Hotel Delmano — Restaurant in New York

Hotel Delmano – 4.5/5

We popped into Hotel Delmano for a quick drink while waiting for our table at Laser Wolf on a rainy Friday afternoon. Despite the weather, the bar was buzzing at 5:30 PM, and we were warmly greeted at the door. Opting for bar seating, we were quickly attended to by Lauren, our bartender, who was friendly and attentive throughout our brief stay.

The highlight of our visit was the Meadowsweet cocktail—cucumber-infused mezcal, green Chartreuse, mint, ginger, lime, egg white, and a dusting of matcha. It was a beautifully balanced drink, with the cucumber and mint providing a refreshing base, the ginger and lime adding a zesty kick, and the matcha offering a subtle earthy finish. We also tried another mezcal-based cocktail served in a coupe with mint garnish, which was equally delightful, though the name escapes us.

The ambiance of Hotel Delmano is reminiscent of a vintage speakeasy, with its curved marble bar, antique mirrors, and dim lighting creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere. It’s the kind of place that feels timeless, perfect for a relaxed drink or a quiet conversation. 

Although our visit was brief, the quality of the cocktails and the welcoming service left a lasting impression. We look forward to returning to explore more of their menu and soak in the...

Went for drinks on a Thursday night with a few friends from out of town. The place is nice and was full but we had and awful experience with the service. All through the night we felt like we beg the server to bring us drinks. When we asked for the bill the manager very disrespectfully and unprofessionally came to our table and stared shout and insult us for wanting to split the bill with a couple of cards. We agreed to use less credit cards even though we do not have to since it never specified a maximum number of cards accepted. When we told the manager how to split the bill he flipped on us again shouting "What do you think, I am not working for you", he grabbed the cards, split them the way he saw fit and added tip even though we had not accepted. Do yourself a favor and save yourself a fight and double charge since we ended up paying cash and being charged the full amount including tip, which obviously they did...

I visited this location for the first time last night, and it will be my last. There was a rude white bartender with black hair who informed me that she would not serve me. When I asked why she was being so rude, she repeated her refusal while laughing, saying, "I will not serve you, and you don’t have a table here." I was really confused since I was at the bar getting a drink and was sitting on a bar stool.

I approached the manager, who seemed to be in a daze, to explain how the bartender had treated me. He said, "Oh, I know she came in a bit out of it and even stuck her middle finger at me earlier." I asked, "Why is she working tonight if she's like this?" He responded, "Please do not tell me how to do my job." I was taken aback by how nasty and rude he was. As a woman of color experiencing this kind of microaggression, I felt deeply upset...