Cafe d’Alsace

Cafe D’Alsace - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation

"Cafe D’Alsace has been a staple of the east 80s for around two decades, across two locations (its current home once belonged to the legendary restaurant Elaine’s). It looks like a lot of other French bistros in this city, with big gleaming windows everywhere, wicker chairs on the sidewalk, and couples who definitely have their favorite regular table. But the Alsatian food here is different: vats of potatoes with homemade sauerkraut, lamb and oxtail casseroles, and all sorts of interesting, hearty German-French dishes sprinkled through the menu. There’s also a large imported beer list with options from all over western Europe and beyond. Cafe D’Alsace is especially popular for brunch—try their stellar croque madame made with crusty sourdough and ham that smells of rosemary. photo credit: Will Hartman" - Will Hartman

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"And now for something completely different. An upscale Alsatian restaurant on the UES with a nice bar area, a dedicated beer sommelier, and an insanely long imported beer list. This is also one of the few places that consistently serves Heady Topper. Go get it." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren

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"Cafe d’Alsace is celebrating the life of French chef Pierre Troisgros with a special menu available through October." - Tanay Warerkar

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"“Everybody that has a specific place that they love should be a small cheering section for it,” said Upper East Side resident Dick Bessey, who set up an employee relief fund for French bistro Cafe D’Alsace and kicked in $5,000 to get things started for his regular lunch haunt." - Gary He

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"Upper East Side resident Dick Bessey set up an employee relief fund for French bistro Cafe D’Alsace and kicked in $5,000 to get things started for his regular lunch haunt." - Gary He

Christine Borchert

SerpAPI

We loved our lunch here. Decided to forgo the burger/club and got the charcuterie plate and the steak tartar. Amazing flavors, very filling lunch. Lovely, calm waitress and staff. Food came out timely. Yes, it was not cheap but man was it worth it! Fueled us to head into our next 10,000 steps exploring Central Park.

Kimiko

SerpAPI

Absolutely loved having brunch here! Great ambiance and beautiful colorful decor. We had the burger D’Alsace, Brie cheese sandwich, shakshuka, and omelette Lorraine - and everything was great! Fries are lovely, perfectly warm and slightly crisp.

Nadia A. Moustafa

SerpAPI

The atmosphere was great as well as the service. Our waitress was kind and the food came out super quick! We ordered the chicken and burger. Both were very yummy. It’s definitely a high end place so $$ but I would definitely go back.

Leslie Molson

SerpAPI

The food was, as always delicious. A one-of-a-kind neighborhood bistro. And yes, at 9pm they warn you that the kitchen is closing, which is normal and means they care about their staff. To be fair, they might have been less abrupt about it, and perhaps they should seat the last table earlier?

Liberty Imhoff

SerpAPI

Cafe d'Alsace is a special occasion restaurant for my husband and I. It is on the expensive side, but the taste is so worth it. This recent visit in July, we went for my birthday dinner. Their portion sizes are surprisingly good, so we were conservative with how much food that we got. No appetizer, no dessert, and only one drink each (last time we went, we got too much and couldn't finish it). This turned out to be the correct decision. Our meals are pictured below. We'd just returned from France, so we were measuring the French food quality here. It stood up respectably to what we had when in Paris & southern France. Always a great option (if you can afford it at the time)!

Gerardo Carpio

SerpAPI

The food looked really good, fresh and tasted delicious. We had the onion soup which I highly recommend, the mussels that were so tasty, it does involve using your hands tho. The salmon dish which was very fresh tasting and well seasoned. We also tried the desserts, all of them 🐷 and they were all good, my personal favorite was the blueberry dessert. Service was very attentive and friendly. The only thing that I was not a huge fan of was the gin drink because it had way too many peppercorns and it was kinda hard to drink it, the flavor was good and it was strong so that's a plus.

FranklinLiranzo

SerpAPI

Loved this place! We took the 6 train to 86th street, walked about 4 blocks, got seated right away: the food and drinks were great! Very tasty! Loved the outside ambiance (see pictures). The service was fast! Definitely recommend this place and i certainly will return.

