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The Cafe Carlyle
The Cafe is open from Monday through Saturday. Decorated with Vertes Murals, this legendary cabaret is an intimate venue in which to enjoy superb French culinary creations. Dinner is required for 6:30, 7:00 or 7:30 seatings.
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24 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 24 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(3)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(14)
- romantic(12)
- late-night find(5)
- hot spot(4)
- notable wine list(4)
- fit for foodies(3)
The Cafe Carlyle Reviews List
Review 1 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A truly special experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"my husband and i made our second visit to the cafe carlyle to celebrate our 30th anniversary. the place is a real gem--and old style supper club and cabaret in an intimate setting.
ladies and gentlemen are elegantly dressed (jackets are required). the waiters and bartenders are well trained and polite, and the cabaret music is just wonderful. it's like having a nice dinner and music afterward in someone's lovely living room.
not inexpensive, but worth it! places like this are rare!"
ladies and gentlemen are elegantly dressed (jackets are required). the waiters and bartenders are well trained and polite, and the cabaret music is just wonderful. it's like having a nice dinner and music afterward in someone's lovely living room.
not inexpensive, but worth it! places like this are rare!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Carlyle was amazing! It's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Carlyle was amazing! It's a very special place with a well deserved reputation. Although the food is only average, the service and the wine are both excellent."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Beautiful setting. Terrible
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful setting. Terrible service and food that was both inedible and over-priced."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2010
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Review 4 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Maitre d was very accommodating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Maitre d was very accommodating and made us feel welcome.
We felt it was relaxing place to dine and price was reasonable for
What they were offering"
We felt it was relaxing place to dine and price was reasonable for
What they were offering"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was an exceptional experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was an exceptional experience. The entertainment (Mr. John Lloyd Young) was incredible. His voice was beautiful. The Staff and Manager were excellent . Thank You so much. We hope to return soon."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic
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Review 6 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place for a special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great place for a special night out, rich with history, with a lovely intimate feel. We saw Tony Award-winner John Lloyd Young's "My Turn" program. What a wonderfully memorable evening! We arrived earlier than I expected and were seated without any problems. I was very pleased with our table, it was close to the stage without feeling like the band was right on top of us. The dining room is small enough that any table would provide an excellent view of the stage. Food is good but overpriced. We had an excellent chardonnay with dinner. Surprisingly few menu options for vegetarians. Great service. The evening was a splurge, but well worth it."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A gem that brings back yesteryear
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Cafe Carlyle is one of those wonderful places that rings of nostalgia and the "good old days." It is small (75-100 people max) and takes you back to the 40's and 50's when supper clubs were the ultimate entertainment venue. The guest artists at the Carlyle are top notch (we saw John Lloyd Young of Jersey Boys fame) and while a little cramped the place allows you to be very close to the entertainment. Service is impeccable. Beware though that you will pay a hefty price for the pleasure of eating their very good food and enjoying the top stars that perform there."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Upscale intimate dining room
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Upscale intimate dining room . Limited menu, but the entree I chose was perfect."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to see Amanda Mc Broom...she
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to see Amanda Mc Broom...she was wonderful."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We like to dine at the nicer
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We like to dine at the nicer and even pricier restaurants in the city, but the food and drinks here were shamefully expensive. Bouley prices with average diner quality food. Very disappointing."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
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Review 11 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I made a reservation through
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation through Open Table but when we arrived, with our confirmation email print-out, there was no evidence of it in the Cafe Carlyle reservation book. The maitre d' was very polite and did find us a table and we had good service although for the HUGE price, the food was only mediocre, I'm afraid. I have made one other reservation through this service in Niagara-on-the-Lake and it was honoured."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for The Cafe Carlyle
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We would only there if they
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We would only there if they have a great entertainer."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Cafe Carlyle
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate