Ernesto’s

Name: Ernesto’s
Address: 259 E Broadway, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (646) 692-8300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 (69)

$31 to $50

Basque

259 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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

What 69 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Ernesto's offers an "amazing experience" with "outstanding" food and service, though reservations can be challenging. Known for its authentic Spanish cuisine, the restaurant boasts a "spectacularly FAMOUS Ernesto's Flan" and a "great wine list." The "friendly and welcoming" staff enhance the warm atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot.

69 Reviews

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Jeremy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience from food to service, couldn't recommend more.
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RenataK VIP
Virginia65 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best best best! Food and service a real 5 stars restaurant!
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Antonia
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, wine and service were outstanding. It was a touch loud (they could benefit from some soundproofing) but everything was otherwise excellent.
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John
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! We enjoyed the sharable menu for our large party and great wine list!
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Flavio VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great experience overall — delicious food, a short but solid wine list, and genuinely friendly service.
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Leander
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Savannah was perfect and I forget the gentleman who recommended the appetizer!
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Ted VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been there twice now. Excellent food and service.
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Darryl VIP
Baltimore / Maryland12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful meal. Great and friendly service. The food exceeded all expectations. The Madrid style tripe was so good, I had a second serving.
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Jack
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was excellent, but we were seated 45 minutes past our reservation time with no apology or accommodation.
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Jenny
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really really unique and fun restaurant with excellent food and vibe!
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Ernesto’s is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

259 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

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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

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