Ziggy's Roman Cafe

Nice place to have in the area. The two level interior feels unique for New York restaurants. Standout was the bucatini amatriciana. The way the guanciale was prepared was incredible; best we've had in a pasta. Tiramisu also a standout. Ladyfingers were a really nice consistency and the layers were creamy and not too dense or frosting-like. Definitely recommend it. Caesar salad was well dressed and refreshing. The only slight weak point for us was the pizza. Crispy outer crust but the interior of the slice was softer (wasn't sure to bust out the knife and fork Napoli style, or to do the NY fold with some flopping). I understand this is a type of Roman-style but to me not as satisfying or unique as pinsa Romana style. The flavor was still solid, though the pie size felt fairly small. Great place to go for a kids friendly meal if you're in Dumbo

Ziggy’s Roman Cafe is such a gem! The location is a hop away from Manhattan, in trendy Dumbo, and the staff was warm and welcoming. We loved the pastas (you can really taste the homemade touch) and the pizza was crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. It’s also super kid-friendly, which makes it an easy go-to for families without sacrificing quality or vibe. Also the cocktails paired perfectly with the dishes. Can’t wait to come back to explore more of the menu!

What a welcome addition to the neighborhood. There are lots of great restaurants nearby but if you have little ones, you know how much of a nightmare it can be to sit down at these places while you try and eat. Time Out market when it's busy? No thanks. And just like that, Ziggy's Roman Cafe to the rescue! Enjoy great Italian while the kids play quietly (or not) next to you. The Cicoria Salad and Spaghetti limone were my favorite items of the night. And the cocktails are so well balanced and interesting. Turns out they're carefully created and curated by the genius owner of Employees Only - the speakeasy cocktail bar in the West Village. To finish our meal, of course the nutella pizza! (pro tip: ask for extra napkins). I can't wait to go back and try more as their menu is seasonal!

Great new and yummy Italian place in Dumbo. The neighborhood really needed a nice, comfortable restaurant that fits any occasion. Get the artichokes and the bucatini! The menu is priced really well considering how expensive restaurants have gotten in NYC.

I was really impressed by how amazing the pizzas were — we tried several and they were all top-notch! Fresh ingredients and creative flavors make this place a real gem. And the cocktails? Absolutely top-notch. Highly recommended!

Ziggy’s is such a welcome and fantastic addition to Dumbo and Brooklyn! My friend and I were so excited to give it a try. The Employees Only team knows what they’re doing and are total pros, so we had high expectations. Ziggy’s still managed to exceed our expectations. The food is excellent. We loved everything we ordered. We started with the rucola salad, which was so so so good. The focaccia was perfect—crispy outside, chewy inside. We had the steak and the carrots for our mains. The steak had a really nice flavor and was cooked perfectly. The carrots were the showstopper—they were outstanding. The team was warm and welcoming, and our server was friendly, conscientious, and made sure we had a really nice evening. I can’t wait to return and try more of their dishes!

FINALLY a restaurant with a full on play area! It's crazy how effortlessly Ziggy's blends authentic, delicious Roman cuisine with an amazing wine and spirits program, and family fun. I truly don't think there's anything else like it. I feel so blessed to have this restaurant just downstairs from my apartment but even if that were not the case, I would travel FAR to come to Ziggy's

What a special, incredible place. We’ve been in the neighborhood for a few years now but never felt we had an HQ…until now. There just historically were no good options with a killer menu that felt like a good place to go with kids. Ziggy’s brings that and so much more. The pricing is right, the dishes are insane - still typing this while drooling over the pastas and Nutella pizza. But it’s not JUST a great family spot. It’s also great post 8 pm for adults only. The cocktail menu is out of this world (no surprise given the Employees Only connection) and most importantly, this place serves up heart. You can tell the team behind it put in time to add the special touches - getting to know regulars names, adding kids artwork in the main dining room, the warm greeting you get when you walk in and want to throw your stuff to the side and relax as a parent. They just get it. Can’t wait to see this space to grow with the community - big love to Ziggy’s!!

