Ernesto’s

4.9

9 Reviews

$31 to $50

Basque

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Ernesto’s is the acclaimed Basque-inspired restaurant from veteran chef Ryan Bartlow, who has worked at world-renowned restaurants, including Akelarre in Spain, Alinea in Chicago, and Frenchette in New York City. At Ernesto’s — which has been named one of The New York Times ‘best new restaurants’ of the year, among other accolades — Bartlow offers a menu inspired by his years spent cooking and living in the Basque region of Spain, mixing signature traditional dishes with seasonal riffs on classic flavors.

Ernesto's is open for dinner Monday from 5:30-9:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-9:30pm with the kitchen closing at 9:45pm, and Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm with the kitchen closing at 10:30pm. We accept reservations and walk-ins. We take reservations up to two weeks in advance with our books opening at midnight.

**Our outdoor tables are WALK-IN ONLY. Please call on the day of your reservation to check for availability.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 692-8300
Website
http://www.ernestosnyc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
259 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Parking details
None

Experiences

New Years Eve
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a special a la carte menu, special drinks, and a toast at midnight! If you do plan on staying til midnight, we suggest booking a table from 8pm and later.
Ernesto's Five Year Anniversary Party
$15.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 8, 2025 only
5:00 PM
Join us at Ernesto's to celebrate our 5th Anniversary with a fiesta you won’t want to miss! We're serving up our signature pintxos, paella from Arroces, and other tasty treats and surprises. Tickets are $15, which covers your first round of drinks — a perfect way to kick off the festivities. Walk-ins are always welcome at no charge, so bring your friends and make it a night to remember! Here's to five years of fun, flavor, and great company. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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New York City
Best Overall
New York City
Neighborhood gem
New York City
Good for special occasions
Manhattan
Best Overall
Manhattan
Neighborhood gem
Manhattan
Good for special occasions

9 Reviews

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Robert
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ernesto’s is a wonderful spot. Authentically both Basque and Lower East Side, it was truly soulful and differentiated in a too often homogenized world. Delicious and interesting food, an incredibly deep and educational Spanish wine list, and friendly, knowledgeable service to guide diners along the way. Very grateful to have dined here.
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Brandt
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eenesto's is my happy place. Fine dining executed at a high level with zero pretension. It may not be a trendy TikTok destination, but it is among the smartest restaurants in New York City right now.
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Catherine
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ernesto's is a delight! Excellent food (had several of the pintxos, the rabbit plato, the plum and helado dessert - all fantastic), and good recommendations from the serving staff. Can't wait to go back!
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The4Vs
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner! We tasked our wonderful server with picking out their signature dishes for us. I love eating small plates and trying many items. Like a tasting menu. It was delicious. Wine selected for us was also fantastic. Highly recommend this tapa restaurant. Really cool decor and vibe as well. We will be back!
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Alice
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, would recommend the pintxo matrimonio, the tripes, the pork entree, and the cheesecake.
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Brandt
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply one of the best restaurants in New York City. This special menu curated by OpenTable showcased the chef's finest pieces.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was welcoming, friendly, and responsive. The food was wonderfully delicious ! A great place for a special dinner.
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Shehtaz
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for a solo dinner o na weeknight, which was ideal. The staff were very polite and attentive. I was recommended a very excellent Spanish wine to go with the octopus salad and ham croquettes.
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Mary
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I've had lately. The bikini Hemingway sandwich was so good we ordered seconds! The staff offered great recommendations and helped us navigate the menu, and the cocktails were delicious.
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FAQs

Ernesto’s is rated 4.9 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

259 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Mon 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Basque, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.ernestosnyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 692-8300

Ernesto’s

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve

Ernesto's Five Year Anniversary Party

Menu

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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Is Ernesto’s currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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