Espelette

Name: Espelette
Address: 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, United States, 90210
Telephone: (310) 860-6700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

40 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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Espelette Beverly Hills, created by the Culinary Team of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, features coastal Mediterranean flavors accented by European influences.

Cultivated in the Southwest Region of France, the Espelette Pepper is delicately infused to compliment the simplicity of fresh ingredients and enhance the complexity of flavors, scents and spices, stimulating the palate with each dish.

Drawing inspiration from neighboring regions such as Italy, Spain, and Greece, the artfully crafted menu is an exquisite ode to the European Coast. Made to share, the seasonally driven menu features farm to table and locally sourced ingredients, highlighting contemporary California flavors and classical French techniques, for a tableside experience meant to inspire conviviality.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 860-6700
Website
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxwawa-waldorf-astoria-beverly-hills/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Steve Benjamin

Location
9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills
Cross street
Santa Monica & Wilshire Blvd
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tuna
Carpaccio | Sundried Tomato Oil, Chives, Piment D'Espelette; Tartar | Sesame, Avocado, Shallots, White Soy Vinaigrette, Crispy Rice Tuile
Salmon
Carpaccio | Truffle, Chives, Ponzu; Tartar | Tomato, Parsley, Shallots, Cornichon, Yogurt
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Lemon Vinaigrette, Chives Piment D'Espelette
Beef Tartar
Mayonnaise, Cornichon, Parsley, Onions, Lotus Chips

Caviar

Ossetra
Traditional set up, 1oz caviar
Scrambled Egg*
Bordier Butter, Chives, Espelette, Crème fraîche

Appetizers

Tomato Gazpacho
Balsamic Vinegar, Croutons
Watermelon
Feta cheese, Olive oil
Langoustine Papillote
Frisée, Herb Salad, Basil Sauce
Steamed Whole Artichoke
Mustard Vinaigrette

Salads

Greek
Cucumber, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Brussel & Kale
Shaved Broccoli, Avocado, Yuzu-Kosho Vinaigrette
Caesar
Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, Lemon Zest

Entrées

Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan Cheese
Steamed Mussel
White Wine, Shallots, Black Pepper
Dover Sole
Lemon Butter, Parsley
Seared Salmon
Artichoke Barigoule, Porcini Mushroom
Smashed Cheeseburger
Gruyère Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Iceberg Lettuce
Grilled Lamb Chops
Mash potatoes, Thyme
Roasted Chicken
Toum sauce, Garlic, Greek Yogurt, Piperade

Pasta

Ricotta Ravioli
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan Cheese
Pappardelle Carbonara
Bacon, Eggs, Garlic Cream, Parmesan Cheese

Wood Grilled

Served with your choice of lemon vierge vinaigrette, béarnaise, porcini mushroom or miso garlic

John Dory (Serves Two)
Branzino
Grilled Maine Lobster
Half Chicken
Wagyu F1 Beef Tenderloin Score 6
Wagyu F1 Ribeye Score 9 (Serves Two)
Wagyu F1 Tomahawk Steak (Serves Three)

Sides

Steamed Rice
Butter and Rice Vinegar
Grilled Asparagus
Penne Gratin
Béchamel, Parmesan Cheese
Fingerling Potatoes
Garlic, Thyme
French Fries
Add: Caviar | Black Truffle | Gratiné
Mashed Potatoes

