Cafe Kestrel
Cafe Kestrel serves a contemporary bistro menu with Southern European touches at 293 Van Brunt St, with 2025 recognition from Michelin and the New York Times.
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- Address
- 293 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Website
- kesnewyork.com
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Michelin Plate and New York Times 2025
Michelin Plate and New York Times both recognized Cafe Kestrel in 2025. That gives readers current editorial signals before choosing it for dinner.
Chicken with dates and capers
Chicken with dates and capers leads the named dishes, alongside fried pumpkin, farinata, and Cafe Salad. The menu sits in European and New American territory with Southern European bistro touches.
293 Van Brunt St dinner
293 Van Brunt St anchors the Brooklyn address. Conversational noise, leisurely pacing, upscale casual service, and smart casual dress make it fit a dinner planned around conversation.
Nearby-ish Comparables
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Kestrel | Contemporary Bistro with Southern European Touches | $ | Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook |
| Great NY Noodle Town | Classic Cantonese Noodle Shop | $ | Chinatown-Two Bridges |
| Kashkar Cafe | Uyghur | $ | Brighton Beach |
| Sagara | Sri Lankan | $$ | Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills |
| Kopitiam | Malaysian Kopitiam | $$ | Chinatown-Two Bridges |
| 7th Street Burger | Smash Burgers | $ | Midtown-Times Square |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City
New York Times
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual yet elegant with a cozy, tactile feel like a weeknight dinner party in a compact space.