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Moutarde
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
239 5th Ave(between President St & Carroll St)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Neighborhood: Park Slope
(718) 623-3600
- Nearest Transit:
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Union St (D, N, R)
7 Av (B, Q)
9 St (D, N, R)
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 10:30 am - 4 pm
Sat-Sun 5:30 pm - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
161 reviews for Moutarde
Review Highlights
"The roast duck breast is fantastic and goes well with the..."
(in 3 reviews)
"Such a charming brunch bistro."
(in 31 reviews)
"Croque Madame: FAR superior."
(in 4 reviews)
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161 reviews in English
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Review from pete r.
1/24/2012
Definitely as good as it gets for French Food in the Slope! I used to come here for Moules and Frites and Escargot. Then it was awhile and on one cold night with a craving for Coq Au Vin or Duck Confit I headed back. It had been awhile, since they remodel.
But just as I remember it. A great french restaurant. We started with the Moules and Escargot which were just as good as I remember them. I ended up getting the boeuf bourguignon and my fiancee had the duck confit. We ordered a wine from the Rhone to go along with it. It was a perfect French meal on cool night. The boeuf bourguignon was good, but the confit was great! Crispy and Delicious!
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Review from Mariana S.
Brooklyn, NY
12/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Food is great! It's a great place for date nights, atmosphere is cozy and your never rushed.
If you love French Food definitely try it. I love that there is almost never a wait to sit and service is pretty good, it's a little slow but we were in no rush, I get to enjoy my meal. They definitely do not rush you there.
I have had the arugula beet salad (refreshing) the cheese platter (delicious), onion soup (amazing) , vegetarian risotto (to die for), french fries (crispy) and creme brule (right amount of sweet). I love their food! Always good
My boyfriend had the beef special ("tender and melted in my mouth like butter")
Quick Tip: do not pass up on dessert! -
Review from Robert H.
Manhattan, NY
11/27/2011
A friend and I were in the mood for a little adventure and ventured out to Park Slope. It was a beautiful Fall day and perfect for exploration. 5th Avenue is filled with nice boutiques, cafes, restaurants and discount stores thrown into the mix. Very nice.
We came across this restaurant. Perfect for what we were in the mood for. Typical French Bistro fare; sandwiches, burgers, egg dishes, steak, salads and the like. Looking around, the banana french toast and the eggs Benedict seemed to be the most popular choices. I chose the latter. The best I've had in a long while. Very nice presentation, accompanied by sauteed potatoes and a very fresh salad. Very enjoyable. My friend had the granola with fruit and yogurt. You can't mess that up, so nothing really remarkable there.
Very nice ambiance and there are tables outside as well. The service was a little slow, but we were in no rush to get anywhere anyway.
There are many places like this in Manhattan, so I'm not sure it's really worth the trek out there. But, if you happen to be in Park Slope or wish to do something a little different, I would highly recommend Moutarde. -
Review from Jeff c.
Brooklyn, NY
2/5/2012
Great place for both brunch and dinner. Yet surprisingly, you can get a table on short notice. It's a decorative and cozy spot but not a place for the claustrophobic. Their bathrooms are also worthy of (positive) conversation, which is not something you can say about most places.
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Review from Kelly S.
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I keep expecting great things from Moutarde, but it's just a slightly overpriced version of the french bistro that one can find on almost every corner in NYC.
Slightly indifferent service, sort of bland food (my beef bourginione needed a ton of salt), tasty cocktails. -
Review from Vonnie B.
Brooklyn, NY
8/21/2011
I've been to Moutarde at least a dozen times. It's one of my favourite brunch spots in Park Slope and the best part is, I've never had to wait more than five minutes to be seated at a table. no matter what time I've arrived.
the food is always delicious. the decor is heart-meltingly cute and the waitstaff while always different each visit, nonetheless, friendly and attentive. this is a restaurant I wouldn't mind working at myself. I think that says it all. -
Review from Amy C.
7/17/2011
Came here for dinner with a group of friends on Sunday evening. One of the friends in the group had suggested it since he had eaten there before and liked it. I felt slightly misled because all the food is hit or miss.
Here's what I recommend: the escargot, gnocchi, risotto, raspberry spongecake
Stay away from: duck confit (dry, overcooked, and bland), mash potatoes and truffle oil (extremely bland), crème brûlée (too sweet)
Our waitress was friendly and did a great job, but our server had no idea what he was doing. He kept handing everyone the wrong plates--basically putting the plates down arbitrarily around the table without checking who ordered what. -
Review from SFer O.