Lana Belaya

SerpAPI

Our favorite place for eggs Benedict brunch have deeply disappointed us with the restaurant week’s menu & execution. Tasteless, overcooked and unimpressive. Should have gone with our favorites.

Eugene K.

Yelp

The food was great. The wait staff was responsive (but not intrusive). The atmosphere is charming. My wife and I started with 1 piece of Gruyère (with jam) and bread (which was amazing). We got a half bottle of Nozzole Chianti -- a nice, smooth red. For the main dishes, my wife had the Duck a l'Orange and I had a massive pork chop with apples and potatoes. Both dishes were perfectly cooked. The portions were large, too. It wasn't cheap, but it was what you would expect to pay in NYC. Definitely worth it.

Lynn S.

Yelp

Cafe D'Alsace is my go-to for lunch, brunch and dinner-- not all on the same day, of course! I'd like to recommend the food, the ambience, and the servers, especially Steve! He was our server today, New Years Day 2025. Thanks Steve!

Kim X.

Yelp

Formally adorned and spacious French restaurant on the UES, conveniently located by the Q and 6. I got the crab omelette which came with a side of salad and french fries. The French fries were the skinny shoestring type which I love. The crab omelette was ok. It could've used more salt/taste though.

Evan N.

Yelp

My goat cheese omelette was pretty good. The coffee was decent, the rosemary potatoes were awesome. Salad was also very good. Vibe was fun and family friendly. Service was really good and fun to sit at the bar.

Amanda W.

Yelp

Cafe d'alsace has been in the neighborhood for years and this is their new location a block away. It is a nice location, typical bistro in Paris, nothing fancy. Given the name of a location, I was not surprised there were a lot of pork options, in fact this part of France is close to Germany. I knew I wanted to have the steak frites and hubby got the sea bass. I was displeased with the size of my hanger steak, it was literally 6 small pieces all bite size. I was craving a lot more meat. However the red wine shallot sauce it came with was absolutely delicious and the fries are amazing! My hubby's sea bass was also delightful. The service was also excellent. Our service was so friendly and talkative with us. Overall the sauces are delicious, however the portion of my steak was so itty bitty. Unlikely to return, there are better French spots on the UES!

Sir S.

Yelp

The charcuterie was wonderful as was the French onion soup. That's all we had but we plan on coming back.

Austin K.

Yelp

I got the croque madame after being told the crab omelette was put. It was bigger than I expected and the fries were good too. I asked for mayo and ketchup to eat the fries with. I got a box to take home the leftovers. It was a great day outside so we sat out, and so service was a little lacking to get more water and such.

Jessica J.

Yelp

We've been here more than 4 times now and it's been an amazing experience every time. I hope they keep this up. The service just gets better and better. They do have seasonal items that are worth a try. I love the duck!

Olivia C.

Yelp

Had brunch here last week and had a nice time. Although we didn't make a reservation, we were able to get seats at the bar. It's very packed so unless you are ok with outdoor seating, would recommend a reservation. The interior is cute and cozy. Service was nice, no complaints there. Now onto the food. We got the croque madame and the French toast. The croque madame comes with a side of fries and salad with a light dressing. A bit disappointing as it was rather... normal? The sourdough(?) bread was fine, there is a hearty amount of ham though my partner disagreed and thought it was less than hearty with butter slabbed underneath but it didn't seem to make help with the taste. Nothing wrong with it but I would say very average especially for $24. Thus the 3 stars. That being said, it was rather large. The fries were realllyy good and probably I liked them more than the dish itself. The French toast was fine, decently sized portion of bread and not incredibly fluffy but still airy. What really blew me away was the sauce though - the berry sauce is phenomenal. Unfortunately that was really what made the dish for me, and probably most of the brunch. That and the fries that came with the croque madame which were crisp and not too salty. All in all, I enjoyed my time but I think probably not a return for me, unless it's to try the $39 pre-fixe dinner menu one day. Perhaps there is a star dish we were missing because we didn't seem to hit off as much as we thought we would.

Elizabeth N.

Yelp

A $26 hamburger? Omelette contained over-carmelized onions and very very little ham.

Nora F.