Welp, this is what I get for postponing a few hours to write the first review! Never doing that again haha. I finally went to Ziggy's Roman Café earlier tonight for a 5pm dinner with some family. I've been highly anticipating this new restaurant in Dumbo to open for a while since I follow the owner Igor (as I know him from Employees Only fame so I'm a big fan)! Through social media I read that this family friendly restaurant was already super popular (and they only opened a week ago!) so I knew I wanted to get there early to beat any possible line. I hate lines. We got there around 4:45 PM and there was only one family ahead of us. By the time the restaurant opened at 5 PM, the line was about 30 people deep and I swear there were more kids than adults. I'm not sure if it was a Sunday thing but I'm assuming parents go with their kids right when it opens since they have to get their little ones to bed at a reasonable hour. I had already researched the menu before I arrived and I knew that for my first visit I needed to have a pizza (Margherita) and the Bucatini all'amatriciana. In addition to those dishes, we also got the Gemma salad, the Carciofi alla Romana (artichokes), and the pesce main dish (Long Island tilefish). I really loved the Gemma salad -- think basically a rich, garlicky Caesar salad but with shaved cauliflower added with the lettuce. So crisp and fresh! The artichokes were not what I expected but they were still good (I was hoping they were going to serve a full artichoke, but instead it was just the hearts served with lemon and mint). The Margherita pizza came out hot and crispy with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil. All the kids around me were happily eating the pizza so I knew that was a big hit with them. I ate over half of the pie so it was a big hit with me too. Of course, my favorite my of the evening was the Bucatini All'Amatriciana -- I'm a huge fan of this Roman dish in general and Ziggy's did not disappoint! The thick noodles were perfectly cooked al dente and there was an ample serving of guanciale (pork jowel) on top of the savory sauce. I highly recommend this dish if you are a pasta lover! The service was very attentive and helpful. Every time we needed something it was brought quickly. Because this restaurant is so popular and brand new, I know there's still a few kinks that need to be worked out in the kitchen. For instance, my main course was served 10-15 minutes after the others because the kitchen was getting backed up. I'm hoping as time goes on and they hit their stride, that will become less of an issue. These are the growing pains of a popular restaurant I guess! The restaurant is large and spacious with a fully equipped bar with serving area on the first floor to the right when you enter and then two main dining areas, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. It became very apparent that most families with small kids wanted to sit upstairs because of the child play area. I only saw a glimpse of it as I was seated in dining area downstairs, but I did see parents leading their children up to the second floor to play in between meal courses or if parent needed a break. It was really sweet seeing all these families with their young kiddos really enjoying their Sunday meal together. I'm sure this is really what the owners wanted for their neighborhood which is so sweet. Oh and if it wasn't super obvious, the cafe is named after the owner's kid Ziggy! I'm guessing he's a huge fan of dragons given the design. Me too, kid. Me too. Such a welcomed addition to Dumbo and I can't wait to come back for more bucatini, pizza, and to try more dishes (I'm looking at you, spaghetti al limone)! Congrats to Igor, Helen, and team Ziggy on this fantastic new enterprise!!! Mangia con gusto!

Came for dinner last night, heard about the concept of being kid friendly. The play space for kids upstairs is kind of odd. It's in a small corner sandwiched between dinner tables. No handwashing area after kids are finished and about to return to dinner. For food, the portions are very small but very expensive. The quality is just ok. We ordered the Gemma salad, carrots, mozzarella sticks, bucatini, margherita and mushroom pie, meatballs x 2, and the maccheroni. It's unclear what the best thing was. Every restaurant is kid friendly in dumbo. Not sure I would rush back until they' make tweaks to everything.

Welcome to DUMBO, Ziggy's! Their menu (love the font they used!) offers various salads, corstinis, pizzas, pastas, and even desserts. We started off with the Stracciatella crostini (topped with cantabrian anchovy) and the Funghi crostini (topped with garlic & thyme) - both were easily shareable between 2 people. We had to try their thin-crust Roman pizza - we stuck with the Margherita (with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil) and the Tartufo (with mushrooms, speck, mozzarella, and preserved black truffles) - these came out hot and right out of the oven, with a good tomato base and plenty of toppings. As a complement, we ordered the Gemma salad, prepared with gem lettuce, shaved cauliflower, Parm-Reggiano, crispy bits of focaccia, and dressed in a garlicky anchovy dressing. We couldn't pass up in checking out their pastas, so we ordered the Bucatini (prepared with guanciale, tomatoes and pecorino) and the Rigatoni (carbonara-style with the guanciale, egg yolks, and pecorino); well-shared with the table. I'd like to try their Maccheroni on the next visit! The service staff were attentive and checked in on our party regularly; the place is spacious, and it is definitely extremely kid-friendly. +Roman-style pizzas +friendly & attentive staff +super kid-friendly

Pretty good! I'd say four stars for the food and three stars for the price. Loved the truffle mushroom pizza, but it's almost $30 for a thin pizza. Solid meatballs and bread, such delicious carrots side, but the cauliflower-carrot mac and cheese with some kind of Gorgonzola (at a "kid-friendly" spot) was a miss, and the portions were small for the price. Loved seeing kids at all the tables and the offerings of crayons for all. Wouldn't rush back but glad to try it.