Cafe d'Alsace

Name: Cafe d'Alsace
Address: 1703 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10128
Telephone: (212) 722-5133
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2538 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Takeout

(212) 722-5133

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 722-5133
Website
https://cafedalsace.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Philippe Roussel

Location
1703 2nd Ave New York, NY 10128
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, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soupe Du Jour$12.00
Soupe A L'Oignon Gratinee$14.00
aged Gruyère, crouton
Spring Salad$18.00
asparagus, artichoke, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, frisée, tapenade, lemon vinaigrette with burrata and cranberry-pecan crostinis add 5
Artisanal Smoked Salmon$23.00
lemony dill cream, grilled country bread
Homemade Duck Terrine$18.00
cornichons, Dijon mustard, bouquet of mesclun, grilled country bread
Classic Steak Tartare App (Lunch)$22.00
chopped New York strip, cracked black pepper, shallots, dijon mustard entrée portion with fries 32
Grilled Artisan Sausage$17.00
Riesling-braised sauerkraut, Dijon (entrée portion is served with sauerkraut, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and an assortment of mustards) * SMOKED PORK * BAUERNWURST (pork, beef) * BOUDIN BLANC (veal, pork ) * CHEDDAR PORK * MERGUEZ (spicy lamb)
ARTISANAL COUNTRY BOARD$32.00
prosciutto, Jambon de Paris, Rosette de Lyon, Valençay, Gruyère, Roquefort, herb olives, grilled country bread

ENTREES

Omelete Maison$19.00
herb goat cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes, French fries, mixed greens
Omelette Du Jour$19.00
Frisee Aux Lardons$24.00
double smoked bacon, two poached eggs, garlic croutons
Salade Fermiére$25.00
grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes, asparagus, arugula, Parmesan Reggiano, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Moules Frites "Poulette"$27.00
Prince Edward Island mussels, Pinot Blanc, leeks, cream, shallots, parsley, French fries
Grilled Scottish Salmon (Lunch)$32.00
French lentils, seasonal vegetables, fresh lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Club$24.00
avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, Vermont Cheddar, romaine, tomato, herb mayonnaise, country bread, French fries, mixed greens
Country Avocado Toast$25.00
roasted tomatoes, asparagus, French Fries, mixed greens (v)
Croque Madame$24.00
Parisian ham, aged Gruyère, organic sunny side up egg, leafy greens, French fries
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Gnocchi$28.00
roasted tomatoes, asparagus, truffle oil (v)
Burger D'Alsace$26.00
brioche, aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, French fries choice of: Cheddar, Gruyère, Roquefort, or Alsatian Munster
Farmhouse Chicken (Lunch)$30.00
pan roasted free-range chicken, haricot vert, carrots, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, chicken jus
Choucroute Garnie$29.00
assorted sausages, smoked pork breast, Riesling-braised sauerkraut, Yukon potatoes, Dijon mustard
Classic Steak Tartare Entree (Lunch)$32.00
chopped New York strip, cracked black pepper, shallots, dijon mustard, French fries
Steak Frites$38.00
certified prime hanger steak, bone marrow, red wine reduction, French fries

SIDES

French Fries$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Fingerling Potatoes$8.00
Sauerkraut$8.00
Mixed Vegetables$8.00
Haricot Vert$8.00
Side Salad$8.00
Sauteed Spinach$8.00

