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Café Mars, Brooklyn, NY
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Café Mars

$50 and over
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Café Mars is an unusual Italian restaurant. Come see what we mean!

For parties larger than 6 please email info@cafemarsbk.com to help craft your hassle free dining experience!

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

    2023

From the OpenTable editors: There's inventive, and then there's this Gowanus Italian restaurant. A special MICHELIN award for outstanding service is reason enough to visit, but dishes like jell-olives and fluke crudo in aged parmesan have set social media aflame and given New York a rare new take on Italian cooking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (347) 987-4225
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Park Slope
  • Cross street
    corner of 3rd Ave. and President St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    R- Union St. <br />F/G- Carroll St.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking

Experiences

  • Tropical Italian?! w/ Chef Juan Parra

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
    Café Mars is proud to welcome Chef Juan Parra direct from Bogotá, Colombia to match his unique take on Italian cooking with ours. Chef Parra is the executive chef of Veccina and an old friend. For two nights only, Café Mars and Chef Parra will collaborate on a 7-course menu (with optional drinks pairings--both traditional and NA) translating tropical ingredients through Café Mars unusual Italian lens With advance notice we can accommodate: Nut, alcohol, and soy allergies. We can accommodate Vegetarian preferences. Unfortunately we CANNOT accommodate any other dietary restrictions for this menu. This is a coursed set menu - no alterations or substitutions beyond accommodating the above dietary restrictions with advance notice.
    Tropical Italian?! w/ Chef Juan Parra Photo
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes 2024

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
    We are back at it, doing it better than ever, and ready to close out the year with a festive, seven-course Feast of the Seven Fishes! Our last week of service for the year is a holiday celebration combining strong Italian tradition with our restaurant's fun signature flair, offering an unforgettable evening of indulgent seafood dishes with festive vibes and an optional seasonal beverage pairing (N/A avail). A perfect night out for friends and family looking for a unique take on an age old tradition. This is a set menu at $125 a seat w/ beverages available a la carte. Certain allergies can be accommodated, but please reach out via email if you have any questions or concerns.
  • Large Party Pre Fix Reservation (5-6 guests)

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For parties of more than four guests, we offer a pre-fixe menu that showcases our favorite menu items and our favorite way to dine -- family style! For this menu, the party will receive an array of snacks, followed by an antipasti course. Then, all four of our house made pastas and a couple of big dishes will round out the meal. To finish, you'll get to try all of our desserts!
    Large Party Pre Fix Reservation (5-6 guests) Photo

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Innovative

  • Brooklyn

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Mars is a vibrant gem in Brooklyn, offering "truly unique and delicious" dishes with a creative Italian twist. Guests rave about the "amazing food, amazing cocktails, amazing service" and the welcoming, fun atmosphere. With standout dishes like shrimp pasta, Jell-Olives, and attentive staff, it promises an unforgettable dining experience.

80 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favor and transport yourself to Mars for an evening. Delightfully weird and tremendously tasty, this innovative restaurant is a guaranteed good time. Paul D'avino and co are all stars as creating a welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable meal. From the cocktails to the pastas to the science behind melty cheese - top notch meal. No notes!

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  2. Kei

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely place! Birthday date for my partner and we were amazed by the food, design, and the cocktails. Everything was great!

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  3. Andrew

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Cafe Mars. Great service and excellent food. My new favorite in the neighborhood.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot! Contemporary, modern plays on Italian classics. Staff is super attentive and friendly. Will be going back soon!

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  5. Cay

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Cafe Mars. Service was excellent and friendly. The atmosphere was so fun! Cocktails were delicious and unusual. Food was very good - portions could have been a bit bigger for the money, but this is nitpicking. The desserts are must get. Four of us had a delicious and celebratory dinner!

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  6. Helena

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, crazily good cocktails and food, and kooky decor. New favourite date night spot!

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  7. David

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolute gem. The food is thoughtful and delicious.

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  8. Laura

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly unique and delicious dishes, and excellent service. I wish we could have ordered everything off the menu.

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  9. Julia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing cocktails, amazing service. Jordan made us feel so welcome and at home (and had us cracking up). Pre fixe was a phenomenal experience, and we loved hearing the background / history of each dish. Loved the music (and the standup playing in the bathroom). all in all an amazingly delicious meal that was fun, not stuffy.

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  10. Terra

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAzing, so fun! Great food, wonderful staff! We’ll be back

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FAQs

Café Mars is rated 4.9 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Café Mars

272 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-1002

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Cross street
    corner of 3rd Ave. and President St.
  • Neighborhood
    Park Slope
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    R- Union St. F/G- Carroll St.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking
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