Our first evening we had dinner at Winter Garden by Caine at the St. Regis which was awarded 1 Michelin star. I had reserved a table in advance.
When we arrived we were greated by 2 members of staff. We had our room key in hand but were (sceptical) asked what we want. When we said that we wanted to eat at Winter Garden we were asked if we had a reservation. Then they searched in their computer to find it and after it escorted us to our table. I generally hate such a behavior, but I get furious if I see that only 3 of perhaps 20 tables were occupied. If in such a situation a hotelguest arrives there is no question for a reservation. It should only be: "Welcome, may we Show your your table.".
The restaurant shares the space with the bar. In generally I can live with it eben if at the other tables sit people in shorts. BUT what I hate is loud (terrible) music and that there were already parts of a buffet in the back. For me this restaurant lacked style and I hated this place for a Michelin starred dinner. It´s a place to quickly through in some food but not to have a nice dinner.


We were ready to order. The tasting menu wasn´t suitable for us and no alternative was offered. So we ordered a la carte.
First we had a mocktail - pretty good.

Fortunately now a very attentive waitress took care of us who provided very good Service. Next the amuse bouche - OK

Now our first courses.
Low temperature poached egg, served with bearnaise sauce foam, asparagus, caviar and pan-brioche

The taste was weak, nothing special.
Chef personal version of Apulian's typical dish - Rice cream, sautéed mussels, potatoes foam, salmon roe

This dish was not very enjoyable, it was simply not very tasty.
At this moment I googled if it really still holds 1 star at guide Michelin (no joke).
Main course: Pan fried turbot fillet, mashed parsnip, sea lettuce

No, not great. I think you can see it on the picture. So far away form Michelin star level.
We discussed if we order dessert. In the end I decided to do. But first the pre-dessert.

Our desserts were each 26 €, see what we get:


The taste was OK, but especially the chocolate mouse was at this Price Point a joke.
Petit fours

I think everybody knows what I think about this dinner. I really can´t recommend Winter Garden, for me it was no wonder the restaurant was nearly empty and it wouldn´t be a wonder if this restaurant is next year on the list of restaurants who lost their Michelin star.