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    4.8 (20 reviews)
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    Foie Gras Mousse with Brioche. $22. Very solid. Nice texture
    Glenn C.

    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.

    Jj M.

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

    Stenos G.

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

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

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

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

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    Costa Restaurant

    Costa Restaurant

    3.9(15 reviews)
    0.4 miUpper East Side

    Major side notes: The prices online are a whole lot less than what's listed on the menu there so I…read morehave added a photo from outside. For instance, the pistachio crusted salmon is $28 online which is a good deal for the area and $38 there which is a bit much among other dishes. There are also missing things from the online menu such as the grilled octopus. Anyway, I was here recently at this pretty new restaurant with a small group of 5 others. The menu online is listed as Mediterranean and Italian but I found more stuff on here to be Italian and in general, there's a lot of seafood on the menu. I am quite aware how new this spot is because I was (rather unfortunately) at a prior cafe at the same exact location called Atelier which was Middle Eastern and French influenced which was absolutely terrible but luckily this place is much better. There is ample rooms between the different tables and the lighting is nice. The music, or rather muzak, are covers of songs which don't really fit here such as Despacito (I can't believe I heard this at a Yorkville place) but at least the volume was low. The service was a tad slow and didn't pay attention well enough but I presume some of this will improve as the place has been here longer and I'm not surprised how long the meal lasted because it's Yorkville/the UES. They gave us several types of bread to munch on with a couple pieces on each side not matching and there are bottles of olive oil. The best of the breads were the grissini/breadsticks and there was a piece of olive bread which was pretty tasty also but all of them were good. I went with a special of the day as my appetizer which was the Soft Polenta with mixed vegetables and tomato sauce for $24. This was pretty pricey but the portion size was probably big enough for two to share. The polenta texture was fine and warm while the vegetables (zucchini, carrot, eggplant, tomatoes, some other stuff) was much hotter on top which was a bit odd. I wish that there was more of said vegetables because this was the best part of it with the tomato sauce being quite nice. Another person had two appetizers as their meal and enjoyed the Fritto Misto as well as the Eggplant Napoleon. My main dish was the Pistachio Crusted Salmon which is listed online as $28 with citric fennel and butter. However, as said, the actual menu version is an extra $10 more and has a lemon-capers vin blanc sauce instead along with sweet potato puree and asparagus. I have no complaints about the protein as the salmon was good quality, they gave a pretty decent portion, and it was cooked very nicely with me personally having ordered it as rare and it coming out as such being fork tender and quite buttery. My issue instead of the fish was the pistachios as while the dish was listed as crusted, the pistachio flavor was almost muted being more of a topping than a crust which was unfortunate. The asparagus below were fine and the puree which took up the majority of the plate had a good texture and the flavor was fine. Overall, the dish was good but not almost $40 good. Another person had the Spaghetti Special with cherry tomatoes, calamari, and fra diavlo sauce for $42 (also available with shrimp instead for $36 on the main menu) which they enjoyed, one person had the Fettuccine Bolognese, and another person split the same salmon dish with someone else along with I believe the whole Mediterranean Branzino which they enjoyed. For dessert, another person ordered the chocolate cake at the end for us to share which which was a good portion but unfortunately was a bit dry with another person at the table saying that was probably a bit old. I was happy that it wasn't too sweet though I did find it dry with the crust at the end being the best part as it had a good texture. From the completely different price points and menu to the service woes to the minor issues with dishes, it's hard for me to give this spot a higher rating. The chef clearly knows how to cook everything perfectly but the little faults add up. Mid 3 lowered.

    This restaurant is a bit tough to rate. I came here for a coffee. I ended up getting some breakfast…read moretoo. I got a Iced Latte decaf with regular milk. It was pretty good. To eat I got the egg sandwich with ham, cheese and it came with tomatoes and lettuce. There was one slice of what I think was American cheese and it was on a brioche. Looked like a hamburger bun and it was small. I thought the eggs would be scrambled by they were over easy or over hard or something as they were not runny and not scrambled. It comes with fries but , I opted out of fries or a side salad. The sandwich had no taste really and it was pretty oily. I was disappointed in it especially, because of the price of it. This restaurant was empty with one table being used when I came as I came around 10am so it was still early. But the decor in this restaurant is very pretty and elegant. They have a back area with more tables and chairs and a nice looking bar area. Will I come back and try something else for either lunch or dinner or to have a drink? well maybe. I mean the staff were nice though when I placed my food order and explained to them my food allergies there was a bit confusion, they thought I was allergic to only potatoes because I opted out of having french fries but that was not the case. She had to have one of the other guys come over to hear what my allergies were. They both were nice but felt a little rushed while telling them my allergies. I rate this 3.5-4stars. I wanted to rate it a bit higher because of the gorgeous interior.

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    The Lexington Social - Lexington Burger

    The Lexington Social

    3.7(229 reviews)
    0.2 miEast Harlem
    $$

    This place is a hole in the wall. I was in the area and hoping this would be a hidden gem but it…read morewas definitely not. The "empanadas" on their menu are nowhere near an actual empanada. The dough was raw and gummy. When you open it up it had zero filling in it. I had hope for the flatbread and it looked pretty decent when it came out but I was quickly disappointed. The dough was again gummy, the cheese was not fully melted and the sun-dried tomatoes were very chewy. The hamburger was overcooked, dry, and the patty was all falling apart like a chop steak instead of a burger. The roasted potatoes on the side actually tasted good but tasted more fried than roasted. The service was not great at all and after seeing we were not happy with the food, they didn't even bother to ask how it was. They were then uncomfortable and afraid to come over to the table. I will never return to this place again and I recommend you find a place much better next time!

