Dowling's At The Carlyle

Everything is a bit old fashioned here…, from the dishes to the waiters and a plushy ambience. The waiters like to chat with the guests, dreaming of the old glamorous days without tourists in sneakers. The food is very nice, the wine card unspectacular and the whole restaurant very densely packed with tables and chairs. When you are not a regular guest they give you a table in front where all the waiters pass, making it somewhat un-cosy.

Dining at Dowling's last night was a memorable experience. The decor was elegant, welcoming and comfortable. The cuisine was a perfect blend of classics and innovative dishes. Although it was our first visit there, chef Sylvain Delpique and his team made us feel like a VIP guests. I look forward to my next visit!

The dining room is quite magnificent. It looks like a different kind of museum or gallery. We were planning to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art after lunch, so this put us all in the perfect “art mood.” Their complimentary bread was one of the best I’ve ever had! We were not super hungry, but we devoured the bread… For food, we had Faroe Island Salmon, Carlyle Burger, Croque Madame, Heritage Bacon, and Truffle Fries. Everything we ordered was really tasty, we enjoyed them all. I had a high expectation for Dowling’s, and they did not disappoint! The service was excellent, we were well taking care of from the beginning to the end. One of the staff even offered to take some photos of us, which was really sweet! The food was delicious, and we were all very full, we did not have any room for dessert, which was sad… We just have to go back there again!