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Cafe d'Alsace, New York, NY

Cafe d'Alsace

4.8
4.8
3611 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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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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
    (212) 722-5133
  • 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!
  • 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, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • A Celebration of Jacques Pépin

    $380.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 7, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Join Cafe D'Alsace's Executive Chef, Philippe Roussel, in celebrating the 90th birthday of culinary legend, Jacques Pépin. This exclusive and intimate dinner will be hosted by Chef Philippe in our private dining room, featuring a five-course menu and wine pairing, with proceeds going directly to aid the Jacques Pèpin Foundation, who fund grants, educational resources and community kitchens across the world. Tickets are priced at $380, plus tax and gratuity. Any additional items ordered on the night will be charged separately.
    A Celebration of Jacques Pépin Photo

What 3,611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe d'Alsace is a delightful Upper East Side gem boasting "consistently excellent" Alsatian cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and cozy, festive decor. Known for its "big flavors" and attentive staff, this restaurant is an "authentic and tasty" neighborhood favorite perfect for any occasion.

3,611 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    D'Alsace is still a strong UES staple. Food is very good and prices are not out of whack like a few other places in the hood. Menu of French/German food provides variety. Sausages and sourkraut are amazing. Great wine and beer menu and very good cocktails, too. Have been going here since it opened many moons ago and will continue to do so.

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  2. B

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Thanks Food and service were particularly appreciated

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  3. Janet

    VIP

    New York City

    206 reviews

    5.0

    206 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to enjoy restaurant week. The food was delicious, the staff was so accommodating, and it was so comfortable at lunch.

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  4. Laura

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It will become your favorite restaurant. The food is delicious, the servers are knowledgeable and helpful, the ambience is nice and the bar is supposed to be good too.

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  5. Marc

    VIP

    New York City

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
    Cafe d'AlsaceResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Francene

    VIP

    New York City

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite brunch place on the upper East side. Beautiful choices, ample portions and friendly attentive service.
    Cafe d'AlsaceResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Carol

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delightful food experience. Every course delicious. Servers available and interested but not invasive. Perfectly attentive! Wine selection varied and fairly pricey? But hey, it’s NY. I would return here and plan to do so.
    Cafe d'AlsaceResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. laura

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My son’s dinner came out after we were all finished with our food - it was his last night before he left for college and it was a total bummer. Just so tired of going out and having it never be great.

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  9. Amin

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was very pleasant with great service and standard NYC price.

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  10. david

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good neighbourhood restaurant and a we enjoyed Saturday brunch. Food and service was excellent and worth the walk up from Mid-town. We would definately recommend to others and will return.

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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 4.8 stars by 3611 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 722-5133
  • 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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