We had bar seating for a dinner for two. Reservations definitely needed as the space is very small. The food was delicious! We started with the fresh baked pita paired with hummus and the onion dip. Then we had the dish of the night in the delicata squash. The meatballs were very good, but cooked a little uneven. That’s really our only complaint. Fantastic meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaimie R
Disappointing Dinner, But Decent Happy Hour
I had high hopes for this Mediterranean restaurant given its nearly 4.9-star rating, but my experience fell short of expectations. The lamb meatballs, priced at $20 for just four pieces, were a letdown. They lacked the distinctive lamb flavor and had an oddly gummy texture that reminded me more of a generic Trader Joe's product. Served with tomato sauce and yogurt, the preparation felt more Italian than Mediterranean.
The butternut squash dish was similarly underwhelming - described as "good" but nothing remarkable, especially considering the price point. The small plate concept means you'll need to order multiple dishes to feel satisfied. Two people would likely need to order at least three plates to make a complete meal.
On a positive note, the happy hour is a bright spot. At $18 for a drink, pita, and mezza, it offers good value. The pita was notably fresh and delicious, and the labneh was particularly enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rye Pita
Alexa Demanuel
Pomp & Circumstance is a gem! The pita is warm and fresh, the dips are amazing, and I love the ambiance. The staff is so welcoming, the cocktails are great, and it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed night out. Looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan Reichel
Great sharing plates and cocktails. Highly recommend the homemade pita and dips
Great service and delicious food! We loved their unique take on cauliflower. The shrimp bolognese was fantastic and we loved the mushroom risotto. The torte cake was 10/10 and worth saving some room for. The waiter was kind and gave us a wine recommendation that we loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashleigh G.
I love this restaurant. We ate at the bar and the service was incredible. The best bar seating experience I’ve had at an establishment.
My one qualm is that tapas style eating is encouraged, but I would say that you can also order individual dishes and they are more than sufficient. The portions are apt and you don’t really have to eat family style if you don’t want to. We had to come to that conclusion ourselves as family style was recommended.
The dips were out of this world! Especially the onion dip. I would have loved to try the hummus and I would go back for lunch just to enjoy some dips and breads, maybe a glass of wine as well.
The space is a bit tight inside so in the winter, you will feel a chill whenever the door opens and it can be slightly distracting as other diners walk past you — that’s not rare for a NYC restaurant but it is something to note.
Overall, I was really content and would go again. I would rate this closer to 3 dollar signs, because between apps, your main, and drinks, you could easily spend $80-$100 per person—even without dessert.
Vegetarian options: My friends are vegetarian and they had sufficient choices. They both ordered the mushroom risotto and then we all shared dips and breads. I got a pasta that was technically also vegetarian.
Dietary restrictions: I’m nut free and there were sufficient options for me to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rye Pita, Onion Dip
Natalia Zamparini
Great ambience and service. Good was lovely but honestly felt a bit too salty. Nice plate presentations and flavor pairings. The octopus was huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Oreva Aki
My sister and I came in for NYE dinner and had the Lahmajun, Rye Pita and Hummus, Meatballs and Mushroom Risotto. The restaurant is very quaint with good vibes and the food was absolutely delicious! They have a nice selection of wines as well.
Very small plates. Unique dishes but very high price. They bake their own bread
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Emily Bunker
I’ve been lucky enough to dine at P&C a number of times. And each time was such a treat. The staff is warm and friendly, and eager to describe anything on the menu. The food is unique and comforting. And the atmosphere is so cozy! I love sitting at the bar specifically and how they have a glass for every thing, even the cutest tiny sample glasses for trying a glass of wine.
Pomp & Circumstance is my all-time favorite restaurant in NYC and the first restaurant I recommend for anyone visiting the city. When I'm not eating here, I'm thinking about eating here. Everything on the menu is incredible, and the wine and cocktails are also great. The cherry on top is that the owners, Chef James and Melissa, are down-to-earth and friendly. If you're reading this, do yourself a favor and get yer butt over there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Brown
Probably one of the most underrated spots in Brooklyn - P&C does everything very, very well. The pita and dips are my favorite thing on the menu and are some of the best the city has to offer.
I have frequented their $16 happy hour pita, dip and cocktail special running every day from 4-6:30pm. Can’t go wrong here.