Oakland, CA
9/30/2011
Had a great dinner with a friend a few weeks ago. We started with the onion tart which was excellent. The Chockchuka (veggie stew) entree was amazing and came with a really delicious spicy lamb sausage. So good! We ordered a side of parsnip puree, and I got the salmon w/goat cheese and chard. It was great. I had Cotes du Rhone and he got a beer with dinner. The wine in NYC, almost without exception, is lousy. Restaurant to restaurant, alas - including Moutarde. I could have purchased a better Cotes du Rhone from Trader Joe's. But this is NYC, not California.
Of course we had dessert. Don't pass it up. We finished off a crème brule and a warm choc cake with vanilla ice cream. And good strong coffee. This was a great meal and I highly recommend it if you're in Park Slope (Brooklyn). Next visit, I'm bringing wine from California, though. -
Review from Michael L.
Brooklyn, NY
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Let me start off by saying that the service was excellent, the food on the other hand..... I ordered sea bass which was overcooked and more fried like a McDonalds fillet o fish. My wife had coq-au-vin which consisted of chicken that was reheated for the 10th time, it was tough and stringy. Appetizers were good but thats where it ended. Did not partake in dessert because I was not willing to risk another disappointment. For the price of $28.00, sea bass should come out better.
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Review from Brianne S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/9/2011
This restaurant is adorable and has some of the sweetest waitstaff ever. I came here with my dad and both of us were extremely pleased with our food and the prices. The reviews that say this place is expensive obviously don't go out for brunch that often.
I recommend the oeufs royale (smoked salmon eggs benedict) and the french toast. DELICIOUS.
I can't wait to go back again. A perfect restaurant for a francophile. -
Review from Elizabeth H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/19/2011
It is my goal to visit a new restaurant every week and write a review for fun :]
On Saturday, I was waltzing around Park Slope running errands, etc. and I decided this would be the week I went to Moutarde. It was a lovely experience! The music was awesome, the food was excellent, and the bartender and owner were very friendly and attentive - I could listen to them speak French all day and all night!
First of all, lets talk about my favorite thing... Happy Hour. Since I am always exploring the city by myself, I sit at the bar. It is more intimate - you can meet new people, chat up the employees, and find out the ins and outs of the establishment - and generally there's a special going on.
Moutarde offers $2 off all wine and beer from 4:30-7pm. Speaking of which, they have Kronenburg 1664 on tap!!! A rare beer to find on tap, and one of my favorites! It is so crisp, light and refreshing on a hot summer day. So happy about that! I also had a nice Malbec (from France) with my dinner.
For dinner I had the ahi tuna nicoise. The fish and salad were very fresh, and it was a huge bowl of mixed greens for the price. It also had hard-boiled eggs, green beans and purple potatoes. And they serve a complimentary bagette & butter with your meal, which I devoured because I try not to eat bread. But O.M.G., I love buttered bread! haha.
This place would be very romantic if you went at night with your beshert (that means your beloved) had a bottle of wine and ate any of their wonderful french entrees and desserts. If you pass by, you will see all kinds of tarts, creme brulees, and eclairs in the refrigerated window up front. So yummy! I should have tried their coffee eclair, but I wanted to get drunk. So I had an Irish coffee (Jameson, coffee, and fresh whipped cream) for dessert instead.
I recommend this place to everyone. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either. Treat yourself! You deserve it. I want to go again for brunch, but I'd like to go with someone so that I can share in the delicious goodness and delightful french accents.
Look at their full menu: http://www.moutardebro... -
Review from Christina T.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 10/20/2011
Went back with friends when we were trying to decide on a reliable spot for brunch.
Sadly, not the case. Fork was dirty enough to illicit "ewws" from the crowd. Eggs benedict was overcooked to the point where it was hard to cut into with a fork. The english muffin was burnt on the bottom - like so toasted, it couldn't be cut with the knife I was provided. Burning food and instead of trashing it and starting over, continuing to serve it to customers? This is a pet peeve of mine: a "save" in product = "loss" of customer. Hollandaise sauce was left on so long it left a shell crusty enough to make pudding jealous. I hate when good spots go bad.
