
What Makes it Special: High-volume halal-Mediterranean counter spot known for generous rice platters and gyros.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Crosby Pizza Stop is a busy Pelham Bay counter-service shop where classic cheese pies, Sicilian squares, and a long list of specialty slices move quickly across the counter. High-volume delivery and takeout traffic make it a go-to when you need pizza for a crowd without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza Slice, Finger Lickin' Round Sicilian Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood pizzeria with a deep slice menu and round Sicilian specialty pies.
8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Frank's Pizzeria is a family-owned neighborhood shop near Middletown Road that leans into big pies, generous toppings, and a comfortable dining room. It’s especially popular with local families for casual pizza nights and large takeout orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma slice, Classic cheese pizza, Eggplant pizza
What Makes it Special: Family-owned pizzeria with big, shareable pies and a true neighborhood feel.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Habibi Halal Express on Crosby Avenue is a neighborhood halal counter turning out Middle Eastern-style rice platters, gyros, and sandwiches for takeout and delivery. It serves Pelham Bay and nearby blocks with quick, affordable meals that lean on chicken-and-lamb combos and classic over-rice comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combo (Lamb & Chicken) Over Rice, Chicken Over Rice, Falafel Over Rice
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood halal counter turning out Middle Eastern platters and sandwiches quickly.
7.5
Shangerila Restaurant in Pelham Bay is a large pan-Asian spot where ramen, sushi, and Chinese-American standards share one big menu. It’s the most flexible ramen option in the area when you’re meeting a group with mixed tastes and want table service instead of takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shangerila Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Beef Ramen
What Makes it Special: Spacious pan-Asian restaurant with one of the broader ramen lineups in the neighborhood.
7.5
Shangerila Restaurant in Pelham Bay is a large pan-Asian spot where ramen, sushi, and Chinese-American standards share one big menu. It’s the most flexible ramen option in the area when you’re meeting a group with mixed tastes and want table service instead of takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shangerila Ramen, Seafood Ramen, Beef Ramen
What Makes it Special: Spacious pan-Asian restaurant with one of the broader ramen lineups in the neighborhood.