Theodora never misses! The service is always incredibly gracious, welcoming, and helpful. This is hands-down my (and my partner’s) favorite restaurant in Brooklyn.
The plates are delicious in both their simplicity with quality ingredients paired with spices and sauces that are beautifully balanced and unique. The drinks and desserts are also all thoughtfully creative and enjoyable. Almost every dish we had was a 20/10. The dishes that weren’t outstanding were still delicious; just didn’t blow us away like most do.
IE the hiramisa, ceviche, sourdough, wood-fired greens, swordfish skewer, trout, and lamb are must try’s! The corn ribs and gem salad were lovely but not on the top of our list. The lemon posset is one of my fave desserts ever and the doughnuts were delicious as well!
As for drinks the Iara is excellent as a sweeter (and adorable) drink and the martini with celery was so refreshing and inventive for a more savory option.
We are already looking forward to returning for my bday dinner in September. This place is a gem and worth it for a date night, celebration or entertaining visiting friends/family.
What a fantastic experience. Everything was 5 stars. We sat at the bar and watched the team prepare our food and it was seriously an amazing experience. We got so much food. Basically tried most things on the menu. See the pictures you'll see! Branzino was our fav, the black Cod was also super delicious. The octopus, the sourdough WOW was that good! Fernando, Avery, Dan and everyone else were super fabulous. Hope to be back here again! Reservations are not easy so plan in advance. So worth it.
What a great restaurant! Fresh ingredients, delicious and original combinations. The second time we went today, we were the only ones able to get the tuna ribeye, and it was outstanding!
The only meh note was the special otoro tuna. It was supposed to melt in your mouth, but unfortunately we got a chewy, fibrous bite, and that shouldn’t happen at that price point.
The wine list is fun and original as well. Can’t wait to go back again.
The sourdough with whipped ricotta is one of their signature items. It’s not overly sweet, which I liked, but honestly it didn’t impress me that much. It tastes pretty much like what you’d expect — good quality ricotta on sourdough, but nothing too surprising.
The tilefish ceviche was actually really good. The wood-fired pineapple adds this nice sweet and slightly tangy flavor, and the sauce makes it feel a bit rich and creamy. The fish was very fresh and had a really soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture. Even though it has that creamy element, it still feels pretty refreshing overall.
The highlight for me was the black cod. You can taste that subtle wood-fired, slightly smoky flavor, and the fish itself was super tender and rich. It’s the kind of texture and flavor that’s hard to recreate at home. The sauce has a slight acidity that balances out the richness really well, which made the whole dish feel very well-rounded.
That said, by the end of the meal it did start to feel a bit heavy. The portions were actually quite filling for me, so I didn’t end up getting dessert.
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Brooklyn this year.
Theodora perfectly balances creativity and restraint. The wood-fired cooking brings incredible depth of flavor to every dish, and the dry-aged fish was easily the highlight of the meal—beautifully cooked, rich, and unlike anything I’ve had elsewhere in NYC.
The house-made bread and spreads were outstanding, and the natural wine selection was thoughtfully curated and paired wonderfully with the seafood-focused menu.
The atmosphere feels warm, lively, and effortlessly cool without being pretentious. Service was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming.
A restaurant that absolutely lives up to the hype. Already looking forward to coming back.
