Fresh bronzino caught and crafted for the heart of Gravesend.
Castell's exists at the intersection of two worlds. We honor the depth and rigor of Italian culinary tradition while maintaining the highest standards of kashrut, creating something that feels neither compromised nor forced.
This is simply how we cook.
The restaurant spans 3,800 square feet, built around two wood burning pizza ovens that anchor the dining room. Every detail—from the warm lighting to the aged gold accents and custom finishes—was chosen to create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. The private dining room accommodates up to 40 guests, while the full space seats 140, with a cocktail bar that serves as both gathering place and working kitchen.
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direct flame, the kind of precision that comes from understanding fire and dough and time. Pizzas emerge with proper char and structure. Pastas are built on stocks and techniques that take days. This is the language of Italian cooking, spoken without compromise.
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Castell's is supervised by the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush and operates as a kosher dairy restaurant. We work with Chalav Yisrael milk, Pas Yisrael bread, and pescatarian proteins—no meat, no poultry, no shellfish. This is not a limitation we work around. It is the framework within which we build something genuine. Italian cooking has always been resourceful, built on what the land provides. Here, that means dairy, fish, vegetables, and the kind of cooking that needs no apology.
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Service at Castell's moves with intention. Staff understand the rhythm of a meal—when to approach, when to step back, how to anticipate without hovering. The reservation process is seamless, the welcome genuine, and every interaction reflects the same discipline applied to the kitchen.
Reservation made simple
Book through Resy or call (718) 908-0060 to secure your table.
The dining room experience
Tables are spaced to allow conversation without compromise, with sightlines to the ovens and the work of the kitchen.
Cocktails and wine
The bar serves as both a destination and a natural gathering point before or after your meal.
The main dining room seats 140 guests and centers on the dual wood burning ovens. The private dining room accommodates up to 40 guests for intimate celebrations or business dinners. Located at 222 Avenue U in Gravesend, Brooklyn, the restaurant is accessible and designed for comfort.
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The kitchen and dining room are led by people who understand that a restaurant is built on consistency and care. Each member of the team brings years of experience to their role, focused entirely on the work in front of them.
Chef Vitaliy Pinitsa
Leads the kitchen with a deep understanding of Italian technique and the discipline required to execute it at scale.
General Manager Henry Aguilar
Oversees the dining room and ensures every guest experience reflects the restaurant's standards.
Sommelier Ralph Mann
Curates the wine program and guides guests toward selections that complement the food.
