Semilla

American restaurant · Williamsburg

Semilla

American restaurant · Williamsburg

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160 Havemeyer St #5, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Semilla is an intimate spot serving creative, veggie-focused prix fixe dinners with a sophisticated flair, all within a cozy bar setting.  

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+1 718 782 3474

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Semilla, a popular farmers market staple, is now open with tacos, rice bowls, and other contemporary Mexican fare. The team announced the opening with a photo of the pink dining room. The space previously held Lee Lee’s Hot Kitchen, which had a bright red decor with Chinese decorations. The food truck, launched in 2016 by siblings Jill Schenzel and Macready Downer, has now transitioned to a brick-and-mortar location offering many of the same favorites that made it popular, like the Brussels sprouts taco." - Erin Perkins

Popular Taco Truck Semilla Opens on President Street - Eater Carolinas
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Kahlil Nurse

Google
Too expensive for what you receive and did not like most of the meal selections, just too exotic for me. The bread and butter were great though. The wine was forgettable. The ambiance was nice, but the chairs were uncomfortable. I think this restaurant is for real foodies, not for casual diners.

Jeremy Espenshade

Google
Really enjoyed their prix fixe menu. They were easily able to supply a fully vegetarian course and accommodated a gluten free diet to an extent (not celiac-safe). Large wine selection. Helpful and friendly staff. Pleasant interior.

Renee Bartsch

Google
Great ambiance, service and wine list. Magic bread and butter! A couple of dishes really missed their mark and considering the price point we left feeling slightly underwhelmed. This review is 6 months late so please bear that in mind.

A L

Google
Fantastic dining experience. Everything was well thought out and the flavors are full and have impact.

KYLE AHN

Google
My favorite restaurant in NYC and Brooklyn. No doubt. I met them in Rome when they had a collaboration event with Bonci. It was great experience as well. Much much better experience than other michellin starred restaurants.

Emily Sun

Google
As a sometimes jaded New Yorker, I was pleasantly surprised by the fresh approach Semilla is taking to food. With only 18 tables, dinner is intimate, and the chefs comes out to describe the details of each carefully crafted dish. While not every dish was a hit, I appreciated the efforts they took to make common vegetables the centerpiece by pairing them delicately with other flavors. My favorite dish of the evening was the potato custard with black truffle and cod roe, an unexpectedly delightful mix of creamy and salty in every bite. As a bread lover, the polenta sourdough did not disappoint; it was deliciously moist and light but maintained a hearty flavor. I wasn't previously familiar with any of the wines or beer that were in the wine pairing, but they all complemented the dishes well and provided some novel flavor notes (e.g. spruce beer!). The bathrooms have a one-way mirror so you can see into the kitchen, which is a little disconcerting, but I think it sums up my experience of Semilla quite well. They're taking risks and doing things differently, but just roll with it and maybe whatever you find will end up being a pleasant surprise.

גל ירקוני

Google
The service and wine were excellent, but except for one dish that was tasty, the food was tasteless (or way too salty). Not one course made me say 'Wow' or even 'Mmmm', and for 85$ per person (+drinks) that is simply unacceptable.

Tal Atlas

Google
Great service and interesting food.