Juan is an outstanding waiter — always attentive, cordial, and respectful. He is very kind, friendly, and quick to respond to any request, which makes the dining experience at Isla & Co. even more enjoyable. The only recommendation I would make is to add a baby changing table in the restroom, as it is truly indispensable for families with little ones.

We split the Lemon Broccolini Orecchiette between 2 people and ordered a side of toasted multigrain bread. We (sadly) couldn’t finish the pasta and only ate half of the bread. The portions are very generous and the bread very thickly sliced. We stopped before a matinee and did get a little anxious that the food wouldn’t come out in time, but we were so happy with the quality of the dish that it was worth the little stress.

Nathalie De Clercq

I had a really lovely experience at Isle & Co. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt welcoming. Even the text messages they send are nice and friendly! Our waiter, who was from New Zealand, was genuinely kind, attentive, and made the brunch feel personal without being overbearing. We started the meal with bubbly and the food throughout was very good. Everything felt well thought out and balanced. To finish, we did the espresso martini tasting set. The banana version was our favorite! Overall, a great experience with good food, lovely service, and a comfortable vibe. I would definitely go back and happily recommend it.

Sarah Heinz

I see why this place is highly recommended, it’s a great chill and intimate atmosphere, for couples or friends, and there are several sections for seating that have unique vibes - such as a terrace area with greenery but still indoors. Great drink selection, a cute nod to Australian foods and great service. The squid was some of the best I’ve had! Highly recommend if you’re in Midtown.

Lauren Conde

My friends and I loved having dinner here. The staff was so attentive and helpful when it came to explaining some of the menu options which are Australian dishes we’ve never heard of. They even have kangaroo! The food was fresh and they had a great drink options for affordable prices.

Wow! Wasn’t expecting to love it this much. This place was close to my hotel and my boyfriend and I just wanted a quick brunch spot but u was pleasantly surprised. Staff was super nice and I cannot remember the name of my waiter but he was very efficient and nice as well. Food was excellent and I feel the price was good especially given the area we were in where everything is usually super overpriced. Love it here and would go back anytime!

The food, cocktails and friendly service were great. We came in for a late lunch, to try their expresso martini flights and their Australian food. Everything was delicious. It happened to be Happy Hour from 3-6 so we ordered some appetizers to share along with unique martini flights. So good!

+1

Lazar Durovic

We had brunch here over the weekend and were very satisfied with the entire experience. Even though we didn’t have a reservation, the hostess efficiently found us a table. Our server—a very cool guy from New Zealand—deserves a shout-out. The vibe was great and the dishes were excellent. We shared the kimchi scramble and the pork hash. My girlfriend preferred the pork hash, while I loved the kimchi scramble—it was bursting with flavor. Portions are generous, so you probably don’t need dessert, but we couldn’t resist. We ordered the strawberry apple waffle and didn’t regret it at all—it was outstanding. Highly recommend this spot, and we can’t wait for the Brooklyn location to open.

Steve Kennedy

What a great breakfast! I ordered the breakfast sandwich and I was a little skeptical because I had a hash brown potatoes on the sandwich, but it was absolutely outstanding. Much better than what I anticipated. My wife had the avocado toast and she very much Enjoyed that. Service was very attentive and punctual.

0504 Traveller

We were in the neighborhood and looking for a brunch place and online reviews said this place was good and the menu looked decent so we decided to check it out. We did not make a reservation but were able to put yourself on the waiting list so that is what we did. When we checked in, we still had to wait about 15 mins so in total the time detailed during the wait was accurate. Once seated, we ordered the burger with fries, avocado toast and the mini breakkie which came with eggs, beans toast and hash browns. The burger was decent but the fries were good, the avocado toast was a good size and had good flavor. The beans on the brekkie looked like they can from a can but were still good; the eggs and bread were good while the hashbrowns looked premade. The flavor and quantity of the flavor was good and each was filling. Overall a good brunch place if you are in the area as the food and ambiance were good

+2

Very cool place, eggs come with pieces of the shell so they use real eggs :) They won’t allow to record inside for some reason

Have been here twice and each time didn’t disappoint! My only gripe is that my steak frites were ordered medium rare but came out a little tough, and possibly overcooked. Otherwise, ambiance and drinks were very tasty!

