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Estela

Estela

American Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$
NoLita, New York
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    This American restaurant is famous for their dumplings. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Andreea N.
    "You can't miss the Burrata, ricotta dumplings and chocolate cake."(40 Tips)
    Marie L.
    "Beef tartare, lamb ribs, oysters, endive salad were all excellent."(50 Tips)
    AlAnoud A A.
    "Burrata, oysters, ricotta dumplings and lamb ribs were amazing!"(48 Tips)
    Conor W.
    "Scallops, sea bream, muscles, ibérico ham, lamb ribs, endive salad"(19 Tips)
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  • Eric T.heart icon on user image
    Eric TashAugust 27, 2015
    Everything was superb. I felt Presidential. Leave room for dessert!
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 23, 2013
    Best meal I've had in a long time. Everything was well executed
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel ShapiroJanuary 4, 2014
    Loved the steak tartare, burrata, steak entree and panna cotta for dessert!
  • Stephanie W.
    Stephanie WuOctober 28, 2013
    Get the beef tartare and ricotta dumplings. Also great cocktails and wine list here.
  • Amber V.heart icon on user image
    Amber VittoriaJune 22, 2015
    Incredible burrata! Wonderful atmosphere and great service as well.
  • Marianita M.heart icon on user image
    Marianita MarshallMarch 10, 2019
    Everything was perfect!
  • Lindsay C.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay CApril 21, 2016
    Try the spiced almonds, pickled carrots, swordfish and red snapper!
  • Zayed K.heart icon on user image
    Zayed KhanAugust 29, 2014
    The creamy panna cotta with moscato vinegar and honey is astonishingly good.
  • Kristin S.
    Kristin SloanJuly 29, 2014
    beef tartare and beef not tartare, both equally delicious.
  • doug j.heart icon on user image
    doug jaegerJuly 29, 2014
    Burrata x Beef Tartare = so tasty !!!
  • Jeanne G.
    Jeanne GallardoMay 15, 2014
    Excellent mussels! My friend and I had 2!! A definite must!
  • Stephanie H.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie HoockApril 11, 2014
    Great service. Lamb ribs and ricotta dumplings are the BEST.
  • Gus B.heart icon on user image
    Gus BorrmannSeptember 23, 2014
    Fried Arroz Negro with Squid and "Ela Partiu" cocktail made me very happy. ;)
  • Don I.heart icon on user image
    Don IsaacMay 8, 2018
    Crab and Seaweed, Burrata, Sea Bream, Pannacota
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GuerinJune 10, 2017
    The place is a bit too trendy and loud, and the food is just ok. Probably the reason why they lost their Michelin star.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WahlinDecember 10, 2013
    Egg with butter beans, cured tuna, and harissa. 👌 Pay with Cover.
  • No Leftovers J.
    Mussels Escabeche, tartare, sunchokes
  • P. D.heart icon on user image
    P. D.February 4, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Among the best of New York. In the new classics.
  • Frederic B.
    Frederic BonnAugust 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This is probably the best restaurant I have been to in the last 6 months
  • Alanna Y.
    Alanna Y.February 19, 2014
    Definitely get the panna cotta for dessert. It's amazing!
  • Albert W.
    Albert WengerSeptember 12, 2013
    The pana cotta is an absolute must as a dessert. Incredible.
  • Tina S.
    Tina SOctober 25, 2016
    Very good food. The lamb dish is delicious!
  • E W.
    E W.November 1, 2013
    Great place! Bar gets happening come early and grab a seat!
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanAugust 30, 2015
    Beef tartare beef tartare beef tartare
  • Aya F.heart icon on user image
    Aya FFebruary 25, 2020
    Everything. Just everything.
  • Gus B.heart icon on user image
    Gus BorrmannSeptember 23, 2014
    Panacota is absolutely amazing. Don't leave without having one.
  • Ronald C.heart icon on user image
    Ronald CattrysseFebruary 25, 2017
    Absolutely great food & chef, average to poor service (as confirmed by several other tables): you'll be a number,so just don't expect any interaction or suggestions based on your personal preferences.
  • Valentina M.heart icon on user image
    Valentina MonteNovember 5, 2013
    things that i ate and enjoyed: burrata, beef tartare, kohlrabi
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonJuly 8, 2018
    skip the toast and jam though IMHO
  • Pamela R.
    Pamela RykowskiOctober 13, 2013
    The steak is insanely good. Mussels on toast too.
  • Adil A.
    Adil AvundukDecember 28, 2013
    Great food and wine selection. Suggest the Gnocchi !
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonJuly 14, 2015
    Leave room for the chocolate cake!!!!
  • Lena L.heart icon on user image
    Lena LAugust 12, 2018
    Ricotta dumplings are to die for
  • Jen R.heart icon on user image
    Jen RiosSeptember 5, 2016
    Food is so fresh! Some of the dishes are raw so if you're not into sushi don't bother. A bit of a tight space but it's the city so nothing new.
  • Olof C.heart icon on user image
    Olof CarlsonSeptember 6, 2014
    Real craftsmanship. The black squid risotto was exquisite.
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
    Zak Pelaccio, chef of Fish & Game, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Kohlrabi. Read more
  • Phil N.heart icon on user image
    Phil NomDecember 27, 2015
    Avoid the claggy pannacotta, just order more wine
  • Sébastien F.
    Sébastien FaretSeptember 11, 2022
    very disappointed with this restaurant. Everything starts with a cold welcome, you’re "pleased" to wait out, in the corridor because your table is not readyThe dishes are tiny, banal and OVERPRICED.
  • suneel
    suneelMay 17, 2014
    best burrata ever (with salsa verde)
  • albert o.heart icon on user image
    albert ocampoMay 24, 2015
    CELERY SALAD, beef tartare, arroz negro
  • Jukay H.heart icon on user image
    Jukay HsuJuly 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The chocolate cake is out of this world
  • Ariel H.heart icon on user image
    Ariel HermanJune 4, 2016
    Small plates, tapas, arroz negro, intimate
  • Ben K.
    Ben K.October 13, 2014
    "Overrated" might be a bit harsh, but was unimpressed by the creativity and size of the dishes as well as the inattentive wait staff. Wholly underwhelming and a bit frustrating due to high prices.
  • Jeff L.heart icon on user image
    Jeff LinderOctober 7, 2016
    All small plates are above expectations. Throw out all preconceived notions and order away. Everything impresses, nothing disappoints.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeNovember 20, 2014
    Love the new sweet potato dessert
  • Danielle B.heart icon on user image
    Danielle BrizelOctober 3, 2016
    Squid ink crispy rice
  • Sarah B.heart icon on user image
    Sarah BrinkJanuary 4, 2019
    The carpaccio is phenomenal
  • Chris S.
    Chris SandemanNovember 8, 2014
    Egh. Everything was good, but nothing was great. Hype it up folks!
  • ju j.
    ju juNovember 21, 2017
    nice staff. endive salad WONDERFUL! black rice was ok. the steak not so good. expensive. normal ambience.
  • Emilie D.heart icon on user image
    Emilie DishonghApril 21, 2015
    Anything with charred leeks.
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