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Cafe Luxembourg

In 1983, Café Luxembourg opened its doors to become the quintessential neighborhood bistro of the Upper West Side. The dining room of this charming 90 seat restaurant glows in the warm light of the Jean Perzel fixtures and antique mirrors.

Located on 70th Street just west of Broadway, Café Luxembourg entertains New Yorkers and celebrities alike. The full service bar is home to many regulars. The lively buzz of the dining room is inviting and intimate. The frequency of dining customers is testament to the sincere efforts by the entire Café Luxembourg staff.

The menu changes seasonally as well as offering daily specials. The classic menu dishes maintain a level of cooking on par with the city’s best restaurants. Café Luxembourg offers beautifully prepared food with professional, yet unpretentious service at reasonable prices.
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391 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(391 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 391 reviews
5 stars
(114)
4 stars
(212)
3 stars
(48)
2 stars
(15)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(242)
  • fit for foodies(129)
  • great for brunch(110)
  • great for lunch(88)
  • special occasion(76)
  • vibrant bar scene(58)
Cafe Luxembourg Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always satisfying

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent service, and the food never disappoints. This is also a very good location if you're trying to make a curtain at Lincoln Center."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went with our cousins from

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went with our cousins from San Francisco, very well travelled gourmands. We all had a great time. Finding a brunch spot during Passover when we weren't going to miss all the bread, pancakes, muffins, etc.was going to be challenge. Some of us are also following Weight Watchers. There was no deprivation at our table as we enjoyed salads, omelettes, tuna and chicken paillaird, indulged in the potatoes, and enjoyed our wine and coffees."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was wonderful about

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful about the dinner, but waitstaff particularly attentive!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cafe Lux really holds up!

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Still wonderful after all these years - the service is attentive and thoughtful - the cuisine yummy and comforting - and the ambiance simple yet sophisticated. Great morning, noon, evening, late night. And good solo, or for a romantic tete-a-tete, or to entertain clients, or with a big family group. Enjoy!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Still the Best

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Cafe Luxembourg is still the best bistro in the City. From the decor to the attentiveness of the staff and the quality of the food, this friendly establishment is the one place we always can count on for great service and a comfortable meal."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always good

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We come here frequently and are never disappointed."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had informed them that we had theater tickets when we made the reservation and again when we arrived, but they did not meet our time requirements. We had a 5:30 reservation and we had 7:30 tickets at Lincoln Center, but we were late because the service was so slow."
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 8 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Attitude

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Luxembourg does not seat untill 5:30, which we perfectly understood. We went to the bar as suggested by the hostess. When they started to seat people who came after us we said we were ready to sit at 5:45 PM. We were told tables had to be set. Since the dinning room was empty and already set for dinner, it meant they were setting the tables just vacated by the staff in the back of the room.I asked to have one of the tables in the front of the room. That was a big problem.
The attidude was enough for both of us to leave at that point. We were seated but the whole episode was not what we wanted or deserved. So much for dressing up, making a reservation several weeks in advance and ordering multi courses and libations.
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Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 9 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

classic....

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"reliable, classic, perfect moules.... i could eat here every night."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

What a disappointment!!

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Some think of this a neighborhood gem, but only because they do not eat anywhere else. First, the wine list is inaccurate where a 2006 bottle of wine is replaced with a 2009 vintage. The waiter sends over the wine steward who proceeds to tell me that the 2009 was the next vintage they got after the 2006. When I tried to show him other errors on the wine list , the steward said he could not read what I was showing him as he did not have his glasses. I saw him later at the bar partying with friends. The food was mediocre at best. T The tuna burger was dry and almost inedible. For the price you could eat at Gramercy Tavern (in the tavern area), Union Square Cafe, Nice Matin, Craft Bar, Riposso 72, Fiorellos, etc. East here at your own riskt!!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 11 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Classy room - consistent great food

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is a very special NYC restaurant, always consistent and well managed. The quality of food is exceptional. Service is generally good, and depending on your server, exceptional. I have had some of the absolute best waiters ever there, and then some that are fine, but un-exceptional. Other than that uncertainty, everything else is top notch!
I like to make an event of dining at Cafe Lux, and plan to visit there many more times!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great reunion

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was great coming back to CL after moving away from the city seberal years ago. Everything stays the same - in the best possible manner. Super evening!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice place but a bit too cozy...

