Kayo N.

What a cool and cozy space for a low key dinner! I took hubs here for a bday dinner recently. Wednesday is their a la carte and tasting meal day. You can opt for either option. We did the a lacarte. Started w a bartender special cocktail that was light and lemony with prosecco and gin. We shared the anchovy focaccia bread with tomato spread. This was delicious. We both got nectarine and sun gold gazpacho which was light and refreshing. For our main i had the crab raviolo with shishito which was ok- just way saltier than it needed to be and the crab was just ok quality. The breaded chicken Milanese was good. Crispy and well seasoned. I could have used a bit more strawberry hot sauce. We split the dessert which was a peach gelato and earl grey sable. I was happy to get the chance to visit. It was a nice treat.

Vicki C.

I thought the space was really pretty and nice but the price was quite high for what was included. Also we were told too last minute that we had to leave when there was only 10min left, that's when they served the ending champagne glasses but also started clearing our table. It was super chaotic and could've been handled so much better.

Sheynelle S.

I got married at Dinner Party in December - we were the first wedding there, we were very honored. We had an intimate brunch reception with our closest family and friends, it was super special. We also did the actual ceremony near the window - while everyone stood around. It was perfect. I couldn't ask for a better venue. The ambiance, the food, the staff were all 10/10! Mike, Hayley and Katherine are incredible, they are highly communicative and supportive. They let us choose cocktails, and food options for our wedding, they were so flexible and made every single guest feel welcome. We were honored to share our most special moments with Dinner Party. We also get to go back every anniversary! Thank you!

Kayla L.

I wanted to love this place so much, it's such a cool idea, but I was honestly disappointed with every meal. The menu constantly changes - it's preset. The food lacked flavor and I feel their food plating is very inconsistent. I appreciated they could accommodate my vegetarian friend. However, the next to my friend and I got their pasta with very little broth. You can find the name of each dish in the photos. Service was okay. It was hard to get the waiter's attention. The ambiance was really cool though, especially the table setting.

C H.

Just had dinner here. Was very excited but somehow left wanting more. I felt somewhat sided by them as well. The vibe wanted to give home country house vibe, but it dint deliver on other fronts. The food was bomb but we had a reservation at 6:30, and weren't served dinner until 8pm. That would've ok if drinks and apps were flowing but the service was slow. The staff was great and very friendly. The food did not disappoint. But we heard from others and from them eventually that we were taking too long at the table which was totally dependent on them serving us. The wine selection is ok. The food was divine. I left expecting and wanting more. Bill for 3 people was around $500 before tip. That included 3 - 3 course prefix, 4 cocktails, 2 glasses of wine, and one bottle of wine, which all seems reasonable. I'm not running back. The food, however, was really good. I'd go back, but not soon.

Olivia N.

Overall rating: 4.4 I have been wanting to go here for ages. I can't remember how I found out about it, but definitely felt like a unique, nyc experience. I've tried a few times to get reservations but also gave up & did a prefix menu for tuesday. When my friend and I arrived on time, like the email & sign explicitly says - they weren't even open. It was a weird welcoming experience because at the shared tables, they have you sit next to each other vs across the table. So talking is kinda awkward. I thought the chef was going to say something, but we just went into the first course at 8:05pm. The first course was interesting. I think the biggest thing I didn't realize is, the actual experience is a dinner party. Aka if you're done eating and other people at other parties are still eating, you're hanging out a bit. Or the flip side, if you're a slow eater - there's some pressure to eat faster. My predicament. the food was goood but was it waiting good. Was it peer pressure good? When it was dessert time, the staff did start serving per individual group which felt better. But at the end of it all, you had to leave. It was definitely more of an experience than anything. I won't be going back but I do think it's better with large group of friends. It's a very tiny spot, so more people might feel more intimate with a larger party. So happy I didn't go solo!

What an awesome night out! I've wanted to try this spot for a while and decided to do it now that I'm a week from moving out of town. A lot of times, going to a restaurant alone means feeling a bit hurried so you can be replaced by a larger party but I didn't feel rushed at all. Food was awesome and great sized portions - the stereotype with fancy/expensive is "tiny plates" but I found these were satisfying in size without being wasteful. Favorite course was the bread, a polenta sourdough with whipped ricotta. Perfect juxtaposition of crunch and fluffy, melt in your mouth. After that, the dessert was amazing, the salad was so fresh with perfectly juicy melon, and the entree steak was solid... but the cauliflower that came with it! such a nice char, the vibe was like... if roasted asparagus were assigned cauliflower at birth. Anyway so glad I came and would absolutely do again for a romantic date, or special meal, or a celebration... I'm a public school teacher, so even the lower price on Tuesdays is a splurge

Ting Z.

Love the vibes here, the restaurant feels so homey and welcoming, and they have a lot of cool art on the walls. Our server/bartender was so friendly and ready with recommendations too. I chose the communal style dining and it was fun getting to know the folks around me. Given the quality of the meal, it was absolutely worth the price. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, dishes were artfully presented, and proportion sizes were good. Enjoyed everything I ate here but the star had to be dessert (that date cake with toffee sauce was amazinggg). Drinks were well crafted too; think I'll try to opt for the wine pairing next time. Would definitely come back!

Chandni D.

I went to dinner party twice this month and got to experience 2 different menus and both times they hit it out of the park! As a vegetarian, I am generally a bit wary of pre-fixe menus because they are generally not worth it for me. However, Dinner Party killed it with their vegetarian options! I felt like I was getting the same experience as my friends and the meal was worth every penny. If you haven't been to Dinner Party yet, I highly highly recommend you go!

Lena M.

