Dining at Ace Hotel Brooklyn: Lele's Roman, Koju and The Lobby
Ace Hotel Brooklyn’s on-site dining centers on three distinct outlets: Lele's Roman for all-day Roman dishes and weekend brunch, Koju for a 14-seat omakase dinner by reservation, and The Lobby for craft cocktails and an all-day menu. Lele's and The Lobby handle breakfast service; Koju runs dinner seatings Tuesday–Saturday.
In this guide
Lele's Roman — all-day Roman cuisine
Lele's Roman is Ace Hotel Brooklyn’s ground-floor Roman restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with weekend brunch and a daily aperitivo hour.
Menu highlights listed by the hotel include maritozzi at breakfast and Roman classics such as Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, puntarelle, carciofi and shareable pinsas.
Reservations can be made via Resy; hours on the hotel site show breakfast roughly 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., dinner Sun–Wed 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. and Thu–Sat 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Good for: leisurely breakfasts, casual lunches and Italian-style dinners
- Weekend brunch: Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Aperitivo hour: daily 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
| Service | Hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | Sun–Wed 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Thu–Sat 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. |
Koju — the 14-seat omakase
Koju is an intimate omakase counter inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn with a skylit garden room and a 14-seat sushi counter designed for focused tasting dinners.
The omakase typically runs about 13–14 courses and the published per-person price in research notes is $145, with sake pairings and supplemental nigiri available at extra cost.
Koju is open Tuesday through Saturday with two seatings each evening (5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.); reservations are essential and handled via SevenRooms or Resy.
- Best for: a quiet, focused omakase experience
- Seatings: Tue–Sat, 5:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
- Reservation tip: book well in advance—there are only 14 seats
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seats | 14-seat counter |
| Course count | Roughly 13–14 courses |
| Booking | SevenRooms or Resy (reservations essential) |
The Lobby — cocktails and all-day menu
The Lobby functions as Ace Hotel Brooklyn’s cocktail bar and all-day eatery, serving breakfast items in the morning and a full all-day menu from midday into the evening.
Breakfast offerings include buttermilk pancakes, eggs and avocado toast; later the menu shifts to burgers, chicken sandwiches and Caesar salads. The Lobby’s bakery counter runs daily in the morning.
Bar hours differ from the food service hours: the bar is open noon–midnight Sun–Thu and noon–2:00 a.m. Fri–Sat per the hotel listing.
- Breakfast service: 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (food)
- All-day menu: 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Bar hours: Sun–Thu 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 12:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
| Offering | Hours |
|---|---|
| Bakery Counter | 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
| Breakfast (food) | 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| All-day menu (food) | 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
Practical tips for reservations and timing
Lele's Roman accepts reservations via Resy for most services; Koju requires advance booking through SevenRooms or Resy because the counter only seats 14.
If you want breakfast on the property, both Lele's Roman and The Lobby offer morning service—check current times before you go since the hotel lists specific hours.
- Koju: reserve early and pick your seating time (5:45 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.).
- Lele's Roman: Resy reservations recommended, especially for weekend brunch and aperitivo hours.
- Walk-ins: possible at The Lobby, but busier evenings may require a short wait.
| When to book | Where |
|---|---|
| Same day / short notice | The Lobby (walk-in possible) |
| A few days ahead | Lele's Roman (weekends/brunch) |
| Weeks ahead | Koju (limited seats) |
Where to sit and what to expect
Koju’s counter seats place you directly in front of the chef and plating area; expect a focused, quiet dinner paced by the chef. Lele's Roman is arranged for table service and shared plates; choose a banquette for a relaxed meal.
The Lobby offers a range of seating from cafe-style tables to low-slung lounge areas that suit pre-theater drinks, quick meals or lingering cocktails.
- Koju: sit at the counter if you want interaction with the chef; there's no large-party seating.
- Lele's Roman: shareable pinsas and pastas work well for groups; brunch is more casual.
- The Lobby: good for late-night drinks and a bakery counter pickup in the morning.
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Koju | Intimate omakase, attentive chef service |
| Lele's Roman | All-day Italian meals, brunch and shared plates |
| The Lobby | Cocktails, breakfast pastries and casual meals |
Meal practicalities and hotel policies to know
Meals at Ace Hotel Brooklyn are not included with room rates; breakfast at on-site outlets is available for a surcharge. The hotel’s destination fee covers other in-room perks but not dining.
If you plan to dine before a show at nearby BAM or head to Barclays Center afterwards, check service and reservation times—Koju is dinner-only and has fixed seatings.
- Breakfast is typically available for a fee (hotel lists approximate ranges for breakfast pricing).
- Destination fee does not cover restaurant charges—settle food and beverage bills directly with the venue.
- If you need accessibility accommodations in dining areas, contact the hotel in advance so staff can assist.
| Topic | What the hotel notes |
|---|---|
| Are meals included? | No — meals are charged separately |
| Breakfast availability | Offered at Lele's Roman and The Lobby for a surcharge |
| Special seating needs | Contact hotel or restaurant when booking |
