MADRE is a contemporary restaurant drawing from a rich heritage of cooking and hospitality. All of MADRE’s staff are trained professionals focused on making guests feel at home. MADRE offers its guests exceptional wines, crafted cocktails, and vibrant sharable meals. MADRE’s thoughtful design incorporates old, new, and natural to pave the way for an elevated yet approachable ambiance and lively experience.
Lobby restaurant at Franklin Guesthouse offering elegant plates with international flavors.
Jade Zeller
I came to have my birthday brunch on Saturday the 21st & wanted to sit at the bar. They had a seat waiting for me and the bartender, Lindsay, greeted me with a warm birthday welcome and a glass of Prosecco. 🙂
To start, the drink with the rum and lemongrass was strong but also perfectly balanced. Really enjoyed that. She made me a gin cocktail, which I also loved and the prosecco was good!
Since I was by myself, I ordered the croquettes, the shrimp & their famous french toast. The shrimp?! ORDER 2 ORDERS OF IT, insanely flavorful and an underrated dish on their menu. I wanted to lick the place. I would have loved bread with it to dip in the leftover sauce 😉
Their french toast is now made with milkbread and what a smart choice!! DIVINE! Order that. They even put a candle in it for me – again, a small gesture that meant a lot.
Shout out to Lindsay who took great care of me. She was attentive but not in your face. And she makes a fantastic cocktail! Thanks, Lindsay 😉 & the manager, I forget her name, she was also very lovely and kind.
I’d like to come back and try their dinner!!!
… moreAndrew Dabydeen
I’ve been wanting to come to MADRE for quite a some time so I finally snagged a reservation a few weeks before. First off, the vibe inside is so cool – I love how they used the lights to give an intimate yet fun vibe. The service was great and the food was good, just good however. The lamb chops were the best dish of the nights for us but tasted like good quality chops, nothing special. The flavors were okay but I wish they did more with the dishes. The drinks were strong which is a plus, you just need one for the evening. Not sure if I’d come back or recommend someone to come out of their way for a meal. Still a great place but the food was just okay.
… moreMimi
We sampled nearly every item on the menu and loved it all, from the creative cocktails to the delicious appetizers, entrées, and desserts. We even ordered two of the chocolate soufflés to finish the night. It was a fun evening of great food and company in a trendy Greenpoint, Brooklyn restaurant.
… moreNajwa Ghani
First & foremost, both the bartender HK & the waitress Francesca were absolutely lovely- personable & attentive without being overbearing. On top of the amazing service, the ambiance of the place is great and the food is top notch as well. I only tried the miso brussel sprouts & truffle croquettes but both were great. I also had the Formula One drink which was unique and tasty as well. Last but certainly not least, I had the soufflé which is 110% well worth the wait. I will definitely be back again, hopefully for their brunch!
… moreSelina L
Stopped by on a weekend afternoon for a light brunch. Ordered two cocktails along with the hamachi and a salad, the cocktails were strong, and the food came out clean and delicious. Really enjoyed the whole vibe!
… moreJ Lopez
We had such a great time at madre!! The space is absolutely beautiful and although we were at a standard two person table in the middle of the restaurant we felt cozy & private enjoying our meal. We ate the octopus, lamb, potatoes for dinner and chocolate soufflé for dessert, everything was amazing and we left full. As others have mentioned the service is lovely and attentive without being overbearing or intrusive at all. Loved the music too, which was at the perfect volume to not hear other conversations but not too loud either. Will have to come back and try their cocktails next time!!
… moreDilan A
This place has officially become one of my favorite summer brunch spots in Brooklyn. The ambiance is perfect and the service was just as impressive. Our server was absolutely amazing: friendly, attentive, and her recommendations were spot-on. We tried the octopus, oysters, and croquetas, and all three were fantastic. Everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and beautifully presented.
… morePauline
Walked in on a Saturday night for dinner and was able to grab seats at the bar without waiting. The truffle croquette, black sesame praline scallops and steak tartare were definitely the highlight of the meal. Service was very attentive and everyone was super friendly. I also like that we didn’t feel pushed to order drinks.
… moreKorapin Srisom
It was a Sunday brunch, they have the happy hour beer, rose and more.
The restaurant is part of the hotel so you will enter thru the hotel entrance.
The atmosphere is bright with nice daylight, chill and not so crowded and noisy so it is perfect spot to catch up with friends and have a great weekend over wonderful meal.
We ordered the octopus and wagyu burger both are amazing. The octopus cook just right. Meaty not chewy, tender and plump. The burger is juicy and nice balanced
… moreVivianne Barretto
I’ve had this restaurant on my go to list for awhile. It did not disappoint. I went for Brunch. The Croquetes were delicious. The Gambas Al Ajillo were good but needed something to balance it because it was heavily seasoned. The French Toast was also . The cocktails were tasty. The prices were reasonable. The service was really good. The restaurant is pretty. The bar has a lovely mural. I would definitely be back.
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