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Is Cecconi's Dumbo Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Brooklyn, NY)

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As of September 2026, Cecconi's Dumbo is listed open on cecconisdumbo.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Cooking Channel's 'Best Thing I Ever Ate' episode 'On the Waterfront' featured a Northern Italian dish at Cecconi's Dumbo, set inside the Empire Stores building between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch, drawing on the Cecconi's group's broader Northern Italian menu of pastas and shared plates. According to cecconisdumbo.com, the restaurant continues to operate at 55 Water St., Brooklyn, listing current hours of Wednesday noon to 10 p.m., Thursday and Friday noon to 11 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The site also lists an active reservation and inquiry system through its Private Events and FAQ pages. Cecconi's Dumbo is one of several international locations under the Cecconi's restaurant group, known for its Venice-founded, all-day Italian dining format.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
On the Waterfront
What was featured
A Northern Italian pasta or shared plate from the restaurant's menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Cecconi's Dumbo

Frequently asked questions

Is Cecconi's Dumbo still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Cecconi's Dumbo is listed open on cecconisdumbo.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Cecconi's Dumbo after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Cooking Channel's 'Best Thing I Ever Ate' episode 'On the Waterfront' featured a Northern Italian dish at Cecconi's Dumbo, set inside the Empire Stores building between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. As of September 2026, Cecconi's Dumbo is listed open on cecconisdumbo.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Cecconi's Dumbo located?

55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Cecconi's Dumbo?

Season 11, Episode 8 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “On the Waterfront”.

Is Cecconi's Dumbo still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch, drawing on the Cecconi's group's broader Northern Italian menu of pastas and shared plates. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
cecconisdumbo.com

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