OVERALL: 5/5 From the elegant space to the upscaled classic brunch items, Sereneco brings freshness to what would otherwise be just a classic ol' brunch. FOOD: must get items include Whipped Ricotta and the Smoked Salmon Croissant SERVICE: very busy during lunch, but staff tries very hard to keep smiles coming AMBIENCE: one of my favorite things about this restaurant. minimalist design with earthy colors immediately brings you into a zone read more

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A gem in Greenpoint ~ from the aesthetic interior, to the quality food/drinks, highly recommend! I was doing a solo visit into Brooklyn and decided to treat myself with breakfast here. Service was good and the place was more empty at the time which created a calm experience, as the sun peaked through their windows lighting up the space. Would definitely come back! read more

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I was able to make a last minute brunch reservation back in October. The interior is beautiful and modern and seems to be fairly large. Service and food were overall a solid experience. It's a bit pricey but I enjoyed trying this place out. They also have a small window for people to order coffee from in the morning. read more

Sereneco - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food isn't bad but I think is over priced I ordered the leafy salad. It just salad from Costco and put some parmesan cheese. It not worth it Well the food isn't problem . The problem is the service. If you do try make sure this waiter name Hoya served you. My and tables next me he yelled at the customer and stay at the sideline not serving. The other server is ok. Also I found a little bug and I told him. He said is from the grill . I show him the little legs I don't know who write these reviews Be careful read more

Loved this place! Cute decor and trendy vibe. Didn't have big expectations after reading the reviews here but I was very pleasantly surprised when the food came. The brussel sprouts and the octopus were absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend getting them. The brussel sprouts were not "crispy" but they were so flavorful. Same with octopus that I think was pleasantly mixed with eggplants and had a spicy kick to it. The mushroom risotto was good, had so much potential but it needed a little more flavor. read more

I've been in a few times and had great experiences, including a couple of times eating dinner, as well as stopping by for cocktails and coffee. The coffee has always been surprisingly good. They use a very small roaster out of Bushwick called Loveless--used to be Spectrum. Even when I come in for dinner I start with a coffee because it is so good. Their cocktail menu is solid, with a good amount of variety. And it is a beautiful place, so is nice to come in for a drink or coffee whenever I can. Dinner has been great, and a pretty good value, with good portion sizes. I recently had scallops and it was one of the biggest portions I can remember having. The octopus was really good too. And the sweet potato spread was awesome, but I think that is off the menu now. Lentil stew was great; a nice vegan option. Crispy fingerling potatoes were incredible. Service has been very good. They have done a very good job with food allergies. read more

Such a great place! The whipped ricotta is a must try! We loved the vibe, service and food! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The ambiance is nice and I'd go for a drink at the bar for a fun pre-din thing but the dinner we had was ok...the risotto dish was a bit too high in sodium for my taste as was the salmon which was cooked to perfection (melt-in-your-mouth tender in center) but the sauce was over-the-top for such a nice piece of fish! There were maybe 4 other parties for our wait staff but wee got no check-in on the meal, no smiles or anything really. The people brining the dishes and clearing our tables were prompt. The best items to order are the steak hangar and the desserts. Both the affogato and the bread pudding were A+. They had a pre-fixe menu for $48.re-reading the reviews I prob shoulda gone for brunch. Also there were flies and gnats flying around which was eh. It didn't help the server kept opening the side door, possibly serving others but I have no idea. read more

Food and service was okay. Was honestly not expecting the soup to be thick and drizzled with olive oil. Also got a short rib panini which was flavorful and was served with a small portion of arugula salad. Beautifully decorated interior with lots of sunlight. Would recommend reserving a table for brunch as it can get busy read more

Sereneco - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here on cold cold cooollld evening. My friends were late so I had to kill time waiting for them. Since it was too cold I couldn't stay out long so needed to find a warm place. All the other bars were packed and the sober me didn't want to be part of that especially since I have plans later... Then I saw this place, looked empty but pretty in yellow. It did look like a great date spot for dining. So I decided to go here and sit my bar with a cocktail and stay warm. The hostess was friendly and the bartender was nice and attentive. I had a cocktail with kombucha in it. And it was refreshing. They didn't rush me to leave or anything even when the place started filling up which I was really thankful for since my party arrived over 25min later. I told this to my friends and we decided to go back here the same evening for food! We had octopus,meatballs and brownie for dessert. Everything was delicious, our waitress gave us recommendations and was super nice. And they let us stay back till almost midnight, we were the only ones there. Everyone left! So I asked the waitress what time they close and she told me it's whenever everyone leaves. 5/5 for the service! read more

