Brooklyn, New York  ·  Est. 2024

FLAVOR…
without
borders

Caribbean Soul  ·  Brooklyn Heart

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Brooklyn, New York  ·  Est. 2024

Check out our Specials

Seasonal · Farm Fresh

Always Fresh,
Always Local

Support local farmers and community. Real ingredients, real Caribbean flavor.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Family Night
Dinner

Ditch the dishes. You work hard enough! Family Style. TO GO ONLY.

Bar Menu · Rotating Seasonal

Bar Bites
Just Right

Seasonal rotating bar menu options and deals. Perfect with a rum punch.

Seasonal · Farm Fresh

Signature Wonton Flight

Support local farmers and community. Real ingredients, real Caribbean flavor.

SaturdaySunday

Weekends

Brunch
Prix Fixe

Sample the dishes our guests love most. Starter, entree, and a brunch cocktail or mocktail crafted with island soul.

Our Roots

Come for the food
stay for the vibe

Host Your Next Gathering at MA LILLIT. Whether you are planning a birthday dinner, an intimate celebration, or a private event, MA LILLIT offers a vibrant Caribbean-inspired setting perfect for any occasion.

"Let us help you create a memorable experience for you and your guests."

Named for a beloved matriarch, we carry her spirit in every dish — bold, generous, and unapologetically flavorful. The island lives in every plate. Brooklyn lives in every guest.

100%

Local sourcing

2+

Recipe generations

5

Cultural influences

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

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The Heart Behind the Kitchen

Our Story

Food is more than nourishment — it is a celebration, a gathering, a taste of home. At Ma Lillit, every dish carries the warmth of family and the rich, diverse flavors of Trinidad, the Land of the Hummingbird.

Though Trinidad is 2,200 miles away, your experience here makes the journey daily. Inspired by the matriarchs who nurtured communities with their cooking, our menu reflects the African, Indian, Asian, Spanish, and Syrian influences that shape Trinidadian cuisine.

"At Ma Lillit, every meal is a memory in the making, and every guest is famalay. Welcome home.."

— Ma Lillit Brooklyn

What Our Guests Say

Straight from the table

"
★★★★★

Ma Lillit transported me straight to Trinidad. The food is bold, the space is beautiful, and the team makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in.

Jasmine T.

Brooklyn, NY · Google Review

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★★★★★

The Signature Wonton Flight is unlike anything I have had. The pineapple dessert wonton is a gift to humanity. We book a table here at least once a month.

Marcus and Deja R.

Harlem, NY · Yelp Review

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★★★★★

Hosted my 40th birthday dinner here — the private experience was flawless. The team handled every detail, the backyard was stunning, and the food had everyone talking for weeks.

Monique B.

Bed-Stuy, NY · Google Review

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Private Dining and Events

Come for the food
stay for
the vibe

Though Trinidad is 2,200 miles away, your experience here makes the journey daily. Inspired by the matriarchs who nurtured communities with their cooking, our menu reflects the African, Indian, Asian, Spanish, and Syrian influences that shape Trinidadian cuisine.