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Estela

8.3Friend Score / 10

#9 of 21 Restaurants in New York City

$$$
Known forNoLitawalk-in barinfluential restaurant
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Estela is Ignacio Mattos's celebrated small-plates restaurant that has influenced a generation of New York cooking with its bold, Mediterranean-inflected flavors and unexpected combinations. The burrata with salsa verde and sunflower seeds and the beef tartare with sunchokes are iconic dishes. The bar area takes walk-ins and is a great option if you can't snag a reservation.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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8.3/10
  • Value7.0
  • iconic7.0
  • excellence9.0
  • Crowd level8.5
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Accessibility8.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.