Julia Pienkowska

Well priced drinks and tasty grub! Margarita pitchers are a hit. Love the outdoor seating and ambiance for a catchup with friends.

davis stone

We had our wedding at Gran Torino this summer. The food, drink, and overall vibe was excellent (as usual here), but above all the experience working with Ana and her team was perfection. She accommodated every request we had and were so flexible throughout the process, from custom menu items to the setup and arrangement of the space the day of. We could not have picked a better place for our wedding day. Thanks to Ana and the rest of the GT team!

Jessica Marrocco

I walked in expecting to have a good cocktail and enjoy the vibe. I was not expecting the food to be SO GOOD. There is not a single thing we ordered that wasn’t top notch. Drinks are great Service is very hospitable. 100% will be back

Camilla

I celebrated my birthday at Gran Torino and had such a great experience! We reserved a space for our group, and everything went perfectly — the staff was friendly, fast responding and attentive, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was exactly what I was hoping for. Everyone had a wonderful time — highly recommend for any kind of celebration or night out!

Matthew Steinberg

I had my rehearsal dinner here for my wedding. We had 130 people come and they handled everything so well. Food was plentiful and delicious. The staff were great with my guests and bar tenders were awesome. Everyone got drinks quickly with 0 line for food or drinks. Carlos and Ana worked so hard to get everything prepared and it was perfectly executed. 10/10 experience.

Lauren Lauterbach

We had our engagement party in the Velvet room with 100 friends/family and it was top notch. The atmosphere was amazing. The best part was how easy and seamless the staff made it. The bartenders, manager, and all staff were so helpful. We couldn’t recommend this enough!

Maria Camila Gil

Such a great place 🪴🌱 The garden and natural vibes make you feel you are out off the city 🏙️ They are dog friendly and even have a “dog food menu “ with appetizers & farmers food 🐾🐶 The happy hour is a very different from most of the places ( only at night time) The drinks were good 🍸🍹 We ordered guacamole, burrata, ceviche, tacos, soup & steak sandwic. But unfortunately the server forgot the soup 🍲 ( it was for my friend’s daughter) we had to asked for it, also we got steak tacos that we didn’t order and never get the steak sandwich that we order I guess the server made a mistake again! The main problem was he never came back to the table to check if everything was okay, so when we’re about to leave we had to look up for our server but we never found it 😓 I think his shift had already ended. Someone else brought the bill. I hope the service will be better next time.

+2

Fala Li

We just happened to stumble upon this place while in the neighborhood. The vibe was good, and the food was decent. To be fair, we didn't order much because it was a midday snack.

Alain

Easy, relaxed spot for a casual lunch or a low‑key night out. We stopped in for sandwiches. There’s plenty of outdoor seating during the day, and by evening the whole place shifts into an open, lively bar.

Brieana Fortner

Do not get matcha here 🙅🏼‍♀️ They do not make the matcha properly and it is so disgustingly sweet, I couldn’t even drink it. It is made from a package of powdered green tea mixed with sugar as the first ingredient. Soooo much sugar 🤮Service was rude and the guy working didn’t seem like he wanted to be there or help me.. this is specific to the coffee shop which is unfortunate because we have eaten dinner here before and service was superb and very helpful. I do appreciate that they don’t upcharge for oatmilk! 👏🏼 Our experience here for dinner was quite the opposite and we got all our questions answered and specifically enjoyed the gazpacho and vegan burger (we triple confirmed the burger sauce was made with vegan mayo). The Gran Torino bowl is pretty okay - I was surprised the components were cold and the chickpeas were raw. I was thinking it would be a warm bowl vibe, but still good.

+1

Vicki

This place has a huge space with a pool table and outdoor dining area. The food was alright but they’re probably more for bigger groups who are there to drink and hangout. We all liked the fig pizza the best out of all.

