

1616 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Ayat is a bistro where you will find honest, authentic Palestinian food made with love. I am confident you will find this here because this bistro was created in honor of my wife, Ayat. She is a Palestinian lawyer with a real passion for food. Ayat is honest, hardworking, and loves her career; but there is a different kind of love that radiates through her when she is cooking. Seeing this passion in her and experiencing her delicious food, it was clear to me that the community needed to experience this too. So I created a bistro named after her where she can come to cook with local ingredients sourced from our FalahiFarms. Space where she can share her passion for food with the community she loves and works hard for.
The menus clearly state that halal food is served. From the management: 'Completing every neigborhood with Palestinian culture one bite at a time! 100% Halal!'
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
My first time here, and my husband made a same-day reservation to celebrate my birthday. We arrived 45 minutes early and were seated immediately. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and kind. The service and food were both exceptional. At the end of our meal, they surprised me with not just one birthday dessert, but two. Then they turned on music, and the entire staff came over to celebrate with me. I’ve never felt so celebrated and cared for by complete strangers, let alone a restaurant staff. Thank you for making my birthday so special. It was an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to come back!