Given how many cafes and restaurants are owned by corporations and hedge funds, it's especially…read morejoyous to spend time at Da Capo, an authentic Italian Cafe with wonderful salads, paninis and delicious coffees, lattes and an excellent selection of teas that's owned an operated by a family dedicated to making their customers feel valued. I met Aris and Alex who are brothers as well as their parents who take pride in their cafe and restaurant. I also was thrilled to find out that they have musicians performing in their dining area in the back of their shop.

The barista had a bad attitude and was incredibly rude. There are a bunch of better coffee shops…read morearound the block so can't imagine this place lasting long with that kind of service.

I love their weekly Monday trivia! Great ambience and great vibes. The host is super funny and the…read morebartender was super nice. My friend did have to manually rub his garlic onto his bread when he got the beer cheese, and the tater tots were a little salty, but I'll be here on Mondays until my friends and I win trivia. We especially love how it's more traditional where you write your answers rather than inputting them online!

Delicious sandwiches. You could never go wrong with a fully…read moreloaded fresh sandwich. Service was great. Easy going and ask me what I would like. Answered a few of my questions. Overall it was very clean inside. Good amount of seating area

Bar hopping after a long work day. Any bar with a red door…read moreyou know it's serious business. Their drinks make you feel nice. Love the decor throughout the bar comfortable seating lounge area.

A nice place for an evening with friends or a quick drink after work. The atmosphere is cozy, the…read moremusic is tasteful, and the space is well organized. Drinks are generally good, although the choice is not always stable - one of the visits did not reveal several positions that I wanted to try. The service was polite, but at some points a little inconsiderate, which spoiled the impression a little. This place has the potential to be even better - I want to see more consistency in the service and drinks. In general, the impression is positive, and I will gladly return again in the hope that some little things will be improved.

Café D'anvers is a small Belgian cafe in Carnegie Hill. I had a reservation for dinner with a…read morefriend. 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.

Do you have a black book filled with eating delights? I do and Cafe D'Anvers was in it. So when…read moreLaura 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.

A little sad about this place!…read more It's a neighborhood fav that has kind of gone down hill in terms of quality and effort. They used to have these small shredded fries, then they switched to these chip like fries and then they only give you like 5 chips. The sandwich used to filled really well, it seems like they're skimping on the amount. The space is cute and fills with a lot of locals. Love the serving staff they're very sweet and remember you. And there's occasional live music from seniors Just sad it's gone down in terms of effort

Stopped here for a late lunch after a long morning walking around the city. Service and food were…read moreboth excellent. Enjoyed the chicken soup and a glass wine. Prices were very affordable!

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.

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.

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.

Ok pastries and person at counter, but unfortunately it's a nightmare to get into, having to go…read morethrough a very cranky security guard, totally unhelpful.

I love museum cafes and restaurants, but this one was a major disappointment. There were very few…read morefood options, none of which seemed very fresh or appealing. If the weather is nice, there is outdoor seating, but if not, cafe space is extremely limited and located in a hallway. There are only five tables and all of them have certainly seen better days (chipped and poor quality, especially for a design museum). All of the tables accommodate four seats, but two would make more considering the limited space in the hallway. At least two people were occupying entire tables without buying food from the cafe and three were working on laptops, leaving little room for museum visitors. The bathrooms were filthy and my quiche was served on a giant plastic plate (paper would be better).

I liked the coffee. Fresh and full bodied. The crepes were too thick to be a crepe, but definitely…read morenot a pancake. A thick crepe, which translates to a bit heavy. The lemon ricotta spread was a bit thin, yet offered a smooth zesty flavor. They advertised a teacher discount and although my ID was at home, I offered to showy homework pages. The crepe chef begrudgingly gave the 10% - I think, no receipt offered. Tables for two and an upstairs space for overflow and small couches with tables make for a cozy meeting place, with a familiar playlist. Friendly barista server. Two people came in for iced coffee and smoothies so seems to be a local spot. I'm not sure I'd try another crepe, but I'd get coffee if I'm back in the neighborhood.

The staff here was very friendly and very kind. They have a good amount of space that would be…read moregreat to come and wind down or read a book. However, the crepe was really not good at all. The crepe just essentially tasted like a pancake which is not what they should be like, all of the ingredients inside the crepe were clearly all canned or premade and didn't taste fresh at all, and all of the veggies tasted like they had not been washed properly.