Le Cavalier

4.2 (767)

$31 to $50

Bistro

42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

We encourage parties of up to 6 guests to reserve online. Please contact us at 302-594-3154 if your party is for 7 guests or more. For parties of 6 or more a service charge of 20% will be added to guest check at time of presentation. We have private dining options and social distanced spacing available for large groups.

“Le Cavalier” (pronounced: luh-KAH-vuhl-YAY) honors the deep equestrian tradition in the Brandywine River Valley.

Le Cavalier (Le Cav) is a French brasserie from Chef-Partner Tyler Akin that takes the brasserie out of Paris and transports it to Wilmington's iconic HOTEL DU PONT. Provençal fare meets North African and Middle Eastern influences in the dining room that once housed the historic Green Room.

The Le Cav Team is excited for you to share this unforgettable experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.lecavalierde.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef-Partner Tyler Akin

Location
42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Parking details
Hotel valet and self-parking available. We are happy to offer a reduced valet rate for all dinner patrons.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fruits de Mer Plateau*
Colossal shrimp, lobster, mussels escabeche, salmon tartare
- MP
Oysters*
Daily selection half-dozen, cucumber mignonette, fresh horseradish
- MP
Mussels Escabeche Tartine$16.00
Sherry vinegar, pimenton
Lobster Tails$32.00
Lobster butter, champagne vinegar
Shrimp Cocktail$20.00
Berbere shrimp aioli, harissa cocktail sauce
Salmon Tartare*$14.00
Honeycrisp apple, pistachio, dill, lemon-ginger sabayon

Petits Plats

Foie Gras Mousse$16.00
Huckleberry preserves, kaffir lime leaf
Carolina Gold Rice$26.00
Porcini mushrooms, black truffle
Steak Tartare*$16.00
Seven Hills Farms prime beef, Castelvetrano olives, grilled potato bread
Little Gem Caesar$15.00
Grana Padano, anchoïade, lemon-garlic croutons, avocado
Artichoke$11.00
Pine nut tarator, fingerling potato, thyme
Warm Olives$8.00
Citrus, braised radish, rosemary
Soupe à L'Oignon$14.00
French onion soup, gruyère, comté, raclette
Salade du Moment$15.00
Confit sweet potato, grapefruit, radicchio, frisee, barberry vinaigrette, hazelnut
Charcuterie
Rosetta de Lyon, Saucisson d'Alsace, Bayonne Ham, Foie Gras mousse
- each selection$7.00
Fromage
Papillon Roquefort, Isigny Sainte-Mère, La Tur, Pierre Robert triple-crème, Two Sisters Aged Gouda
- each selection$7.00

Grand Plats

Elysian Fields Lamb Shoulder$39.00
Verjus-braised with fines herbes tahini, cipolline onion, endive, mint
Chicken Provençal$32.00
Green Circle chicken, roasted shallots, herbes de Provence, vermouth, Camargue red rice
Filet au Poivre*$46.00
Creekstone Farms cut, pomme puree au Robuchon, melted leeks
Bavette Frites*$37.00
Seven Hills Farms cut with choice of au poivre or maitre d' butter
Spaghetti aux Palourdes$28.00
Little neck clams, white wine, capers, lemon, breadcrumb
Gnocchi Parisienne$34.00
Caviar, jumbo lump crab, lemon beurre blanc
Le Big Cav Burger*$19.00
Prime blend, Cooper Sharp, special sauce, lettuce, pickles, frites
Loup de Mer$34.00
Branzino, coconut milk, blistered Fresno peppers, dill, citrus, Swiss chard
Grilled Eggplant$24.00
Le Puy lentils, red kuri squash labneh, sesame
Duck a L'Orange*$36.00
Blood orange gastrique, fall ratatouille
Moules Frites$19.00
Blue Bay mussels, Marrakesh spice, merguez, cilantro, mint

Sides

Pomme Purée$9.00
Frites$7.00
Haricots Verts$8.00
Salade Verte$7.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Le Cavalier.