Something straight out of a dream. There is nothing I love more than living intentionally and making every day things in life romantic. Dinner party does this and more ***LOCATION*** A relatively easy spot to get to in Brooklyn. I'm not a local, but it seems like there were a lot of metro stops nearby. It was about an eight minute walk from the metro we came from. ***EXPERIENCE*** I'm so grateful we came here. Ryan was our chef for the night. It seemed there were three people running the whole operation. The chef, the host, and the bartender. I get the sense they rotate roles which I love. Dinner Party's whole thing is your dining experience is meant to feel like an intimate night at a friend's place. Some of the seating is communal while others are private. I made a reservation on Resy (highly recommended doing this if you want a table). Our table was in the patio section with gorgeous doilies, dried flowers, and a taper candle. Before I dive into the food, do know that this was a two hour dining experience. Things were on the slower side, which I did not mind, but if you're in a rush it might not be a good idea to stop in. When you come in there is a set menu and you are served that. They do accommodate any allergies/dietary restrictions. This did feel like a friend's home because we didn't have a menu and had no clue what we were going to eat next. The imperfections in the dining experience added to the charm for me. It seems they rotate the menu weekly. I adored everything we ate. We started with a seeded sourdough and eggplant puree, followed by a Japanese sweet potato salad appetizer, then a curried lentil and paneer dish, and ended the night with a fig jam, pistachio topped vanilla pudding. I didn't catch the proper names of these dishes, but I didn't need the name to tell you how yummy it was. Everything was wholesome. It was beautiful. Eating these dishes reminded me why I love food so much. I love the beauty of a wonderfully cooked meal, how it brings people together, how it nutriates you, and how it makes you feel good. It's not every day I can say I felt inspired by food, but this place did that for me. ***PRICE*** We spent $136. It was a four course meal. We got two of them and my partner ordered an Americano. I think prices vary based on the time of day you come. ***BATHROOM*** It's not often I write that I left a bathroom feeling inspired. LOL I was in love with everything about this place. This bathroom felt like your art school bff's cozy bathroom. The door was covered in different art postcards and the lighting was a cozy candle. I loved the collage of people washing their hands. Let's just say it's a clean bathroom that has a lot of fun ideas for your own home bathroom lol. ***CONCLUSION*** I loved this place so much. I cannot express how magical my experience was here. If you want to spend an evening being present, eating intentionally, and feeling comfy and relaxed, this is an amazing place to dine.

Can't upload the full review but the service charge must be addressed now. Full restaurant review at: cheekybitesblog.wordpress.com Before we discuss the food etc, which we will because WHAT AN EXPERIENCE, the note below has to be addressed because I fear it will lead to staff being stiffed their deserved gratuity. And please remember, this note was delivered at the *END* of the meal. "We add a 20% service charge to each bill. This is not synonymous with gratuity! If you had a wonderful time tonight, we encourage you to leave gratuity for our Front Of House team! Our service fee allows us to pay our employees higher wages, offer medical insurance, and paid time off. It helps support the variable costs of our ever-changing menus and allows us to focus on the quality of your experience, rather than guest volume. If you're interested in learning more about this fee, please ask your server or visit our website www.dinnerpartybk.com" Note: the physical menu itself includes the language: "20% service charge will be applied to all checks at the end of the meal." Hoo boy. A lot to unpack there. I'll begin by saying, I felt bamboozled, and frankly, taken advantage of. The 20% service fee was indeed listed on the menu, but because of the unique nature of this restaurant, one can assume it addresses a built-in gratuity, which I am happy to pay and had said intention from the start, given the information provided. I have worked (and owned) in the service industry for many years, this is shady business. Why was that note not delivered at the beginning of the meal? Why not include it on the actual menu? Perhaps so when you order wine (like we did), and other drinks (like we did), that 20% service charge is applied to that too, in addition to your $80 per person pre fix tab. So you're essentially paying an additional FORTY PERCENT OF THE ENTIRE BILL TO FEES AND TIP. And I am not about to stiff the server their deserved 20% of actual gratuity because of deceptive owners. It's like ordering late night Dominos and at check out being slapped with service fee, processing fee, delivery fee, and then being asked how much you want to tip the person actually doing the work. Why is Dinner Party Brooklyn a similar check out experience to the late stage capitalism experience that is the Dominos app? I spoke to the lovely staff about the fee and their language reflected the note above. When I asked for clarification about the expectation of additional gratuity, they said it's the same as any restaurant where gratuity is never *expected* but always appreciated. So, yes. Like any other restaurant in these here United States, despite the company line given to staff and all Dinner Party BK provided literature, tipping is expected. The staff also said the fee is in place because the restaurant didn't want to raise menu prices again as they had recently done so. BUT YOU DID IT AGAIN, DINNER PARTY. YOU RAISED ALL OF THE PRICES 20% BY ADDING A 20% SERVICE CHARGE TO THE ENTIRE BILL. A BLANKETED 20% PRICE INCREASE THE CUSTOMER PAYS FOR. So yes, you raised your menu prices again. ALSO, lol, because that 20% is taxed (see pictures below), what exactly is the product you are providing that is eligible for a sales tax? Your employee's health insurance? Their paid time off? 40% of an already expensive meal is insane. Regardless of how the revenue from that service charge is allocated! I can appreciate that you provide your employees the *opportunity* to have health insurance (how many are actually full time offers for said insurance), paid time off, and higher wages. That's great. Love all of that. But that's between you and your employees. You can sure provide those things without passing the tariff on to the customer by being transparent about your menu prices so we know exactly how much we will be spending, and not feel duped into what the actual menu price is. And the irony? The 20% menu price increase is worth every penny and I would happily pay it again, if I ever go back, because the food here is ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. What a ride.

Colleen L.

the idea and atmosphere of this spot is very cute. the bread salad was probably my favourite dish it was very interesting with the anchovies. unfortunately the chicken for one of my friends was a bit raw.