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Cafe d'Alsace, New York, NY

Cafe d'Alsace

4.6 (3784)
$30 and under
French
1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into our upper east side corner jewel. From the curved pewter bar decorated with suspended antique seltzer bottles, to our colorfully tiled floors; our cozy restaurant evokes the essence of Alsace at every turn.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Philippe Roussel
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a modern and intimate event space for up to 40 guests? Look no further! Our customizable venue is perfect for a range of events, from corporate meetings to small weddings and intimate celebrations. Our team will work with you to create the perfect experience.Contact us today to book your event and make unforgettable memories!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    88th Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to several nearby parking garages:Safeway Parking Corporation Garage New YorkParking Garage0.1 mi · 345 East 86th St(212) 410-960324 hoursIcon ParkingParking Garage0.1 mi · 301-329 East 86th St(212) 289-990524 hoursSavoy ParkingParking Garage0.3 mi · 118 East 86th St(212) 831-270024 hours
  • Public transit
    Q train to 86th Street and Second Avenue . 4/5/6 trains to 86th Street and Lexington Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,784 people are saying

Cafe d'Alsace reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe d'Alsace is a charming French bistro offering consistently "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Chef Philippe Roussel's creations blend tradition and creativity, while the wine list is "exceptional." Though noise can be an issue, the "beautiful decor" and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere. A "neighborhood gem" that's "always reliable."
3,784 Reviews
  1. Leona VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to sit outside on a beautiful evening over the holiday weekend when the city was empty. Not only was the weather comfortable, it is easier to have conversations outside without shouting. Our server Steve was friendly but professional. He checked in on us without hovering. Our reservation at 5:30 gave us the additional option of the early 3 course dinner ($39!) which 3 of us chose. We all really enjoyed our choices especially the vichyssoise which was the soup du jour.

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  2. Adrienne VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious and civilized dining experience.

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  3. Emma VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and drinks but a little noisy as it was so busy

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  4. Ellen VIP

    New York City102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We each enjoyed the crab omelet. Service was very good. The high-top booth was very comfortable.

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  5. Matthew

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable brunch experience overall. Service was efficient and friendly and the food very nicely prepared and presented. Good portions. Reasonably priced for NYC. Lovely ambience and a very relaxing afternoon spent....thank you.

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  6. Donna VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Cafe D’Alsace: the food, the service, the interior design. And they were all great as usual. Unfortunately we were seated next to two late middle aged women with voices like buzz saws who never stopped yelling nasty gossip to each other. We moved over a table which was an improvement as was a lovely glass of rose!

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  7. Caroline

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    4 of us went for the $30 prix fixe lunch & it was great! The entrée was bass with lots of veggies covered in a balsamic glaze. Wonderful! We'll definitely go back on a week day when this lunch has another entrée we all like.

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  8. V VIP

    New York City334 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch mid week - not crowded or loud. Excellent service and delicious meal.

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  9. Nancie VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent as always! Our waiter, David was so accomodating and helpful. Every response for a request was "no problem"! We had the hamburger, eggs benedict and crab meat omelette. All were delicious!

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  10. Floyd VIP

    Utah16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent restaurant, but far, far too loud. That's why it gets such a poor rating on ambiance.

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FAQs

Cafe d'Alsace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 722-5133.

Cafe d'Alsace is rated 4.6 stars by 3784 OpenTable diners.

Cafe d'Alsace does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Cafe d'Alsace

1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    88th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available, in addition to several nearby parking garages:Safeway Parking Corporation Garage New YorkParking Garage0.1 mi · 345 East 86th St(212) 410-960324 hoursIcon ParkingParking Garage0.1 mi · 301-329 East 86th St(212) 289-990524 hoursSavoy ParkingParking Garage0.3 mi · 118 East 86th St(212) 831-270024 hours
  • Public transit
    Q train to 86th Street and Second Avenue . 4/5/6 trains to 86th Street and Lexington Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Philippe Roussel
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a modern and intimate event space for up to 40 guests? Look no further! Our customizable venue is perfect for a range of events, from corporate meetings to small weddings and intimate celebrations. Our team will work with you to create the perfect experience.Contact us today to book your event and make unforgettable memories!
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