French·Chelsea, New York·★ 4.2 Google
Café Chelsea
Great Optionmedium confidence
Solid choice for gluten-free diners, with gluten-free bread, several adaptable dishes, and generally knowledgeable staff. Some reviews note inconsistent substitution flexibility.
Gluten-Free Offerings
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium
Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Not labeled
GF Options
49 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
Café Chelsea is a French American bistro located within the iconic Hotel Chelsea. Known for its authentic French cuisine, the restaurant offers standout dishes like coq au vin and duck confit. It's a great spot for a leisurely brunch or a relaxed dinner, making it a neighborhood staple rather than a high-end splurge. The restaurant is part of the historic…
GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
49 items
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Jambon de Bayonne
bayonne ham
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FRUITS DE MER
Crudo de Thon
yellowfin tuna crudo, herbs de provence, lemon-caper vinaigrette
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Huîtres
oysters
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Cocktail de Crevettes
shrimp cocktail
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Homard
whole chilled Maine lobster, truffled sauce ravigote, cocktail sauce
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Petit Plateau
oysters, shrimp, tuna crudo, mussels in escabeche
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Grand Plateau
oysters, shrimp, tuna crudo, mussels in escabeche, 1.5lb lobster
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Caviar
30g petrossian royal ossetra caviar, potato chips, crème fraîche, chives
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SALADES ET HORS D’OEUVRES
Tartare de Boeuf
steak tartare, shallot, dijon, cornichon, egg yolk
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Salade d’Endives
endive, apple, walnuts, roquefort, shallot vinaigrette
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Artichaut
chilled whole artichoke, saffron aioli
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Façon Niçoise
seared tuna, butter beans, niçoise olives, soft egg
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Asperges Blanches
grilled white asparagus, asparagus beurre blanc, ramp persillade
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PLATS PRINCIPAUX
Saumon á la Normande
roasted salmon, chickpeas, normande sauce
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Poulet Rôti
half rotisserie chicken, herbs, salad, sauce vin jaune
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GRILLADES
Maitake Au Poivre
maitake mushroom, cognac peppercorn sauce
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ACCOMPAGNEMENT
Pommes Grillés
potatoes, fines herbes
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Haricots Verts
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Salade Verte
seasonal greens, herbs, lemon
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DESSERT
David à la Coco
coconut sorbet, mango jelly, passion fruit, hibiscus, black sesame
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Île Flottante
chamomile créme anglaise, apple calvados sorbet
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Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
hazelnut, gold leaf
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Vanilla Cognac Ice Cream
caramel, toasted chocolate
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Lemon Sorbet
lemon zest purée, lemon granita
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Seasonal Fruit Plate
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COCKTAILS
Armagnac & Tonic
marie duffau 7-year napoleon armagnac, tonic
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Christo's Martini
vodka, empirical symphony, lillet, herbs de provence
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Chelsea No.5
mezcal cupreata, bergamot, vetiver, blanc de blancs
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Le Flaneur
hazelnut gin, poire williams, honey, whey
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Mink Deville
elderflower, poire williams, fennel, lavender, blanc de blanc
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French Martini
gin, pineapple, cassis, tarragon, almond
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Tarot Garden
vs cognac, grand marnier, cherry, lemon
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SPIRIT FREE COCKTAILS
Nouveau ’75
everleaf marine, honey-verjus, sparkling shiso “wine”
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Lavender Colada
everleaf mountain, coconut whey, lavender, soda
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BEER & CIDER
Aval Rose Cidre
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WINE BY THE GLASS
Burgundy Rosé
Val de Mer Brut Nature, NV
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Champagne
André Heucq ‘Heritage’ Blanc de Meunier, Extra Brut
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Champagne
Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV
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Sancerre
Domaine Pierre Martin ‘24, Sauvignon Blanc
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Chino
Petit Thouars '23, Chenin Blanc
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Alsace
les Vins Pirouettes, ‘Orange Cubique Francois’ ‘24 Gewurztraminer
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Brocard Chablis
Jean Marc Brocard 'Saint Claire' '24, Chardonnay
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Alsace
les Vins Pirouettes, ‘Orange Cubique Francois’ ‘24 Gewurztraminer
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Côtes de Provence
Clos Cibonne ‘Tentations’ ‘25 Grenache Blend
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Bourgogne
Justin Girardin ‘22, Pinot Noir
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Côtes du Rhône
Franck Balthazar ‘24 Grenache & Syrah
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Loire
Bonnelière ‘23, Cabernet Franc
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Bordeaux
La Devise de Lilian Saint-Estephe ‘18 Cabernet Blend
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Tokubetsu Junmai
Hamakawa Shoten Brewery, Bijofu “The Gentleman”
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Logistics
Address
218 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Phone
(212) 518-1813Hours
Monday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM