Estela
Mediterranean · New York · Michelin One Star · Chef Ignacio Mattos
One-Michelin-star Mediterranean small plates in NoLita (star held for 6+ years). Chef Ignacio Mattos. Changing seasonal menu of Mediterranean-inspired small plates and a few larger entrées. Average $110-130/person (for 3-4 small plates + 2 entrées + wine). Average main course ~$23, small plates $18-25 range. Signature: Beef Tartare with sunchokes (bison tartare, garlic, elderberry, crispy sunchoke chips), Endive Salad with walnuts & Ubriaco Rosso cheese ('America's most glamorous salad'), Ricotta Dumplings (mushrooms, Pecorino Sardo, mushroom broth), Arroz Negro/fried black rice (squid, hazelnuts, romesco, permanent menu item), Lamb Ribs (charmoula, honey), Chocolate Cake. About 15 items total split between small plates and larger entrées. Tight quarters, loud, bustling, very 'downtown NYC'. Seats fill within 15 minutes of opening. Reservations book 30 days ahead via OpenTable or phone. Walk-ins can try marble bar. Extensive natural wine list curated by co-owner Thomas Carter (former Blue Hill beverage director). Parties 6+ require set menu inquiry. Dinner Sunday-Thursday 5:30-11pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30-11:30pm. Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-3pm. Order 3-4 small plates + 1-2 mains per 2 people.
47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012, New York
- One Michelin Star
Menu
Tasting Menu
- À la Carte Dinner (100) — Average spend per person
Dishes
- Oysters (24) — Sea grapes, fresh shucked
- Beef Tartare (26) — Bison tartare with crispy sunchoke chips, elderberry - signature
- Ricotta Dumplings (28) — Shaved mushrooms, Pecorino Sardo, mushroom broth
- Steak (38) — Rib-eye with charred leeks, eggplant, anchovy, taleggio
- Burrata Toast (20) — Salsa verde, charred bread
- Crab (38) — Shaved celeriac
- Grilled Calamari (26) — With white pepper and spiced almonds. Source: estelanyc.com
- Scallops (32) — Raw scallops over flattened dates with uni. Source: estelanyc.com
- Trout (34) — With fava, yuzu, and horseradish. Source: estelanyc.com
- Grapefruit Sorbet (12) — Refreshing citrus dessert. Source: estelanyc.com
Cocktails
- Petal Pusher (21) — White rum, Smith & Cross, passionfruit, Amontillado, lime, rose
- Halo Spritz (20) — Blanc vermouth, Sirene 'Canto' amaro, lemon, salted lime, cava
- La Bruma (22) — Agua Mágica mezcal, blanco tequila, yuzu kosho, mango cordial, lime
- Oddjob (26) — Old Raj & Four Pillars gin, Mattei Cap Corse, Tximista Blanco, tangerine Agrumato
- Glass Garden (23) — Beefeater gin, artichoke, blanco vermouth, peppercorns, gentian
Phone: +1 212-219-7693
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