4.2

(767)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

767 Reviews

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TonyaT
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for a while but there are many mixed review. Decided to go for my birthday dinner and was not disappointed. The food and service were excellent! Will definitely go back.
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jws3378
South Carolina28 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 27, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were seated a few minutes ahead of our 9:15 breakfast reservation and were the third and fourth diners in the room. We found not only the coffee to be luke warm but our eggs Benedict with fingerling potatoes as well and felt the meal was overpriced for value received.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 24, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My daughter and I dined here on Thanksgiving 2022 during mid-afternoon. First time there since the big remodel. A more casual, but still upscale setting. Some tables along the banquettes are close together. Wasn’t too crowded, so serve staff were attentive. Traditional turkey dinner was on menu, as well as several other entrees. We found our choices well-executed and tasty, including the sides. There were interesting cocktails and wines offered. The tab was on the high side once beverages and tip were added on, but it was a special occasion meal and we were a small party; might be prohibitive for a larger group. We brought home leftovers and had no clean-up awaiting us at home.
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JohnK Gold
Philadelphia73 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second Thanksgiving at Ke Cav and better than the first. The family service of sides was smart and each item from sweet potatoes to Brussels the stuffing and cranberries was on point. Plus who wouldn’t live foie gras as a starter.
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sandyt
Philadelphia5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 28, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
beautiful place. mediocre food. Cesar salad with mayonnaise, ok steak frites. waited too long for drinks.
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CrisR
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall really great experience except for the steak tartar which had an odd tobacco taste that did not leave a good impression. However the restaurant took the tartar off the bill which was thoughtful, professional and appreciated. And for that I am happy overall and highly recommend the restaurant and would go back in a heartbeat. The architecture was beautiful!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
1.0
Dined on October 21, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
French toast did not come with fruits as expected. Coffee was cold. Servers were ok and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. The food was the sticking point. Not very good for the caliber of restaurant.
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CharlieB
San Francisco5 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 19, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed in what is supposed to be a high end bistro. Two of the party had a scotch before dinner and , to be honest, for a restaurant of this type the pour was was, let’s say, chintzy. Other top restaurants in the area are much more generous, especially for the price level of the drinks. One person ordered steak frites and unfortunately the meat was under cooked. It was ordered to be medium but came very rare. Another one of the party ordered the Branzino and was very disappointed in its quality. We felt the quality of the meal was not in keeping with the prices charged. Compared with restaurants like Eclipse, Le Cavalier was a real disappointment. Unless we hear of major improvements, we will not return to this restaurant.
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NinoT
Philadelphia1 review
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Le Cavalier offers upscale dining at its best and its atmosphere is second to none. However, at this price point ($19 for a hamburger?), there are other options that have more extensive menus with dishes that are executed with the same level of culinary artistry. If you want a quick lunch, there are better options. However, if you want to impress a client or celebrate an event (e.g. anniversary), Le Cavalier warrants serious consideration.
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Peggyd
Philadelphia1 review
3.0
Dined on October 16, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was average. Atmosphere no longer elegant, just average. Mimosas seemed to be made with canned orange juice not fresh. Music was intrusive. Service was fine. After the Green Room it is not my cup of tea but it may be yours.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.lecavalierde.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef-Partner Tyler Akin

Location
42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Parking details
Hotel valet and self-parking available. We are happy to offer a reduced valet rate for all dinner patrons.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Fruits de Mer

Fruits de Mer Plateau*

Oysters*

Mussels Escabeche Tartine$16.00

Lobster Tails$32.00

Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Salmon Tartare*$14.00

Petits Plats

Foie Gras Mousse$16.00

Carolina Gold Rice$26.00

Steak Tartare*$16.00

Little Gem Caesar$15.00

Artichoke$11.00

Warm Olives$8.00

Soupe à L'Oignon$14.00

Salade du Moment$15.00

Charcuterie

Fromage

Grand Plats

Elysian Fields Lamb Shoulder$39.00

Chicken Provençal$32.00

Filet au Poivre*$46.00

Bavette Frites*$37.00

Spaghetti aux Palourdes$28.00

Gnocchi Parisienne$34.00

Le Big Cav Burger*$19.00

Loup de Mer$34.00

Grilled Eggplant$24.00

Duck a L'Orange*$36.00

Moules Frites$19.00

Sides

Pomme Purée$9.00

Frites$7.00

Haricots Verts$8.00

Salade Verte$7.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable