Tucked in a hidden corner of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic area at Universal Epic Universe, Le Gobelet Noir might get passed by without much thought, but if you step inside, you’re sure to want to stay for a while for good food and a darker atmosphere.

Le Gobelet Noir can be found in the Quartier de Nicolas Flamel, off of Place Cachée’s main streets. This area is perfect for those witches and wizards who like to dabble in the Dark Arts, and—fun fact—you can find the home of Nicolas Flamel just above the restaurant.

The vibes at Le Gobelet Noir, which is a dimly lit rustic tavern serving Central European dishes inspired by German and Hungarian cuisine, are very different from those of the light and airy Café L’air de la Sirène. However, just like at the café, the food is served on real dishes and the presentation is impressive for a quick-service restaurant.

We dined at Le Gobelet Noir around dinnertime on a rainy day. With everyone trying to take shelter, we were lucky to slide into the last available table, but once the weather improved, the establishment became pretty empty, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find a seat on most days.

Scroll down to read our reviews of the individual menu items we ordered at Le Gobelet Noir.

Beef Goulash

The beef goulash is described on the menu as a “hearty beef stew with tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, [and] Hungarian paprika, served with egg noodles.” The meat was tender and the dish was flavorful, making it the perfect comfort meal to eat while hiding from the Florida thunderstorms sweeping through the park in the afternoon.

Jägerschnitzel

The Jägerschnitzel is a crispy pork cutlet with brown mushroom gravy, served with tavern frites. It’s such a large portion and was so delicious that it was hard to believe it’s a theme park meal! The breading on the pork was seasoned just right and perfectly crispy, and the mushroom gravy had such great flavor. The steak fries were good too, but kind of just your standard fries. However, you get a little dish with more of the gravy—definitely dip the fries in there to level them up.

Black Forest Cake

The cherry-soaked chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and cherries are encased in a hard chocolate shell, garnished with a chocolate “tree,” and sprinkled with cocoa powder. This dessert gets a 10 out of 10 for presentation alone, which is elevated to 100 out of 10 once you take a bite—the cake was rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. If you like cherries and chocolate, you need to try the Black Forest cake!

Baklava

Wow, the baklava was good! This baklava contains pistachios, walnuts, vegan anglaise, and coconut nectar, making it a great option for vegans. It was not too sweet or heavy and had the perfect blend of textures between the flaky phyllo dough, the crunchy nuts, and the creamy anglaise. This dessert has made our list to order again and again.

Le Breuvage Sombre du Gobelet Noir

The nonalcoholic specialty drink Le Breuvage Sombre du Gobelet Noir is described on the menu as a “deliciously dark brew conjuring unique flavors of mixed fruit topped with the eyes of Plimpies (yogurt popping pearls).” It was surprisingly good and is very sweet and fruity, which is almost the opposite of what you’d expect from a drink that is so dark in color (it is almost black!). The popping yogurt pearls add a fun texture as well.

Gigglewater

Gigglewater, named for the 1920s slang term for alcohol, is featured in the second Fantastic Beasts film, so, of course, we had to order some. The theme park version of the drink is an elderflower prosecco spritz. Light and refreshing, this is a winner for an alcoholic beverage option on a hot Orlando day.