Petit Oven
“The 'By The Glass' selection isn't an afterthought, it's actually filled with gems.”
“A lovely little farm to table nook is just what I wanted as a house warming present.”
“The owners – Kat the chef & Nicole our waitress – are so down to Earth & personable.”
Petit Oven
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I came here 2 times on my birthday, back to back and I am likely to return.
Petit Oven my local French restaurant located in Bay Ridge. I'd suggest you call and make your reservations before coming. I've seen people get turned away because they did not have a reservation. Food & service are awesome. It's intimate and great for a special occasion for a 2 or a small party. I came here with my fiancé and went with 1 tasting menu, 1 entree, and 2 Ala Cartes.
3 Course Tasting Menu $40 – Price jumped a bit from last year but for the quality of food, it's worth it in my opinion.
1st Course – Wild Mine Mussels, Serrano, Chili, Garlic, Cream – The mussels were delicious and fairly large. The chili added a bold and tasty spice. We cleared the bowl and broth.
2nd Course – Scottish Salmon, Creamy Cabbage, Beans (recommended medium rare) – Fresh, with the slightest hint of the ocean. The salmon was cooked and seared to perfection. It melted in my mouth with every bite. If you want something light and tasty, this is the dish to get.
3rd Course – Famous Bread Pudding, Salty Caramel, Walnuts, Cream – Highly recommended for the sweet lovers out there. I can probably eat 5-6 orders in 1 sitting. The bread (hot) sits in a pool of caramel and cream. Definitely choose this dish as your dessert.
Escargot Classic Parsley Butter $12 – Small portion with a few pieces to share. Loved it. Recommended.
Roasted Marrow Bones, Onion Jam, Crostini $16 – lots of beefy, tender, and buttery meat. These things are hot so beware. Highly recommended!
Korean BBQ Duck Breast $31 – My fiancé had this dish and didn't really enjoy the wild rice, but the duck was sooo good. Once again, cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. Every bite was moist and savory.
Bring your date here for a memorable night!
I have recently begun trying to explore Bay Ridge more as it is close to my parents' in Bensonhurst, and I came here last night to celebrate defending my dissertation (woo!). I was not at all disappointed, as the food was fresh, delicious, and attractively plated. All of us got the prix fix and at 35.00/person, not a bad deal at all. We pretty much got to try everything on that menu, which included (i apologize for the lack of detail for some dishes as those were the ones that my parents ordered and that I just stole nibbles off of):
Appetizers:
Watermelon, tomato, melon, some sort of strong cheese nommalicious salad
Escargot (delicious garlicky sauce..my dad essentially sopped it all up using the bread on the table)
Entrees:
Fried chicken with bitter greens and mashed potatoes (tender and crispy chicken, with mashed potatoes that were surprisingly spicy)
Salmon – yummy and tender
Fettucine in tomato sauce – tasty pasta, though this was probably the dish that stood out the least
Dessert:
Bread pudding with caramel sauce – heavy and dense, but quite good
Some kind of lighter cheesecake like thing with fresh cream and a fresh berry sauce (really really delicious!!)
Everyone left the meal with nothing but good to say, which is often not the case with my parents. Decor/ambience-wise, it is cute and quite small, with music that is surprisingly loud. We made reservations on a Sunday night around 7, but it didn't seem like we needed it. The restaurant felt busy but not overly crowded. Our server was pleasant and friendly, but as she was the sole person taking care of the entire restaurant, was not always the most attentive. Not a big deal though, as it was nice to be able to sit and enjoy the meal.
The menu appears to rotate depending on the season/week, and the website does not appear to be updated with the most recent info; probably don't rely on that too much. I also had to call a couple of times in order to actually reach someone to make the reservation..given all of this, I assume that this is one of those small places that is often a little understaffed. Despite this, I am excited to come again, as the actual dining experience was wonderful.
came here on a friday night with the boyfriend. place is small and cozy. great service and food is pretty legit.
we got a bottle of Bordeaux, a half dozen of the best oysters i've ever had (also happy hour, $1 a pop) and escargot to start.
for main, we had the duck confit & filet mignon with foie gras cream & frites.
The star were the oysters and foie gras cream. it's bad how good it is.
i asked the staff to surprise me with a dessert and she didn't disappoint. bread pudding was one of the best i've had.
overall, a great place for a date night!
This place had been on my bookmark for awhile. Finally decided to come here on a thursday evening. Very small restaurant and tight.