Payal Amin

The espresso martini tower was great, and so was the kangaroo and truffle fries. I was disappointed by the bread on the avocado toast and all the dishes felt like they needed some salt. Service was really lacking when we went. We weren’t greeted for a while and it took forever to get our drinks (plain coffee, soda, water). Apps came out at the same time as the meal. I’d love to try this place again for dinner or when they’re better staffed.

Anja A.

Update: We decided to return to try more of the menu. Unfortunately, our second visit wasn’t as successful as the first. The breakfast burrito was enjoyable, but the fried chicken sandwich fell short—the bun was dry. I wish the pudding came with more sauce. Really generous portions for a reasonable price. The cheesecake waffle was perfectly mild, with just the right amount of sweetness. Everything was just amazing—definitely worth trying!

+2

Passant E.

We came here for brunch and ordered the smashed avocado toast and kimchi sambal scramble — both were really good and flavorful. The food was definitely the highlight. Service could use a little improvement, and the location was a bit confusing since it’s at the entrance of a hotel. The atmosphere wasn’t something we liked

+1

Came here for Sunday brunch with a 1 PM resso for four people. It's located inside the lobby of a hotel. It's an Australian brunch spot, so some of the menu items have an Aussie twist to it, but you still also have some of your regular brunch items. I wanted to try the kangaroo skewers but I knew I was alone in this, so I ended up getting the Sausage Rolls (thai spiced pork mince, puff pastry, sweet chili sauce) and a side of Chicken Salt Fries. The sausage rolls were good but I guess they're on the "for the table" section for a reason. After a few, it gets to be a bit much. I was deciding between the sausage rolls and the Crispy Chicken Sando. After trying a bite of my friend's chicken sando, I immediately regretted not getting it. The fries were good - they're battered fries, which I love. I saw a few tables that had an espresso martini flight, which looked cool. Will have to come back next time for that, the chicken sando, and someone who is willing to split the kangaroo skewers with me.

+1

Abd El Kodous Souissi

Very nice restaurant. The decoration was cool, 5 stars service and vibe and really cool people working there. The main dishes were okay, they lacked some taste. But the dessert was out of this world made with caramel and dates.

+5

Lynn Jackson

The mushroom toast looks wonderful BUT it’s so sour! When I was eating it, I was thinking the chef might have a broken heart because the dish is sour. Let me explain it: the looks of the plating makes you want to try it right away, you took a bite and the vinegar hits your mouth. You will think “wow, what an interesting kick!” When keep eating, the vinegar taste stuck in your whole mouth. The more you eat the vinegar taste got stronger, into your throat and linger there. The cappuccino is a little bitter (I believe it’s the coffee they use) and it doesn’t feel creamy/rich like a traditional cappuccino. It has the taste of cocoa as you can see from the picture.

Theresa L

Food, drinks and service were good. They have happy hour so we tried some of the happy hour food (Spicy Chicken Wings) and drinks (Espresso Martini, Margot Robbie & Smoke Show). The bathroom was unisex and it was dirty. Also they have a 2.5% credit card fee which wasn’t disclosed on the menu; I told saw it when I asked for a receipt after paying so if I didn’t get a receipt I wouldn’t have known that there were fees.

Priscilla Combari

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Service and atmosphere were great. The chicken sando was just ok; the sauce it’s coated in was underwhelming. The fries were really good, though. I split the strawberry cheesecake waffles and that was good, too. I also liked the virgin mojito.

Jaye Aster Broder

We had been meaning to try this spot for a while and like that it a quiet respite in midtown. The high ceiling gives the restaurant a very airy quality. There is something for everyone on the menu I think whether vegetarian or not, drinking cocktails/beer/wine or coffee and tea, and a mix of food options from salads to sandwiches to pasta. I like some of the Australian touches like half the wines are from Australia, options Tim Tam add-on, and kangaroo skewers but the restaurant was out of kangaroo when we went. While a lot of places in midtown try to move you quickly, service here is slower and possibly nicer for catching up with friends. Food is ok. We ordered our steak frites medium rare and it came practically well done. The OG burger had bacon that was so hard we had to leave bits of it on the plate and saw others left it too. I would probably try this place for brunch and hope the food is cooked a little better and not out of things.

+4