Sereneco
New American restaurant · Greenpoint ·
Whipped ricotta, crispy potatoes, steaks, burgers, pasta
Whipped ricotta, crispy potatoes, steaks, burgers, pasta
"Ramona is born out of the East Village bar Elsa, sewing its own identity across the river. The idea is the same – barrel-aged cocktails. There is something for everyone – gin, tequila, bourbon, and everything in between including a few choice draft beers. The staff create their own syrups to infuse in the drinks, often adding spices, citrus, and other flavors. Overall, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better cocktail bar in the neighborhood. The decor is upscale and the drinks are well-crafted. What more could you ask for?" - Milkshake
"Ramona is pretty grown-up - but in the daytime, that’s how you like to feel. The earlier it is, the older you act. So come to Ramona, grab a table on the second-floor balcony, and sip something while you stare out the window and make an implausible five-year plan. This is the nicest cocktail bar in Greenpoint, but it’s still pretty casual, and they open at 2pm on weekends." - bryan kim, matt tervooren
"The last time we brought friends to Ramona, they refused to believe the place wasn’t a restaurant. Ramona is so big (two levels, ridiculously high ceilings), and so pretty (marble everywhere, many sconces) that it looks like a trendy restaurant that would probably serve seasonal small plates. All that said, don’t come to Ramona hungry, because this is a straight-up cocktail bar. And an excellent one at that." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, neha talreja, kenny yang
"After you put your name down at Paulie Gee’s, walk around the corner to our favorite bar in Greenpoint. Ramona is the kind of place that hip wedding venues aspire to look like: all white, high ceilings, covered in fancy lighting fixtures, full of attractive people who probably own organic cotton underwear startups. Also important: Ramona makes an excellent cocktail. Be careful - it’s easy to get swept up in things here and miss your spot in line at Paulie Gee’s. And Paulie Gee’s waits for no one." - katherine lewin
"This seasonal American restaurant in Greenpoint from chef Dennis Hong (formerly of Lincoln Ristorante and Le Bernardin) opened after a brief walk-up coffee and breakfast burrito phase and now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-ceilinged corner space." - Emma Orlow