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

40 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience5
Typical overpriced hotel food. Also, the quality was not good.
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PierB
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent all around, great service, food is excellent. The wine selection is good but very expensive
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MREUS
Naples
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate there for.breakfast. Great service, very nice booth, and excellent food. The breakfast potatoes were to die for! So crispy! Thank you!
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fredschmidt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Over the top the Dover Sole out of this world de-boned at the table nice experience, They made our Anniversary dinner over the top, the restaurant is beautiful and the staff is first class, the details are amazing, the food is great each plate was presented beautiful . Definitely a wonderful experience!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Our third time and disappointing Eggplant Parmesan was just ok, as was branzino. .fries were truly undistinguished. Kicker was Pellegrini was $14 for a $3 bottle, quite a markup. Something seems to have changed as our last two visits were much better.
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Mike
Central Coast
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, amazing service and delicious food. Highly recommend. 5 star service.
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Sofiaa
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
our first experience was overall — lovely. however when entering restaurant there wasn’t anyone to greet us — the host seemed unsure of us and our reservation and did not have a table prepared. while she was speaking to us she picked up flowers off the floor — i may be a hard critic and see the smallest details but she could have picked up the flowers from the floor afterwards, she was lovely however. there was a wedding going on so it felt like a night club, it was quite loud. but we made the best of the situation and first time here. there were a couple of great songs that played and overtook the restaurant music so that made up for it! the chef when he cut our dover fish was perfect! he knew exactly what he was doing :) our server he was quite gracious when serving us— and the the wine expert came to us and opened the bottle correctly and served it beautifully going back and forth between the two of us. another small detail i noticed was that the table by the booths was a bit far away, could have been slightly closer but overall it was a fantastic experience, thank you :)
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CueG
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and surrounding. Hard to criticize anything. We will be back
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DONV
Los Angeles
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience...food and service greatly improved with new restaurant in the beautiful space located in the hotel. We'll be coming back! Highly recommended.
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StephenH
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Steve Benjamin has built on his years of experience running the kitchen for Jean-Georges Vongerichten at the Waldorf Astoria to create a superb new restaurant in the same location. The new menu, the ingredients, the results on your plate, the ambiance, all seem to be a step or two up from Jean-Georges, a most delicious and delightful upgrade.
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DanielaH
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Best Pavlova I’ve ever had. The branzino was very fresh and delicious.
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Goody
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding. Service was extremely good. A couple of mess ups in the kitchen but was taken care of right away.
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AlanH
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
There are few fine dining restaurants in LA where the tables are not so close together and the noise does not overwhelm any attempt at conversation. Espelette is one of the few.
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CBZY
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Steven Benjamin and his staff did an outstanding job, giving us a varied menu of consistently delicious food. We enjoyed the roasted chicken and salmon main dishes very much. The service was cheerful, considerate, and on point. The ambience was casually elegant. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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larsand
Los Angeles
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Espelette offered a discount for first-time patrons, something I haven't seen before for a high end restaurant, so we tried it. Food, service, ambiance were all very good (except for a marijuana smell outside which wafted over the wall from a very nearby bus stop on Wilshire ). The on-line menu does not show prices and you wouldn't expect any bargains at the Waldorf. Prices were acceptable, except for the $13 bread, $26 valet (1-2 hours) and no wines below $85 a bottle. You would think that they would charge less for the valet as an inducement to get you to dine there because that is pretty much a deal killer for me.
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2LAFOODIES
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Lovely room and considerate service, albeit too many different people coming and going, never knew who was our waiter/waitress. Waited over one hour to get our first course. Second course delicious, third one was supposed to come with a vegetable and potatoes on the side. Asked about them and waitress said it was "extra". That was not the case, as other friends nearby got them with their fish dish, as usual at E. Baldi (the evening's chef was Edoardo Baldi). Overall, we would have preferred to go to our regular dinners at E. Baldi, since this overpriced evening was not worth it.
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LorraineF
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
We did not like the food or menu. However, when things aren’t right it’s how it’s fixed for the overall experience. The chef and manager were so gracious and courteous that it changed our experience around to feel better about the restaurant and evening.
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ChristopherC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the staff is very professional and polite. The food was outstanding as was the service, I highly recommend a visit here.
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Rachel
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Everything was delicious!
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michaelk
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our evening a lot. Creative cocktails and very good food. Not the same level as before COVID. But a great attempt. The watermelon salad needs a little work to be a success. The steaks were good and the Dover sole was too. The lobster needs a little work too. The desserts were fun! Looking forward to returning to seeing how they can create more taste for the value.
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Mike
Central Coast
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best service in town. Beautiful food presentation, exceptional ambiance. Our favorite spot from now on.
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AdrienneF
Los Angeles
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I thought the food and service was above par. The attentiveness from the wait staff to the hostess to the chef was excellent. This is an elegant restaurant and we thought there should be a limited dress code, ie, collared shirts (no t-shirts on men), no hats worn in the dining room and no shorts. Other than that, we will be back and will be bringing friends.
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Robert
London
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our third visit was as enjoyable as our first two. Aperol spritzers to begin (a bit pricey). Tonight was Brussels sprouts and kale salad with avocado, then mussels, chicken, and ricotta ravioli, house Cabernet (also pricey) Coconut sorbet to finish. All perfect. Attentive service, beautiful setting