What 2,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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eggy
New England
170 reviews
vip
2.0
170 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience4
The frisée salad for $19 is a pile of frisée with a few other vegetables on top. Asparagus was tiny pieces of cut up stems. Was the size of a largish side salad also. Omelets with small salad and fries are excellent though expensive.
CG
CindyG
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood spot. Food is always good and service is excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience4
Rude hostess
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annie
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe d’Alsace is excellent in every aspect!
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Scott
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Concise menu of hits. The food is always fantastic, some of the best in the neighborhood and priced as such. Service is European feeling: wave down your waiter if you want something, they’re always available. And they never rush you off your table so you can enjoy wine at your own pace. Sommelier was available for Friday dinner service and pushed the Alsace wines, which are great and around $100/bottle. Comfortable seating in and outdoors.
SD
ScottD
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There are many French Bistros in NYC--this is one of the finest.
OS
OrangeSquared
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe D’Alsace is one of my favorite restaurants in New York City, serving authentic French cuisine without any of the pretentiousness that some Americans might expect because of the caricatures of French restaurants that are so common in popular culture. The menu is anchored by staples that evoke the fundamental French commitment to whole food—moules et frites, artisanal sausages—all delicious. Creative takes on traditional cocktails provide just the right accent on the meal. The staff’s professionalism stands out in the restaurant landscape today. If I lived in the neighborhood, this would be the kind of place I’d go to at least weekly.
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De96
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Servers could be more visible on the floor and more tuned in to clients needs for things like silverware the check, water etc. Staff has great friendly attitude- might benefit from more training. Invest in them!
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Alec
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal service and food as always!! The new order seating is beautiful and enough off the beaten path to not feel too crowded on the street. Sahara old fashioned simply one of the city's best cocktails.
M
Mary007
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s our neighborhood favourite. Always consistently good.
a
andreaw
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Always a treat to go to Cafe D’Alsace. Love seeing our usual waiter. Thrilled the Ahi Tuna Tartare was back on their specials.
DD
DaveyDave
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. All the entrees were exceptional as were the deserts. We had a great time.
S
Scald
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The new location is excellent. The service efficient, friendly Amanda properly attentive. The food is very good and nicely presented. It is noisy which an interior architect could reduce.
NY
NYCGER
New York Area
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server was wonderful - attentive without being overbearing. The food was excellent- the sea bass was definitely a standout and the desserts were fantastic! You can’t go wrong with the apple tarte or the profiteroles! This was our first visit in the new location after many times in the old one. The only downside was the noise level - otherwise highly recommended! We’ll be back!
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cace
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall2food4service5ambience1
Very very noisy. Would not go back. Could not hear anything at our table.
PN
Patrick1NY
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always guaranteed to be an amazing experience whenever I bring a friend to sit down and enjoy the delicious food and sublime cocktails at Cafe d'Alsace! The standout was the special crabmeat omelet with avocados and frites paired with a delicious Sancerre.. or two!!!
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Esclown
New York Area
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a birthday celebration combined with a business meal and it could not have been more enjoyable. Great meal outstanding service and we were treated like royalty. We had been before but not to the new location. It is a bit bigger and has a better layout. The food has always been good now they are clicking on all cylinders.
EA
ElenaA
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. Always great food and service.
1
123456
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
service was efficient and friendly though not intrusive.
H
Happy
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Good hearty food. Pleasant atmosphere. Always enjoyable.
a
arnyc
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always reliable. Good food and good service.
JW
JanisW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Attentive service. Gorgeous new decor!
NR
NaomiR
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe D’Alsace is always a wonderful experience. Delicious food, wonderful ambiance and great service.
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food4fun
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice selection across the menu. Spring salad followed by Steak Frites & Salmon. Steak on the rare side for medium rare; salmon very nicely done. Only complaint was price relative to portion. $14 for a Cotes du Rhone <1/2 full glass seemed high. And the salad was quite small for $16.
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Adrienne
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love having lunch during the week at Cafe d'Alsace. It feels like I'm taking a mini-vacation in style!
JY
JeanneY
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant. Good food. Pleasant service.
IK
IlanaK
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can here for a Monday evening meet up with a friend and we both really enjoyed it! The gewurztraminer wine, steak tartare app, and fish entree were all delicious! Pricey but reasonable considering the great quality and very classy atmosphere. I would highly recommend Cafe d’Alsace if you’re looking for a fancy dinner out.
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Symone
New York Area
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful new place, David is awesome
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patm
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the grilled bass and it was amazing. I love the new space.
E
Enjoy
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new space is beautiful. We sat on the bar side the food & service were great.
R
Rami
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. The burger is soooooooooooo good. Rami
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Foodfriend99
Raleigh
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Service and Great Food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Service was terrible. Restaurant crowded. Waiter didn’t seem to be able to handle his tables. Dirty glasses and dishes remained in that table. When main corse arrived appetizers hadn’t been cleared. Drinks took so long to get. Waiter never came to ask if we wanted more drinks. Manager who was there stood by the door. Was oblivious to all. We talked to him after the meal. And just tried to blame specific employees. The time comes from the top. Disappointing given how few good restaurants on UES. We are a party of 5 girlfriends who eat out on a very regular basis. We had high hopes. And the food was bad. Fries cold and soggy. Mussels had no taste. I think this is the first bad review I’ve written on here. But the renovations are gorgeous. And the bar is great.
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sfeater
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
What can I say? Food was good -I had the moules frites and my friend had the steak- but the best part was dessert. We shared a Tarte Tatin which was delicious. Service was good (although at first the waitress didn't give us enough time to order before coming around to find out what we wanted). Atmosphere is pleasant. Lively but not so noisy you can't hear your dinner companion. Would come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The ambiance was full NYC with a loud restaurant and a lot going on. The unique cocktail list did not disappoint with a flavorful fig infused bourbon Old Fashion. The bone marrow appetizer is fabulous, with an impressive presentation. The special of the day, rack of lamb, was delicious. The only downside was the Steak Au Poivre, it was tough. But, the restaurant took it off our bill and we left well satisfied.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service is great. great food. And the best drinks in New York City. We love our neighborhood restaurant. Actually we adore it. It’s better than any restaurant downtown! We are very grateful that Café D’Alsce is here.
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Shari
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite Redtsursnt on
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SimoneC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful, great restaurant, love the food, wonderful sophisticated design. But why are the restrooms dirty in this establishment and most other restaurants in NYC?
a
audreyw
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff and food Beautiful restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place … when I am there I

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe d'Alsace using the Order Online button. Cafe d'Alsace also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 722-5133.

Cafe d'Alsace is rated 4.7 stars by 2538 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 722-5133

Other options

Order online

1703 2nd Ave New York, NY 10128

Additional information

Cross street
88th Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French
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, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Philippe Roussel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cafedalsace.com/
Phone number
(212) 722-5133

Cafe d'Alsace

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Steak Tartare

Farmhouse Chicken

Steak Frites

APPETIZERS

Soupe Du Jour$12.00

Soupe A L'Oignon Gratinee$14.00

Spring Salad$18.00

Artisanal Smoked Salmon$23.00

Homemade Duck Terrine$18.00

Classic Steak Tartare App (Lunch)$22.00

Grilled Artisan Sausage$17.00

ARTISANAL COUNTRY BOARD$32.00

ENTREES

Omelete Maison$19.00

Omelette Du Jour$19.00

Frisee Aux Lardons$24.00

Salade Fermiére$25.00

Moules Frites "Poulette"$27.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon (Lunch)$32.00

Grilled Chicken Club$24.00

Country Avocado Toast$25.00

Croque Madame$24.00

Asparagus & Goat Cheese Gnocchi$28.00

Burger D'Alsace$26.00

Farmhouse Chicken (Lunch)$30.00

Choucroute Garnie$29.00

Classic Steak Tartare Entree (Lunch)$32.00

Steak Frites$38.00

SIDES

French Fries$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

Sauerkraut$8.00

Mixed Vegetables$8.00

Haricot Vert$8.00

Side Salad$8.00

Sauteed Spinach$8.00

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