Name: Chez Ma Tante
Telephone: +1 718-389-3606
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Chez Ma Tante

French · Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY · $$

CocktailsOutdoor seating

Named after the storied Montreal hot dog shack, Chez Ma Tante serves food that can only be described as European. Inspired by unassuming eateries that dot the continent (pubs, cafes, bistros and trattorias) Canadian born Aidan O’Neal and native New Yorker Jake Leiber serve dishes like chips with garlicky aioli, pig’s head terrine with sauce ravigote, kohlrabi and apple salad, and grilled pork shoulder with salsa verde and lentils. Introduced by their respective mentors Hugue Dufour of M. Wells and Johnathan Waxman of Barbuto, the pair found common ground in the simple and delicious, delivering an experience that is focused on the enjoyment of food, drink and good company. The space features white-washed brick walls and an uncluttered bar. Cocktails are classic. The wine list is well-edited and focused on value, and the service is warm.

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What diners say

“This place is an absolute must-visit! The food was incredibly delicious, and the portions were generous. The appetizers, main dishes, and desserts were all exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.”

5.0 · Google — Simeon Klimper

“I stopped in here with a group of 4 on Saturday for brunch, our group had a reservation and was seated promptly. The server came to our table not to long after we were seated and took our drink orders. We ordered beers, coffees and Bloody Marys ,which were the star of the show. As for food we ordered the chicken Caesar sandwhich, quiche, chicken liver pate, gigante beans, pancakes and chips with aioli. The star of the show was the chicken liver pate, it had a great rich savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and was served on a nice soft piece of sourdough. The Scottie Pippen of the food order had to be the pancakes, they were savory and sweet with a hint of lemon. The only weak link of the bunch was the under seasoned gignate beans, which had an off day. Would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a brunch spot in WB or Greenpoint.”

5.0 · Google — D J

“What a pleasant brunch experience! Pancakes 10/10, of course. The quintessential pancake you think of when you’re craving a hot cake! Buttery and crispy, oh so good. The fries? Unbelievable. With the RIGHT amount of aioli on the side (lots). The sleeper hit? The cantaloupe and prosciutto- WOW. Easily the freshest, juiciest, most perfectly sweet cantaloupe I’ve ever had paired with high quality prosciutto, a salty sweet match made in heaven. Run, don’t walk!”

5.0 · Google — Mireille Keuroghlian

“I really enjoyed this place a lot. The screw driver with tangerine juice was awesome and strong. The waiter was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. The country pate looked kind of like spam but tasted magical. The chips (French fries) and aioli was outstanding reminded me of the ones at 4 Charles or Au Cheval. The Shakshuka egg and tomatoes was fire too. The sausage biscuit in the gravy was really good. The star of the show however was the pancakes they were perfect. Crispy edges but fluffy and the perfect amount of syrup. The cutlet that was with the Cesar salad was awesome too. I definitely would return.”

4.0 · Google — Fernando Rivera

“We all agreed that the pancakes were good for first bite, but afterwards it was just too heavy and oily from the butter. Maybe some people love it, but it’s too much for me 😮‍💨 I did like the fries though..but overall the experience was quite hectic and we felt we were somewhat being rushed.”

1.0 · Google — Vicki