Café Brume

I love this place! It’s cozy and great for both a neighborhood everyday spot or a nicer dinner with friends visiting. The staff is kind and the music was notably also great. Food and wine list are wonderful.

The food is absolutely delicious. There is a lot of background work being done in putting the different parts together in terms of savors. This results is something very well done, exquisite.

Julien Weber

Really great place for Austrian food. Love the food, nice decor, lovely staff, can’t really ask for anything else. This is such a great place for the neighbourhood and I hope to be there more. Have been a few times and always get the Schnitzel, my opinion it is the best schnitzel in the city and I have tried a bunch of the German places around. Probably better than most places I’ve been in Munich too. The spätzle and cheese plate are fantastic. Raclette is good too.

HANE Xxxx

A romantic place with beautiful decor and authentic Austrian food (and more). The veal schnitzel was the best i had in nyc and poached bass grenoblaise was the best white fish I had in a while thanks to the unique sauce. They have an interesting wine selection with half glasses options. Also the cocktail menu is impressive as well as the spacious bar counter seating. I appreciated real table cloths and real tall candles, it added old world charm. Also our waiter Charlie was attentive, efficient and nice without being fake. The place was not super full on early Saturday night but I know they are very busy during brunch time.

Jose

I cannot recommend Café Brume enough. The food is absolutely extraordinary, and chef Lucas Harrell has crafted a menu filled with dishes that are genuinely Michelin-level in both flavor and presentation. Standout favorites for me include the perfectly crisp croquette, the beautifully executed honey duck, and the rich, tender lamb. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is genuinely wonderful. If you want to impress someone or simply treat yourself to an unforgettable meal, this is the place to go!

lev zak

I just visited Café Brume on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, and I was truly impressed! The restaurant offers authentic Austrian cuisine, and I ordered the schnitzel — it was absolutely amazing. I love schnitzel and always try it wherever I go, even in Vienna, but theirs was truly outstanding — tender, perfectly crispy, and full of flavor. The atmosphere is cozy and charming, and the service was warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience a little piece of Europe right here in Brooklyn!

Jim L

Very pleasantly decorated casual restaurant right next to the Brooklyn Cat Cafe on Montague. Professional service nicely complemented the creative menu which featured a limited number of interesting items for lunch. The cuisine reminded me of items you might find in Salzburg and the kitchen craft was top notch!

Jackie Gordon Singing Chef

UPDATE: get the creme caramel!!!😋 We've eaten here numerous times now and it's my favorite restaurant in the Heights! OLD REVIEW: It shattered, yes, the crust on the schnitzel was perfection! They serve it very traditionally with lemon, capers, anchovies, potatoes and lingonberries = 😋 It's nice to see a good restaurant come to Montague Street because they're kind of like hen's teeth. Cafe Brume kind of takes you on a European vacation as if dropped into a neighborhood restaurant in the Alps. The room is very cozy with wooden walls and Alpine-ish decor. The service was excellent. I really enjoyed the endive dish and the iberico pork shoulder. Although there was a bit of chew to it, which we were warned about. But very delicious. Not sure there was actual gem lettuce in my gem salad the night we went, but it was very tasty and I appreciate every bit of chervil that was on it. I didn't love the crab tart. I'm not a fan of phyllo and it seemed a bit unfinished without a binder. We were rushing to a show but we will definitely be back and have dessert next time! It's going to be hard to get into this restaurant going forward. I think it's a great addition to the neighborhood. More please

Rebeccah Erickson

I love this place! It’s cozy and great for both a neighborhood everyday spot or a nicer dinner with friends visiting. The staff is kind and the music was notably also great. Food and wine list are wonderful.

I D

Traveled down to Brooklyn Heights to check out this super cute new place on Montague Street! It’s influenced by the high altitude of the Swiss Alps and the food reflects the area and the wine selection is excellently curated. Had a fantastic meal of Beef Tartare, Weiner Schnitzel with curried potatoes, sage, and lingonberry jam, and a beautiful Chocolate Mousse with blackberries, olive oil, and Maldon salt. Also had some great wines by the half pour suggested by one of the owners. They were impressed I came down to Brooklyn for dinner! 😂 Highly Recommended!!!!

Gaétan Le Lardic

The food is absolutely delicious. There is a lot of background work being done in putting the different parts together in terms of savors. This results is something very well done, exquisite.

Devon Leaver

Excellent food! Perfectly balanced flavors and textures. The poached egg with hen of the woods was very tasty. The ambience was also lovely with dark wooden beams and decorative painting accents.

Can’t speak to the food but probably the best wine list in any spot you’ll go to in Brooklyn heights… the fact that they do small pours so you can try different wines by the glass is a game-changer. For those who love northern Italian wines especially - this place is a must! I got to try two Jura wines by the glass for a great price, absolutely incredible. So lucky to have this place in the neighborhood!

I've been to Cafe Brume multiple times and can honestly say I love it! Their menu updates with the seasons, so you always have some new things to try or still have the option of getting their staple items (you HAVE to try the wiener schnitzel!) Most recently we order the swiss onion soup, agnolotti, raclette burger, and pork sausage dish...all were FANTASTIC. Also the team there is really great. We're greeted by the owners who are always teaching us new things about their dishes or wine options. A simple dinner quickly turns to hanging out there for a few hours and trying some various schnapps. It's become our go-to in the neighborhood. Will certainly be back! (and more than once...)

Excellent neighborhood restaurant. Alpine food is not something you will see in a restaurant routinely. A welcome change to so many trying the typical overdone dishes (e.g. Margot). I found the wine list inviting. The staff outstanding in reviewing the menu. Save room for dessert. A must is the Raclette is a must. Truly the best duck I have ever had.