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Wow, this is such a nice new spot on the block! My boyfriend and I stopped by here for a happy hour drink as we waited for a reservation at another spot. We ordered two cocktails that were priced at ~$9/10, and were good and strong! As we were enjoying our cocktails there, the restaurant manager stopped by and offered a free entree to us. The kitchen had made an extra entree and they were nice enough to gift it to us. All in all, I would highly recommend checking this place out, especially their happy hour! read more

Sereneco - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Overall rating: 4.9 An absolute must visit! I hope you're able to read this before Tuesday!! I went around 5:30 and one of the first few people that was there. I love the space and the staff was so so nice. I went for the jazz which I learned started at 6:30, so I do wish I went a bit later. It ends at 9:30 so you have plenty of time. The whipped ricotta is sooo good. I highly recommend! And they have an all night weekly happy hour which can't be beat! The asparagus got me back on the asparagus train because it was soo good. Going solo I really liked that I didn't feel rushed. Highly highly recommend. read more

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came here with a friend for brunch on a saturday before noon and it was good! we had reservations and though it was't crazy packed i'd def recommend you get a rez as it got pretty busy on our way out - no line though! food here is solid and the service was fine but the real winner is the ambiance. brightly lit on the corner of franklin and greenpoint ave, the restaurant is open, airy and clean. my friend and i shared the shakshuka, arugula salad with smoked salmon and pancakes with raspberry compote. shakshouka: 4/5 i've never met a shakshuka i did not like. the tomato sauce was flavorful and bright but i knocked a point off bc the yolks were completely overdone pancakes: 5/5 these were really great! equal parts dense and fluffy and the side of cream and syrup it comes with were perfect! i didn't love the compote and would go without next time arugula salad: 5/5 i really appreciated that they were able to accommodate the addition of smoked salmon instead of chicken despite it not being an option (they have another smoked salmon dish which is why we asked!). i enjoyed this dish a lot, the red rice was chewy, grapes were sweet, feta was perfectly tart and salty, and the vinaigrette that covered the arugula was not too much or heavy. i'd say this is a great brunch option and would definitely recommend it if you were looking for an open resty that's not too loud! read more

Sereneco - arugula - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The restaurant is soo beautiful. It has high ceilings with giant lantern chandeliers giving a nice warm glow. The unfinished brick walls provide a classic Brooklyn rustic charm, yet the decor gives a romantic and classy vibe. However the food/drinks were disappointing. Ordering from the happy hour menu (Mon-Fri till 7 pm), the roasted eggplant dip (3/5) was okay. The dip itself was kind of bland, but the bread was toasted really well. I liked the Jalapeño Marg, but the orange wine flight was lacking. I initially really liked the dessert, Croissant Bread Pudding (2/5). The first couple bites were great, the warm toasty croissant was sooo yummy in contrast with the dense crème and maple syrup -- that was until I reached the center of the croissant and it was COLD. Clearly, it was previously frozen. read more

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Would definitely come back here again! It's the brunch spot I'd love to be a regular at. While there are not a lot of choices on the menu compared to the infinite options at diners, every dish we ordered delivered on flavor and portion size! They all packed a punch without making you feel like a potato (like after the usual brunch indulgence). Also, place decor is SUPER CUTE. Looks like it hasn't been finished building yet, which I think is the point. Servers were also cute and sweet. :D So definitely come here if you're looking for the instagram photos without sacrificing your wallet or your palette. What we got: Whipped Ricotta - 10/10 I COULD EAT THAT BREAD FOREVER. It's like a mixture between fried and grilled. Orange and pistachio are always great together Pancakes - 8/10 Good pancakes. Super soft and fluffy. I like their simple yet good fixings Wild Bowl - 8/10 Healthy and exactly what I wanted. I'm a sucker for healthy salads and fiber. Dressing was b o m b. read more

