Gargiulo's Restaurant

I've lived in Brooklyn my whole life, and I have never been to Gargiulo's up until now. My wife on the other hand has and spent our entire time on the quick drive to Gargiulo's talking about how good the food is....so naturally I was expecting ok food and service because that's my luck. Upon arrival, valet service was professional and efficient. The staff were welcoming and helpful, guiding us to our event hall. The food was spectacular, and risotto was my favorite and highly recommended. My only complaint was how an older gentleman treated the staff. I observed him personally treat a couple of the staff in a manner that I felt was completely out of line. When I asked the staff member, "What's his problem? " The staff member had class and shrugged it off and said nothing bad about this person. They exhibited more class and respect than this person deserved. Kudos to the staff. I highly recommend this place.

Classic, old-school Italian fare, superb service. We especially loved the pan-seared mozzarella with portobello mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, but there was nothing our group ordered that we didn’t love. We had pasta, fish, risotto…so among us a pretty good variety of dishes. They were able to accommodate a special dietary need without any difficulty. Note that there’s a dress code: no beachwear, no gym wear. If you find yourself shut out on that account, there’s a store around the corner that’ll sell you something appropriate. (One of our party was in shorts and had to go grab a pair of king pants.)

Classic Italian Restaurant in the heart of Coney Island. We went as a large group and quickly found out they are very strict with dress code and who can come in. Several members of our group were not allowed in, which made for some tension at our table. Those who did get in were taken care of with a good meal and service. We started with some fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. To me, it was bland and the cheese rubbery with unripe tastless tomatoes. It needed oil and balsamic vinegar to wake it up. We then had their excellent zucchini fries that were light and sweet and one of the best I have had. Our pasta dish was penne with tomatoe sauce. The penne was cooked perfectly aldante, but I felt the sauce was a bit too sharp. It needed plenty of sprinkled parmasian to smooth it out. I tried the broiled salmon, which was slightly overcooked but good. I thought the egg plant parm I tasted was much better, tender, and very flavourful. The sauce on the parm to me was better than on the pasta dish. We ended with a delicious slice of their cannoli cake. It was light with the perfect balance of cream and mini chocolate chips between the layers. The regular coffee served was strong and a smooth roast but unfortunately served lukewarm. Overall, the food is very good if you choose wisely. But be prepared in this modern day to dress and look, in their acceptable way, or you might not get in.

Upscale dining experience! We were a large group that wanted to eat out after a day at Coney Island. We felt underdressed, but we weren't turned away. I'm so happy they accommodated us. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Portions are not large but adequate. They have valet parking, which is important since it's not easy to park in the area.

I had my wedding at Gargulios in July 2022. Anthony was so helpful and accommodating. Our wedding reception was a memorable and fabulous event. Our family and friends raved about the beautiful setting, delicious food and great service that Gargulios provided. We couldn’t be happier with our wedding, it was perfect! I can’t thank Anthony and Gargulios enough for making our day so special and unforgettable! Thank you!!