"Estela is one of the best restaurants in New York City, so simply bringing someone here is an act of love. When you walk through the entrance and up a half flight of stairs, you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled upon a secret spot where hot people go on dates when they want a place that feels distinctly New York. The space is dark (but not too dark), the music is loud (but not too loud), and the modern American food—with things like endive salad and ricotta dumplings with mushrooms—is incredible across the board." - anne cruz
Emily Schindler