Sereneco - Pancakes; Whipped Ricotta; Spring Bowl - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great brunch in Brooklyn! The drinks were so good - the matcha was delish and not too sweet. We had the crispy fingerling potatoes, side of bacon, shakshuka eggs, breakfast burrito with pork sausage, and Smoked Salmon Croissant. Everything was great but would maybe skip the bacon next time was a little too crispy for my liking. The vibe of the restaurant was amazing, so bright and airy. Service was great too I'll def be back! read more

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Came here recently and have tried both brunch and dinner. The place is so aesthetically pleasing. Love the colors, the pop of green on the walls, and the lamps. But we ain't here for interior design comments. We here for food thoughts. For brunch: i came here with friends on a sunday, i wasn't very hungry so i just got the ricottta and bread. I would come 10 times just for it. The bread to cheese ratio was for once, perfectly imperfect. By this i mean that you get lots of cheese and enough? bread. It was great. Dinner was also amazing. Got the ricotta and bread and the honeynut squash soup which was incredible. Then for main, i got the risotto and my boyfriend got the eggplant parm. Both were INCREDIBLE. I will say, after the apps we were pretty full so we ended up taking home some (love leftovers). Amazing place, love it, friendly service too! read more

Sereneco - Honeynut Squash Soup Whipped Ricotta - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here around 9:30 AM and was told that they are only serving to go orders that included coffee, and pastries. I took a walk and circled back and noticed that there are folks already seated at the bar before 10 AM. I arrived at 9:55 and asked if it was OK to be seated. I was told it was OK. I ordered the grandpa's helper which was an apple cider drink (10/10) with some . I also ordered the ricotta cheese (10/10) and the squash soup (10/10) meals both delicious and hearty. read more

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Really good food! Wonderful server and very clean! Glad to have found a new brunch place in Greenpoint! Looking forward to out next dining experience! read more

Sereneco - Braised Short Rib Panini Turmeric Latte Pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Enjoyed my first visit to Serenco earlier this summer! Made a reservation through Resy and was seated right away when I arrived. The interior is beautiful and full of natural light (ideal for brunch!) Lots of good looking things on their menu but I had to try the smoked salmon croissant, and it did not disappoint! read more

Sereneco - Salmon Croissant - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A beautiful cafe with lots of natural light, perfect for brunch. Food and drinks were okay, nothing to call out. Had high expectations for the the salmon croissant because of reviews but it could've been better, pretty bland in my opinion. Service is fine, it's a 3/5 for ambiance. read more

Sereneco - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I made a reservation at the last minute before I go to the restaurant on Saturday. Amazingly, the host got me a table for two outside with my dog, so lovely to dine in with my furry friend. We got some snack with Shishito Peppers and Crispy Chickpeas. Follow up with Seared Sea Scallops and Grass Fed Boof Burger and got easy tipsy with Aperol Spritz. Food taste good, also good amount of it. Our servers were just ok, cooking time a bit slow. Vibe of the place is casual and easy. It is a crowded area but so much of life and joy. read more

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Had a fantastic brunch here on a beautiful day. Food and cocktails were excellent. We started with whipped ricotta and focaccia and breakfast burrito and breakfast plate for entrees. Everything was fresh and served hot. Bacon was done perfectly. Staff was very friendly and didn't rush us. Our server , Annia was especially lovely. We will be back. read more

Food was delicious! Loved the tagliatelle (rich and amazing) and the steak was cooked perfectly

Such a cute restaurant in greenpoint! A few of my friends and I came here for a weekend brunch and loved it. The coffees and chai were great, and we ordered a few things for the table. The spring salad was super tasty with chickpeas, cauliflower, and veggies tossed with arugula and a lemon dressing. It had quinoa too and was very filling. The short rib panini was tasty but needed a little more flavor that I got by adding the sauce from the side potatoes and the salsa verde from the breakfast burrito. The side potatoes were smashed small potatoes that were super crispy and well-seasoned. The French toast was also a hit. Overall, a great and trendy brunch place! read more

