Do you have a black book filled with eating delights? I do and Cafe D'Anvers was in it. So when Laura wanted to meet me to celebrate my birthday, I made a reservation. Located in East Harlem, the subway took me to 103rd Street. A steep hill fortified my appetite. Cafe D'Anvers is easy to spot with it's inviting red exterior. Laura was at the table. Jackie greeted us cheerfully. We came here for Moules Frites which we ordered and a glass of Sancerre to wash it down. Two large kettles were put down in front of us with plenty of mussels and a separate bowl of fries. Mayo and ketchup to dip the fries. I prefer mayo. We ate our way enjoying the meal. Dessert was vanilla ice cream with a sour cherry sauce and their signature chocolate mousse with strawberries and puffs of whipped cream. Both desserts satisfied immense. I recognized the mousse cups as I had bought them at Eataly. Jackie told us that they make the mousse and have an account with Eataly to sell it there. Laura and I enjoyed our lunch here. I also spied Jo Malone hand wash of English Pear and Freesia in the gender neutral restroom. Cafe D'Anvers is a cozy restaurant with both seating and a bar area. I am looking forward to another meal here. read more

Decided to try this spot out for lunch that was near me. It was empty, but didn't deter me from trying. A homeless did stumble in trying to convenience the staff to give him something for free, which they were able to get rid of the person politely after many pleas. I ordered their Spaghetti Bolognese ($20), which was alright. It felt like something I could have made at home and it would come out the same quality. Never-the-less, service was great, given that I was the only person they had to take care of. read more

Cafe D'Anvers - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Café D'anvers is a small Belgian cafe in Carnegie Hill. I had a reservation for dinner with a friend. The restaurant door was open so it felt airy and had the ambience of an outdoor cafe. The service was quick and attentive. I ordered the carbonnade flamande, which is a beef stew made with Belgian beer. My friend ordered the Moules Frites. Normally I'd get the Moules Frites as well but I wanted to vary it up since I had seafood for takeout the night before. This was my first time having this beef dish. You could taste the beer in the beef stew but it wasn't too overpowering. Felt almost like a goulash. I was hoping for something with a bit more seasoning but overall, it was ok. The dish came with frites too which I was excited to try. They were crispy yet soft on the inside. I like my fries a little more skinny and crispy but these went well with the beef gravy on the side. Overall, the evening was pleasant but the food wasn't the best Belgian I've had, about a 3/5 for me. Just so so. Also, as a side note - They really need to work on their bathroom situation. The queue was really long for one stall and people were lined up the whole time we were there. read more

