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    4.2 (240 reviews)
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    Shanna Z.

    We came for brunch on a Friday and it wasn't very packed, so we were able to have a good conversation without having to shout. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. The matcha latte was really good. Note that it doesn't come sweetened; you have to ask for that. I would say that the brunch dishes are average. We all ordered something different and they were pretty ordinary. The truffle fries were good. I ordered truffle fries with my dish and got regular fries instead. The server kindly let us keep the regular fries and brought us a new plate of truffle fries. The restaurant is small but beautifully decorated. For cute brunch vibes, I would recommend this place. But if you're only looking for standout food, you can skip it.

    Avocado Toast
    Koreen D.

    It's connected to the hotel. They have a bunch of Aussie brunch options on the menu. Opted for the avocado toast which was pretty good. Overall a decent brunch place that's not too hard to grab a table at.

    mushroom toast
    Nicole N.

    My friend and I got brunch at Isla & Co, an Australian restaurant tucked away on the first floor of a hotel. They also have other locations across NYC. The mushroom toast was pretty solid with well-seasoned mushrooms, microgreens, and a poached egg. I really enjoyed their multi-grain toast because it was fluffy yet slightly toasted and crunchy. Best part was that it wasn't too hard to cut through like some of the other mushroom toasts at other brunch places. The kimchi toast was just alright. The egg was fluffy but the kimchi was too moist which made the bread soggy. Also felt like the kimchi was on the tart side (compared to older kimchi that is more savory/salty). The nutella latte was pretty well mixed but it felt more like milo x coffee (which I enjoyed) and less so hazelnut-specific nuttiness. The macchiato was pretty standard. It was busy weekend so it was pretty packed. Our food took a *long* time to come, to the point we did ask for it a couple times and maybe other tables who ordered after us got their food first. The table next to us who roughly came at the same time also had to wait for their food. I liked the tropical decor and nice/polite staff. They have a good amount of indoor seating and a covered outdoor area as well.

    Espresso Martini Flight
    Sasha A.

    Came here for a birthday brunch -- we loved the espresso martini flights. For $25, it was very well priced. The waiter told me they were "sample sized" cups, so I was expecting way smaller, but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't drink caffeine, and especially espresso, very often but these tasted fantastic! The food was very good. I loved my Aussie Cowboy breakfast, and the power bowl looked and tasted great. As a large group, the service was great. I was hoping the ambiance was going to be a little cuter / I wish we were seated outside because their deck looked very nice. But inside is fine.

    Chicken salt fries
    Mel T.

    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.

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    Itzak H.

    I thought the food was delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised by how thoughtful and tasty the Isla's Power Bowl was. A true vegetarian meal, it didn't make me jealous at all about the carnivorous foods by table mates had. The sticky date pudding was also a must try and great for sharing. Not everyone enjoyed it but I thought it was deliciously sweet. A great restaurant for not that expensive a price in Manhattan. I think it's worth a try especially if you have a group that can't decide what to eat.

    Jacqueline A.

    Penny was excellent! I was pleased with everything from his recommendations to his speedy service. The kangaroo bites were tasty. What you also see is steak and eggs and the spicy wings (more flavorful, than hot). I recommend the scarlet rose if you like espresso martinis and the pineapple gimlet was so refreshing. Everything we tried was good here.

    Mayra P.

    I've been here three times -- twice for dinner and once for breakfast -- and every visit has been super delicious. For dinner, we ordered the pasta and the chicken Parmesan, and both were flavorful, well-prepared, and very satisfying. Breakfast was just as good -- the French toast was a standout and the perfect way to start the day. Everything we've tried has been consistently solid, which says a lot. Service was outstanding! Very attentive as well as the cozy vibes inside. Located inside the Hotel Hendricks, it's a great spot whether you're staying at the hotel or nearby. Definitely worth coming back, and I'd happily return again.

    Kimchi Sambal Scramble
    Shuba S.

