Maite is a girl’s name of Basque origin meaning “loved one” and “one who brings love”.
Maite is a farm-to-fork driven restaurant heavily influenced by Colombian, European, and American cuisine. Formerly a family residence in the early 1900's, then a bodega for the past 80 years, the space has been converted into a cozy, ‘finca’ inspired restaurant where family and friends gather to share delicious food and drink.
Ella Schmidt, Chef and Owner
Born in Colombia to a German father and Colombian mother, Ella moved to the U.S. at the age of fifteen. After moving to New York City, Ella worked at several renowned restaurants, including as the pastry/pasta chef at Il Buco, where she honed her skills in pasta making, one of her deepest passions.
One of Ella's biggest influences in her cooking comes from her mother, who has lived in Basque country for the past 30 years with Ella's younger sister, who is also a chef in Bilbao, Spain. With Maite, Ella brings her love and respect of simple yet delicious food combined with the best ingredients, in a comfortable, unpretentious and welcoming setting.
*We encourage you to walk in, but we do set aside a limited number of tables for reservations. Our bar seating is walk in only.
Phone
(718) 366-3090
Location
159 Central Ave
Brooklyn NY 11221
Hours
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 5-10pm
Friday/Saturday: 5-11pm
Sunday: All Day Brunch 12-9pm
Monday: Closed
Pick Up: Please Call Us (718) 366-3090
Photos by:
Nicholas Doyle
& Sono Mitchell
We pour natural wine and local draft beer