Yelp

This cafe rock! The first time we came here for brunch and sat by the window. We had the best brunch! This lovely restaurant has a few dining sections. The back is perfect for a private party. In the front is the main dining area, next to it is a bar area and the outside seating covers the entire restaurant front with comfy seats. We ordered the artisan smoked salmon served with country bread on a big wooden tray. It also came with the salmon spread. Wow! This was a perfect dish! Fresh salmon and bread. That was Hubby's dish, but of course, what's his is mine lol. I had omelet Maison. It's a goat cheese and spinach omelet. It was served with mesclun salad and roasted potatoes. It was yummy! Most importantly everything was fresh! We had a great waiter named Maddy. We returned for dinner the following week and sat at the same table. We love this table! I had rainbow trout from the specials and Hubby had a burger. Wow! Fantastique! See, eating here improves my French, which I don't speak. We also ordered a cheesecake after the meal. Wow! The cheesecake comes with some cream on top which I removed to the side. Incredible! We will return for dinner soon. Definitely will be back for brunch too. Excellent place, food and service!

Scott L.

Yelp

A gem in Yorkville. I don't normally frequent this neighborhood, but when at The Met, reviews were good so we gave it a try. Delicious food, solid service and nice ambiance and acoustics. Sat us in the rear, more private room, which was cozy, quiet and nicely decorated for the season. Would return if in the area.

Deborah L.

Yelp

The pre fixe menu for Christmas Eve catered to all likings. The salmon appetizer and the orange duck were cooked superbly. The service was attentive, well paced and very friendly. Our server from Colombia was outstanding. The restaurant was very festively decorated. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Benjamin C.

Yelp

Restaurant Week NYC: Cafe d'Alsace Had a very great experience in France a couple weeks ago with their cuisine so I was excited to try this restaurant's restaurant week special. I got their 2 course lunch for (30). I started with the Winter Salad: endive, Bartlett pear, toasted walnuts, Roquefort, herb vinaigrette and got their Plat Du Jour which turned out to be a pesto fettuccine. The winter salad was very interesting, it had a lot of ingredients I don't usually find in my local salad. The pesto fettuccine was pretty good, it was a good amount, the top of the noodles were a bit roasted for some extra flavor, but I wasn't a fan of the overall dish. It was very heavy on the noodles and I wish they added other ingredients to complement it. It was okay, but I don't think their lunch restaurant week was that worth it.

Kassandra G.

Yelp

Went for brunch and absolutely loved it! From the second I walked in I was so impressed with how cute it was! Fun wallpaper and lighting made this place such a cute brunch spot! The center bar was also very well styled and I can tell whoever did the decors took great pride in their work! Service wise, our waiter was very sweet and even split the bill for us since we were a larger party! He was quick and everything came out perfect. Food wise, everyone ordered something different and each thing was delicious! The croque madame stole the show in my opinion! It was fresh, delicious and such a good portion! Coffee was great the a perfect spot for an espresso martini! Overall what a great spot!

Haoua G.

Yelp

Food was stunning, My server was also very attentive and extremely professional. Nice ambiance, they actually have a beautiful room in the back Thank you. I will be back

Marian S.

Yelp

The ambience is classy and fun, and their food is out of this world. I got the burger, which was so incredibly juicy and delicious. I recommend it with the munster cheese! Fabulous fries too. As for their desserts, I could go just for those! The service was fantastic as well, which wasn't surprising. All in all a new favorite place of mine.

Sean M.

Yelp

Went fairly recently just to take the bae out for brunch and she loved the French Toast! Expertly toasted, light, fluffy with delectable sugars and syrup. Service was decent, not super fast but not slow. The ambiance feels classy and energetic but not super lively or loud. Very much so a place to calm down, relax, and have some wine. I personally wasn't a fan with the aesthetic choices made for the remodel upon the location change, but it works. I'd say give it a go, the food tastes good and it won't run you as much as a place like Voglia.

Franny A.

Yelp

Three course lunch special for $28 & it's deal & they get a good turnout for it. I haven't been here in years and it is super stylish in an updated art deco sort of way. Right off the bat the bread service is fire. Pain d Avignon & a great one. The have smaller sized beers & I had a German Hefeweizen. Ate: Corn soup Striped bass Crème caramel Total with beer $40 I loved my lunch! Lovely decor, delicious food & an unmatched value on the UES.

