Convivium Osteria is a romantic and transporting Italo-Iberian restaurant featuring central Italian cuisine with influences of Spain and Portugal. Three candlelit dining rooms, perfect for large gatherings or small intimate romantic dinners, is the perfect environment to taste authentic cuisine featuring local and organic. You may dine in our winecellar and select a wine from our list of over 300 Italian, Spanish or Portugal handpicked wines.
"Dining at Convivium Osteria was a delight. Seated on the lower level in the wine cellar was a treat. The menu was sophisticated and well prepared from the appetizers to the main course. The selection of wine was impressive and fairly priced. Our friends who are sort of food critics loved the dining experience. This made me happy that I met and exceeded their expectations. We will be back.
Sinyorosso"
Dined on 5/25/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The outstanding food was matched by the elegant ambiance. Totally enchanting. Ask for a table in the rear or wine cellar to be completely transported to another world. Excellent experience."
Dined on 4/27/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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"The website showed a quaint, beautiful and rustic restaurant boasting great wine and good food. The real thing could not have been more opposite. The ambiance was cold and a bit clinical, the waiter badgered us and the menu options were terrible. my mom loves wine, and neither of us are picky eaters...we couldn't find a single thing that appealed to either of us. I watched a girl at the table next to us choking down her food, and that's when we decided to get out without finishing our meals. terrible experience. don't be fooled by the website! or even some of the reviews."
Dined on 6/09/2013
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"Great food and service---only takes Amx!!!! 3 floors a mix of Tuscan --Spanish décor and food choices --My party of 4 enjoyed their entrees --My steak for two was excellent--differently recommended"
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"Loved this restaurant. Came here with family for birthday party. We ordered about 4-5 appetizers and share amongst 6 people. Everything tasted awesome. The main dishes were incredible. Desserts were some of the best i've ever had. no one left disappointed. Overall, the service, presentation and ambiance were very pleasing. Their wine list is great and the servers are knowledgeable."
Dined on 4/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Excellent food in a slightly subdued setting. Feels like a perfect place to let mom and dad take you to dinner when they are visiting if Mom and Dad hate noisy restaurants and can afford it. I went with two girlfriends on a Saturday night and it felt a little dull. The food was excellent --we tried three incredible pastas--and the service was respectful and appropriate. But you don't feel like you are in the thick of things like you do at Al di La (also on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, with some menu overlap). On the plus side, it is not as crazy as Al di La can be with its long waits--Convivum takes reservations."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Beautifully presented entrees and appetizers that were as delicious as they looked. Splendid wine list. Perfect espresso. Cozy and romantic. My guest ate every shred. Loved the food. Very attentive service. We had a great meal. In a word -- superb."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Truly delicious food, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The staff is knowledgeable, very helpful, and very polite. What a great place!"
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I've always liked this restaurant, but haven't been for awhile. We had a lovely dinner there this weekend. Highlights: charming back room, unhurried service, solid wine list, and of course delicious food."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We celebrated my mother's birthday there and it was a really nice evening. The space is lovely and reminiscent of traditional osterias in Europe, but reading the menu in candlelight has proved quite difficult for the older folks in our group. That said, we had a great experience with really tasty food. While some dishes were better than others, the highlights for us were the polenta, wild mushrooms and tallegio, quail with figs in a wine reduction, and clams in a chorizo and garlic broth. The rack of lamb was a beautiful piece of meat, while the whole sea bass was cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and the wine recommendation was fantastic. The big surprise was that the restaurant only takes AMEX, so paying was a bit of a hassle."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This is my go to restaurant for friends and family especially if you want to impress someone. I have eaten everything on the menu and there has never been a disappointment. A beautiful Wine List and great staff, attentive but not too attentive, very informative too. Highly recommend it, its not only for special occasions."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"This is an amazing place. Tiny front dining area and bar with another space out back on the porch. This is called an Italian restaurant, but in reality it is Italian with a Spanish and Portuguese influence. The Snapper was the best I have EVER eaten. Every other dish we had was fantastic. Waiter was attentive, yet not overdone and the entire experience was one that we look forward to again.
The name intimates "convivial" or group... while this would be great for up to 6 or so people, it was also outstandingly romantic for two."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The restaurant is small and cozy. Romantic setting with candles on the tables. Not a lot of tables and you may have to share a table with other diners. Also a small menu, but very delicious fresh food. The service was awesome, very friendly."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list
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"Wonderful food, gracious service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. What more can you ask of a restaurant? Their dedication to naturally raised and local products shows in the quality of the food. More than reasonably priced for the quality. Though the shared large tables may not be conducive to a romantic interlude, the space is 'romantic' in decor and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and would be appropriate for many special occasions. This is one of our favorite places for a special meal."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Convivium is literally what is called Neighborhood Gem. This time we ordered polenta with mushrooms and chicken liver wrapped in pancetta for appetizers and then steak for two. Everything was great and (as a brooklinyte I hate to admit this) on the quality level of best Manhattan restaurants. Service was perfect. Waiting time almost none. It was slightly noisy due to a relatively small dining area, Convivium located on the first floor of a standard brownstone. Wine list is not very long but rather sophisticated. We had Rioja Grand Riserva 1998 - amazing."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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"No matter how high you set your expectations, be prepared to be positively surprised. Every bite, every need fullfilled. Almost hate to shout about it for fear of not getting a reservation next time.
