Brooklyn, New York · Est. 2024
Caribbean Soul · Brooklyn Heart
Brooklyn, New York · Est. 2024
Seasonal · Farm Fresh
Support local farmers and community. Real ingredients, real Caribbean flavor.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Ditch the dishes. You work hard enough! Family Style. TO GO ONLY.
Bar Menu · Rotating Seasonal
Seasonal rotating bar menu options and deals. Perfect with a rum punch.
Seasonal · Farm Fresh
Support local farmers and community. Real ingredients, real Caribbean flavor.
Weekends
Sample the dishes our guests love most. Starter, entree, and a brunch cocktail or mocktail crafted with island soul.
Our Roots
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.
Local sourcing
Recipe generations
Cultural influences
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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The Heart Behind the Kitchen
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
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.
Brooklyn, NY · Google Review
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.
Harlem, NY · Yelp Review
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.
Bed-Stuy, NY · Google Review
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Private Dining and Events
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.