    Nice food, great service! This restaurant came up in the list of must try brunches in Midtown. This was walking distance to our hotel. We were so impressed by the entry and the restaurant ambience. It's a small place but very cute. We got the kimchi sambal Scramble and breakfast roll. The scramble had generous kimchi but no sambal. I would have liked if there was sambal as it would have cranked up the flavors a notch. I got hash browns too and they were small but very tasty nevertheless. Breakfast Roll was good-- we got the truffle fries and they were absolutely amazing. Service was pretty great! Nice interiors with a lot of faux plants and rattan light decor-- it gave a whole rainforest vibe. Overall the food was good!

    JiHae L.

    I had this place bookmarked because I had to check it out. I've never really had Australian before so had to try it out and it's not too far from where I work so went for lunch with my colleagues. The space is nicely decorated, but if you come during prime lunch time it is best to make reservations. After looking over the menu it all seemed like American food. The only thing that caught my eye were the Kangaroo skewers. I expected it to be gamey, but glad it wasn't. It tasted like well done beef. I also had spicy prawns or shrimp with vodka rigatoni. It wasn't too spicy for me, so I had to add the red pepper flakes which helped a lot with the spice level. It's a nice place for a lowkey lunch.

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    Deena S.

    We stopped by Isla & Co. in Midtown and loved everything we ordered! We got the espresso martini flight, the breakfast burrito (upgraded to truffle fries for only $1 more), and the Isla cheeseburger with a side salad. Everything was amazing. The espresso martini flight was definitely strong! I shared it with my mom and couldn't have finished it on my own. Our favorite flavor was the Coco Devine. We wanted to try the strawberry cheesecake waffles too, but we were so stuffed from all the food that we just couldn't fit another bite. There's only one restroom in the main dining area (unisex), and there was usually a short wait, but you can ask the hostess for a card to access the lower-level restrooms, which were very clean and much less crowded. I don't know if I'll be back on my next NYC trip just because there are so many amazing spots I still want to try, but I'd absolutely recommend Isla & Co. to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and a cozy Midtown vibe.

    Alexa T.

    This place is super cute! It's on the first floor of a hotel. My friend made a reservation and we were seated right away. There's a single stall bathroom. My friend and I shared: - kimchi scramble: I wish it came with a little more kimchi. It was a pretty big portion though. Essentially it was a large portion of scrambled egg on multigrain toast with some kimchi on top. - breakfast burrito: I'm not normally a burrito person, but the pictures looked good so I was influenced to order it. It was already cut in half and came with fries. The fries were nothing special. I did enjoy the breakfast burrito, but it was missing something. It needed some hot sauce or a little more flavor - strawberry waffle: this was a yummy sweet treat to end brunch. My favorite thing we ordered. It came with 2 pieces. Service was good. They didn't rush us out or anything.

    Spicy Shrimp Rigatoni
    Jill H.

    This is truly a 3.5 review. I'm just not sure the final price was worth the food and if I'd choose to return. The atmosphere and service hit all the marks. The food was okay for me. Our group tried the kangaroo appetizer. While I was hesitant to eat Roo, I want to be adventurous and try new things, too! So while in an Australian themed restaurant.... The dish was good. Kangaroo did not taste like chicken ;-) The meat was chewy, more like a medium well steak. I'm not a big red meat person, so take my review with that lens. My husband and I shared two meals - the fish and chips and the vodka rigatoni (minus the chilis as my husband has lower spice tolerance and our server warned us it can run spicy). Both were good, just not to die for. There was just one larger piece of fish in the fish and chips. It wasn't greasy (yay) but wasn't the best fish & chips we've had. The espresso martinis were a highlight. Four different signature options. The OG was my fave with delicious espresso forward flavor. The one with banana liquor is worth a try. It's unique, but the espresso flavor is definitely subdued by the other ingredients. Our server, Jay, was amazing. High energy, friendly, fun, and efficient.

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