Joseph"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Good food. Good fun. The place is loud and cozy and busy in the extreme. I'd rate the service as impersonal at best. To be polite, I'd say the pace of dining was brisk. Less polite: I'd call it hurried although we did linger over dessert. The wine selection was very good and fairly priced. We all raved about our choices; so I'd say the evening was a success."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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"The food here is always good and so is the service. I rely on Convivium for these and haven't ever been let down. The wine room downstairs is really nice."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Adorable place, with good food and good wine. Only complaints: server a teeny bit snooty and definitely rushed us out -- but that was probably because we only had a glass of wine."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"perfect for a date - love the ambiance, love the staff. Carciofo appetizer was a standout. rabbit main was very well done although the delicious sauce made the polenta a bit soggy. wife's pasta sauce was perfect but the pasta itself was overcooked. price a little higher than comparable restaurants in brooklyn.
overall i give it 4 stars bc its one of the best spots in park slope that takes reservations, plus the decor is great."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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"This is a superb restaurant. The service was excellent and the food delicious. when we noted that one of the pasta dishes was a bit off, the chef sent out a selection of 4 desserts to make up for it. Nice touch. But even better was the phone call we received about 30 minutes after leaving noting that we had overpaid by $80. Returning the next day to retrieve our overpayment, we were happy to leave $20 for the waiter who had taken care of us and this."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Convivium Osteria was recommended to us and we are so glad that we took the suggestion. Our reservation was honored and we were seated immediately in the wine cellar, which is lovely. The food was wonderful, staff was friendly and attentive; all in all a delightful experience. In addition, it is a short walk to the Barclays Center - great place for before concerts or events. You won't be disappointed!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The restaurant is beautiful, the food is fantastic and the service friendly and professional. Only negative is too many communal tables and if you happen to be sitting with loud or obnoxious people, it makes the dining experience less pleasant."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"Quiet little romantic restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fantastic. Would definitely go back on a weekend to enjoy the extensive wine list. Just went for a little dinner and glass of wine on a week night, it was very quiet."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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"We didn't realize this restaurant only accepted cash or American Express, which to us is a major downfall. As for alcohol they only serve wine and one brand of beer. Our octopus appetizer was a little burnt and the entrees were just ok. Dessert was delicious; I had the flourless chocolate cake and my husband enjoyed the blueberry tart. If we were in the neighborhood and just wanted dessert we would definitely be back, but it's not likely we will visit this restaurant again. The waiter wasn't very friendly either."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic
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"This past Saturday, I took my husband out on a dinner date to Convivium Osteria, a beautifully cozy romantic restaurant in the Park Slope. The staff was excellent and completely knowledgeable of the menu. I was amazed by the very resourceful spacial lay-out of the tri-level space.
The food was great, not usually an olive fan but I must say, those were some of the best olives I've ever had, oh and the crusty bread. The menu was also very compatible to my pescetarian husband's diet.
Five stars for Convivium Osteria."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Don't miss the quail in fig reduction sauce and the 48-ounce ribeye, which is flavorful, tender, and juicy -- perfection. Our accompanying potatoes were dry, unseasoned, and not well infused with rosemary. The second accompaniment of watercress salad was refreshing but too small for two. Skip the strozzapreti -- disappointing. The Kopke Reserva 2009 was a very good red, and the bread from NY Brooklyn Bread divinely Old World. A lovely dining experience!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The restsurant has a lot of atmosphere, very cozy. The chairs could be more comfortable! The service was very good and the waiter was very knowledgable and personable. The food was outstanding. The red snapper was fresh and delicious. The fennel aroma in the pasta made the dish Delicious and complex. We all had a memorable dinner."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Even though I have reserved a table for a certain time and I was at the restaurant on time, I had to wait 30+ minutes until seated. I would leave after 5 minutes waiting, but my girlfriend wanted to try this place out, so I had to stick with it. It shall be handled more professionally. The waiter was in a rush and he pulled menu from my hands even before I finished the order. The person who brought dishes almost threw them on the table. I understand that it was busy, but for the amount of money you pay in this place, you would like to be treated with respect."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Staff very friendly. Our reservation for a dinner was for 5:30 pm, but we arrived early, and a restaurant was still closed. We knocked on a door, and explained a situation. They promised to open at 5:15, and exactly at that time the door was opened and they seated us."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Food was mediocre (rabbit and fish were both overcooked, ragu tasted like chef boyardee), servers are unattentive, and food was served VERY slowly for just 4 people."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This is our second visit and we were not disappointed. The food really is well prepared and the ambiance fun.
The back room was chilly at first but warmed on the arrival of other diners. Serge, the host, did rush us out indicating he had other diners anxious to dine."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"Very romantic ambiance... the service was well, how to describe it... I would say disinterested. The food was good, nothing special, but the wine we selected was very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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