Looking for slow-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Brooklyn Social and Travel Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry slow-carb-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Gowanus restaurants with slow carb options. Highly rated spots with authentic slow carb menu items.
Gowanus's Premier Slow Carb Destinations
Explore the industrial-chic streets of Gowanus to discover a diverse culinary landscape that caters perfectly to those seeking flavorful, slow-carb-friendly dining options. This curated collection spans a global range of tastes, from the refined French plates at Olivier Bistro and authentic Thai spices at Boran to the hearty proteins found at Black Mountain and the sophisticated Middle Eastern fare at Nili. Whether you are craving the classic Italian traditions of Macario and Lucali or looking for a relaxed American experience at Brooklyn Social and Travel Bar, these neighborhood favorites prove you never have to compromise on variety or quality.
19 restaurants in Best Gowanus Restaurants with Slow Carb Options | Top Rated
- Macario · rated 5/5: 4 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 4 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 4 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 10 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 4 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 9 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 9 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 3 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 2 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 2 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 2 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: 2 slow-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Other Half Brewery · rated 4/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- 6 Restaurant: 1 slow-carb-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
