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DanF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with lots of attention to detail. Fresh and delicious. Great service and ambience. Elegant and stylish. Great outdoor patio.
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Royke70
Exclusive
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a great time, food was great, service was amazing! we will definitely be back soon.
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colinm
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First, excellent food. Everything we had - langoustines, tuna carpaccio, watermelon salad, sole and lamb chops - fantastic. Only push back was some portions were on the smaller side. Beautiful restaurant. Great service. Would go again.
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MemberSince70
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Benjamin is brilliant and is in the restaurant calmly attending to every detail. Fantastic approachable menu and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
89 reviews
vip
3.0
89 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Good food & okay service in an elegant atmosphere but music was deafening 70s disco type. Ridiculous fir dinner service. Server & hostess were very pleasant but people who delivered the food kept giving us the wrong things. $450 for 3, no bottles of wine just one martini & 3 glasses of chardonnay. Definitely not wirth it. Sad being it’s a new restaurant.
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YongP
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Overall is good but food is OK Food cost is higher
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jlajla
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, quality ingredients, and wonderful atmosphere!
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EduardoV
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the opportunity to eat at Espelette when I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. The food was delicious and the waitress, Tracy, was very kind and attentive. I had a chance to meet the sommelier, Marcelo. He was very knowledgeable and approachable. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
¡Excelente! El lugar es muy bonito. El servicio impecable y la comida deliciosa. Regresaremos. El mejor lenguado que hemos probado. Un carpaccio de salmón con trufa delicioso y la tártara inigualable. ¡Felicidades a todo el equipo!
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judi
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
We went to Espelette May 20 It is not for handicapped; the dining room is far from entrance. The music was very loud. The service was terrible. I hand to send my Mojito back twice for extra mint. My yellowtail was salty, lobster was dry & overcooked. They served my husband before me both courses. I had to ask for bread. Lastly, the either gave our car to someone else, of one of valets went for a joy ride & they lied to us about not finding car. DON'T GO!!!!!!
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LAResiden17
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was outstanding. We had the John Dory for two and it was very good! Also had the Langoustine and Caesar salad as well as the strawberry tart which were also wonderful! Would definitely return!
EspeletteResponded on June 1, 2023
Thrilled to hear you and your guests enjoyed the experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to share. Hope to welcome you back soon! Espelette Management Team
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Jenni9733
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the service was spot on!
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DrDaveMaui
Hawaii
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came back after our last visit to L.A. in October 2022 when we stayed at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and the restaurant was Jean-Georges and we had enjoyed great breakfasts (food and service from Victor and Jaime). This week, we stayed again at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, and Jean-Georges had just transitioned into Espelette. We were delighted to see Jaime and Victor and the veteran team again during our breakfasts; they are exceptional (and Elvis made sure our coffee was piping hot, as we like it). The American breakfast is excellent: fresh orange juice, La Colombe coffee (we've been fans for 20 years when we lived in Philadelphia, and La Colombe was our regular neighborhood Rittenhouse Square cafe), eggs and excellent roast potatoes/ham/bacon, heirloom potatoes and greens. We look forward to seeing Jaime and Victor again next time we are in town and stay at WA.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Ate there on their opening night so likely some growing pains. Had the John Dorey with table side service. However it did not come with any sauce initially and about 3/4 of the way through our meal we had to mention that it seemed something was prior to them realizing they had not brought the full order. Also ordered the artichoke which was mostly the exterior leaves and did not have much meat on them. We let the manager know as feedback for the first day but unfortunately nothing was done to correct the error. The fish itself was well cooked and after the sauce was quite delicious. The ambiance was very nice and everyone was otherwise very friendly.
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DiningMaven
Los Angeles
176 reviews
vip
5.0
176 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. But awful, loud and intrusive music. Servers agreed, said they had told management on several occasions to no avail. I will return later this week. If not remedied that will be my last visit. Fine dining, world class restaurants don’t need music. If management insists, they need calmer, softer and lower volume music.
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KarliW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly an incredible dining experience. From the ambiance and the staff to the thoughtful details in every dish and drink - Espelette is stellar. We started our evening off with the Gazpacho and Yellowtail - both of which are a must-try. My friend who doesn't even like fish LOVED the yellowtail. So fresh and vibrant. For our mains, we tried the Carbonara and Lamb Chops, which were both to die for. We treated ourselves to the Tiramisu and Rhum Baba for dessert which were both devoured within minutes - which is impressive when you see the portions of these treats. Can't wait to come back - huge congratulations to the Chef Steve, Maykel, and the whole team at Waldorf for building such a special experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience from start to finish. Menu was a great change from the previous Jean George snore fest. Service was on point and each dish was cooked beautifully. Cocktails were also amazing. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Espelette is rated 4.6 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Santa Monica & Wilshire Blvd
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–12:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Steve Benjamin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxwawa-waldorf-astoria-beverly-hills/
Phone number
(310) 860-6700

Espelette

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Raw

Tuna

Salmon

Yellowtail Carpaccio

Beef Tartar

Caviar

Ossetra

Scrambled Egg*

Appetizers

Tomato Gazpacho

Watermelon

Langoustine Papillote

Steamed Whole Artichoke

Salads

Greek

Brussel & Kale

Caesar

Entrées

Eggplant Parmesan

Steamed Mussel

Dover Sole

Seared Salmon

Smashed Cheeseburger

Grilled Lamb Chops

Roasted Chicken

Pasta

Ricotta Ravioli

Pappardelle Carbonara

Wood Grilled

John Dory (Serves Two)

Branzino

Grilled Maine Lobster

Half Chicken

Wagyu F1 Beef Tenderloin Score 6

Wagyu F1 Ribeye Score 9 (Serves Two)

Wagyu F1 Tomahawk Steak (Serves Three)

Sides

Steamed Rice

Grilled Asparagus

Penne Gratin

Fingerling Potatoes

French Fries

Add: Caviar | Black Truffle | Gratiné

Mashed Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Espelette restaurant rated?

Is Espelette currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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