"Ziggy's Roman Cafe debuted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 15 Main St. in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn offering high-quality Italian cuisine and an elevated ambiance designated for any day of the week. Founders Helen Zhang, a former restaurant publicist with 15 years of experience in hospitality public relations, and Igor Hadzismajovic, co-founder of Employees Only cocktail bar, envisioned a local restaurant where children are welcome to enjoy a meal during the day and adults can meet friends for drinks in the evening."
"DUMBO is such a special neighborhood, but because of heavy tourist traffic, it lacks accessible, no-fuss restaurants that serve the people who live here, Zhang said. After years of industry friends, neighbors and school parents asking us to open something with great food and a relaxed vibe, we finally said yes. We're collaborating with amazing chefs to create a menu of approachable, craveable Italian favorites that feel special. This is our dream restaurant inspired by our family and designed for a good time."
"The decor features artistic touches, including ceilings fitted with custom, billboard-style whiteboards and pierced lighting that creates an optical illusion spelling Roman when viewed from a specific angle. The effect is complemented by a moon-like fixture designed by Dutch designer Bertjan Pot. The space also features inside jokes carved into the walls by the team and a gallery highlighting children's artwork, which can be submitted for display and sold to benefit a charity of the child's choice."
Ziggy's Roman Cafe opened Nov. 13, 2025, at 15 Main St. in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Founders Helen Zhang and Igor Hadzismajovic created a local, family-friendly restaurant serving high-quality, approachable Italian cuisine. The two-story space features a ground-floor bar and main dining room seating up to 45, plus a semi-private mezzanine seating up to 26 with its own bar and large windows. The decor includes custom billboard-style whiteboards on the ceilings, pierced lighting that forms the word Roman from a specific angle, a moon-like fixture by Bertjan Pot, inside jokes carved into the walls, and a children's art gallery benefiting charity.
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