Moto
(Now Closed)French Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Mara LecocqNovember 15, 2014Love the aesthetic and intimate atmosphere. Feels like time travel. The music playing was really good too. Not loud so you can still have good conversations. Great to bring visiting friends.
refinery29August 3, 2014What to order: Olives & Walnuts in Pomegranate Molasses, Spicy Tomato Soup, Warm Lentil Salad, Mac'n'Cheese, Warm Date Cake, and Homemade Chocolate Pudding. Read more
Claire EvanoffMay 19, 2014One of those spots that reminds you why you live where you live. Delicious menu and cozy live music aside, Martin Scorsese directed a Chanel ad here in 2010. You can just picture it.
Ray LinAugust 13, 2014Inside, it feels like the smaller South Williamsburg cousin of Five Leaves. And sweet baby Jesus, that date cake may be the best dessert in all of NYC.
Stribling & AssociatesMay 11, 2012Marked only by a rusty bike above the door, this triangle-shaped spot under the J train may be hard to find but it's worth the hunt. At night, expect live music & long lines. The date cake is a must!- refinery29August 3, 2014Crouched under the JMZ train and marked by a rusty bicycle above the door, it’s easy to mistake this odd eatery as an abandoned dive bar for sea captains. Big mistake. Read more
- Boris JonesApril 8, 2015Dark, intimate pub & parlor style restaurant and bar, serving hearty food with a delicate twist. The vibes are chill, and the music is always good and sometimes live. Read more
Alex PyatetskyJuly 9, 2015Extremely charming and cozy. Perfect date spot. Don't remember all the food, but remember being quite pleased with subtlety of interesting flavors.
Sally RichardsonApril 1, 2016Loved the atmosphere here. Candle lit with live music and tasty food. What more could you ask?!
Owen IversonJanuary 8, 2015The food is great, and its rarely crowded. The kale salad is huge and delicious.
Amy ParsonsAugust 11, 2013Sit near the door to be close to the band and have a great view of the street under the elevated subway. Great date spot!
naveenMay 31, 2015the sausage ragout is delicious and great for a late night meal when you're hungry
ExperiencesAugust 10, 2012The baked eggs are pretty killer. So are the grilled donuts — we don't even CARE about that rumor that they're just Entenmann's toasted a Foreman grill.
An absolute gem. Possibly my favorite restaurant in New York. As many others have said, the house eggs are fantastic. For dinner the Fonduta is a great place to start.
Abe StanwayFebruary 3, 2015Candelit tables, aged wood floor, mechanical fans...this is the sexiest cafe in Brooklyn, hands down.
BordeauxWinesFebruary 17, 2012Tap into your inner creative self with a glass of Bordeaux in this surreal artist’s café in Williamsburg. Your taste buds, and other senses, will thank us.
Roman MarkhFebruary 13, 2011The date cake was pretty good, as was the mac & cheese. I would recommend staying away from the wine selection as their "glasses of wine" should more suitably be called "shot glasses."
One of my favorite spots in BK. Grilled cinnamon donuts and a latte, always divine on a Saturday morning!
Mark SperryFebruary 7, 2010My favorite restaurant. Oddly located on Broadway in Brooklyn, this quiet spot is quick to impress with it's cozy interior and well above average food. Plus the occasional live music is a major plus. Read more
This place is my favorite. Great music, food, atmosphere and the date cake really is tastier than you could ever imagine.
Patricia Dale LidisJuly 20, 2013You'll be tempted to try the chocolate desserts- but trust me when I say the Date Cake is delectable.
Summer IzkovichNovember 13, 2014Tiny, adorable, usually has live music, and the food is really good.
Wendy AugustinNovember 30, 2013Great food, friendly staff, romantic atmosphere. They have add on groupon
Miles FitzgeraldNovember 3, 2013Cute sort of French place with live jazzy music. Food is good, service can be better.
Josh NeurothFebruary 23, 2012The date cake is amazing, small enough for one person but still big enough to share.
Brandon PalacioAugust 19, 2010The date cake is to die for. Best atmosphere in NYC, hands down. LIke walking into the movie The Triplets of Belleville.
Oliver FiegelNovember 22, 2015OK, overall it's a nice spot. But.. They copied the five leaves burger. I am a little upset..
the house eggs for weekend brunch, divine! and a breakfast beer? that's Guiness and a shot of espresso........just right!
Jean FrederiqueFebruary 2, 2013Affordable French Portuguese inspired dishes in a beautiful atmosphere.
Léna Le RollandAugust 31, 2013Live music, quiet place, food is ok but nothing incredible... I will not cross the bridge again to come here
Danny WenOctober 9, 2010Old timey live music starts at 9pm during the week so get there a bit early and stay for the tunes!
mjsAugust 22, 2012Another great date spot...place has been around for 10 yrs, original "brooklyn" scene.
Angela ZhangJune 17, 2015Honestly I keep coming back because of the decor and atmosphere. The food is just average, date cake aside.
Hannah KFebruary 25, 2011The fondue isn't fondue, but it's delicious. Fantastic atmosphere with some lovely live music. Yep!
Kellan EAugust 23, 2009Great on a cold night, with live music, warm food, and a Guiness&champagne cocktail. Avoid for brunch and on hot and sticky days (like today!)
Food is always good. Sadly tonight they were missing quite a few items from the menu :(
Great happy hour! House wine $4 and Brooklyn Lager $3
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- Mon–Fri
- 5:30 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 599-6895
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Kerry Eustice - 7.4
"Ideal French bistro: good food at very good price and laissez-faire attitude (this is a good thing). Please visit again and again, we need more places like Olivier!"
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