Ester Restaurant

We have been wanting to visit Ester for over a year now, so I was ecstatic that we had finally made it, to try out this well-renowned restaurant on 8/2/26! We came for a Sunday lunch meal and definitely enjoyed our experience. This is what we ordered: Entrées: - Roasted oyster $11 ea ✨ - Fermented potato bread, kefir, trout roe $28 ✨ - Tropea onion tarte tatin $34 - Twice cooked eggplant, smoked chestnut mushrooms, sesame seed $39 ✨ Mains: - Murray cod fillet and head, bonito butter, cime di rapa $69 Desserts: - Rosada melon granita, ricotta pannacotta $24 ✨ ✨= Would recommend The roasted oyster tasted delicious and warm - it had an interesting, pungent smell which I realised afterwards was most likely the cheese. We loved the combination of trout roe with the potato bread, which tasted slightly salty. The twice cooked eggplant was also fantastic, I absolutely loved the crispiness to this, and it had the perfect sweet and savoury combination. Would definitely have these again! As for the tropea onion tarte tatin, to be honest we weren’t sure what to expect as we’ve never had this before. I didn’t enjoy it, just because there was so much onion, I almost felt my eyes were watering as a placebo effect. However, it was crispy and I think probably true to a well-done onion tarte tatin (just not the dish for me, more for serious onion lovers!). The murray cod fillet was fresh, but also just nothing too special about the flavours compared to the outstanding entrées. We finished the meal with the melon granita, ricotta pannacotta, which was loved - super refreshing, a mix of icy and creamy textures. Service was excellent, we were seated well and taken care of. Adequate paid street parking - we visited for a Sunday lunch. Overall, a lovely dining experience! Also have heard their menu changes frequently to ensure freshest ingredients are used, according to seasonal availability.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A true Sydney gem -unforgettable evening at Ester My fiancé and I had the most amazing time at Ester. This was our first visit to Sydney, having travelled from the UK with work, and after two long weeks juggling two time zones with very little time together, Ester gave us the perfect evening to reconnect. The service was absolutely impeccable. Our host went above and beyond adapting cocktails to suit my fiancé’s preferences and resetting the table with such care after each course, all while making us feel completely relaxed and looked after. It’s rare to find service that feels both effortless and genuinely warm, but Ester delivers this perfectly. The Saturday set menu was outstanding, every element felt carefully crafted, with perfectly balanced flavours that built beautifully from course to course. It’s one of those meals where you can taste the thought, creativity, and precision behind every dish. The ambience was spot on too energised and vibrant, yet calm enough to enjoy proper conversation. It felt special without being formal, exactly what we needed. If you’re looking for a place in Sydney to enjoy an exceptional meal with first-class service and a setting that encourages you to slow down and savour the moment, I can’t recommend Ester highly enough. We’re so glad we found this absolute gem. Thank you to the entire Ester team for giving us such a memorable evening. We’ll be back next year.

I’m so glad I visited this restaurant! 🍽️ Every dish was carefully prepared and fresh, and the plating was so beautiful that I got to enjoy it with my eyes first. The staff were friendly and attentive, making my meal really comfortable and enjoyable. I definitely want to come back again. The atmosphere, food, and service all made for a perfect experience! ✨

Ester used to be one of my favorite restaurant since the opening Unfortunately the place has changed drastically , I m pretty sure the head chef left has that would have been no way they were serving that kind of food tonight Tasteless was the scallop tartare , the sourdough bread was dry and old I had a chat with the manager as we were waiting for so long for the food to slowly come out He said that for him it wasn t that long and the food was fine , no excuse no explanation just rude unprofessional attitude. After 1 hour and 15 minutes 3 dishes were served, my boyfriend stand up and decided to pay and leave , The manager said that there was no need to pay so we walked out on my bday. This was my boyfriend favorite restaurant since the opening…. I don’t like to write bad review but people need to know that this is not ester anymore they kept some of the best dishes but nothing special , they increase the prices drastically and the food is below average. Hopefully something will change and it will be like it used to be ….

Had a good experience but it was definitely quite pricey (especially the bread and prawns!) Food, service and vibe were all great though. Got the fermented bread with salmon roe dip — bread was hot, crispy and fluffy inside, though the dip wasn’t really to my taste (still good though!). The prawns were amazing with the spicy oil and crunchy bits, so tender and full of flavour, but was it worth the price? Not sure as there were only 3 prawns. The duck on paperbark with the tangy BBQ sauce was super juicy, smoky and sweet.

ester exceeded my expectations! reserved a table here with a recommendation from reddit and food didn’t disappoint. service was friendly. ambiance could do some work, the tables were too tightly packed so it was easy to bump into your neighbors. overall, must try! roasted oysters: perfectly smoky and flavorful, must try! potato roll: the roe dip was a little too salty but bread was top tier eggplant: standout dish of the night and must try! crispy, sweet, sticky, smoky all at once. unique flavors in harmony. king prawns: overhyped, skippable. dip was good with bread but prawns themselves lacked some flavor ester salad: refreshing with lovely vinegrette

Beautiful service, food and drinks. Came here on my birthday with my partner and the whole team went above and beyond, we were here on Saturday the 10th of Jan, on Saturdays they do not have A La Carte, which was a great thing because I was not in the mood to make any decisions. All the food was top knotch, execution was perfect and the flavours matched well. From the host, runners, wait staff, bartender, everything was fantastic. I'm in hospo myself so I naturally had a lot of questions and anytime I asked anything, if they didn't know, they would figure it out and let me know, more than happy to show me bottles and tell me how things were made as well. We will be back, 10/5 stars!!!!

Ester in Chippendale delivers an outstanding dining experience, with service that’s warm, polished, and attentive from the moment you walk in. The food was impressive overall, offering a thoughtful mix of flavors and textures. The highlight for me was definitely the Yamba King Prawn—beautifully cooked, tender, and full of flavor. If I had one critique, it would be the Pork Belly. While some may enjoy it, I found it a bit too sweet and thin, which overshadowed the natural taste of the meat. It was the dish we enjoyed the least.