We had bar seating for a dinner for two. Reservations definitely needed as the space is very small. The food was delicious! We started with the fresh baked pita paired with hummus and the onion dip. Then we had the dish of the night in the delicata squash. The meatballs were very good, but cooked a little uneven. That’s really our only complaint. Fantastic meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Disappointing Dinner, But Decent Happy Hour
I had high hopes for this Mediterranean restaurant given its nearly 4.9-star rating, but my experience fell short of expectations. The lamb meatballs, priced at $20 for just four pieces, were a letdown. They lacked the distinctive lamb flavor and had an oddly gummy texture that reminded me more of a generic Trader Joe's product. Served with tomato sauce and yogurt, the preparation felt more Italian than Mediterranean.
The butternut squash dish was similarly underwhelming - described as "good" but nothing remarkable, especially considering the price point. The small plate concept means you'll need to order multiple dishes to feel satisfied. Two people would likely need to order at least three plates to make a complete meal.
On a positive note, the happy hour is a bright spot. At $18 for a drink, pita, and mezza, it offers good value. The pita was notably fresh and delicious, and the labneh was particularly enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rye Pita
Pomp & Circumstance is a gem! The pita is warm and fresh, the dips are amazing, and I love the ambiance. The staff is so welcoming, the cocktails are great, and it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed night out. Looking forward to my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great sharing plates and cocktails. Highly recommend the homemade pita and dips
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Houmous, Bottarga Onion Dip, Chicken Cacciatore, Rye Pita, Onion Dip, Risotto
Great service and delicious food! We loved their unique take on cauliflower. The shrimp bolognese was fantastic and we loved the mushroom risotto. The torte cake was 10/10 and worth saving some room for. The waiter was kind and gave us a wine recommendation that we loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this restaurant. We ate at the bar and the service was incredible. The best bar seating experience I’ve had at an establishment.
My one qualm is that tapas style eating is encouraged, but I would say that you can also order individual dishes and they are more than sufficient. The portions are apt and you don’t really have to eat family style if you don’t want to. We had to come to that conclusion ourselves as family style was recommended.
The dips were out of this world! Especially the onion dip. I would have loved to try the hummus and I would go back for lunch just to enjoy some dips and breads, maybe a glass of wine as well.
The space is a bit tight inside so in the winter, you will feel a chill whenever the door opens and it can be slightly distracting as other diners walk past you — that’s not rare for a NYC restaurant but it is something to note.
Overall, I was really content and would go again. I would rate this closer to 3 dollar signs, because between apps, your main, and drinks, you could easily spend $80-$100 per person—even without dessert.
Vegetarian options: My friends are vegetarian and they had sufficient choices. They both ordered the mushroom risotto and then we all shared dips and breads. I got a pasta that was technically also vegetarian.
Dietary restrictions: I’m nut free and there were sufficient options for me to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rye Pita, Onion Dip
Great ambience and service. Good was lovely but honestly felt a bit too salty. Nice plate presentations and flavor pairings. The octopus was huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My sister and I came in for NYE dinner and had the Lahmajun, Rye Pita and Hummus, Meatballs and Mushroom Risotto. The restaurant is very quaint with good vibes and the food was absolutely delicious! They have a nice selection of wines as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Meatballs, Lahmajun, Rye Pita
The most deserving 5 star restaurant in NYC! The food is delicious and the staff from front to kitchen goes above and beyond. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great meal all around, but the lamb meatballs were insane - only regret not getting three orders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Meatballs, Meatballs
Restaurantji Recommends
Very small plates. Unique dishes but very high price. They bake their own bread
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I’ve been lucky enough to dine at P&C a number of times. And each time was such a treat. The staff is warm and friendly, and eager to describe anything on the menu. The food is unique and comforting. And the atmosphere is so cozy! I love sitting at the bar specifically and how they have a glass for every thing, even the cutest tiny sample glasses for trying a glass of wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Mousse, Pita, Meatballs
Pomp & Circumstance is my all-time favorite restaurant in NYC and the first restaurant I recommend for anyone visiting the city. When I'm not eating here, I'm thinking about eating here. Everything on the menu is incredible, and the wine and cocktails are also great. The cherry on top is that the owners, Chef James and Melissa, are down-to-earth and friendly. If you're reading this, do yourself a favor and get yer butt over there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably one of the most underrated spots in Brooklyn - P&C does everything very, very well. The pita and dips are my favorite thing on the menu and are some of the best the city has to offer.
I have frequented their $16 happy hour pita, dip and cocktail special running every day from 4-6:30pm. Can’t go wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Mousse, Pita, Bottarga Onion Dip, Rye Pita, Onion Dip
Small space but great food and wine
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Meatballs, Pita
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