The arrabiatta is garlicky and spicy enough. The place is quiet during breakfast and lunch, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or sandwich alone while reading the news. Other pasta entrees here are only average, though. Cafe Luxembourg is my second favorite place for weekend brunch in the city. I had a great chicken pasta one time for brunch.
Dinner is typical french bistro fare.
The french fries and steak frites are always dependable. The interior lends Luxembourgh its casual bistro atmosphere, with its red leather booths, tiled floor and walls, and a large bar on one side. This is the most worthwhile place to go before or after a show at the nearby Lincoln Center. Katsuhama is known for its katsu dishes as the name implies. The katsu sauce, made from scratch by the restaurant and comes in a big jar on every table, is the most flavorful katsu sauce I found this side of the earth.