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Tables are way too close so be prepared to share your conversation. Oh, and be careful when your food is being put on the table or you may end up with french onion soup on your lap like the poor guy sitting next to me. Just not enough elbow space so the waiter had to reach over the guys shoulder and, well, oops! Can't blame the waiter."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food and service were very good. We got there on the early side to avoid the noise levels that we experienced in the past."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Extremely pleasant, good food, great service, fun place. No wonder it is still " in " after thirty years!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place is ALWAYS fantastic."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always excellent. Been coming to lunch and dinner with you for over 25 years.
Remained consistently fresh.
Bravo.
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Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 18 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Dietary issues

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"i was very disappointed that my "disagreement" with garlic could not be accommodated. So there were literally only 3 items on the menu i could eat. everything else had been either marinated in or stuffed with garlic. Most other comparable restaurants are more accommodating."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 19 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Yummy!

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Not a huge menu but the selections offered are done well. Quite yummy!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 20 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"For years Cafe Luxembourg has been an Upper West Side favorite because it is excellent in every way. It has the ambience of a genuine Parisian bistro with a suitably U.S.-adapted menu. What it does not have is the sometimes indifferent -- and at other times, downright hostile -- service of a Parisian bistro. The staff seems to be specially selected for servers who are friendly, funny, and helpful. On top of that, the food is delicious without being pretentious. It is the perfect place for a late breakfast/early lunch; for pre- and post-theater (Lincoln Center is a mere five-minutes' walk away); and for everything in between. One of my favorite New York venues, although I have to travel across town to experience its many pleasures."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

An enjoyable meal

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant serves consistently good meals.The onion soup is especially good. The food, service and atmosphere make it a restaurant we come back to again and again. Make reservations as it can get pretty crowded. Enjoy"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It works out.

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"C. L. provides the visitor an authentic taste of N.Y.C. It says, "We/I are/am who we/I am/are. No pretense. We put before you the best we are. Service has always been efficient, friendly and helpful, while retaining a good note of professional formality. Food is of high natural quality, imaginatively composed and presented. I particularly like the Cafe before the opera. They pair well."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"CAFE "l" HAS DELICIOUS FOOD AND DELICIOUS/FRIENDLY SERVICE BUT THE NOISE AND CLOSENESS OF THE TABLES COULD MAKE ONE CLAUSTROPHOBIC!!! AFTER BEING SQUEEZED INTO MY SPACE i DECIDED TO MOVE TO A LOCATION OPPOSITE THE BAR WHICH WAS EMPTY AT THE TIME-THAT WORKED OUT EXTREMELY WELL-COULD HEAR MY GUEST-"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a pleasure to dune

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always a pleasure to dune at Cafe Luxembourg! Although the restaurant is always busy, I never feel rushed or neglected. Looking forward to going back!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely our favorite for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutely our favorite for Sunday Brunch or a casual meal at other times. Superb ambiance, great food and drink reasonably priced, and excellent service!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

if neighbors are LOUD its

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"if neighbors are LOUD its annoying - but thankfully no music that makes it harder to enjoy the company - otherwise a very very nice experience -"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great. as always. The server

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great. as always. The server was particularly adept at being present without being intrusive, a great feat considering the table was a larger than normal crowd with many cross conversations running."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The noise level is quite high...bey

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The noise level is quite high...beyond "vibrant". There should be a way to enter"LOUD"."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was good,the service

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good,the service was excellent. We told the restaurant we had Philharmonic tickets for 7:30. They made sure to take our orders promptly and served the food quickly, but without making us feel rushed."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2011
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Review 30 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Favorite spot on upper west side

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food is delicious. My lunch companion and I both had the Cobb Salad, which may sound boring, but it was elegant and so "French." This restaurant has been a favorite of mine since the 1980's and is still as great."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is the main draw; everything

