Petit Oven

We had been talking about going to this place for my birthday or our anniversary for years. We went not too long ago and I forgot to write about it so I will now. Yes, you should make reservations because as small and pricey as it can be, the place can get very crowded. (I had to roll my eyes at the person who apparently thinks reservations are unheard of in Brooklyn. I guess you can crawl back in your hole.) Also, service is slow but in a good way — if I’m paying good money for a meal, I like not feeling rushed.
We both decided on the three course tasting menu. Remember that it changes seasonally/​regularly so what they have one season you might not care for whereas another will have everything you’d like. We both started off with the escargot. Good but very different from escargot that we’ve had before — and I could see it being salty to some people.
I cannot remember what my partner-​in-​crime had but I had the mushroom gnocchi, which was very good. At the end, we tried each of the desserts — Mexican spiced crème brûlée, which has a bit of a kick to it and the bread pudding, which was delicious.

I was very excited to head over to Petit Oven this week with my wife for a nice dinner. We’ve lived in Bay Ridge for a while but have never made it to dinner there. One time we came in and we didn’t realize it was restaurant week, we wanted the full menu so decided to come back.
The place itself is very charming, cute, small and everyone was very nice. However, the issue that we had was the very small choice of dishes overall. There was the $ 40 Prix Fixe, but the only other options off that were Cod and a $ 46 Ribeye.
The Prix Fixe options also left something to be desired.
The three options were Southern Fried Chicken, Salmon with a soy reduction and gnocchi with caccio pepe. We were really excited to try something that was distinctly their own, but the options on the menu just seemed very… cookie cutter?
Neither one of us were interested in the cod or steak so we both ended up getting the fried chicken. While the fried chicken was prepared very well and was tasty, there just wasn’t anything unique about it, no sauce or gravy, just fried chicken with collards and polenta.
We both went with the escargot as an appetizer, which were again, well prepared, but very simple.
Lastly, the dessert was very good. We had the Bread pudding which has been reviewed here many times and deserves it’s praise as well as an excellent coconut panna cotta with passionfruit.
Overall, the meal was good, nice and solid, but for the price, it left us wanting a little more.

Cute and although the selection is not large, the food is quite good. A small place, might want to make a reservation

Such a great place. The only bad thing is if you come in a group of 4+ people you will need to wait longer (then average) for food. But you will not be disappointed. It is delicious.

Lovely little place with wonderful food. The menu changes a lot and while the selection is small, it’s very solid. The waitress can be a little stand off-​ish but other than that, it’s great.

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 Unilocal.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.

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 entrée, 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.
1^st 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.
2^nd 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.
3^rd 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 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 décor! 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!

Heard so many good things about this place — was so excited to go with my husband. The food was average. It was not extraordinary but not bad. I recommend the duck if you go. But expect to pay Manhattan prices for okay food. My opinion — if you’re going to offer a limited menu, make sure every option is on point. On just food, I’d give Petit a 3/3.5.
One star purely on service. Again, if you want to come off as a fine dining experience, get servers who know how to serve. For one, ask them to dress in appropriate attire — our waitress wore sweats, hair tied up like she just came from running. For another, have them leave your menu. Ours couldn’t answer any of our questions. Worst part — only one waitress, thus you waited for awful service.
Huge disappointment…

Excellent farm to table restaurant in Bay Ridge. The food and service is always spot on. The only downside is that they’re a bit slow to serve the courses. I always enjoy their homemade pasta dish. The menu is small but it changes seasonally which is how it should be. They’ve accommodated us as walk-​ins before but best to make a reservation.

To start, we were excited on a Friday night not to have to drive to the city to get a great meal. We called and felt lucky to get a reservation at 9pm. When we arrived they gave us our seat selection and we were happy to see the owner and the same waitress as we’ve been coming to petit oven over several times. The new waitress sucked, and then it started to go downhill. The tempo seamed off. As we sat patiently and watched other tables get served their food in a timely fashion I think it took over 30 minutes to Shuck 6 oysters, they were from the west coast and very tasty. The salads took another 25 minutes to come out, which was ok and my pasta was alright as well. Still feeling starved for food, And seeing everyone who was in the restaurant before us depart, I began to wonder why was this taking so long to get a steak and Some chicken? That’s when the trouble began… This used to be a great restaurant. I ordered a steak which took over and hour and a half to make it to my table only after I asked «could you check on our order please». Then they plated me a RAW steak without flavor, broccoli without florets (2pieces) Over some tasteless sauce. I asked to have it heated and it was brought back undercooked again… We skipped dessert and left, feeling awkward. I left wondering if they wanted to give me a f-​u for asking for my food in an almost empty restaurant. But what reputable chef would send out a product that isn’t their best work? The steak had zero flavor and the French sauce had zero flavor as well. The best thing about the steak was the fries. The wine wasn’t so bad either. So when I rate restaurants it’s based on the triple threat philosophy. Atmosphere, food quality, and service. All three were lacking tonight. I hope that this establishment gets their act together otherwise they won’t last in a competitive Nyc market.

Petit Oven is one of our favorite places to eat in Bay Ridge. The food is exceptional, and the co-​owners Nicole (waitress) and Kat (chef) are very friendly. The menu isn’t fixed, but changes continuously, with favorites rotating in and out over time. Regardless of the constant change, the food is always delicious.
One staple that never changes is the bread pudding with caramel sauce for dessert. It is amazing. Kat also does several variations on duck, which are always excellent. Her pasta dishes are also always wonderful.
The restaurant is small and I would definitely recommend a reservation, more-​so the later in the evening you go. I have seen many times they have to turn away walk-​ins because they are fully booked for the evening (with good reason). Prices are moderate, and always worth it.

Very small place with great food. Amazing flavors! Great service! Every time I come here there is something new on the menu. Very consistent great food and service!!! Love this place! Food is not even expensive. Would recommend to everybody.

Went here on a Friday night, we walked into a small dining room. There was no hostess, we had to approach one of the waitresses. We were asked if we had a reservation, thought that was funny since its Brooklyn. Regardless we got seated, I order the chicken and my boyfriend ordered the «duck specialty».
Needless to say my chicken was super dry, almost if it was precooked and reheated topped with buttery mashed potatoes. The speciality duck was not that special. The Duck was overcooked and was paired with a hard/​moushy fried rice, super weird texture. The only thing that was super delicious from this meal was the bread pudding. It was topped with vanilla ice cream and some sort of liquorish sauce.
Overall this restaurant is definitely overrated and LOUD!

Loved everything!

Delicious, fresh, always amazing. Ive been coming back in hope of getting that butternut squash soup that was the best i ever had the first time i came here. But to no avail. However i never leave disappointed. Something new to try every time i come in. Try them out, you will walk out full and totally satisfied. The flavors the chef creates are just delicious. And they have yummy bread pudding my fav. And a great wine selection!

Last time I was here was 3 years ago but definitely not what i remembered.
It’s a small quaint place, with a cozy atmosphere. The food was good but somehow I remembered it being much better.
They have a huge wine selection by the bottle or glass and have a 3 course meal selection along with specials and a la carte.
Best advice: make reservations because it gets packed and squishy

Amazing as always. So happy that Petit Oven is still a part of the Bay Ridge community!

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. Décor/​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.

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 entrée 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!