Madeline A.

Yelp

Made a reservation at 5:30pm for restaurant week since I heard good things. We were seated promptly and there were a bunch of tables open at this time (so no recommendations needed if you come this early). By the time we left, the whole place was packed and people were waiting. They have a lovely bar area along with several tables. We sat in the back corner; I loved the ambience and the service was great! Super attentive! We ordered two of their French red wines and loved them both ($14-20/glass). Off the restaurant week menu, I had the salmon tartar, skate fish, and chocolate cake. My friend had the sausage dish, risotto and blueberry cake. We ended up sharing everything. The sausage dish was interesting with mashed potatoes underneath the sausage. The salmon tartar was good; I liked the oil that they used. I loved the skate fish; the butter sauce was delicious! I tasted my friend's risotto which was good but very heavy. We both agreed the chocolate lava cake was our fav for dessert with the pistachio ice cream. The blueberry cake was average and kind of tasted like Bisquick. Overall, I loved our experience! We weren't rushed and were able to enjoy our meal. I would definitely stop back for happy hour or a special occasion meal!

Raymond K.

Yelp

Came here for restaurant week in summer 2024 and got the pre fixe 3 course meal. We had a sausage with potatoes, beet salad, prime hanger steak with fries, and sorbet w/berries and cream + a flourless chocolate cake + vanilla ice cream. Service was professional and the staff accommodated our late arrival (communication via OpenTable) due to a subway delay. Beet salad and sausage were quite good. Steak was tender and cooked perfectly medium rare and was topped with butter. The steak did lack some flavor though and I added some salt and pepper. Both desserts were terrific and well balanced. The chocolate cake was very light and crumbly; was a bit disappointed since it wasn't that rich/ bold flavor, but I appreciated it the more I ate it. Absolutely worth the $45. Dining room was slightly dim and elegant.

Anton P.

Yelp

A pretty classy French restaurant. The waiter was great and attentive, and the chef stopped by to ask how things were as well, felt very personal and nice. Their burrata crostini was delicious and the GnT was so good that I would definitely come back for it.

Shan S.

Yelp

Steak frites was insane, so tender and basically melted in your mouth!! Also had three of the French cheese assortments, all the cows milk. The Délice de Bourgogne was hard to put down. Split the steak frites & assortment of 3 cheeses between two of us and it was the perfect amount of food. Very attentive and kind service & a great dinner spot for date night, friends, & family dinners -- it seemed to be a hot Friday night location

Sabrina P.

Yelp

*3.5 round up to 4* Love the ambiance of this restaurant. Service for the most part was attentive. I got the Lorraine Omelette and it tasted a bit bland (I had to add a lot of salt and pepper seasoning). The potatoes were delicious. Coffee was good too. My boyfriend and I got our food very quickly which was nice.

Michelle A.

Yelp

This Upper East Side staple has been on my list forever. I love Happy Hour and found out they had one and needed to try it. They have a few cocktails, wine and beer on the menu, as well as some snacks. We came around 5:30 on a Friday and were able to score seats at the bar right away. Even though it was early, the place was bustling. The bartenders were hustling to get out drinks. I opted for a glass of rosé and it was great. We ended up getting some meats and a cheese to snack on, but couldn't resist getting an order of the bone marrow. Wow! The portion is generous and well made. Perfect food to soak up all the happy hour alcohol. I was very impressed with everything and I'll definitely come back for their Happy Hour!

Alvin M.

Yelp

Came here for a Saturday brunch with the family. Was busy but servers were attentive and friendly. Had very nice holiday decor (came in December). It's not a cocktail bar, but the drinks were thoughtfully made with solid presentation and flavor. Food was delicious, especially their burger. The smoked salmon dish came with a huge serving of salmon, but the grilled salmon was on the more petite side. Steak was grilled to perfection and tender. The shashuka was tasty but needed more bread to accompany. Overall, excellent restaurant and would certainly come back.

Jj M.

Yelp

Our Saturday night dinner was a polished experience from start to finish. We arrived a little bit early and chose to have a drink at the bar. The bartender was friendly and efficient. We had a nice conversation with one of the regulars. The classically decorated with modern touches. The service and food were spot on. Highly recommend.