We came to Café Brune for a special dinner to celebrate my parents’ anniversary and I’m so glad we chose this spot. Everything from the warm, attentive service to the beautifully executed dishes made the evening feel memorable. The starters and mains were thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The schnitzel was a highlight — perfectly crisp and deeply satisfying. I live in the neighborhood and Café Brune is without question one of the best restaurants in the area. A place with genuine heart, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll absolutely be back.

Lovely food and beverages! Lived in Switzerland and this food reminds me of the Alps cuisine. The service is always top notch / good recommendations and not over the top. Keep coming back every season. Got to meet the co-owner - great story. Thanks

Extremely cozy and inviting atmosphere, especially for the winter. I came here with a group of girlfriends and we were so cozy under wool blankets they provided. We drank hot mulled wine and the food was 10/10- best cuisine I’ve tasted in Brooklyn so far!! Highly recommend!

Kiersten Conway

We live in the neighborhood and remember when this spot was Teresa’s… Cafe Brume brings back the light that was missing after Teresa’s closed. I need to go back for dinner, but brunch was amazing. The Wienerschnitzel, torn Austria pancakes, and alpine eggs Benedict variation was to die for. The tea selection was especially special, specifically the smoky earl grey. Needless to say, we will be back and we hope that Cafe Brume is here to stay!

Ekaterina Paramonova

Lovely food and beverages! Lived in Switzerland and this food reminds me of the Alps cuisine. The service is always top notch / good recommendations and not over the top. Keep coming back every season. Got to meet the co-owner - great story. Thanks

Jho Jho

Excellent neighborhood restaurant. Alpine food is not something you will see in a restaurant routinely. A welcome change to so many trying the typical overdone dishes (e.g. Margot). I found the wine list inviting. The staff outstanding in reviewing the menu. Save room for dessert. A must is the Raclette is a must. Truly the best duck I have ever had.

Anthony Shannon Gupta

Such a great spot. The food is definitely more impressive than just a neighborhood spot, but the vibe is still super neighborly and comfortable. Have been several times and ordered most of the menu, everything is awesome, truly. The owners and bar staff are really kind too.

Ever Gomez

Stopped in with my family for likely one of the best lunches ever. Raclette was decadent, service staff so warm and gracious. They have a chalet-winter decorative dining room. My mother loved it but I got the thanks 😇

Charley Stoudt

Hands down the best spot in the neighborhood! Whether it’s food or wine, this place delivers every time. The vibe is warm and welcoming, and the service is on point. The raclette service and wiener schnitzel are absolute must-tries!!

Marguerite Wilkins

Extremely cozy and inviting atmosphere, especially for the winter. I came here with a group of girlfriends and we were so cozy under wool blankets they provided. We drank hot mulled wine and the food was 10/10- best cuisine I’ve tasted in Brooklyn so far!! Highly recommend!

Sergio Pardo López

We came to Café Brune for a special dinner to celebrate my parents’ anniversary and I’m so glad we chose this spot. Everything from the warm, attentive service to the beautifully executed dishes made the evening feel memorable. The starters and mains were thoughtfully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The schnitzel was a highlight — perfectly crisp and deeply satisfying. I live in the neighborhood and Café Brune is without question one of the best restaurants in the area. A place with genuine heart, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll absolutely be back.

Surround Home Designs

Went to dinner with some friends and we had a great time! We had a detailed overview of the menu from the owner who was so welcoming and knowledgeable. They revamped the former place into a cozy, yet elevated, dining atmosphere. The food was delicious and they have tasty wines. A great addition to the neighborhood and I look forward to coming back!

Could have had a better experience. My girlfriend and I went for Valentine’s Day prix fix yesterday, and we were a bit disappointed with the service. Our waitress was lovely however, it seems that the restaurant was overbooked and the kitchen was completely overwhelmed. We hadn’t seen our first course until around an hour after sitting down and it was at least another half hour until we saw the next course. The couples sitting around us experienced similar issues some of which were waiting for a while as well.

Ok to caveat this review, I went during opening week so understandably they may need some time to get things in order and find their rhythm. Having said that.. still disappointing experience. It’s a pretty small menu which is fine, but all the more surprising that 3 items were not available (I was eating at 530p so it’s not that they ran out for the day). They somehow ran out for the week and the server did not mention it up front. After taking our order she just left the menus there which was also very rare. Again, just opened I know, but I’m gonna assume it wasn’t her first day being a server. Food wise, I liked the trout. Didn’t try the schnitzel. Wine by the glass selection was pretty good. The place specializes in doing half pours so you can try more wines which is a great idea. verdict: it will almost certainly be a smoother operation in a couple months but the food wasn’t good enough to warrant a trip back.

Patrick K

Ok to caveat this review, I went during opening week so understandably they may need some time to get things in order and find their rhythm. Having said that.. still disappointing experience. It’s a pretty small menu which is fine, but all the more surprising that 3 items were not available (I was eating at 530p so it’s not that they ran out for the day). They somehow ran out for the week and the server did not mention it up front. After taking our order she just left the menus there which was also very rare. Again, just opened I know, but I’m gonna assume it wasn’t her first day being a server. Food wise, I liked the trout. Didn’t try the schnitzel. Wine by the glass selection was pretty good. The place specializes in doing half pours so you can try more wines which is a great idea. verdict: it will almost certainly be a smoother operation in a couple months but the food wasn’t good enough to warrant a trip back.