Reviews for L'Antagoniste in Brooklyn, NY
My first time to a surprisingly lovely, small and quiet French bistro in Brooklyn. I came here on a Monday so it wasn't too... busy. The atmosphere is intimate and not too noisy. Wine selection is surprisingly adequate for a place of this size. Servicewas attentive and polite without being overbearing. I did not have an issue with the level of service or the speed the disheswere served. The ingredients are fresh and it appears to be locally sourced. However, their menu is limited to a few fishesbut I guess this is all about quality control with a smaller kitchen. We tried their steak tartare, salad Nicoise, poulet auxMorilles, and le canard a l'orange. Each dish was excellent tasting and presented properly. You can tell the chef puts in effortnd heart into each thing that comes out of the kitchen. Each ingredient serves a purpose to the dish and compliments eachother. The chef also seems to be well versed in the use of different salts to control the savory level and bring out the tasteof the dish. I don't usually see this too often so a definite compliment to their chef! I'll need to return to explore theirother selections in the future. Update: Been there several times now. Food and service have been consistently good and on par.Each time their soups have been a star (different each time). L'escargot with bone marrow and foie gras was delicious. Don'tforget to dip the marrow sauce with some bread! They have a filet mignon special that matched all the ingredients such as foiegras and potatoes seemlessly like a medley. Definitely worth a try if it's offered. Read more
Bed stuy gem! I will always keep this place close to the heart. I’ve had some amazing meals here. It is absolutely one of my... favorites in nyc. The staff are dope. Wine suggestions are on point. Chefs kiss with every heartwarming dish. Maya keeps theplace running like a pro! Can’t wait to visit again!!! IYKYK Read more
Great tasting food but get there early on a Sunday. It gets really crowded and you'll wait a while for your order. Pro-Tip - The... croissants will keep you satisfied till your main meal comes through.the staff is very nice and welcoming. I can't wait to trytheir dinner menu ???? Read more
L’antagoniste is one of the few Michelin-starred restaurants in Brooklyn. The food and service are excellent. They also have a... good wine selection and their moules frites are a must-try. Very cozy spot, and great for a date night. Read more
Beautiful space with delicious food that transports you to France. Excellent, well-priced wine list. We started by sharing the... generous charcuterie and cheese platter and the giant fresh salad bowl. Mains were delicious, including the specials of filetmignon and branzino and vegetables with truffle en papillote. Finished with a classic tarte tatin. Read more
Cozy French neighborhood bistro that makes you feel at home. The owner Amadeus is usually there and goes out of his way to make... you comfortable. Maya is the sommelier and since we are usually in right when they open is waiting on us. Her wine recs havealways exceeded our expectations. We usually dine with our 11 month old baby who sometimes needs extra attention. Maya has evenhelped us with the baby while we finished our last bites. The food is very good. We usually start with oysters which are veryfresh and served with a classic mignonette. Last night we has the appetizer on special which was bone marrow, fried frog legs,escargot and black garlic. We completed by our meal sharing the Contre Filet (12 oz dry aged NY strip steak) and Roasted Hen ofthe Woods. All pictured here so you can SEE how delicious it was. I would really recommend anything on their menu but these inparticular if you catch them on the menu get them. You won’t regret it. Read more
For all that is good and lovely, get the duck and the passionfruit dessert. Every other dish we got was also lovely but that... orange sauce with the duck is just *chefs kiss* Chicken was so tender and very quickly disappeared into neverland. Service wasawesome, super friendly servers. Open kitchen towards the back is also very pretty. I really like being able to watch a dishcome to life. Just go try em out! If you don’t like it then we can bare knuckle fight it out and get a beer after. Read more
Delicious food and nice atmosphere - that's what this authentic french is offering you. A very nice place to spend Friday... evening with your friends or partners. The absence of kid's menu, normal juice or a straw is not an obstacle not to go there.Please try it for yourself and let me know if you liked it in the comments below. Read more