Finishing out my 2024 things to do list and I wanted to make sure I did this review. We attended a friend's birthday party June 28 and we could not have asked for a better experience. Every dish was delicious and well seasoned - salmon, pasta, mashed potatoes, salad, and spinach. It's difficult to maintain a buffet's freshness. This restaurant did so perfectly. Moreover, the staff was attentive and friendly. Finally, no one could have asked for a better view. Looking forward to returning on my next visit to New York.

Great view, food and service. Sunset view was amazing. Totally recommend this restaurant.

Recently went there for a wedding, Awesome views, great atmosphere, great parking lot, the waiters in the waitresses, were phenomenal. Cocktail hour lots of choices, too Many things to mention,Very tasty and a lot of choices. There salad right amount of dressing fresh. The pasta course nice thick tomato sauce, really good. The main course I had the chicken, nice slice of chicken cutlet, don't recall the style, the vegetables that came with it was very good, the chicken was perfectly suited. Great place for a wedding

Took a trek to Brooklyn for a few friend's bridal shower. The venue has spectacular views of the Brooklyn bridge and river. Great photo ops. The food was surprisingly good as was the service. It's definitely worth a visit to the restaurant if you are in the area.

Food: I have to admit that I didn't expect the food to be as well seasoned and delicious as it was. OMG...everything on the plate was delicious and it was so much that I couldn't finish eating everything on the plate, lol. Generous portions for sure. Service: The service was impressive and impeccable!!! From the doorman to the food servers and everyone in between, our family couldn't have asked for better service. Ambiance: I traveled from Houston to celebrate mi 92 year old abuelita and tío's birthday in Brooklyn, NY. The locale was well situated and the venue was decorated in a very classy style with a breathtaking outdoor setting. Just perfect!

Excellent location and service from a Brooklyn landmark famous for cuisine, excellent service and absolutely stunning views of NYC. and yes this is the restaurant from the movie Terms Of Endearment

I've been incredibly fortunate to attend a number of weddings / parties at Giando on the Water and each was a blast. The gorgeous views of the Brooklyn bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline is a sight for sore eyes. Overall, the venue is a lovely place and a good option for those who want picturesque views of the city within a fairly central locale. I can't speak to working with them directly for any events, but as a visitor I look forward to any opportunity to come here. Their space is versatile, with dedicated indoor and outdoor areas. The main reception hall looks like it can fit several hundred people at a time and the patio area seems customizable for all occasions. Giando's also doubles as a restaurant, where they specialize in Italian fine dining. There is an aspect where it feels a little dated, but it's clean and spacious no less. If the regular restaurant is anything like their catering then I'd be impressed. I wouldn't say the food I've had from Giando's kitchen is mind blowing, but it's been good for all celebrations. I've always been impressed with their catering. If I'm lucky enough to score a pig roast, they do an incredible porchetta platter and their shrimp cocktails, lobster tails, and crab claws are always a fabulous treat. While the staff varies across the board, I've been fortunate to only have had good service all throughout my adventures here. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and hope that it's sometime in the near future.

Cool spot on one of the busiest locations in BK. Drive slow or you'll miss the entrance because at first glance all you see is a black wrought iron fence and you immediately think it's gotta be an empty lot but look just beyond into it and you see a huge Giando sign on the side of the building. Valet parking only and you walk towards some unassuming glass doors into a beautifully appointed "lobby" where you're asked what party you're here for and they take you upstairs or into the main room and I think they have a party room downstairs too. Event I was here for was a small wedding reception set up in the back area of the main dining room. Gorgeous view of the BK bridge, sunset and downtown city skyline. Room was packed half with the wedding guests and the other half with diners with reservations but the noise level was never intrusive to our party. Meal was your basic Italian catering items... You got a delicious dressed salad, a penne ala vodka pasta, your choice of steak, chicken marsala or salmon fracaise and for dessert they served the wedding cake, coffee/espresso and a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream, that immediately became affogato for me. Servers were attentive and present! I definitely would host an event here!