Isla New York

Isla pronounced “Eye, Luh” is a secret gem located in the heart of midtown. Situated in the boutique Hendricks hotel, but you certainly shouldn't discount it for that reason. It still feels like its own location with a very intimate dining room and a gorgeous bar that greets you as you step in. 

We ordered the oysters, fried quail, and chicken liver mousse starters. Oysters set the tone immediately and were exceptionally fresh and flavorsome. The quail was delicious as well, but the chicken liver mousse was a life changing dish. The explosion of flavors that happens when you bite into the mousse is unexplainable, you just have to try it for yourself.  For entrees we ordered seared scallops and roasted chicken. Everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. We don't like to dine at the same places, but we'll certainly be back here!

The menu encapsulates Australian style cooking - creative dishes and a seasonally driven dinner menu with excellent cuts of meat paired with bright flavors alongside vegetable focussed dishes. Isla is designed to fit the bill for your morning coffee, a mid-week lunch walk-in, an intimate dinner date or a social gathering spot, providing a convivial eatery boasting healthy, always-fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients and dishes, alongside an engaging service.

The food here is magnificent. Presentation and quality matched the setting perfectly. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu but will always be getting the Chicken Liver with Bacon Mouse and the Seared Scallops!