Cafe Ena

mizba38 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

We had a great experience! – We ate at Cafe Ena mid-August '07 and had a fabulous experience! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, the by-the-glass wine selection was nice, our clean water glasses were kept full and the place was packed both at 7:30 when we arrived and were promptly seated, and at 9:30, when we were leaving. My scallops were tender and served with a beautiful mix of julienne vegetables and fruits in a sauce so good I wanted to mop my plate with their wonderful French bread. Every plate that passed our ... read more

lizlux 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

BOO cafe ena. worst dining experience ever – We had to sit under the AC vent which dripped all over us AND our food. Our server seemed very overwhelmed and flustered. Our food took a VERY long time I would say almost 40 min from the time we ordered to when we got our food. We never got our appetizer. We didn't get the correct wine we ordered. We ordered one dessert and got another. Our dishes, glasses and silverware were all FILTHY! we had to polish our own silverware. When we just wanted to get out of there our server never... read more

gigi34 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

BAD service – we went to cafe ena for my birthday and it alone ruined our night. We had made a reservation and we had to wait about 20 extra minutes to be sat. From the start our waiter was short and unfriendly. He never told us about the specials. When we explained that we were in a bit of a rush, (only because we were sat late) he didn't even respond. He had no personality. The appetizer that we ordered never came and when we inquired he said "dammit, I forgot" no sorry about that, no would you still like that? just a "dam... read more

rev4 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Can I just get a CLEAN glass – I recently dined at the new cafe ena. Save your money. We had to wait 25 minutes after our RESERVED time to be seated. There are ton of tables and it is really noisy. When I went to drink out of my water glass there was an even layer of grime all over it. I asked my server if he could get me a clean one and he returned with a glass equally as dirty. There was also lipstick marks all over my wine glass when he brought it out to me. I watched a server sneeze into his hands and then grab someones ... read more

jlmill 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Stay away from their Specials – I grew up in this neighborhood. Does anyone remember the Grand Dairy? This restaurant is located in the same spot. We decided to try it out since I had read a great review which also mentioned reasonable prices. I would say that the average entree price is $18. My husband ordered a steak special with mashed potatoes and asparagas. Almost one third of the steak was fat. My mom and I split a caesar salad (very average in taste and size) and an appetizer special. The appetizers consisted of proch... read more

jasbiel 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

just what this neighborhood needed!!!! – AMAZING food!!! Great, personalized service from genuine, well presented servers (I had the cute redhead, Colleen). What this couple has done, transforming that nasty corner store in to this gorgeous sort of mid- town manhattan bistro has awakened the neighborhood. For those of you that think the prices are a little high, just remember: great food costs a little extra. The price is definitely worth it. Try the Chile en Hogada!! 5*****'s. Thank you to Erin and Hector! Make sure you che... read more

mheimes 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Finally !!!!! – This neighborhood has been dying for something like this. Amazing food and amazing service! We sat at the little bar and applauded the food that was served because it was so pretty! The manager, Justin, is a DOLL ! We can't wait to go back!