Isabel P.

Yelp

Absolutely adored this place! Having lived in Strasbourg I was so excited to try the tarte flambée again. It did not disappoint! Also the free bread was warm, pastry-like, and some of the best restaurant bread I've ever eaten. Both our entrees were also good, but the bread stole the show. Ambience was nice and cutely decorated for halloween. Service was not overbearing but not too slow. All in all a lovely trip down memory lane for some Alsatian cuisine!

Andrew L.

Yelp

Great choice for brunch. Went to Cafe d'Alsace on a busy Saturday afternoon - they were crowded but handled the flow well. The crab omelet was a terrific dish - large pieces of crab with corn, avocado and cream cheese made for a nice combination. Served with fries and greens to make a nice overall meal. Lively atmosphere and our server Steven was friendly and helpful.

Bryant H.

Yelp

Came here for Saturday evening (~7 pm) in a group of 3 without reservation and was seated immediately but at a half circle high booth. The restaurant is decorated very well, and we had a view of the bar which had a variety of liquors along with decorative empty bottles. We ordered a flatbread type appetizer (I forgot the name) which was good, with cheese, salad, and sundried tomatoes on top. The crust was crunchy and the cheese was very strong. I got the Moules Frites, which is mussels in a white wine and cream sauce. It also comes with fries. I didn't expect the mussels to still be in their shells, and that there wasn't anything else in the pot except mussels and the sauce they were cooked in, but I also have no clue about French food so that's my fault. The mussels were very well cooked and did not have any grit. The sauce complimented the natural fishy taste well too. The only two downsides were that the table was a little small and crowded for the arm manuevering required to get the mussel out of the shell (our fault for not getting a reservation) and the mussels + fries werent too filling. For dessert we got a chocolate tart. This was the real highlight of the meal. The tart was so warm and dense, and the ice cream was rich and soft. This was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Looking at recent pictures it seems like they added raspberries to the tart as well, I need to go back and try that!

Jason E.

Yelp

We had an excellent meal here. Service: -Great. Servers couldn't have been nicer Ambiance: -Pleasant. You won't feel like you're on the UES - more of a downtime vibe -Even for a later reservation uptown, still plenty of people out and about here Food / drinks: -I had wine and wife had cocktails. All good. They don't steer you wrong if you ask -We ordered a soup, 2 mains, and a side. Plenty of food for two hungry people. Every dish was made well. Dessert was also great - get cheesecake 5/5. We will be back.

Joe C.

Yelp

Omelets are really special, especially Omelet Maison. Service is attentive even at peak times. A glass of wine @$20 is a bit dear even for Manhattan. Nice ambiance however the back room where we sat could use some acoustic treatment. I'd like to return for dinner.

Mike I.

Yelp

Attended a small birthday dinner here yesterday. I am a hotel/restaurant school grad who is quite critical. My take - menu, food, presentation all were over the top - service, personal touches A+ -ambiance, decor,"the feel" A+ Because we were a party of 12 - I was able to sample quite a variety of menu items. Rarely does a restaurant blow me away with desserts like this one. appetizers all were amazing charcuterie board, octopus, steak tartar, heirloom tomatoes with the most exquisite blue cheese chunks main courses the filet, the hanger steak, dinner size steak tartar, with accompanying mashed potatoes, fries, spinach were perfect desserts - the entire gamut from creme brulee, cakes, cookies, homemade ices, hot chocolate sauce have set a new bar Cafe is now my number one go to for special nights on the town. Also m choice to sit alone and eat at the bar. and the price point for the whole experience was impressively modest for such high value.

Seby I.

Yelp

Cafe d'Alsace looks so French that it feels like it's been plucked from Rue de Seine and plopped onto the Upper East Side. I had come here for Restaurant Week. As the weather was warm, I sat inside at an open booth. Norwegian Salmon Tartare and Grilled Prime Hanger Steak for an extra $5 was my selection from the set menu. The salmon tartare was a large helping and tasted fresh. I asked for bread which took a while to arrive. It was being toasted but when it came to the table it was still cold as was the hard round of butter. The steak with a knob of shallot-parsley butter on top, a few greens and crisp irresistible French fries was placed in front of me. Each chip was crunchy and I could have eaten two helpings. The steak was stringy. Jacqueline, the server, offered to let me change my main course but my body yearned for red meat so I refused. I polished the plate clean. Desserts were an extra charge but at $16 each seemed a tad expensive. This is Chef Philippe Roussel's charming restaurant where several of the customers looked like regulars. The interior was pretty with comfortable seating, lights and flowers.

