Estela
Restaurant · Nolita ·
Stylish, intimate restaurant serving contemporary, inventive small plates
Stylish, intimate restaurant serving contemporary, inventive small plates
"From Ignacio Mattos, this restaurant held onto its star." - Melissa McCart
"The straightforward, understated approach here set a template that today’s French‑leaning spots draw on, dating back to its 2013 Nolita opening." - Korsha Wilson
"Estela was the first restaurant from the team behind Lodi, Altro Paradiso, and Corner Bar, and it’s still the best of the bunch. If you’re looking for a nice little place where you can share interesting small plates by candlelight, book a table. Bring a date, bring your mom, or bring someone who gets excited about things like a perfect endive salad and ricotta dumplings with pecorino." - team infatuation
"Estela was the first restaurant from the team behind Lodi, Altro Paradiso, and Corner Bar, and it’s still the best of the bunch. If you’re looking for a nice little place where you can share interesting small plates by candlelight, book a table. Bring a date, bring your mom, or bring someone who gets excited about things like a perfect endive salad and ricotta dumplings with pecorino. The snug space up a small staircase on Houston Street isn’t too formal or stuffy, and tables aren’t tough to come by as long as you book a few weeks in advance. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - bryan kim, willa moore
"Ignacio Mattos’ eclectic small plates restaurant keeps its star. Some classics remain, including beef tartare with sunchokes, as well as ricotta dumplings with mushrooms and Pecorino sardo." - Eater Staff