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Stylish restaurant serving contemporary cuisine in an intimate, informal setting.
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Address: 47 E Houston St 1st floor, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 219-7693
Website: http://estelanyc.com/
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Reservations: opentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Soyung Kang
I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch at Estela. I loved most of the dishes, especially the pork belly and the endive salad. I found the chocolate cake too bitter and slightly burnt for my taste, but overall a great experience. Also our server was so friendly and professional. Would love to come back for dinner
… moreA R
We had a wonderful experience at Estela today. All the dishes we had were both outstanding and unique. The restaurant is small inside but beautiful, and the service at the bar was excellent. This establishment has definitely earned it’s Michelin star, we highly recommend a meal here!
… moreKate Pangilinan
Sat at the bar booked on Open Table and Chase Sapphire Reserve for the $150 dining credit. We ordered the beef tartare, mackerel, endive salad, ricotta dumplings, and wagyu, plus 2 wines, a beer, a cocktail, and the parsnip gelato.
It was as you can imagine a $$$ night out. But the bar seating was so cozy and no rush for the table. Favorites that I would come back for are the parsnip gelato (so nice we ordered it twice), the dumpling, and the mackerel. Skip the tartare, the endives are great to balance the overall meal with some crisp and fresh bites. Good wine selection.
… moreIt was as you can imagine a $$$ night out. But the bar seating was so cozy and no rush for the table. Favorites that I would come back for are the parsnip gelato (so nice we ordered it twice), the dumpling, and the mackerel. Skip the tartare, the endives are great to balance the overall meal with some crisp and fresh bites. Good wine selection.
Khang Tran
Sourdough – 5.5/10; it was a very okay bread with generic butter and olives. I would’ve at least liked the bread warmed. But the fact that I paid for it knocked it down a lot, I would expect specialty bread and butter if it comes with a price tag.
Endive – 6.5/10; Crisp, crunchy, and overall complimentary flavors. However it could’ve used a bit more sweetness to round out the bitterness of the endive personally.
Wagyu – 6.5/10; Very good crust, the sunchoke and spinach were very flavorful, and the coffee sancho was a sleeper hit that added a lot to the wagyu. However the wagyu itself lacked flavor. Although the dish was good, I don’t feel that it can justify that price tag.
Chocolate cake – 8/10; Rich dark chocolate flavor w. a nice toasted note from the sesame, and a hint of savory. Crunchy exterior and gooey interior. However I feel that the whipped cream actually detracted from the overall dessert. If it were slightly sweetened, it could’ve added another element of sweetness to round out the richness of the chocolate.
Overall I personally feel that many of the dishes could be exciting and interesting. The actual execution of these dishes does not match concepts.
The service was nice. The restaurant itself is dimly lit and a bit cramped.
… moreEndive – 6.5/10; Crisp, crunchy, and overall complimentary flavors. However it could’ve used a bit more sweetness to round out the bitterness of the endive personally.
Wagyu – 6.5/10; Very good crust, the sunchoke and spinach were very flavorful, and the coffee sancho was a sleeper hit that added a lot to the wagyu. However the wagyu itself lacked flavor. Although the dish was good, I don’t feel that it can justify that price tag.
Chocolate cake – 8/10; Rich dark chocolate flavor w. a nice toasted note from the sesame, and a hint of savory. Crunchy exterior and gooey interior. However I feel that the whipped cream actually detracted from the overall dessert. If it were slightly sweetened, it could’ve added another element of sweetness to round out the richness of the chocolate.
Overall I personally feel that many of the dishes could be exciting and interesting. The actual execution of these dishes does not match concepts.
The service was nice. The restaurant itself is dimly lit and a bit cramped.
Susan Wen
Honestly quite a disappointing experience. I heard good reviews from a friend and knowing that it has one michilen star so I had high expectations. But the flavoring of the dishes is uneven. The endive salad only has intense saltiness and sour and it’s hard to taste any nuance. The duck was too chewy for my taste and by itself quite bland and oily. The most surprising thing is the cream on the chocolate cake has shockingly no flavor at all. It purely taste like air. The cream I wipped at home has more flavor than that. The only highlight is the texture of the ricotta dumplings. But I would say the sliced raw mushroom on top provided more style than substance.
Not to mention everything is tiny in portion. And we spent over $110 per person (after tax and tip). For that amount of money, there are definitely better place to eat in New York City, potentially on the same street block.
As we were sitting down at the counter, the bartender asked the lady sitting next to us how she liked the squid ink rice, and she grimaced at her half finished plate and said “I don’t like it”. To which the bartender didn’t have any follow-ups. That should have been the sign for my experience to come.
… moreNot to mention everything is tiny in portion. And we spent over $110 per person (after tax and tip). For that amount of money, there are definitely better place to eat in New York City, potentially on the same street block.
As we were sitting down at the counter, the bartender asked the lady sitting next to us how she liked the squid ink rice, and she grimaced at her half finished plate and said “I don’t like it”. To which the bartender didn’t have any follow-ups. That should have been the sign for my experience to come.