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is the main draw; everything was delicious, with a varied menu. Appetizers are generous and can be shared. I had a crab cake
appetizer with frites and some tastes of others' appetizers and this was plenty of food! Our daughter ordered ONE oyster to be frugal, but the waiter brought six and said the other five were on the house. Desserts were very good though my taste of the Boston Cream Pie was a bit disappointing...too much vanilla-flavored cake, not enough cream. Like most other good restaurants,cocktails and wine by the glass are very expensive but not as much as ordering wine by the bottle. I find the overpricing of wine outrageous...it isn't exactly a good way to hook people on drinking good wine. The markups are 500%!
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Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good local place. Nothing

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good local place. Nothing thrilling but a nice, convenient lunch spot with good food. Good service. I'm in from out of town and needed a convenient a convenient spot. This fit the bill."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Well-executed bistro fare,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Well-executed bistro fare, unpretentious, solid all around."
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Avoid the breakfast tart.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Avoid the breakfast tart. You can't cut the crust."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 35 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had about a 15-minute wait,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had about a 15-minute wait, even though we had a reservation. Our table was also in a bad spot, as it was right next to a beam. But the food was excellent!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 36 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Cafe Luxembourg is always

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Cafe Luxembourg is always a treat!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2009
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Review 37 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great option if you are headed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great option if you are headed to Lincoln Center. Good cocktails and excellent special (trout)."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great meal, good service,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great meal, good service, did have to send my entree (Arctic Char) back as it was too rare but otherwise we all were very pleased."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2010
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Review 39 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We went for Sunday brunch.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went for Sunday brunch. Our waiter was very nice and very helpful, but we felt rushed to give up the table. The food was not hot and the noise level was not all that conducive to conversation."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2007
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Review 40 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food is great, but not worth

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food is great, but not worth the price you pay for it."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2006
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Review 41 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was pretheatre on a Monday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was pretheatre on a Monday so very quiet."
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2004
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Review 42 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

sitting in the back is always

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"sitting in the back is always very noisy.........particularly with a screaming child screaming behind you and no one suggesting she be taken out of the restaurant until she has suitable indoor behavior"
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2009
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Review 43 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Cafe Luxembourg is still a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Cafe Luxembourg is still a West Side gem, and one of the few excellent restaurants between Lincoln Center and W. 72nd Street. It's been around since the early 80s but still feels pleasantly trendy without being snooty. The staff is professional, friendly, helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the wine list and of course the menu itself. Oysters on the half shell is one of the best reasons to go, and we were not disappointed in the Belons we ordered, although they are pricy at $24 for a half dozen. The frites are hot, crispy, and salty. Traditional duck a l'orange is very good also. I love the sophisticated but casual ambiance, even the tightly-packed-together tables."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 44 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service was outstanding.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was outstanding. I loved my pasta with lobster. The lobster was not really very flavorful but overall the pasta and sauce were great!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The staff is courteous and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The staff is courteous and responsive. As th restaurant fills up, noise is noticeable and the service lags a bit as wait staff gets busy. Food was siml and good. The prices in general area at the high end for the food being offered, and the price of all sides at $10 each represented the most premium pricing."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2013
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Review 46 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

An authentic French bistro

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"An authentic French bistro on the UWS, but more civilized than its Parisian counterparts."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2004
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

we were disappointed with

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"we were disappointed with the meal was looking for a special brunch place and was more like an over priced diner"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
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Review 48 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food here is consistently

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food here is consistently good and the ambience is very French, like an old-style bistro. It's a bit pricey, though, otherwise, a warm and satisfying experience. On Friday nights, very crowded, had to wait for a table even with a reservation. On Sunday night, less crowded, more inviting."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent cuisine, professionally

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent cuisine, professionally served, great atmosphere, reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 50 for Cafe Luxembourg
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great spot!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took clients here two days in a row. A great spot. Very vibrant, bustling, noisy, bistro atmosphere. Terrific."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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