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Estela

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$50 and over

Contemporary American

47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

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2 people

May 16, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

One of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States, Estela is an intimate downtown bistro from chef Ignacio Mattos that can be experienced in many ways, whether it’s a thrilling dinner in the dining room, a leisurely weekend brunch with friends, or a late-night drink at the bustling bar. Since opening in 2013, the restaurant has served several signature dishes that are now considered New York City classics, while always offering guests something new to try.

Estela holds one Michelin star, among many other major accolades.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ignacio Mattos

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023
World's 50 Best #792022

From the OpenTable editors: When chef Ignacio Mattos debuted Estela in 2013, New York Times critic Pete Wells called it eccentric in a positive two-star review. That originality is what made the cozy downtown bistro an NYC icon with signature dishes like pillowy ricotta dumplings with thinly shaved raw mushroom and a simply perfect endive salad. Pair your meal with one of the creative cocktails or a pick from the extensive wine list—a meal here will immediately show you why Estela has held a MICHELIN Star for six-years running.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 219-7693
Website
http://estelanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. World's 50 Best #79 2022
Neighborhood
NoHo
Cross street
E. Houston St. between Mott and Mulberry
Parking details
None
Public transit
B, D, F, M at Broadway-Lafayette St.; 6 at Bleecker St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Wine

What 608 people are saying

Estela reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Contemporary American
Manhattan
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Estela delights with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "creative and delicious" dishes like mushroom dumplings and scallops, it offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "exceptional hospitality." Despite occasional noise and small portions, Estela remains a "favorite" and a "must-visit" in NYC, consistently impressing diners.

608 Reviews

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Hope VIP
Salt Lake City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and people working to resolve problems and provide a fabulous experience !!
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monica
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very good food, but pay Us 16 for one beer is very bad Very dark and very noise🥲
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George VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal! Will absolutely come back! Great service also!
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Serena VIP
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mushroom dumplings were the hit of the lunch, they are sublime. The only thing that wasn't as I expected were the lamb ribs. The texture was perfect, the taste with the mint underneath was perfect but I wish they had been hot, or hotter, sizzling from a salamander - in my mind. Cool lamb fat is tricky. Our waitress was wonderful, so charming and quick to help with any request. Love Estela.
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Emma
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and even better service, everyone went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal and a great rest of our trip in NYC
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Wendy VIP
St. Louis29 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was very small, crowded and super noisy. The menu was limited and the staff worked hard to get us to order more food, which we found interesting. That being said we found the scallops amazing, so if you go and they are on the menu, it is a small but delicious treat.
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Kate
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hooray. The meal and cake were exquisite thank you
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Nikki VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally everything was amazing. Staff was incredible and knowledgeable
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Caryn VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food always outstanding; FYI portions are tiny. They only give you 1.5 hr if you’re a two top so service can seem a bit rushed which is annoying especially when you purchase food and wine at these prices. However, the food is so good and I can almost always get a reservation (which isn’t easy downtown) so I will definitely go back.
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Katy
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An incredible dining experience. The food was fresh and innovative and a true joy to eat. It will sit in our top tier of dining experiences of all time.
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FAQs

Estela is rated 4.8 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 78 times today

47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
3. World's 50 Best #79 2022
Cross street
E. Houston St. between Mott and Mulberry
Neighborhood
NoHo
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun–Thu 5:30 pm–11:00pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
B, D, F, M at Broadway-Lafayette St.; 6 at Bleecker St.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Wine

Website
http://estelanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 219-7693

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