Short review- would heavily recommend the mussels but all the dishes were tasty. Wish the fries had more of a crisp. Tasty place. Also, as I can't find another part of the review to post this, shoutouts to the bathroom they advertise being based on the red light district. Cool lighting but huh? This Belgian spot technically been open since 2024 but due to some issues which I believe were gas among other things, they finally actually opened quite recently. The chef from this place is the husband of the wife from the alright Bar Goyana down the block along with a fancy chocolate mousse place (more on that later.) The place inside is pretty small having maybe 20 seats total or so and wasn't super loud and the server was nice. To drink, they have a nice selection of mostly Belgian beers along with wines such as some Trappist beers (Chimay and Westmalle) where I had the Westmalle Dubbel which was $14 which is a bit much but they have a pretty reasonably priced La Chouffe for $10 among others if you don't want to go too overboard. For the appetizers, the Foie Gras Mousse with Brioche for $22 was very tasty. The rich creamy mousse had a good texture and there were plenty of pieces of brioche though I wish they were crusted a bit more. The dish came with some caramelized onions also which was a good touch. This was tasty. For the same price, the Croquettes de Crevettes (or shrimp) was probably the only dish that wasn't worth it for the price point but was still tasty. Made with imported grey shrimp according to the menu, the three croquettes were nicely spiced with a good crisp outside and a mix of soft textures inside. This came with a small simple salad on the side. The best dish of the night was the Moules Frites for $28. They're available in three styles with Mariniere (white wine,) Provencale (tomato, garlic, and white wine,) or Curry (cream and curry) and the pot also had some chopped vegetables inside with those being celery and onions. For a lighter flavor which highlight the mussels more, the Provençale (or Provencale without said accent on the menu) were nice with perfectly cooked mussels with the garlic being nice with them. My preference of the two was the curry as the flavor was stronger but both were excellent and regardless of style, there was no grit/sand in any of them which is rare even for mussel spots and only a small handful of the mussels were still closed out of the two very large pots. For the Belgian frites on the side of most mains, they were flavorful though I wish they were crispier. I think this was partially since they were a bit thicker than most other frites I have had but they were still nice. There was also the Bouchées à la Reine or Chicken Vol Au Vent for $26 with chicken, veal meatballs, mushrooms, and puff pastry served with frites again. This was a different presentation than the other times I have had Vol Au Vent as the vast majority of the meat was outside of said pastry crust being below the crust as well as around the pastry. The pastry itself was nice being buttery with some crispiness. The meat had some spice to it and richness (I presume there was black pepper and cream among other things) and reminded me for lack of better words of a chicken pot pie though without any of the vegetable fillers and it was overall tasty but a more simple main. The Carbonnade Flamande for $27, or a Belgian beef stew made with Belgian beer, was our last main dish and again was served with frites. Said Flemish stew had large pieces of beef which were fork tender and the beer sauce had some richness to it. The closest thing is I could compare it to would be an Irish beef stew or a less flavorful version of beef bourguignon and it was overall good. As with his wife's restaurant down the block, they both sell the chef's brand of MOJO Artisanal Chocolate Mousse for dessert available in a wide variety of flavors. By comparison, this spot makes it a bit fancier putting it on a plate instead of leaving it in it's container and serving it with whipped cream and berries (well strawberries.) The flavors include a choice of Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, White Chocolate, Matcha, or Passion Fruit and the price point becomes more reasonable the more flavors you order with one for $12, two for $17 three for $21, or all 5 for $25. I would probably recommend one to two people per flavor as his mousses are quite rich. As everyone was quite full from the good portion sizes, a bunch shared the Hazelnut Mousse. It was less sweet then I remembered it at Goyana or perhaps I remembered incorrectly and was rich and creamy with a strong chocolate flavor. It was tasty. The food overall was good and particularly good for Belgian food. Mid 4 as it's a recent opening though if this place had 200+ reviews, I'd probably give a lower 4. read more

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Addition - Their Burger needs to be at TOP burgers in NYC ! It's that good . If you have a burger destination - This one needs to be on your list . read more

Great food. Wonderful staff. Absolutely will be back. Such a pleasant experience. Great neighborhood restaurant in East Harlem / Carnegie Hill restaurant. read more

Absolute GEZELLIG! warm and welcoming. Hustle and bustle. The food was absolutely delicious. This is a charming place for a relaxed dinner read more

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Lovvvveeed this place. Belgian food, Italian and a third one. All connected. Great ambiance and lovely staff. Highly recommend

Steak was fine, but not memorable. It was a bit overcooked. The sauce was nice. The portion was decent. Just an average meal. read more

Cafe D'Anvers - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Cafe D'Anvers recently opened and they did not disappoint! This Belgium inspired restaurant has a diverse selection of dishes that also includes a vegan option. They also have a lovely selection of Belgium beer to enjoy with your meal! The service was attentive and kind, enthusiastic about the menu options and happy to discuss any specifics. The interior should allow for strollers and families of four if needed. Overall the ambiance was warm and inviting. read more

Loved everything about this bistro. The staff couldn't have been more cordial and professional. The beef stew was reminiscent of home cooked comfort food. read more

the service was impeccable, the food delicious and the chocolate mousse mousse dessert with fresh whipped cream & strawberries divine read more

Service is always good. The front room is bright and lively back room is darker, quiet, more romantic, and can be rented out for parties. Good is delicious from french favorite or dare I say French comfort food like croque madam, their freshly made sausages, the French onion soup, steak frites, mussels... to their fancier specials-- it's always a great meal. Fantastic wine list and cocktails. I love the G 'N T a twist on the classic and the pampelmousse. read more