Enough of the sing song. Simply put: there are too many options for brunch to put up with this.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/18/2010
Moutarde is my go-to brunch spot in the neighborhood. It has delicious food even if the wait staff… Read more »
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Review from Joseph G.
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
1/7/2012
The eggs they served me tasted like the chicken just hatched them directly onto my plate which I agree is a disgusting and terrible analogy. Regardless, very tasty for brunch.
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Review from Lona I.
Van Nuys, CA
11/22/2011
Went to Moutarde Sunday, Nov. 20 with two other people. The service and food were flawless. We ordered beef bourguignon - the beef was tender and the sauce had just the right amount of wine and not too much salt; Parisian style gnocchi with spinach and parmesan - the cheese was creamy and tasted like brie, just fabulous; however I have no words to describe how good the seared tiger shrimp were - not too salty, like many restaurants make them, cooked exactly long enough not to be either watery or tough. We also had the creme broulee - crispy top not crispy enough to break as easily as it might, but it was still flavorful and yummy.
All the portions were adequate to fill us up without having to bag anything or feel deprived. And, I just want to again state that the food was perfectly salted - so many restaurants overpower the food with salt which makes me drink gallons of water at the table.
The service was impeccable with the host visiting our table to make sure we had plenty of water, butter, bread or whatever else we wanted.
It was a very pleasant experience. -
Review from Colleen C.
Brooklyn, NY
Just call me Croque Madame. Or something.
In my second (consecutive!) Sunday installment of mimosas, coffee and Croque Madame in Park Slope I found myself blissfully seated amongst only adults (!) at Frenchie french favorite Moutarde. Granted, I followed my own advice from the ill-fated Belleville bust...and went during NAPTIME. Brilliant.
As soon as I entered I was whisked to a private table, and it was even pulled out for me (effortlessly!) so I could easily slide into the booth, remove my outerwear and sink in. Thank you, sir.
Mimosas: the perfect blend. Heavy on the champagne. $7. I had two. Giggle.
Croque Madame: FAR superior. Two thick slices of brioche with hame, cheese and a "dippy" egg on top. The egg was TAD bit underdone, but still...my favorite "savory" french toast certainly did the trick. Hey, better than a McGriddle. Not that I've ever eaten one, of course. (uncrosses fingers).
Service: Wonderful. Friendly. Conversational. Relaxed. Easy like Sunday morning.
Cozy bar area wonderful for solo diners.
A much needed pick-me-up after last week's brunch fail...very well done, indeed.
XOXO,
Croque ColleenListed in: Park Slope Businesses, Brunch in Park Slope!, Croque Madame
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Review from Kat S.
6/30/2011
The brunch here is absolutely fantastic.
The French toast ($11) is the best I've had in a long time and a must have. The quiche of the day ($12.50 and only organic eggs) is massive and that day absolutely delicious. The side salad is nice.
Mimosas ($7) are lovely and a delight. They have a wide selection of quality teas, served in an adorable little teapot. The coffee is good.
It is a bit expensive with most brunch dishes from $10-$15 and drinks $7-$9. It's so damn delicious and portions are big enough that the only thing that bothers me about the price is I can't afford to make a habit of it.
It's decorated like a kitschy French bistro (mini Eiffel tower prints absolutely everywhere) that is overall a bit silly but cute. The outdoor seating is perfect in the warm weather. It can get a bit crowded (and overrun with pricey strollers) but it's a very inviting, relaxed space. I found the service to be the perfect level of attentive and friendly. -
Review from Tony M.
Brooklyn, NY
8/22/2011
I have only had brunch here. But I must say that I keep coming back here for Brunch!
banana pancakes, eggs done just right, mimosas and bloody marys...all done well.
I need to stop by for dinner and wrap my mouth around some escargot... -
Review from Kirsten P.
Brooklyn, NY
As I said in my tip - "Excellent lemon tart."
I finally took the time yesterday to stop by Moutard, as it does have high recommendations for ambience and style. Unfortunately, due to a busy day, I got there after the kitchen was closed, but I was able to try some cold dishes and also some beers on tap. For a French cafe, they have a cute bar area and a decent selection of beers, so I ended up pairing Blue Moon with my selection - at the bartender's recommendations.
I was happy to hear both the staff and guests conversing in French as for me that is a sign of a true cafe. The gentlemen and lady at the bar near me were all comfortably fluent, and it was lovely.