Allison T.

Yelp

Enjoyed my time here and the staff were great. party of 12 and there was no glitches, or looks of terror on their faces. lol CLASSIC STEAK TARTARE. OMG, this was the best of what we had. So much flavor and yet light. nice salad on the side and some nice crusty bread to support it. I'd go back just for this and a nice cocktail at the bar. TERRINE DE CANARD AUX PISTACHES. Liked this. Pistachios made the texture surprising, tasty, but strange. Not sure I'd order it again, but I'd share with a friend. Mustard sauce and lil onions and gherkins made it fun and complete. STEAK AU POIVRE. Looked great, nicely cooked, great sauce. Fries were crispy, and so tasty I couldn't stop munching on them. Came with lil cups of ketchup, but didn't really need it. HERITAGE PORK CHOP. Deeevine! Pork chop was huge, but cooked to perfection. Roasted apples made me hum, and the roasted potatoes tasted like more. If you hesitate on this dish, don't. it's not your average pork chop, moist, tasty, and makes for a great dinner. CHOUCROUTE GARNIE. That is a bowl of yum! Different types of sausages and bacon sitting on exceptional sauerkraut and potatoes. Great dish to share. I think out of all those dishes, I didn't have one I wouldn't get again. Well maybe the terrine, but if someone else ordered it, I'd take some. never would of found or known of this place, and glad I got to dine there. Dessert looked tasty as well, but we all dipped next door to UES for sweets. I'll attach some pics my fellow diners took.

Runes R.

Yelp

It's a lovely spot to sit outside and indulge in people watching. The service is attentive without being overbearing. They have some good Happy Hour options, which is helpful given that the delicious food is too pricey for many foodies.

Nisha P.

Yelp

Our server was fantastic, food was decent & well presented. A definite neighborhood staple.

Aleena A.

Yelp

An expensive meal that is made well but feels overpriced. Ambiance is amazing there are many attentive servers. No free bread and butter. It has more of a neighborhood feel than fine dining but it's on the upper east sized so the price and ambiance make sense but the food should taste better - slightly tastier. I had bass fish and my friend is a local and says it's very even, the food will never taste bad but won't blow your mind. When it comes to expensive Manhattan based restaurants I expect a little more because they can get away with charging a lot and being of a certain cuisine. I have watched many cooking competitions and French and other European cuisine has extremely high standards and so much attention and training, unlike other cuisines. For that reason I really want everything to be perfect. Still good but maybe they can push the bar or just provide free bread and butter!

Warren A.

Yelp

I came here to try the happy hour. The menu says it's until 7 but when we walked in there was an updated sign that says it's until 8. That's a win as most happy hours around here end earlier. The happy hour is only at the bar. We got here just before 6 on a Friday and there were still a couple seats available. The wines on happy hour were delicious and if you like kolsh beer that was on it as well. I will definitely come back. I also tried the bone marrow that was not on happy hour but still amazing.

Aurea S.

Yelp

I went for a late lunch with a friend, I wish tables were outside already, it was 70 degrees! I had the Mussels with fries, which was delicious, and the broth with leeks was incredible. My friend had the pan-roast chicken Milanese and it was divine. They had run out of the Chocolate mousse for dessert, but the chocolate Ice cream was just as rich. I am coming back, soon!

Brian M.

Yelp

Every restaurant can have an off night but the way the handle it can sometimes make all the difference in the world. After reading my original Yelp review, the manager from Cafe d'Alsace reached out to me personally and apologized. He offered me a generous gift card to use on my next visit. This shows they care. My recent dinner here was delightful. Our waiter Louis was professional and friendly. The food was very good. I had the duck terrine to start (portion was way too big for one person) which was as rich and delicious as you would expect, accompanied by tangy mustard, cornichons, and good toasted bread. My friend had the potato leek soup on special which he enjoyed. I had the NY strip steak with au poivre sauce on the side. Steak was beautifully charred and cook to medium rare perfection. My friend had the impressively plated pork chop, also prepared just right. We were too full for dessert but overall had a fine dinner. Thank you, Gabriel for showing that good management and customer service still exist.