You won't face the disappointment of unfulfilled promises. The food introduces combinations you wouldn't imagine. I located a true standout. The service people delivered flawless attention! You've got to come here and try it at lease once though. read more

I've lived in NYC for 33 years as an adult. So what- you might be thinking. Well, this is the type of restaurant that makes NYC a great place to live. Ive eaten in a lot of restaurants in 3 decades. My favs are local places that serve extraordinary food. This is one of those restaurants. I've been to Cafe D'Anvers twice in the last week. The ambiance is incredibly relaxing with perhaps seating for 20 and another 6 at the bar. The choice of red color on the walls gives the space both pop and serene vibes. The wait person -Rayan was beyond delightful making going to a restaurant a full experience rather than going out to grab a bite to eat or to be treated as an exercise in "this is what I've been trained to say". He was witty and genuinely interested in helping us to pick and choose from the menu in addition to letting us sample the mousse- which all on its own is worth stopping in for! The food was so well prepared that I wanted to try everything on the menu though the croquettes may have to be eaten at every visit. Each dish is considered - each ingredient is fresh and each dish is obviously given the utmost attention. Then we met one of the owners- Jackie and she just blew us away with her authentic interest in who we were and discussing the restaurant and its origins. I fell in love with this place and came back 4 days later with 2 foodies who also loved the entire experience. This is the kind of restaurant that I want to go to often. I don't say that about too many places- in fact this is the only one I can say that about right now. It's the type of restaurant that you know you'll get a good meal and feel comfortable coming to on a regular basis. I'm looking forward to the next time. read more

A culinary gem and friendly neighborhood restaurant for Belgian food and more in upper Manhattan - with a great chef and winning staff!

Oustanding. Authentic dishes that will transport you back to Europe. Great wine list too. I really hope this place succeeds.

We have gone here several times. We love this small restaurant, the ambiance, and service,and the food. The steak frites, foiengras mousse are my favorites. Last but not least, the dark chocolate and passion fruit mousse are out of this world. We'll continue coming to this place! read more

I really love this cute, intimate place and will be returning! I would like to try other items on the menu because I have a feeling it will be yummy. On this first night we sat at the bar and were well taken care of by Leandro who was very attentive even while doing table service. He was welcoming and acknowledged us right away. We first had the croquettes which were not necessarily the best I've ever had but still paired well with the Albariño we were drinking. Usually Croquettes have the texture of mashed potatoes on the inside but these were more of a purée, not bad but unexpected. The exterior had a nice crispy crunch though and made up for the runny filling. We then had the Moules marinière which is the white wine version but unfortunately they left a lot to be desired. Usually (and maybe I'm used to the French way?) Moules Marinière is made with white wine, shallots, parsley, and butter and served swimming in this rich delicious broth of said ingredients. This pot of Moules marinière was made with celery (and maybe some shallots? which is ok if the other ingredients are included). Primarily these were steamed with celery and shallots but overall was dry as a bone. No butter, no white wine, no broth, just dry mussels. Leandro overheard and suggested they make another pot and I finally agreed, but unfortunately it came out exactly the same way. Having had Moules marinière in Brussels, Paris and New York (my favorite, Le Bateau Ivre which is sadly no longer open) I thought that maybe I've been spoiled in having the best mussels anywhere and unfortunately these dry mussels did not measure up. But like I said, I will be back! Cute neighborhood place that I look forward to being a regular at. read more

Had an excellent dinner with a friend at the recently opened Cafe d'Anvers on Lexington and 100th. The owners also own the popular Bar Goyana just a few doors down on 100th Street. The ambiance is charming with a tables lined up with a banquette along the wall. There are also a few stools at the bar. I ordered the Vent au Vol, a delicious chicken dish with veal meatballs and mushrooms in a cream sauce topped with a puff pastry and served with Belgian style fries that are amazing. My friend ordered the steak frites. She said that it was the best steak frites she's had outside of Belgium. Our server was informative, attentive and professional. During their soft launch, the restaurant is open only for dinner Wednesday through Saturday. They will be adding more days and start serving brunch on weekends. The UES has been a wasteland for good restaurants. Am delighted that our neighborhood is experiencing a renaissance of nice dining options. read more

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