Estela
Estela serves Modern American small plates at 47 E Houston St, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 47 E Houston St 1st floor, New York, NY 10012
- Phone
- (212) 219-7693
- Website
- estelanyc.com
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Ricotta dumplings, beef tartare, and lamb ribs
Ricotta dumplings, beef tartare, and lamb ribs anchor the signature list, while the kitchen works in a Modern American small-plates format with Mediterranean and contemporary cues.
47 E Houston St dinner with smart-casual pacing
47 E Houston St is the practical anchor for a dinner plan, with smart-casual dress, upscale-casual service, lively noise, and leisurely pacing shaping the night.
Wine Spectator and Star Wine List recognition
Wine Spectator gave Estela a Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, and Star Wine List recognized it in 2024 and 2026. Michelin awarded one star in 2024 and 2025.
A Quick Peer Check
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estela | Mediterranean, Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best Restaurants #44 (2016) |
| Torrisi | Contemporary, Italian-American | $$$$ | $$$$ · Contemporary, Italian-American, $$$$ |
| The Musket Room | Globally Inspired, Contemporary | $$$$ | Globally Inspired, Contemporary, $$$$ |
| Raf's | European | $$$$ | European, $$$$ |
| Torien | Yakitori, Japanese | $$$$ | Yakitori, Japanese, $$$$ |
| Yoshino | Sushi, Yakiniku, Japanese | $$$$ | Sushi, Yakiniku, Japanese, $$$$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #34
New York Times
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #48
Opinionated About Dining
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #57
Opinionated About Dining
We're Smart World 2 Radishes
We're Smart World
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #60
Opinionated About Dining
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #36
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked #8
Opinionated About Dining
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #44
World's 50 Best
Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century #30
Robb Report
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At a Glance
- Trendy
- Lively
- Modern
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Boisterous and noisy alcove with a lively, trendy atmosphere, dimly lit and cramped but chic and stylish.