Cafe De Bruxelles Restaurant
(212) 206-1830
118 Greenwich Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7388
-74.0024
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
What People Are Saying About Cafe De Bruxelles Restaurant
User Reviews
toonie
February 01, 2008
I enjoyed dining at Cafe de Bruxelles. It had a relaxed European atmosphere and the food was wonderful. It's true that the service is a little slow, but I think it's actually nice to dine out in New York City and not feel like you're being pressured to clear the table for the next reservation. I think if you tell your waiter that you're trying to be out of there by a certain time, they'll accommodate you. I had the Ris de Veau aux Salsifis, and it was delicious. My only complaint is that the lighting there was very low. I like to see what I am eating - the color and texture - and this wasn't possible in such low lighting. That's really my only complaint and I would be delighted to dine there again and will recommend it to friends.
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blondbluey
January 06, 2008
I have visited this restaurant on several prior occasions in the evenings with relative success. It exudes old Village charm and is located in one of the most interesting parts of the neighborhood (definitely NOT a moderne, concept -y kind of place). The owner is always cordial and offers a relaxing atmosphere. However, my one and only Sunday Brunch visit was very disappointing. The restaurant was barely full. Our food arrived after too long a period and my friend's waffels were stone cold as was the surup. My herb omelete had the speckled look of something that had lingered under the hot lamp too long and was bone dry. No sincere apologies from our Gaul-ish waiter who merely said that "it's too bad that I wasn't in the kitchen to cook it". They did remove my friend's charge off the bill but the waiter's general attitude was that we were trying to pull a "fast" one and there were no sincere apologies as we left. Try Bar 6 on 13th and Sixth Avenue for better value, service and quality. 'Bruxelles' must either own the building, have a long lease or be on the waitlist for a Gordan Ramsay quick-fix.
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wavecat
December 17, 2007
I took a real liking to this place after one visit. This is a very fine, authentic Franco-Belgian restaurant that specializes in mussels and Belgian ales. The atmosphere is tasteful, with nice views onto Greenwich Avenue. I only tried the mussels, but I can report that they are as good and plentiful as any I have had (altho I enjoyed the ones at Le Monde and other French restaurants too). They are served with fresh bread and french fries. The menu does have other dishes, in case shellfish is not your favorite. There is a nice selection of intriguing Belgian brews as well. The service was competent and pleasant, and the prices were reasonable for the level of quality offered here. My girlfriend and I had a very pleasant meal, and we plan to return.
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