"I'd go for the cute Christmas decor, rustic architecture, and prime location in DUMBO, but the food was just okay. We ordered (a) spaghetti and meat balls $16, which was a little bland (b) Half Panini & Half Salad Lunch Special $22 USD. The portions are small to moderate, as it is a lunch menu, so we had a second lunch 30 minutes afterwards. But the service was friendly and they had a cozy decorations, which was fun for photos!"

"I have visited AlMar on many occasions, and I have always had a wonderful experience. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive. It’s a great spot for any occasion, but it feels especially cozy during the holidays. The food is absolutely delicious, and they offer an excellent selection of wines. Dining here is always enjoyable, and a great way to end the night is to take a stroll along the waterfront to see the city lights."

"By New York standards it was surprisingly spacious and seating was ample. Quite a few long tables for bigger groups and the furniture and decor are better than most places in a similar price range. I was wondering why it wasn't more crowded but maybe the reason could be that the place is big and there are a lot of good eating pl toaces all around. The egg preparations were good and so was the crostini. Pancakes however were just normal. All in all it was a good outing and I will definitely visit again."

"My wife and I met a friend here last night and had a most unexpected next-level dinner experience. Soft shell crabs were outstanding, same for the tuna tartare, fiori di zucca, fava bean entree, Italian style pork ribs with broccoli rabe, and more. The wines by the glass: Erbaluce, Fanti Rosso dM, Etna Rosso were all perfect for this menu. The staff here is on point and hardworking, clearly making every effort to keep things moving and keep everyone happy. I can’t say enough about it. Al Mar is a great restaurant."

"Very unprofessional restaurant!! Avoid!! I wasn't going to write this review, but when a shady restaurant wants to attack someone's review with lies, then I'll come with the receipts. My entire family was coming into town (18 people in total) and we planned to be at the Dumbo carousel just before dinner time. Even though they have a very limited menu, we decided to call and make a reservation at AlMar, given their proximity to the carousel. We spoke with the restaurant the evening of Nov 7th to make the reservation for the following weekend (Nov 15th) and we asked for 5pm because half of our party consisted of children that needed to be in bed by 7:30pm. We were instructed that they wouldn't open until 5:30pm, but we decided that that would still work well. The following day, they sent through the confirmation email (attached). Fast forward to Thursday evening and we received a message from AlMar letting us know that they have other bookings at our confirmed time and that they'll have to cancel our reservation unless we can move the entire group to 7:30pm. After reminding them that we needed an early time because of the children, they said they would then have to cancel the reservation (attached). My assumption is a better opportunity presented itself to them so they decided to bump us. Luckily the team over at Cecconi's Dumbo stepped in on Friday afternoon, moved things around, and saved the day for my family. If you happen to be in Dumbo, you're much better off going to Cecconi's. The food, drinks, and service are much better! I will never step foot in AlMar again and I highly recommend you do the same."