For me, the culmination of the experience was that I was permitted to sit with two acquaintances and relax while the staff closed the cafe down around us. When we finally did leave around 12:30, we neither felt rushed or pressured; something that seems to be singularly a trait of a good cafe. I will definitively be returning to Moutard.Listed in: Relax, lets get to it!
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Review from Lianna R.
Staten Island, NY
10/18/2011
This place is too adorable. The decor is really cute. The bathrooms are super clean. I love the rows of colored toilet paper on the walls. I had the escargot which was delicious. I liked the foie gras, cheese platter, and creme brulee. Although I thought the beef bourguignon was okay. I enjoyed my time here. The wait staff was super friendly. I'll be back!
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Review from Maggie H.
Providence, RI
8/20/2011
Pretentious and overpriced. The French cuisine is fairly ordinary and unnecessarily heavy. The prices are way too much for what you're actually getting.
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Review from Dee C.
Brooklyn, NY
6/7/2011
Went to brunch here on a Sunday early afternoon after being told it was a 45 minutes wait for 3 people at Rose Water. No wait here and the food was very, very good. I ordered the omlette with goat cheese and spinach, and my cohorts ordered the steak sandwich and the eggs florentine, and everyone was quite happy.
Cons: a little on the expensive side, especially if you're like me and need an alcoholic beverage to call it a true brunch. wish they had a prix fixe menu! also the service is a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry so it didn't bother us that much.
I have to say sitting in their outside section on a nice day with delicious eggs and a bloody mary was such a pleasant experience I couldn't give em less than 4. We plan on hitting this place up for dinner sometime soon. -
Review from Adrienne R.
Brooklyn, NY
1/3/2011
My husband and I decided to give Moutarde a second chance over Christmas break after having visited once and only having a so-so experience. When the hubs asked what I wanted for breakfast, and I half-kiddingly said "crepes" (because there really aren't any places around us that serve crepes), he suggested we try going to a French restaurant. This is how we ended up waiting outside of Moutarde for 15 minutes on a cold December Sunday, because they do not open until 11 am... even when the hostess is doing nothing but folding napkins and watching patrons freeze outside.
My two star review really isn't about the cold wait, though. It's about the service and the food, which were both mediocre at best. My crepe, which unfortunately was not available in any savory flavor (only eggs and ham), was completely burnt to a crisp -- and I don't mean it was a little dark on the inside. The crepe was black. But by the time we got our food I was so hungry and cranky that I ate it anyway knowing it would take at least another half hour to get a non-blackened version. Besides, our waiter went downstairs right after dropping off the plates and didn't return until we were ready for our check. For a $30+ brunch, I expect much, much more. -
Review from Kristi G.
Brooklyn, NY
5/11/2011
They got rid of my favorite dinner dish (salmon pesto ravioli pillows), but I'm still a fan.
It was recently redecorated, but I must say I liked the old decor better. It was less kitchy and more subtle.
My friend ordered the steak bourguignon and it was heavenly.
Brunch is always delicious, especially the french toast. I don't normally order french toast since I'm more of an eggs gal, but these are melt in your mouth delicious.
Never disappoints! -
Review from Alison G.
Brooklyn, NY
2/14/2011
TOO CROWDED! My boyfriend and I went to Moutarde for brunch on Sunday afternoon around 2pm, and while it was nice that we were seated immediately, I honestly would've preferred to wait 10 or 15 minutes for a table that was not so squished in that the waiter had to pull it away from the wall for me to sit down. There is literally about 3 inches of space between the tables for two at Moutarde, so having a conversation without including the people on either side of you is nearly impossible. If they removed ONE tables and spaced out the others, we would've had a much better experience.
That being said, the food was fine. I had eggs florentine and my boyfriend had the steak sandwich - both were good, but nothing I'd need to eat again. Maybe if the place wasn't so jammed, I'd consider going back, but when the food is just "fine" it's hard to justify getting crammed into a tight spot for it. -
Review from Amal D.
9/16/2010
Moutarde is a very cute french bistro. I've been here a couple of times with my family for Sunday brunch. I haven't tried the lunch or dinner services (if they have any, I wouldn't know) because I'm only there for brunch. The menu isn't very extensive at all and it also doesn't offer anything special or anything that would differentiate it from other brunch spots in Park Slope, but the atmosphere is very friendly and the decor is pretty cool, not so "french" though. The service isn't very fast at all, it one time took 25 minutes for me to get a glass of orange juice but that's what one would expect for a busy Sunday.
