Rich, meat-centric French-Canadian dishes & popular desserts. A favorite for brunch, expect a lively atmosphere.
This Brooklyn eatery offers a unique take on French-Canadian cuisine with a focus on rich, meat-heavy dishes. From their standout chicken liver terrine to house-made fennel sausage and Parisian gnocchi, the menu is packed with flavorful options. While brunch is a particularly beloved and often crowded affair, the restaurant is also praised for its popular desserts and overall enjoyable dining experience.
The cuisine here is a modern take on French-Canadian, with a strong emphasis on meat-forward dishes. Standouts include the chicken liver terrine, house-made fennel sausage, and Parisian gnocchi. While many rave about the pancakes, some find them inconsistent or overly rich. Some diners have also found certain dishes, like the kedgeree, to be bland, and a few consider the restaurant overpriced.
"The chicken liver terrine, house-made fennel sausage, and Parisian gnocchi are highly recommended. The pancakes are frequently mentioned and often praised, though some find them to be inconsistent or overly rich."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the food, with many recommending the pancakes and other rich, meat-heavy dishes. However, some reviews mention inconsistent service and a perception of being overpriced.
Important Note
Some diners have found the restaurant to be overpriced, and there are mixed opinions on the consistency of the food and service, particularly during busy brunch hours.
"Chez Ma Tante is listed as a recommended place for pancakes."
Positive"Chez ma tante is mentioned as a good option for pancakes."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is stated to have the best pancakes in NYC according to this commenter."
Positive"Chez ma tante is mentioned as having relatively easy reservations and yummy pancakes."
Positive"Chez ma tante is listed as one of the commenter's personal favorite places."
Positive"Chez ma tante was mentioned as a restaurant."
Neutral"Chez ma tante was listed as a restaurant that offers a positive sharing plate experience, implying good portioning."
Positive"This user added Chez Ma to their previous recommendations, after learning the user was willing to consider Brooklyn."
Positive"Recommended as a potential option."
Neutral"Chez Ma Tante is recommended for dinner at the bar, with specific suggestions to try the kedgeree and whatever is in season. The desserts are also highly praised."
Positive"Chez Ma Tante is recommended, particularly for dining at the bar and trying the kedgeree and seasonal dishes."
Positive"This user recommended Chez ma tante, located in Brooklyn."
Neutral"While Chez Ma Tante has great food, the commenter notes that its natural wine program is overly emphasized and not to their personal taste."
Neutral"Chez Ma Tante is described as wonderful, fitting into a quirky creative French Canadian scene. The commenter consistently has excellent experiences there."
Positive"The commenter had pancakes at Chez Ma Tante, making them less helpful for evaluating the restaurant overall."
Neutral"The commenter states that Chez Ma Tante is simply the best."
Positive"Chez ma tante was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"This user provided a list of restaurant recommendations in response to a request for pancake spots in NYC."
Neutral"The pancakes at Chez Ma Tante were mentioned as a dish that inspired a return visit."
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