Alyssa C.

Yelp

This place serves Alsatian cuisine, food from the Alsace region of France which borders Germany so they have a very strong German influence (sauerkraut in the menu) which makes this place so unique! Our family loved the pea soup and the octopus, which was chewy and tender. The waitress was very helpful in helping my indecisive family select our dishes. Overall, great experience!

Richard S.

Yelp

We were visiting NY and our friends who live there chose Cafe d'Alsace. They are foodies and known the owners who have several French and Italian restaurants in Manhattan. They told us this was the old Elaine's spot. They were formally down the block. Very nice charming décor. We sat in a smaller rear dining room. Great and attentive service. Started with one of my favorite appetizers, Grilled Mediterranean Octopus , fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic, and fresh basil oil, very good. My wife ordered on of her favorite's Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée ,aged Gruyère and country bread , also very good. For mains, my wife tried the Burger D'Alsace ,brioche, aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and French fries with a choice of: Cheddar, Gruyère, Roquefort, or Alsatian Munster. super burger. I opted for another one of favorites which you really see on a menu, Choucroute Garnie ,assorted sausages, artisan smoked bacon, Riesling-braised sauerkraut, juniper berries, steamed potatoes, and Dijon mustard. Great dish bursting loads of flavor. For dessert, we opted for the Hazelnut Chocolate Tart ,fleur de sel, crème Anglaise, and caramel ice cream, very good. Also the Profiteroles with vanilla ice cream and a hot chocolate sauce, not your tradtional Profiteroles. Great choice for a very enjoyable and memorable dinner.

Lisa P.

Yelp

Good food, terrible service. After bringing water, the server rushed us to order and did not ask if we'd like any beverages; when he returned, we asked for some wine. I chose the prixe fixe option and my friend ordered a la carte. No bread was served, we asked for some after the soup course. After the main course, although the prixe fixe option included dessert, the server said the chocolate mousse was not available, it could be ice cream or sorbet - yet he addressed his comments to my friend, not to me, where it was supposed to be part of my meal (though we would have shared it). It was not disclosed when I chose the prixe fixe option that the dessert would be different. He brought a tiny scoop of sorbet to my friend and we asked for another spoon. The server failed to ask if we wanted coffee or tea or anything else, then he disappeared. Someone brought the check, but no one came by to take it when I was ready to pay. Three workers were standing around chatting; I had to walk up to them to pay. When we were leaving the guy at the front desk didn't even say thank you. Overall exceedingly poor and rude service. It made me regret choosing this restaurant. I think it's reasonable to expect some degree of attentive professionalism at a restaurant of this level.

Denisa W.

Yelp

Lovely upper east side staple - the food is classic French, nothing super fancy, but I haven't had anything that wasn't good. My favorites are the Croque Madame and the ham and cheese omelette, and the bread for the table is always heavenly. You usually don't need a reservation for weekend brunch which is a plus, even for a larger group. Service is always prompt and portions are large enough you might even take home leftovers!

Veri K.

Yelp

Great brunch all around! Delicious food, good service and comfy and attractive surroundings. All of that, and reasonably priced. Love Cafe D'Alsace - keep up the good work!

Claire V.

Yelp

This is one of the only French restaurant that I like in NYC. Dishes are amazing and true to what one can expect when they are French like us. Just a bit expensive but from my perspective, worth it. It was also nice of them to accommodate recipe for my GF and DF friend!

Amanda H.

Yelp

This place has the cutest outdoor seating. If you're able to go on a sunny day and get a seat outside, definitely do it. It was a very cute brunch spot and a great go-to for anyone living in EUS. What I got: Eggs Benedict - I'd say this tastes exactly as you'd expect it to. I gave this place 4 stars because it was good, but it didn't necessarily exceed my expectations.

Amandaa M.

Yelp

Everything we ate was so good. Decently priced too. And the decor is cute. The French fries were so so good.

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