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Stopped here around an hour (no reservation, ~10min wait) before they stopped brunch service and were quickly seated after some confusion at the host stand. Service was a bit sparse, but understandable given we were one of the last customers to sit down before they stopped seating. One thing to note as we left (after chasing down a server for the check with is my daily NYC experience these days), there were easily 5-6 tables left eating but they locked the doors pre-maturely. We were locked inside, and when awkwardly trying to open the door, the baristas silently watched us without helping. We eventually unlocked it and left, but what a strange experience. FOOD: We ordered the arugula bowl and breakfast burrito. Both were surprisingly tasty and filling, especially the arugula bowl. It seems to have been slightly larger and generally well prepared than some of these earlier reviews, which hopefully means the restaurant is adapting to feedback. The arugula bowl is generally becoming a common brunch item, but the addition of red grape here added the perfect sweetness to the mix - I will definitely be ordering again, or attempting to steal the recipe for home! AMBIENCE: Very spacious and bright, with high ceilings and a generally bright open-air experience that I'd assume turns into a warm glow in the evening. Expect to speak up when the restaurant is full, but not to a degree that makes conversation impossible. The sound was noticeable, but not detrimental. Overall, impressed with our experience and would definitely come back with the assumption our service was simply just the madness of flipping from brunch to dinner. read more

Sereneco - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is excellent! The staff at Sereneco really took care of me and my buddy when we dropped in for brunch on a Sunday morning. The cold brew was excellent. I got the roasted eggplant pannini with a side of the best arugula salads I've ever head. The atmosphere was excellent and was hard to believe that the space was a former divey pizza bar from a former divey hot dog bar. You know those joints, buy a beer and get a free pie or hot dog. Kind of wild to think I saw that pop punk band RVIVR here as well as a bunch of doom metal bands some 10+ years ago and here I am now wolfing down a pesto eggplant sammie at the chef's counter. Anyway! Stop by Serenco. Would be a fun place to get brunch with the fam or a group of close friends. read more

Its places like these that make you miss the previous establishments that came before. Another New American spot with whatever service, overpriced drinks, and a flat uninteresting food menu that makes you just want to pass. Lets end these half ass spot trends, which is becoming par for the course in GreenPoint read more

Always wanted to check this place out so I stopped by for dinner on a Wednesday night around 7. The bar was empty and slow probably because it was so cold outside. Ordered the ricotta and the pear salad. The ricotta is AMAZING and the bread came out so warm!!! Perfect. Good drinks, easy and elegant vibes. Pear salad was great but a little on the acidic side. Made for a great solo date night :) read more

Came here for dinner with a friend on a Thursday night. The interior is really cute with the lanterns on the ceiling. We ordered the whipped ricotta, seared octopus, ratatouille, the grass-fed beef burger, and the seared sea scallops. I enjoyed the whipped ricotta; it was creamy with a hint of sweetness and the foccacia bread was really good too. The seared octopus was small in portion and was overly salty as well. I'm personally not a fan of the fennel either. The ratatouille was standard, nothing too special about it. The burger had a nice slightly spicy sauce and was decent but the bread was a bit dry. The scallops were good and so were the grilled broccolini, definitely one of the better dishes. Overall, had an average experience. We were a little disappointed that they wouldn't move us to a bigger table when we had requested it since we had ordered quite a few dishes. Their reason was they tend to get really busy but during our entire time there, it was pretty empty, and no one sat down at the bigger table next to us. We noticed that there were other parties of 2 sitting at a larger table. read more

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Excellent food! We have the charred octopus and chickpeas to start. Both were great. We had the scallops, braised short rib and burger for the 2nd course. Each one was divine! Great cocktails too (I recommend A Wise Choice). read more

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The happy hour here was great. $10 cocktails and $2 oysters can't be beat. Excellent service and beautiful spot. Can't complain!