Lina Khoo
Our table reservation for 4 was at 12.15pm on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated promptly.
When you step into Estela, you want to love it. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming and tranquil.
The transparent glass coffee pot that accompanied the porcelain thin, handle-free cups and saucers already distinguished the restaurant from majority of its peers for me. Milk was served in a matching glass jar. As if to say, ‘welcome, we want you all to stay for as long as you like and please make yourselves at home’.
Emily is attentive and delightful as our server. Her smile alone packs personality.
By 2.30pm, we have selected and devoured the shrimp sandwich, ricotta dumplings, Belgian endive, cured pork belly, oysters, scallops and peppers selected from Estela’s lunch menu.
Aesthetics, execution, and flavor. We enjoyed every dish immensely. Culinary flair paired smoothly and successfully with seasonal freshness. Estela definitely knows how to woo its guests back with finesse.
The plating appeals and comforts, teasing one to imagine how potentially capable Estela is of stunning you if you come back for dinner on the same day.
Appreciated the initiative on the part of the staff to arrange change of plates, refill our glasses of water and requested if we’d like to stay for dessert:
Panna cotta, vinegar, and honey
Chocolate cake with sesame ganache and cream
Cherry sorbet with olive oil and black pepper
We were too full but it’s got a dessert selection that beckons one to return for the sole purpose of placating one’s sweet tooth over afternoon coffee and/or tea.
That’s the visit I have to make with my daughter.
Thank you and to be continued, Estela.
… moreWhen you step into Estela, you want to love it. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming and tranquil.
The transparent glass coffee pot that accompanied the porcelain thin, handle-free cups and saucers already distinguished the restaurant from majority of its peers for me. Milk was served in a matching glass jar. As if to say, ‘welcome, we want you all to stay for as long as you like and please make yourselves at home’.
Emily is attentive and delightful as our server. Her smile alone packs personality.
By 2.30pm, we have selected and devoured the shrimp sandwich, ricotta dumplings, Belgian endive, cured pork belly, oysters, scallops and peppers selected from Estela’s lunch menu.
Aesthetics, execution, and flavor. We enjoyed every dish immensely. Culinary flair paired smoothly and successfully with seasonal freshness. Estela definitely knows how to woo its guests back with finesse.
The plating appeals and comforts, teasing one to imagine how potentially capable Estela is of stunning you if you come back for dinner on the same day.
Appreciated the initiative on the part of the staff to arrange change of plates, refill our glasses of water and requested if we’d like to stay for dessert:
Panna cotta, vinegar, and honey
Chocolate cake with sesame ganache and cream
Cherry sorbet with olive oil and black pepper
We were too full but it’s got a dessert selection that beckons one to return for the sole purpose of placating one’s sweet tooth over afternoon coffee and/or tea.
That’s the visit I have to make with my daughter.
Thank you and to be continued, Estela.
Kristy Salgado
I have mixed feelings about our experience. The place had a cozy atmosphere, good music, but from the moment we sat down, I felt like they wanted us to finish quickly and leave. I’m not sure if it was due to the flow of customers, but we had to order all the dishes at once. Before we even finished one, they brought out the next, almost urging us to rush, and the same with the wine.
The scallops were wonderful, as were the dumplings and the tuna. The salad and steak were nothing special compared to other places, but I wouldn’t recommend the pork. It arrived undercooked and was too fatty, which really lowered my expectations. I’ve been to other Michelin-starred restaurants, and this has never happened before.
… moreThe scallops were wonderful, as were the dumplings and the tuna. The salad and steak were nothing special compared to other places, but I wouldn’t recommend the pork. It arrived undercooked and was too fatty, which really lowered my expectations. I’ve been to other Michelin-starred restaurants, and this has never happened before.
Monica Trigos
Absolutely delicious, can’t believe we hadn’t been here before! Every dish was outstanding; nothing felt lacking or off. Highlights included the beef tartare, the endive, and the dumplings, which were a surprisingly light delight. The cod was fabulous, and the chocolate cake was exquisite: perfectly balanced, not overly sweet. The cocktails were also excellent.
The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, though the seating is a bit tight between tables and it does get loud, but hey, this is NYC. Overall, an amazing experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreThe atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, though the seating is a bit tight between tables and it does get loud, but hey, this is NYC. Overall, an amazing experience, and we’ll definitely be coming back!
Shiuan Chang
Came here with my wife for the Chase CSR list. One of the most rewarding and therapeutic food we have had in a while. Every dish was excellent; although they seem simple, but the taste and creativity are just right on and subtle.
The atmosphere is great. Intimate interior. Amazing service.
What a treat!
… moreThe atmosphere is great. Intimate interior. Amazing service.
What a treat!
Sasha Suarez
It’s a cozy restaurant. The service, the atmosphere and the food were amazing. Would have loved to be able to try everything on the menu. Definitely will come back to try the rest! My all time favs the Endive with walnuts (ate it so quick did not get a chance to take a picture) Fried arroz negro, the ricotta dumplings with mushrooms and pecorino sardo!
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