The food is very good and also very consistent. The pancakes and french toast are pretty good but way overpriced in my opinion. I mean, come on, both these dishes are, if not close, to $10...and the portions are small so it really isn't worth that much at all. But my favorite dish would have to be the scramble eggs and smoked salmon. Yummy!! I never knew this combination would be so delicious! Also, you get a very good mesclun salad and home fries. Now the home fries are definitely something to talk about! Not to salty and never overcooked and you get a good amount of it with your dish. I love the home fries.
Moutarde is a pretty good brunch place, but the prices are a little expensive for the service, amount of food given, and overall quality. -
Review from Anna D.
Brooklyn, NY
6/23/2011
A very average restaurant, with slow service and mediocre food. They should focus on their food and service as much as they do on their interior decorating. After eating here it felt a little like I was sucked into a Park Slope tourist trap.
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Review from Julia B.
Brooklyn, NY
7/8/2010
Once a week my cousin and I try a new restaurant in the city, and it's usually between downtown Manhattan or Brooklyn, where I recently moved. After visiting a string of popular restaurants (Spice Market, Blue Ribbon Brasserie, etc.) we were left unimpressed. Moutarde is the only restaurant in a long, long while that has truly left me raving.
The atmosphere inside (and outside) is great and the servers I saw were all very personable and nice. As soon as we were seated they brought out THREE free appetizers: bread, carrots/cucumbers to dip in a spicy mustard sauce, and a really unique cheese/meet crepe mini sancwich. I was surprised to find that the menu was very affordable (roughly $16 for an entree, and $6 for an appetizer). After tasting the food, I would have been happy to pay more.
The menu has so many options, both for fish and meat lovers. I ordered scallops, while my cousin ordered rack of lamb....both of which were -- for lack of a better word -- awesome. After we ordered dessert, we still received two free small pastries.
Overall: satisfying service; very tasty food and lots of free goodies...who can complain?! -
Review from Ian J.
11/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Before the renovation -
-Service was awful on multiple occasions
-Appearance was nice
-Food was good, pricing was great
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-Service so far has been significantly improved
-Original styling has been lost for tacky "new" artsy crap
-Food was definitely different, prices increased
I used to love the food but dislike the service, now it's the other way around.
Still, it's a decent place for brunch and french food, but overall, I'm less impressed each time I visit, which is unfortunate. -
Review from Albert W.
11/25/2010 3 photos
3.5 stars average is pretty accurate. Why would a waitress offer you a seat next to the kitchen where you can smell everything (good/ bad) while waiters/ service people can bump into you? Cuase they don't like you (and I know when waitresses/ service people judge you before you even sit down - I'm an Elite Yelper after all *smug*).
I took my mom here for brunch on Thanksgiving and all they had was their dinner menu at 11 o'clock in the morning - but I don't blame them much since not a lot of restaurants were open. The food is good, served up on chipped plates but I'm not pretentious like that. Well not today at least. hohohoListed in: Park Slope
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Review from Sarah B.
3/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
After an endless phone call from my mom and a train that kept stopping between stations conspired to ruin our plans for brunch at Benchmark, the bf and I started wandering around Park Slope to find brunch after 3:00pm. After rejecting a few other window menus as too limited, we found Moutarde and decided to give it a shot.
I must say, we started to doubt that decision after walking in. Not because of the decor - the place is actually quite adorable - but because of the awkward adventure we had while being seated: No one greeted us when we came in, and there was no hostess stand, so we glanced about, trying to figure out who was in charge. When no one came forward, we took a couple steps in and finally made eye contact with a waitress, who asked "2?" and somehow did it awkwardly. We nodded and followed her towards the back of the restaurant, where she suddenly stopped and said "You can pick a table and we'll clean it." Umm, okay? I would have rather she just seated us, because then, when I suggested an already clean and set table next to another couple, she said "Well would you rather sit in the corner? For more space." The busboy then started cleaning the table that was actually in the corner and not spacious at all, and I said I'd rather not sit in the corner itself. So he cleaned another one and we ended up sitting somewhere in the middle. The whole time, we were awkwardly standing over other people eating.
