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Estela, New York, NY
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Estela

$50 and over
Contemporary American
47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    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

Menu

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What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 "imaginative menu" and "amazing food." The scallop dish is "out of this world delicious," and the wagyu beef "melts in your mouth." Friendly, knowledgeable staff enhance the experience, making it one of the "best meals in Manhattan." The charming, cozy atmosphere invites frequent returns for a sublime dining journey.

569 Reviews

  1. Bryan VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff, server, somm Christian nailed it and Jose who brought a lot of our dishes was super friendly, gave the perfect instructions and descriptions of each plate. My second time at Estela and is a must visit every trip to NYC. Thank you - Bryan M.

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  2. Gillian

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Estela and completely agree with the many glowing reviews. The food was inventive and delicious. The staff was born personable and knowledgeable. Great wine list. Terrific room. Glad to be there for a leisurely lunch so we could enjoy the space. All around wonderful experience.

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  3. Adriana VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, amazing food, very crowded and very loud

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  4. Alan

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. The service by the staff was exceptional and our server, James was top notch. We will definitely return.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and hospitality. The vibe was immaculate for Saturday lunch. Many thanks to the team.

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  6. Noa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is some of the best in the city, great vibe and good service. 10/10

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  7. scott

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and vibe. Highly recommend.

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  8. SimonC

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food that was a symphony on the tastebuds

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to travel and eat great food and this is probably one of the best places we’ve eaten in NYC. We got the scallops, fried rice, ricotta dumplings and chocolate cake. It was all incredible! The service was also outstanding.

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  10. Heidi Nordby

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had delicious scallops, beautiful crab, an abused foie gras and interesting ricotta dumplings that could have deserved some added texture. Great ambience and service, but a bit disappointing food experience.

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FAQs

Estela is rated 4.8 stars by 569 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
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Estela

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
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