Le Café Cent-Dix
An elegant French bistro in Ithaca, offering modern cuisine, a curated wine list, and intimate ambiance. Perfect for special occasions.
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Le Café Cent-Dix
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An elegant French bistro in Ithaca, offering modern cuisine, a curated wine list, and intimate ambiance. Perfect for special occasions.
"An absolutely incredible dining experience in every aspect. The food, atmosphere, and service all complimented each other beautifully."
Arrive Early for Seating
No reservations taken. Arrive early, especially on weekends, as tables fill up quickly.
Order Concisely
Be clear about your order to ensure dishes are served as you like them.
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Cuisine
French
Price
$$$
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Classic French Cuisine
Savor modern French dishes like steak frites, mussels, and onion soup in an intimate, elegant atmosphere.
Impeccable Service & Wine
Experience knowledgeable staff and a well-curated wine list, perfect for a special occasion.
Decadent Desserts
Indulge in the owner's wife's homemade desserts, like the rich chocolate cake, a perfect ending.
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Arrive Early for Seating
No reservations taken. Arrive early, especially on weekends, as tables fill up quickly.
Order Concisely
Be clear about your order to ensure dishes are served as you like them.
Bar Seating Option
If dining solo or as a couple, consider the bar for a cozy spot and to watch the action.
Try Daily Specials
Explore unique culinary experiences by sampling the daily specials.
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Arrive Early for Seating
No reservations taken. Arrive early, especially on weekends, as tables fill up quickly.
Order Concisely
Be clear about your order to ensure dishes are served as you like them.
Bar Seating Option
If dining solo or as a couple, consider the bar for a cozy spot and to watch the action.
Try Daily Specials
Explore unique culinary experiences by sampling the daily specials.
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Le Café Cent-Dix offers an elegant modern French dining experience with impeccable service and a warm, intimate atmosphere. Diners rave about standout dishes like steak frites, French onion soup, and the delectable desserts. While the food and service are consistently praised, be prepared for potential waits as the restaurant does not take reservations.
"An absolutely incredible dining experience in every aspect. The food, atmosphere, and service all complimented each other beautifully and made for a stunning night. The meal is ordered all at once and coursed out, allowing to be continuously one upped by the last item and be continuously impressed by the dishes. The appetizer dishes blew me away and somehow the food maintained or surpassed the quality at every turn. Service was impeccable and very well informed on all the dishes, exactly what you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. No weak points in this dinner at all. Highly highly recommend coming here if you are looking for an elegant and delicious meal that will blow you away, as long as you’re prepared to pay accordingly, but it will be worth it."
Mario Alex Gonzalez
"Because of the comments in the reviews, we started the line in front of the door at 5:20 pm on a Sat. By opening time, there were10 people behind us. By 6 pm, the restaurant was full, including seating at the bar. There are only 6 two-tops, 6 seats at the bar and ?5 booths that can seat 6. They do take names and numbers to contact later arrivals when a table opens. Tonight, it was after 7 pm before one did.
We absolutely enjoyed our meal with an excellent 2006 Pomerol. There was a large lag before our main arrived, and I forgot to take a picture until we had already dug in. Service was friendly and efficient. The Beef Tartare was prepared classically and was delicious. The côte de boeuf was somewhat tough inn places, but the demi-glace was heavenly and made up for it. It was served on the rare side of med.-rare. I splurged on chocolate cake, and it was worth every calorie! (light and fluffy with excellent cocoa flavor). My husband loves Pedro Ximenez sherry, and deigned to eat it over vanilla ice cream. ;)"
Lisa J
"I've only been here twice, but this place has definitely become my favorite restaurant. We got the heirloom tomatoes this time and they were the best I've ever had. The French onion soup was exceptional, just like the last time I was here and the scallops were delicious! The only unfortunate thing is that they don't take reservations, but I definitely don't mind waiting outside for a little for this food!"
Anastasiya Yavorska
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No, Le Café Cent-Dix does not take reservations. It is recommended to arrive early, especially on weekends, as seating is first-come, first-served.
Diners frequently recommend the steak frites, mussels, French onion soup, and the homemade chocolate cake. The daily specials are also worth trying.
The restaurant offers a warm, intimate, and elegant atmosphere, suitable for date nights or special occasions.
Yes, Le Café Cent-Dix boasts a well-curated wine list with a variety of French wines by the glass and bottle, as well as craft cocktails.
Entrees typically range from $26-$34, offering good value for high-quality French dining.
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Le Café Cent-Dix does a perfect frisée-and-lardon salad, as well as fresh oysters and other French-bistro classics. Sticky Rice feels like a find, hidden at the back of a strip mall, and does fiery curries, Thai larb, and Laotian pork salad in a bare-bones room. And you can’t get more field-to-fork than at Elderberry Pond, on a 36-acre organic farm between Auburn and Skaneateles.
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Another great dinner option is The Heights, near Cornell University, for high-end Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, or try Le Café Cent-Dix on The Commons for elegant French-inspired fare.
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Its sister restaurant next door, Le Cafe Cent-Dix (110 N. Aurora St., Ithaca; lecafecentdix.com), is often compared to New York City's Balthazar. If you don't want to commit to a full entrée, Just a Taste (116 N. Aurora St., Ithaca; (607) 277-9463) has been doing consistently top-notch Spanish-style tapas for years and has an eclectic wine list. A more casual take on dinner (with margaritas) is across the street at Viva Taqueria & Cantina, an emporium of tacos, burritos and molé.
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I’m happy to say that the staff of the French restaurant, Le Café Cent Dix, which is located on Aurora Street, on “restaurant row” in the heart of downtown Ithaca meet these standards. Working on just five entrées and a daily special, they consistently produce beautifully prepared and attractively presented main courses, “Plats Principaux”. And if you’d expect a French restaurant to be expensive, this one isn’t as these entrées range from $26-$34.
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (120 reviews)- Price level: $$$- Address: 110 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York - Categories: French, Salad, Cocktail Bars- Read more on Yelp. This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros. You may also like: Most common domestic destinations from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
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110 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA(607) 319-0750 View Menu Open in Google Maps. Located on the charming N Aurora Street in Ithaca, NY, Le Café Cent-Dix offers an elegant haven for those seeking a delightful Afternoon Tea experience. Nestled in a cozy corner, this exquisite eatery boasts a contemporary French ambiance, beautifully complemented by its delightful array of modern French cuisine.
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Years ago, I would have advised you to go to John Thomas Steakhouse for a dry-aged cut of heaven. Now that it’s closed, you should head to this French spot instead for a killer steak—it comes with frites, after all—as well as mussels, duck breast and divine onion soup gratinée. Start with the house bread and butter (although we’re betting you already knew that) and the leek and gruyère tart.
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Cent Dix: This Parisian cafe is renowned for serving contemporary French cuisine with nightly specials, such as Cote de Boeuf or Moules Frites. It is among the top Ithaca restaurants for an intimate dinner, whether you’re in the mood for a full meal or just some small bites and a glass of exquisite French wine.
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Side by side on restaurant row are Mercato Bar and Kitchen, offering upscale Italian-inspired cuisine, and Café Cent-Dix, featuring classic French bistro fare. Either way, you can count on an excellent, and impressive, dining experience. (We believe Café Cent-Dix has yet to reopen for 2021.)
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Cafe Cent-Dix - To my knowledge, the only French restaurant in town. I've only been there once, but it was great. Everyone says to order the chicken there.
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• Le Cafe Cent Dix is one of the best restaurants in the area IMHO. Splendid French cuisine and craft cocktails served in a bustling bistro atmosphere.
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