    This review is for a Monday happy hour. I arrived and it was pretty empty. I sat at the bar. I…read moreordered a sangria, it was good. I ordered The Lexington Burger. The restaurant had an open kitchen. I requested my burger to be medium well. Watching them cook the burger I was hesitant, but it came out perfect. As time passed the restaurant did get busier. Overall, the service was great, and they do have a good happy hour. I will return.

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    Eli's Essentials and Wine Bar - I want every scone. 09/25/22

    Eli's Essentials and Wine Bar

    2.6(148 reviews)
    0.5 miUpper East Side
    $$

    I got amazing pastries warm, fresh, and high quality by too good to go apps at Eli's. AMAZING…read more Thank you- you made my day. * carrot cake bread * croissant * donuts with raspberry compote Just so good. FYI- paid $5.99 for $18 worth goodies

    I walked in after parking for the Greek parade last Sunday and had a decent "Russian" cinnamon…read moredanish as I walked to the parade. After going to some uptown gallerie,s, I thought I'd have it again with coffee while sitting inside to write. (You know, people often write or use a computer at a cafe.) It was chilly outside. I had just taken my boot offm and walking up the stairs would be contraindicated. Upstairs had just been closed. I approached the bar in the restaurant, separated by the cafe by a black curtain. I asked if I could sit at a small table. At least two others were empty. I was told I could sit at the bar, presumably with cafe things I said I'd buy. The bar was too small to write. I went outside to eat and write. It was chilly. The danish was DRY. I could easily have gone to any of thousands of NYC or Queens places, or gone home to make a cappuccino, have a snack, or cook even something simple to taste brilliant as my food does. I asked after some minutes to sit at the bar to write for a while. I observed, and told them that no one had sat at that small table. I know they need restaurant seats. I would have sat for about half an hour, an hour the most, and moved (after half an hour) if it had been the only table left and dinner customers were waiting. I had finished eating. The man, maybe the owner, said that it is not a SHELTER. He said they were different businesses. They had not told me that earlier. So build a wall between them! I will not return, or even buy a coffee again from there, or suggest it to anyone. You know how often restaurants close.

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    Eli's Essentials and Wine Bar - Plenty of seating 09/25/22

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    Eli's Essentials and Wine Bar - Outside seating on both sides. 09/25/22

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    Outside seating on both sides. 09/25/22

    Cafe d’Alsace - Profiteroles

    Cafe d’Alsace

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    0.6 miYorkville, Upper East Side
    $$$

    Dessert and drinks**…read more This is the first time I've had an aperol spritz that didn't need a stir, kudos there. The service was great the tart was amazing. Highly recommend checking this place out.

    Winter Restaurant Week Review 1/6:…read more I went back to this popular Alsatian spot for Winter Restaurant Week a few days ago with a group, having gone there once before for Summer Restaurant Week, as per the previous review, and once otherwise to share a few plates during one of my usual group dinners. Compared to many other French spots, it is a bit more reasonably priced, at $45 instead of $60, and with no listed add-ons. The service was friendly enough, but we had a surprisingly quick meal for a French place, so I guess this Alsatian meal was more German than French, since we were in and out in around an hour. In terms of the daily offerings, as the menu online lists daily specials for the appetizer and main, the Soup Du Jour was vichyssoise, and the main was an Alsatian fish dish with green pesto and other things, which sounded unique, but I was in the mood for duck. I didn't bother with wine, though someone else had a glass, and for food, most of us stuck with the same dishes, except, I believe, someone got the trout instead of the choucroute. They gave us some crusty bread to begin with, which was warm and tasty. Most of us went with the Pétatou Gratine to start, consisting of a warm potato and Vermont goat cheese gratin, olive Niçoise, basil pesto, and a bouquet of mixed greens. The warm gratin was mildly salty taste with a mild goat cheese funk. and was pleasant. The olive and basil added some freshness. This was good, and a few of us used the remaining bread to soak up the remaining pesto. My main dish was the Choucroute De Canard with duck confit, duck sausage, steamed potatoes, Riesling braised sauerkraut, and natural duck jus. This version of Choucroute garnie was quite different from last year's offering, being entirely duck-focused, as per the word canard, rather than a mix of pork products. The sausage was mild, with a light snap and a pretty juicy interior. The best part was the confit, which was nicely crispy on the outside and very tender inside. The sauerkraut, as last year, is slightly sweeter than the typical German variety, as it is braised in Riesling and contains some juniper berries, which weren't the most pleasant to bite into. As last year, I was not a fan of the potatoes, as they were undercooked and still slightly hard. In general, I preferred it this year, as the duck was better than anything in last year's version, even if the dish was a bit less filling overall. For dessert, we all chose the Alsatian Brioche Mandiat with caramelized banana, coconut sorbet, and crème Anglaise. This was the highlight of the meal and was also a pastry I'd never had before. The laminated pastry dough had a light crisp and plenty of banana inside, with the sorbet being sweet but not too much. I expected the dish overall to be a bit too sweet from the combination, but thankfully it wasn't, as the buttery brioche presumably helped balance it. This was excellent, and I wouldn't mind buying a larger version for a party or something. If they charged $60 again, I probably would have reduced my rating to 4, especially given the service feeling a bit too rushed, even for my taste. However, at $45, I would still recommend them.

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