Estela

Estela

American Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Wine Bar$$$$
NoLita, New York
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    The dumplings at Estela is a can't miss
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    Andreea N.
    "You can't miss the Burrata, ricotta dumplings and chocolate cake."(39 Tips)
    Marie L.
    "Beef tartare, lamb ribs, oysters, endive salad were all excellent."(49 Tips)
    L. Q.
    "The burrata, the black rice and the dumplings were just perfect."(48 Tips)
    Conor W.
    "Scallops, sea bream, muscles, ibérico ham, lamb ribs, endive salad"(19 Tips)
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  • Jeanne G.
    Jeanne GallardoMay 15, 2014
    Excellent mussels! My friend and I had 2!! A definite must!
  • Amanda R.heart icon on user image
    Amanda RellaJuly 6, 2017
    Do it right - the burrata with salsa verde is some of the best I've tasted.
  • 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.
  • Stephanie H.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie HoockApril 11, 2014
    Great service. Lamb ribs and ricotta dumplings are the BEST.
  • Katherine B.heart icon on user image
    Katherine BarnaApril 20, 2015
    Fried arroz negro w/ squid is truly delicious.
  • David C.
    David CoeFebruary 1, 2019
    Everything was so good, but the burrata was particularly amazing
  • Amber V.heart icon on user image
    Amber VittoriaJune 22, 2015
    Incredible burrata! Wonderful atmosphere and great service as well.
  • E W.
    E W.November 1, 2013
    Great place! Bar gets happening come early and grab a seat!
  • Zayed K.heart icon on user image
    Zayed KhanAugust 29, 2014
    The creamy panna cotta with moscato vinegar and honey is astonishingly good.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 23, 2013
    Best meal I've had in a long time. Everything was well executed
  • Anne Mai B.
    Anne Mai BertelsenNovember 29, 2014
    Very few misses here. So relax. Take a chance and order. Pretty sure it'll be delicious
  • 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.
  • Kristin S.
    Kristin SloanJuly 29, 2014
    beef tartare and beef not tartare, both equally delicious.
  • 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.
  • doug j.heart icon on user image
    doug jaegerJuly 29, 2014
    Burrata x Beef Tartare = so tasty !!!
  • Albert W.
    Albert WengerSeptember 12, 2013
    The pana cotta is an absolute must as a dessert. Incredible.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RobertsonJuly 8, 2018
    skip the toast and jam though IMHO
  • Don I.heart icon on user image
    Don IsaacMay 8, 2018
    Crab and Seaweed, Burrata, Sea Bream, Pannacota
  • Tina S.
    Tina SOctober 25, 2016
    Very good food. The lamb dish is delicious!
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WahlinDecember 10, 2013
    Egg with butter beans, cured tuna, and harissa. 👌 Pay with Cover.
  • Marianita M.heart icon on user image
    Marianita MarshallMarch 10, 2019
    Everything was perfect!
  • Gus B.heart icon on user image
    Gus BorrmannSeptember 23, 2014
    Panacota is absolutely amazing. Don't leave without having one.
  • Gus B.heart icon on user image
    Gus BorrmannSeptember 23, 2014
    Fried Arroz Negro with Squid and "Ela Partiu" cocktail made me very happy. ;)
  • suneel
    suneelMay 17, 2014
    best burrata ever (with salsa verde)
  • Pamela R.
    Pamela RykowskiOctober 13, 2013
    The steak is insanely good. Mussels on toast too.
  • 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
  • Olof C.heart icon on user image
    Olof CarlsonSeptember 6, 2014
    Real craftsmanship. The black squid risotto was exquisite.
  • Alanna Y.
    Alanna Y.February 19, 2014
    Definitely get the panna cotta for dessert. It's amazing!
  • Valentina M.heart icon on user image
    Valentina MonteNovember 5, 2013
    things that i ate and enjoyed: burrata, beef tartare, kohlrabi
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No Leftovers J.
    Mussels Escabeche, tartare, sunchokes
  • Adil A.
    Adil AvundukDecember 28, 2013
    Great food and wine selection. Suggest the Gnocchi !
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJanuary 17, 2014
    This spot is slowly becoming one of our favorite small plates destinations. While the menu isn't huge, there's a great variety of flavorful dishes. Get the beef tartare, burrata, & ricotta dumplings.
  • 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
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanAugust 30, 2015
    Beef tartare beef tartare beef tartare
  • Phil N.heart icon on user image
    Phil NomDecember 27, 2015
    Avoid the claggy pannacotta, just order more wine
  • Aya F.heart icon on user image
    Aya FFebruary 25, 2020
    Everything. Just everything.
  • 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.
  • Ariel H.heart icon on user image
    Ariel HermanJune 4, 2016
    Small plates, tapas, arroz negro, intimate
  • albert o.heart icon on user image
    albert ocampoMay 24, 2015
    CELERY SALAD, beef tartare, arroz negro
  • ju j.
    ju juNovember 21, 2017
    nice staff. endive salad WONDERFUL! black rice was ok. the steak not so good. expensive. normal ambience.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SandemanNovember 8, 2014
    Egh. Everything was good, but nothing was great. Hype it up folks!
  • Jukay H.heart icon on user image
    Jukay HsuJuly 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The chocolate cake is out of this world
  • Abby
    AbbySeptember 7, 2013
    You can pass on the quail
  • Emilie D.heart icon on user image
    Emilie DishonghApril 21, 2015
    Anything with charred leeks.
  • Clarissa C.
    Clarissa CortlandJuly 10, 2014
    ENDIVE SALAD. You will not be sorry.
  • 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
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