GITANO ISLAND

Restaurant · Governors Island

GITANO ISLAND

Restaurant · Governors Island

125 Carder Rd, New York, NY 10004

Highlights

Trendy outdoor Mexican eatery & bar with lively events & a palm-studded seating area on the bay.

125 Carder Rd, New York, NY 10004 Get directions

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@travelleisure

"Gitano Island, a brand-new restaurant and beach club, opened its doors on Governors Island. The waterfront property offers 27,000 square feet of amenities reminiscent of a Tulum beach, including hundreds of plants, giant palms, 350 tons of imported sand, a restaurant, Bedouin dining tent, 360-degree marble bar, dining pergolas, open-fire kitchen, sunbeds, cabanas, and a members-only lounge with a 40-foot water feature. It hosts international DJs and live performances. The modern Mexican restaurant, led by executive chef Antonio Maldonado, features dishes like chorizo con queso, crab tostadas, branzino in banana leaf, and new additions like Mexican lobster roll and crispy chicken al Recado Rojo. Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza collaborates with a taco tasting menu. It offers a curated cocktail list and bottle service." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@bonappetit

"I don’t actually remember much about my first experience at Gitano—the original location in Tulum, about four years ago—but knowing me, that means it was a damn good night. So when I found out that the bar and restaurant would be coming to New York, I was eager to see how it would translate. Founder and co-owner James Gardner did not disappoint: The downtown space took over a 24,000-square-foot lot and transformed it into a tropical oasis in the middle of Manhattan. I’m headed back for more mezcal and watermelon and tomato salad doused with sweet-and-spicy chile sauce (pictured)." - ByAndy Baraghani

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Aldonza Gutierrez

Google

We went to gitano over the weekend to celebrate my friend’s birthday and had such a great time. The staff was super friendly and attentive, our server Nate guided us through the menu and was very kind and knowledgeable. The vibes of the restaurant were worth the trip. Great views of the city and the music was so much fun. We stayed for over 3 hours and after dinner we moved to the dance floor and danced until the end of the night. Highly recommended if you want to scape the city and forget you are in New York while you are here.

Pinhwa Su

Google

Vibes 10/10, Food&Drinks 5/10, Service 2/10. I recommend coming here for the vibes only, not for the food and drinks. I had my birthday dinner celebration here and was not impressed with the service at all. When I emailed to book the reservation I stated that we were celebrating my birthday, but it seems like it was not communicated to the servers and they didn’t ask us if we were celebrating anything. My friend had to tell them it was my birthday and to put a candle on the dessert in the end. The staff was not attentive, we had to ask for water and utensils many times. The food here looks pretty but taste is whatever. The desserts were ok. We ordered the steak medium rare, first time it came out completely well done, second time it came out raw- couldn’t even cut in. They gave us attitude for sending the steak back, we had to show them it was not possible to cut the steak that raw. The cocktails here are also very water-down and nothing special. Better just order shots if you want to get lit. Honestly I did not expect the food to be amazing, but definitely expected better service for the price point.

Vivian Yuan

Google

Food was very good (honestly did not expect much given it’s more known for vibes and cocktails) but we were satisfied with everything! Ordered the guac and the watermelon salad appetizers, the crispy chicken and shrimp as entrees. Perfect amount of food. Service was also very attentive, and overall ambience can’t be beat! Great for date night or girls night out :)

Priscilla V

Google

Very cute atmosphere, details in decor, plates, napkins, etc are so good. Really feels like an escape from the city and like we are on a tropical island. Food was also good, recommend tacos - pricier but not that outrageous for NYC standards and the setting is extremely unique.

Wendy C Orellana

Google

Amazing! Loved the music the drinks and food was great!! I would definitely return ! Great vibes!! We came after the spa with my friend and it didn’t disappoint me at all. Please check it out when in Governors island!! Btw Javier was AMAZING!!

Anneka Pycroft

Google

If you want somewhere that gives you more space, greenery and to not feel like you’re in the concrete jungle of NYC then this is it! A respite from the city that’s only a ferry ride away. Fantastic service and food, bring mosquito repellent though! Javier was amazing!

Erica Young

Google

Had a wonderful lunch with my girlfriends at Gitano! Beautiful venue with lots of palms and amazing view of Manhattan. Food and drinks were amazing! As a vegetarian, was very happy to have the cauliflower tacos. Our waiter Javier was great!

Yulia Pashinskaya

Google

Going to this cozy place for a late lunch was our spontaneous decision, and we had a wonderful time despite the cloudy weather. Of course, when we choose such places, we primarily focus on the vibe: location, music, beautiful spots to take pics… But I want to note that the food was delicious, and the staff was attentive and friendly.