Experts' Choice Award Cafe du Soleil
What the experts agree on
This sunny UWS French bistro earns consistent praise for reliable classics like duck confit and moules frites at fair prices, drawing a steady neighborhood crowd. Service can be uneven, but the convivial bar and unpretentious vibe make it a
“Chef/owner Matthew Tivy’s menu includes familiar brasserie food such as penne pommodore, confit du canard and les moules frites, among other delightful dishes.”
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""Simple but tasty" French-Med staples priced for "value" make this "upbeat" Columbia-area entry a "popular neighborhood" fallback, though service skews "spotty"." Full review
Time Out "Bad things happen when you pack too many tiny tables within inches of one another. At Café du Soleil, where the average two-top feels like it’s the width of half a person, silverware..." Full review
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The busboys and waiters do their darnedest to impress, refilling water and refolding napkins, but when the place is packed, the sense of chaos is unavoidable.
New York Magazine "The sunny, gold exterior at this neighborhood bistro brightens up the block even on gray days."
Not For Tourists "French bistro that draws locals. Nice bar."
The Infatuation "Cafe Du Soleil is a neighborhood French bistro on the UWS that most parents will love." Full review