As a significant majority of people in New York City are fully vaccinated (and wear masks), I've been feeling more comfortable with indoor dining (I respect is a personal decision for each individual). I heard that Sereneco recently opened and since I was going to an outdoor movie screening earlier that evening in Greenpoint, I made a reservation at Sereneco after a quick look at their website. Tl;dr - The food is delicious, the design/decor is modern, and the service is excellent! Located on the corner of Franklin and Greenpoint, the restaurant is close by Transmitter Park and located within the converted Pencil Factory. Randomly, as my date and I were about to open the front door, a man who was walking by stopped us to say that we were in for a treat because the food was good (a positive sign). Upon entering, the host warmly greeted us and the server promptly seated us at our table. As we walked to the table, I appreciated the modern design of the space with high ceilings, wood furnishings, and overhead lanterns. All the food was tasty, which includes the carrots and the prawns. For me, the standout dish was the roasted half chicken, which was cooked just right to provide both a crispy and tender flavor. Throughout the evening, and we dined for a couple hours, the service was attentive. The restaurant had a steady flow of customers without feeling overly crowded, a healthy sign for a new spot opening during a pandemic. I highly recommend eating and/or drinking at Sereneco. You'll support a local business and enjoy yourself! read more

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Cute spot in greenpoint for brunch. My husband had the short rib panini, which was perfectly toasted but needed a bit more short rib and some extra horseradish mayo. I had the arugula bowl with chicken. It was tasty and just needed a piece of bread or two to be truly filling (as it had far more arugula than grains). All in all, the flavors were good, as was the service, and the cocktails were well balanced. We would likely return. read more

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Pretty okay brunch spot in Greenpoint. The interior is beautiful and drenched in sunlight. Service was a bit lackluster but fast enough that I had no real complaints. I was feeling healthy and decided on the harvest grain bowl, but I sadly forgot to request no cheese and they sure do dump it on. It was good but I was looking forward to tasting the cinnamon maple dressing that came on it and I didn't get a hint of either of those flavors. Maybe the cheese drowned it out. I think I'd rather come here for dinner instead of brunch honestly! But not a bad choice for a date or with friends, but it was pretty loud at brunch time on a Sunday. read more

Came for dinner alone, got the fish. It was okay,l. Decent neighborhood restaurant for a meal

Came here for a birthday brunch with the spouse. PACKED!!! .... but she made reservations :D. Very active, very energetic, but never felt forgotten by the staff. They were just as attentive and helpful as ever. I went with buttermilk pancakes and the breakfast burrito. Superb. That sausage is the star of the plate. Potatoes were also really crisp and seasoned well. All in all a great birthday meal! I intend to make my way back if I am in the greenpoint area. Really nice staff, ambiance and food was really good. read more

We had just finished up at vessel floats which put us in a calm, positive mood looking for a nice brunch to start our rainy Sunday on Jan 28th 2024. Per the recommendation of the staff at VF they told us we had to try Sereneco. Wow, that was a mistake. Our experience at sereneco was akin to a meme of Brooklyn. Pretentious, poor service where they seemed to treat you as if you were lucky to dine with them. The space was nearly empty at 9:30 AM when we arrived. They asked us if we had a reservation. We said no, and the hostess made this noise with her lips akin to sucking air quickly with through a straw as she informed us that SO MANY PEOPLE would arrive within the hour. Bet. They offered the bar as an option, my wife has had multiple knee surgeries and high tops are uncomfortable. Despite my wife expressing this, the hostess just stared at her then recommended the chefs bar (still a hightop). We took it because we were hungry--not because we wanted to. We then proceeded to order the mildly overpriced food and drink spending nearly $80 on a pretty simple avocado toast (more like guacamole toast as the scallion was far to pronounced and the very small side arugula salad was far too salty and peppery. The bloody mary was tasty and simple but not worth $14 and while the mixed berry bowl was delicious it wasn't $12 delicious. Maybe 8 at best. We had to ask for our check twice because the waitress was busy chatting it up with the manager (normally wouldn't care) but when your meal + tip was $82 bucks you expect a better overall experience. It felt like a $50 to $60 experience as i've had better experiences at a cheap diner. Overall would not recommend and will not be back. Oh yeah, and we spent 40 minutes there and the place never filled up. There were still low tables available. Where were ALL THOSE PEOPLE? read more

Service was excellent and attentive, regardless of whether you were sitting inside or outside. We sat outside. Good drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Had a smattering of small plates-- ratatouille, ricotta, asparagus and brussel sprouts and let feeling satiated and satisfied. Would totally come back, great experience. read more

Nice restaurant with great service and good food. The steak was perfectly cooked medium raw and flavorful with the salsa verde. The only thing they need to focus on is providing fresh lettuce on their ceaser salad. I'll be back to try more things in their menu. read more