Marcos Javier Bello Alvarez

I went to Gran Torino to celebrate the birthday of a family friend who happened to be DJing that night. I had been there several times before and always enjoyed the atmosphere, but this time the experience was completely different. From the moment I arrived, there was a tense vibe. There was an older man apparently a manager or the owner who seemed visibly under the influence of alcohol. At one point, he approached the DJ and started yelling insults, saying the music “wasn’t good,” even though everyone around was clearly enjoying it. We were about 30 to 40 people, all eating, drinking, and supporting the place throughout the night. What made things worse was that they didn’t allow us to bring out the birthday cake we had brought, even though we were celebrating the DJ. This man spent the entire night sitting in a corner watching everything we did, which made the whole situation feel uncomfortable and overly controlled. We were only able to bring out the cake after he left. All of us consumed like regular customers I personally had dinner and several drinks yet we were made to feel as if they were doing us a favor. It was an unpleasant and unwelcoming experience, and I honestly don’t plan on returning. A place that offers a service should, at the very least, treat its customers with respect.

Gran Torino's food and drink are far from something I'd come back to regularly. However, the service and environment make it a great place to do my studies. Sadly, this afternoon I was asked to put away my laptop and not continue my "work". I don't have a laptop, nor am I part of the sad Brooklyn work-from-home demographic that takes over every cafe. I came to Gran Torino like I regularly do to read and write using my tablet. I'm a regular customer, and I was disappointed that they couldn't make an exception for me to use my device to read. Ironically, I have used my tablet on weekends to read despite this new rule, and I challenged the policy because being told conflicting restaurant policies is often due to poor management. Keep in mind, all this happened before I even opened my iPad to read. Both my server and manager hardly wanted to give me the time of day, let alone look me in the eyes when I tried elaborating that I was not here to work and had already ordered. Instead, I was rushed out the door without care or concern that I'm a regular customer. I'm asking management to review this policy so that solo restaurant goers aren't forced to forgo their e-readers in favor of twiddling their thumbs and drinking away their pains. I would have happily stayed had I brought my book, but that's what my e-reader is for, and I was upset that management couldn't care less—telling me conflicting things while offering no solutions as to what I'm allowed to do in their restaurant besides be on my phone or stare at the table. I'd implore anyone reading this review to do a quick Google search on Gran Torino. This place clearly doesn't have a good reputation because of what other customers are saying about management on places like Reddit. It's clear management needs to experience the service first hand over prioritizing the bottom line.

Naira Lana

Misleading Signage and Dismissive Service – A Disappointing Experience I have been a loyal patron of Gran Torino for years, often recommending it to friends and family. However, my recent visit on Friday night has compelled me to reconsider my support. Around 10:45 PM, I was drawn in by a sign outside the restaurant promoting happy hour deals starting at 10 PM. Trusting this information, my party and I decided to dine in. Upon seating, I inquired about the happy hour specials, only to be told by our server that they commence at 11 PM. Confused, I mentioned the sign outside, but he insisted it was incorrect. To ensure I wasn’t mistaken, I stepped outside, confirmed the sign indeed stated a 10 PM start, and even took a photo as evidence. Presenting this to the server, he dismissed it, claiming the sign was outdated from winter and that the menu inside reflected the correct time. This explanation was not only unsatisfactory but also highlighted a lack of attention to detail and customer consideration. Seeking clarity, I was approached by a supervisor after the server consulted with others. When I expressed my concerns about the misleading signage and the importance of accurate information, I was met with a dismissive attitude. The supervisor attempted to downplay the issue, suggesting that since no other customers had complained, it wasn’t a significant problem. This response felt like an attempt to invalidate my concerns rather than address them constructively. By 11 PM, the official happy hour time per the menu, we chose to leave, feeling undervalued and disappointed. It’s disheartening to see a place I once held in high regard display such disregard for customer experience and feedback. I hope Gran Torino takes this feedback seriously and implements necessary changes to ensure future patrons are treated with the respect and transparency they deserve.