Belma P.

It’s been for a while since I wanted to come for afternoon tea at the Carlyle cafe, and now it became my second favorite place for afternoon tea in the city. My daughter, my daughter in law and I, we go every month to a different tea salon, but for some reason never got a chance to try it at the Carlyle. Perhaps, we saved it for a special occasion. I loved everything, the red water glasses 👍, the decor, the ambiance small quiet room, the tea selection, the food (little scones baked at the premises are just delicious), and most of all - exceptional service. Gilberto, our server, went above and beyond to ensure that our tea service experience was beyond superb. Everything was just perfect. We came with two toddlers and a month old baby. Our first afternoon tea with the new family addition! Glad we picked this room. What a wonderful and unforgettable experience, we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you! Can’t wait to be back. P.s. one little comment on sugar packets- brown sugar cubes would make the whole experience even better ☺️

+4

Leanne Turner

The best hotel because of the people here. It's a dream being here...even though we are not celebrities we felt as though we were. The service is hands down the best we have ever experienced. We just got married and ended out our journey being here which was my surprise gift from my husband. Love this historic hotel..special thanks to Johnathan at the front desk for being so amazing.

Joanna Sable

Brunch at the Carlyle is so fabulously luxurious. You are greeted, seated at perfectly appointed tables with gorgeous linens and then offered big fat menus. We came on a day that was simply horrid with rain so sitting and chilling was just right and a slow relaxed brunch was heaven. No one was rushing and in NYC that is something of a miracle! Brunch is 3 courses and so large and so delicious. They always have a glorious hunk of meat in the trolley and it is not to be missed. We were stuffed but dessert was awesome. After the longest brunch we headed to the iconic Bemelman’s bar for a cocktail. Now this is what Sunday is all about. Please follow @joannasable on instagram for more food and travel fun.

+5

Grace Bermejo

Went to Cafe Carlyle for M. Ward residency, about 25-30 tables, $95 food minimum requirement each for tables and $50 minimum requirement each for bar, dress code requirement- jacket requirement for men, sneakers and jeans were okay. All workers/staff are older men like they’ve all been there a long time? But there was really no bad seat in the house and we were able to change our 1830 reservation to 1930 and still get a good view from stage. Food isn’t worth the $95 minimum each so would do bar seating if we do come back for a show. Overall a memorable experience!

Dr. John Mulvey

A bit pricy but I guess you expect that when you go to the Carlyle. Food was delicious though. Reservations are required if you don’t want to wait on a (long) line.

Ginou l

I came here for afternoon Tea with my group this past June. The decor alone takes you in-I looove. Though it is a small space, you do not feel as if people can intrude on your conversation- the layout has been well planned to exude intimacy but also a feeling of spaciousness. The spread was adequate. I recommend the peaches and ginger tea if your into spicy sweet. I had the Tropical green which is more on the herbal side.My only objection is the packet sugar. It screams diner and cheapens the experience. Sugar cubes are a must.

+1

Daniel Rose

It’s all about the entertainment and the location. Food is anywhere from awful to ok. We ordered a Penne with mushrooms. Dish was lukewarm, bland and the pasta was overcooked. Honestly, at the prices they charge they should be ashamed to serve a dish like this. We should have sent it back, but we picked at it and ate half. This was the equivalent of room service at a motel 6. I told the waiter that it wasn’t good, he told me he’d tell the staff so they know the next time we come back. They had a nice cheese plate, but $49 for a small plate is a lot. Best part was the fries, and the butter (bread was soft). The room is gorgeous and we loved the entertainment, but I’m never going back.

Albina Babaev

Beautiful old school vibe. Service could use some polish and bartenders don't know how to make drinks outside their menu. Stick w menu cocktails or get some wine :) didnt like the old fashioned or French mule they failed miserably making... Trio band comes after 930pm w cover charge of 35 per person. They take 15 min breaks after playing 15 minutes and then disappear after about 11pm. Not impressed w service or apps.

Kristina Kurakina

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at this restaurant was truly disappointing. While the food itself was good, the service was absolutely terrible and ruined the evening. From the beginning, our waiter never introduced himself, never mentioned any specials, and didn’t even bother to ask if we were ready to order. We had to call him over just to place our order. I asked for steak tartare as an appetizer and Bronzino as my main course. About 15 minutes later, the captain came to our table acting as though he was about to take our order again, which left us confused since we had already placed it. When we told him so, he seemed frustrated and started removing our menus from the table, in a manner like as it was our fault that the menus were still on a table, asking then why the waiter didn’t remove the menus. When the food finally arrived, a different waiter brought me a dinner-sized steak tartare instead of the appetizer portion I had ordered. I pointed this out, and he said he would “fix” it. Ten minutes later, yet another staff member came over—not to apologize, but to argue with me, insisting there was only one size of steak tartare on the menu. If that’s the case, why did the waiter say he would change it? The staff clearly weren’t communicating with each other and left us feeling uncomfortable. To make matters worse, our drinks took about 40 minutes to arrive. Overall, the service was disorganized, unprofessional, and by far the worst dining experience I have ever had—especially at a place that calls itself a luxury restaurant. I cannot recommend this restaurant based on the service we received.

Matthew

The reputation does not precede the Carlyle Cafe. The atmosphere is dated but semi-elegant. Their dress code is old fashioned and not needed; times have changed-get with the times! Purchased tickets to see a performer that I had been wanting to see. I was so happy she was performing at The Carlyle as it is a smaller venue and I would get to be up close with the performer. I plaid extra for VIP/Premium Seating. When I arrived (40 min before my allotted time) I was stuck in a a table in a row of 6 tables. The people on each side of me were so close you would think we were the same party. Being forced to dine with the Cafe is the only way they would get patrons-their food Sucks. Their staff is horrible. The room is cramped-the waitstaff continued to bump my chair-never saying excuse me. After paying a premium for the show tickets-I was VERY unhappy to be seated in a squished seating-and then. Forced to purchase over priced food. My glass if Chardonnay was $30 while my after dinner coffee was $15. I don’t mind paying for good food, I have been to restaurants and paid $550 per person for a tasting menu and enjoyed every moment and bite. But to pay $95 for a small salad and steak tartare in a cramped room with rude staff; isnt my cup of tea. LOVED the performance, LOVED it. They wait until the end of the performance to bring everyone-Yes, everyone in the venue (over 60) their checks. Yep, 60 plus checks-and cc-tho be handleded at one time-I had to stand and wait over 20 min to pay and get my cc back. Inefficient. Did I mention their staff is rude? Yes, well, let me mention it a 4th time. RUDE!