I don't know if even all that accurately conveys just how awkward it was, but by the time we sat down were both hesistant. But when the food came, we forgave all the awkward at first bite. The bf's eggs Florentine made him frown in concern at just how delicious it was. In fact, I was a bit worried he hated it before he finally said "This hollandaise is out of this world." I don't think I've ever heard him say "out of this world" before, so that is really saying something. My french toast was just as yummy, and we kept switching off, taking bites of each other's food. And even though we were full by the time we cleaned our plates, we could not resist splitting a pain au chocolate. Unfortunately, they were out, so we got a plain croissant instead - it was petite and delightful.
I'm looking forward to coming back for brunch, and also for an afternoon coffee and croissant on one of my imaginary free days :)Listed in: Brunch: The Official Meal of…
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Review from Penley C.
Brooklyn, NY
12/15/2010
Not crazy about the new decor.
Breakfast menu is solid, if unextraordinary.
The hanger steak, however, is a mouth-watering must-have. I'm getting a carnivorous craving just thinking about it. -
Review from Anne H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/19/2010
Moutarde serves up some really nice food at a reasonable price. Not the best French style food that I have ever had, but good enough to make me want to go back.
I've been wanting to go to Moutarde in the 2+ years that I've lived in the Park Slope vicinity. When my parents came up this past weekend, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. I was able to make a last minute reservation for Friday night at 8.
We showed up a bit early and they had no problems seating us. Wine was ordered quickly and we all enjoyed the waitress' recommendation (rose). We were also given some free canapes--a cut up ham and cheese crepe and crudites with a mustard dipping sauce (and boy, was that mustard good! I think they threw a lot of horseradish in there).
For dinner, they have number of dishes for 13.95, which is a bargain considering most are comprised of pricier proteins (seafood, lamb, pork, etc). We were worried that this size wouldn't be enough, but the waitress assured us that it was "French" entree sized and it could fill up an average person. I liked the fact that she didn't try to 'up-sell' us on side dishes and other stuff that we did not need. My mom got the salmon, my dad the mussels risotto, Josh the hanger steak frites, and for me, lamb over polenta (yay gluten free sides!).
The waitress was completely right. The portions were French sized, but with the free salad that came with the meal, I found myself full but not stuffed.
Dessert and coffees were ordered. I abstained, but stole some cream from Josh H's pistachio cannoli. So good!
We were even given free cherry mini-muffins with our check.
I really do like the fact that the waiters go the extra mile here. I probably am hesitant to give 5 stars just because I prefer the quality of the food at Belleville better, but I will happily return to Moutarde. It's so cute and date-ish. I see brunch in my future. -
Review from Amy K.
9/8/2010
This restaurant offers a great value and good food if you can stand to put up with less than stellar service. If you can, than definitely go.
We were meeting up with friends while in town and they switched restaurants while we were coming from Manhattan to meet them. After a bit of a longer walk we arrived at this adorable french bistro. We all received a grilled cheese amuse bouche that was tasty and ordered some carafes of wine (although I must say it took awhile for the server to come by just to take the drink order). When placing our entree orders our server neglected to inform me until the very end that my entree came with a salad (I also had ordered a salad). Thank goodness she caught that for myself and other person since we really didn't each need two salads. The restaurant should consider revising their menu to mention what is included or ensure that the servers notify guests up front.
I ordered the mussel risotto which was good and JP had the mini burgers which were tasty but the fries were awesome. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and after a few carafes of wine, none of us broke the bank and our bellies were full. Good stuff, except for the fact that too much time might have been spent building the toilet paper wall rather than training the servers. -
Review from Nicholas V.
Brooklyn, NY
9/14/2011
ate for dinner loved it. escargot brought back memories of paris.
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Review from Lisa D.
11/9/2008
Food: 8
Overall experience: 3
We came here between 1:00 and 1:30 on a Sunday and were quoted a fifteen minute wait yet actually had to wait forty-five minutes. There was no list, which may have resulted in people arriving after us yet being seated earlier. When we finally got to our table, no one bothered to clear away the used milk from the last group's coffee. We also waited a really long time for our food, which was not hot by the time it reached us. Despite its temperature, the omelet with mixed mushrooms was amazing--very fluffy, with good flavors. The salad was geneously portioned with a nice vinegarette, and the potatoes with carmelized onions were tasty. The bacon was just about as awful as it gets--fatty and simultaneously greasy and dried out because way overcooked. The mimosa was decent, but the bellini seemed like it was made with canned peach juice.Listed in: Francophilia
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Review from Stephanie B.