My wifey had their tasting menu. She started off with some salad with cheese bread, entree was amish chicken, and dessert was a chocolate creme brulee. I had their salmon tartare over potato latkes and for entree i had their mussels special that was all you can eat. The salad was fresh and had a vinaigrette that was not too sour. The cheese bread was burnt. The amish chicken was ok. The chicken skin was on salty side. The gnocchi that it came with was good and tasty. The salmon tartare over potato latkes was flavorful and salmon tasted really fresh. It was on the small side. The mussels were just ok. The sauce was not really that flavorful and kind of bland. The home frites were skinny fries and was surprisingly good. The creme brulee was a little on the sweet side and too much chocolate.
Overall, the food was above average but not what we expected. A little disappointed in some of the dishes. Food came out very slow. The dinner probably took a little over 2 hours. A lot longer than what i wanted
You'd never think Bay Ridge is much of a culinary destination. In fact, it's really not. It's got some nightlife, some decent restaurants, but nothing really that makes it an attraction for the dining experience outside of the bordering neighborhoods. Well, that used to be the case. Petit Oven is the catalyst to change that perception. It's a tremendously great restaurant, and is a must-visit. Bay Ridge residents can thank the owners for bringing this awesome operation their way. I first heard about this place from a stranger in a Russian sauna who overheard me and my friend talking about Yelp. We didn't think much of it. Drunk Russians say lots of things. But the name of this restaurant stuck. But what stuck more is that he said 'You'll never believe where this place is'. He was as shocked about this gem being in Bay Ridge as we were.
Had a party of 4 come here for a birthday dinner. Reservations were a breeze. Even though I had to change the number of people from 3-4 once and change the time on another call, they remained patient (and I am very grateful for that, I know it was annoying). Menu rotates, so be prepared to be surprised if you come visit more than once. Here's a breakdown of what we had on the last visit –
Salmon tartare – I enjoyed it, overall good but a little too heavy on the mayo which was a surprise. Still, good.
Skirt steak – had it a perfect medium, it was excellently juicy w/ pommes frites and fois gras (honestly more of a splash of reduction that was certainly kind of there but didn't contribute or take away in a significant way)
Lastly, the escargot. What texture. Seriously, this must be the best escargot I've had in the states.
You won't regret a visit here.
Tip : Don't drive if you can help it. Parking is a pain in the tuchus.
Surprisingly, the food is pretty cheap considering the quality of it. For $35 you can get a 3 course tasting which is very filling & trust me when I am say filling I mean you will be STUFFED. I also think that this deal beats restaurant week's currently priced $38 (dinner) since many of such restaurants give you small portions and just… a rather insatiable appetite.
I came here for the duck confit because I love duck confit. Sadly, they did not have it since their menu is based on what ever is fresh on the market that week (which can be good or bad depending on whether or not you like the element of surprise :p). Instead, I ordered the fried pork chop which was mmm mmm good and very filling for an entree and escargot that was a tad bit salty for an appetizer. For the dessert, PLEASE trust me on this, order the bread pudding! Never have I ever tasted such a delicious, harmonious, and satisfying bread pudding. Never.
I seriously enjoyed this place, but as a warning this place's menu differs from what they have online. If you see a dish you want and petit oven claims they make it, call them to just double check!
I absolutely love Petit Oven. It's as petit as it gets, with two waitresses and one cook – all of who are super great at their jobs, honestly. It's very small, as I said and service can be a little slow, but the food is great.
It's also super packed during dinner (considering there are maybe max. 10 tables). However, you're super close to all the nice decor! For October, we tried to tasting menu and started out with the mussels. It was a fairly large portion of mussels for an appetizer, but it was delicious. Then we had chicken over kale and I think it was fennel. Also super delicious. The portion looked small, but honestly, come dessert – their bread pudding was to die for. The caramel turned the bread pudding into a soupy, warm, hearty dessert which was delicious. The menu is $40/person, which is pricey but great for a birthday.
I am definitely coming back!
I've been trying to come here for years and finally was able to last week for my wife's birthday. The two waitresses are on point with everything. They deserve all the praise for their hard work along with the chefs in the back. The food here is so fresh and amazing. From the raw oysters to the salmon tartare on potato latkes to the mussels, the food was great. I had the duck breast which was the best duck I ever ate. My wife had the fried chicken which was breaded and fried to perfection. The bread pudding was hyped up in previous reviews and it's true, it is the best dessert to finish the night.
If you need a go to spot for a date, do come to Petit Oven.