An Upper West Side staple since 1983, Cafe Luxembourg epitomizes the ideal neighborhood bistro. Whether a classic rendition of steak frites at lunch, duck hash with eggs in the morning, or the frozen banana pecan soufflé after a night at the theater, menu options accommodate nearly any dining circumstance. Antique mirrors, white-papered tabletops and red leather banquettes adorn the dining room, which is filled with a mix of theatergoers, longtime regulars, Francophiles and even a celebrity or two from time to time. Other bistro favorites include crispy skate and Long Island duck breast with escarole. Have a glass of Bordeaux and a plate of cheese, twirl your mustache, and direct your best "haw haw haw" toward the foolish Yanks who are missing out and fighting the crowds downtown instead. "With its brasserie lite mien and an appealing menu that combines French stalwarts and American favorites, Cafe Luxembourg still has charm."
- Frank Bruni,
The New York Times , Nov. 23, 2005
"The three-course prix-fixe lunch menu is a bargain."
- Newsday"In size, scale, atmosphere, menu, and objective, Café Luxembourg is the blueprint for a faultless urban restaurant."
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New York magazine
The New York Times:
* (good); Critics' Pick
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 22 food rating (very good to excellent)
Reservations suggested. Full bar. Serving breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly. Late-night Wed-Sat. Sat-Sun brunch 9 am-4 pm.
ADDRESS
200 W 70th St,
(bet Amsterdam and West End Aves) ,
New York, NY 10023
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
Best Bistro in New York
WHAT WE SAY
An Upper West Side staple since 1983, Cafe Luxembourg epitomizes the ideal neighborhood bistro. Whether a classic rendition of steak frites at lunch, duck hash with eggs in the morning, or the frozen banana pecan soufflé after a night at the theater, menu options accommodate nearly any dining circumstance. Antique mirrors, white-papered tabletops and red leather banquettes adorn the dining room, which is filled with a mix of theatergoers, longtime regulars, Francophiles and even a celebrity or two from time to time. Other bistro favorites include crispy skate and Long Island duck breast with escarole. Have a glass of Bordeaux and a plate of cheese, twirl your mustache, and direct your best "haw haw haw" toward the foolish Yanks who are missing out and fighting the crowds downtown instead.
WHAT THEY SAY
"With its brasserie lite mien and an appealing menu that combines French stalwarts and American favorites, Cafe Luxembourg still has charm."
- Frank Bruni,
The New York Times , Nov. 23, 2005
"The three-course prix-fixe lunch menu is a bargain."
- Newsday"In size, scale, atmosphere, menu, and objective, Café Luxembourg is the blueprint for a faultless urban restaurant."
-
New York magazine
The New York Times:
* (good); Critics' Pick
New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 22 food rating (very good to excellent)
ADDITIONAL INFO
Reservations suggested. Full bar. Serving breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly. Late-night Wed-Sat. Sat-Sun brunch 9 am-4 pm.