Brooklyn, NY
5/31/2007
So, we went to Moutarde for a drink while we were waiting for a table at Al di La across the street. They were so totally wonderful and cool about it that they get three stars just for that. They didn't care that we ended up bolting the appetizers because our table at another venue (gasp!!) was ready just a few minutes after the appetizers arrived. We felt like food critics -- appetizers at one place, dinner at another -- and the staff gave us no attitude and warm smiles anyway. Loved that!
The crudite with assorted mustards was spectacular. Typical dijon, hot dijon, stone ground. And then, wait -- a PINK stoneground mustard? Yes, blended with red beets and red wine vinegar if my tastebuds are correct. Excellent. Moved to the next one. Holy shit, that's stoneground mustard that is sweet without being sweet-tart-hot. WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? I LOVE IT?. Took ages to figure it out and a hint from the waiter. Yes, it's banana. What genius decided to mash banana with stoneground mustard? It's incredible. I promptly went home the next day and ripped it off. (Perfectly, if I do say so myself) and used it in a smashing potato salad I whipped up over the weekend.
So, four stars for being totally laid back AND giving me a taste of something new and wonderful that excited me so much I had to go make it myself. I'll have to go back sometime later to really eat. -
Review from Gabrielle C.
Brooklyn, NY
12/1/2008
My boyfriend and I really really love Moutarde. Our first time here was during last spring and we've returned several times since. Now that I think about it we're probably overdue for another visit.
So what makes Moutarde so great? It isn't the appetizers or desserts which I'm typically very interested in when judging a restaurant. But the entrees are more than compensating for what the other courses lack.
I typically have the same problem at every restaurant I dine at-- ordering the same thing every time. And Moutarde is not exception, every time I *have* to order the shrimp in tarragon sauce with a side of mushroom risotto. And there's really nothing I can do to change that, it's that good! If you like cream based sauces, I promise you, Moutarde is the best. And if you're a salmon lover, as my bf is, the "pillows of salmon" come in an amazing pesto cream sauce. I really can't judge their salmon as it isn't something I like, but my bf insists it's amazing. -
Review from Andy H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/12/2008
Came here for brunch one Saturday and fell in love with this cute little corner french style bistro.
My wife and I each got the french toast with an order of iced coffees and one glass of freshly squeezed oj.
Besides the extremely loud and obnoxious people next to us, we enjoyed the place and will be back for more. The waitress was super nice and attentive. The french toast came out and we were loving it. Great presentation, powdered sugar sprinkled lightly with fresh pineapple,strawberries,oranges,cantaloupe and grapefruit poured over two pieces of baguette.
I then proceeded to devour the fruits and then drench my french toast in the syrup provided. Awesome!The iced coffees tasted great and were definitely nice on this 90 degree day. The oj was delicious and obviously not tropicana.
For all this it came to $28.72, yes a little high, but considering the rent cost of Park Slope and that I love to support local places it is worth it for me. Plus the food was good and the bistro is very welcoming. Great way to spend a few hours on a lazy day. -
Review from Arthur O.
Greenwich Village, New York, NY
9/29/2007
Really enjoyed Brunch at Moutarde. Steak & Eggs, baby!
Hard to f that up, I suppose - unless you use horrible meat and overcook it - but it was really delicious.
All of my friends enjoyed their choices, so it seemed as though everything they offered was delicious. Yes, definitely get some croissants.
As for their drinks (at brunch), I think they were somewhat on the weak-side, but tasted good.
They have a great space downstairs, so be sure to use the bathroom.
I stopped by for a drink the other night and their Single Malt Scotch selection was virtually non-existent. Probably the wrong venue for that. -
Review from Miguel d.
Brooklyn, NY
4/24/2008
Moutarde is your standard bistro, but they better step it up since Fifth Avenue is beginning to look a little more SoHo what with Aperitivo opening up down the street.
A great bar (one of the few that serves a good aperitif portion of Lillet) and a great old-style room round out Moutarde, along with three-star food and three-star service. Too bad they're not Michelin stars.
The mussels are always good at Moutarde, and the salads are also quite nice. Bistro fare at its most mediocre? Probably. Nothing really stands out at Moutarde since everything is so classically, well, classic, but is it worth the buck?
Eh. Maybe.
