Estelle delivers a focused exploration of Italian culinary traditions through a commitment to market-fresh ingredients. The menu prioritizes seasonal produce and high-quality staples, transforming simple components into thoughtfully prepared plates that emphasize clarity of flavor. Guests encounter a straightforward approach to Mediterranean-inspired cooking where the integrity of each raw element remains the primary focus. The kitchen team utilizes regional agriculture to craft rotating selections that mirror the natural harvest cycles of the surrounding environment. Every preparation reflects a balance of textural contrast and nutritional density, ensuring that individual courses maintain a cohesive identity. This establishment maintains a functional aesthetic that keeps the attention directed toward the plate, highlighting the relationship between raw sourcing and technical execution within an accessible, consistent framework of modern cooking.
Estelle is widely recognized for its upscale, lively atmosphere and beautifully designed space, making it a popular choice for date nights and celebrations. Many guests praise the Italian-Mediterranean menu, highlighting dishes like fresh pasta and tartare as delicious and well-prepared. While many patrons enjoy the professional service and energetic, music-filled environment, experiences can be inconsistent, with some reporting long wait times, noise levels that hinder conversation, or challenges with the valet parking policy. Opinions on pricing are divided, as some diners feel the high cost is justified by the quality and overall experience, while others perceive it as excessive relative to the portion sizes or service level. Despite occasional critiques regarding specific menu limitations or service attentiveness, the majority of visitors leave with a positive impression and a desire to return for the vibrant energy and quality food.
Service was impeccable, decor also gorgeous, only reason giving 4s is because my dish was extremely salty (mushroom pasta), but my salad was delicious & the restaurant itself is very loud, so hard to have a conversation, but otherwise would highly recommend
All the dishes were extremely salty, especially the pasta dishes. A little pricey but nice resteraunt. Also the valet situation on the way out is a mess. No fault to the people working there but more people are needed (or no valet). Waiting for your key when the car is parked 1 metre away isn't ideal.
Le meilleur steak que j'ai jamais mangé! J'adore leur salade. En plus, j'ai eu un service impeccable! La terrasse est super. Je vais y retourner, c'est certain!
This restaurant serves the best porterhouse steak in the city! Perfectly cooked every single time with a flavorful crust & juicy interior. If you're a steak lover, Estelle is a must-visit!
Superbe restaurant très loin de l'esprit du gruman Très dispendieux & atmosphère m'as tu vu Chic décor perfect pour Instagram magnifique!! Malgré cela ne serait pas notre type d'endroit normalement nous avons passé une très belle soirée ! La nourriture était vraiment excellente Très bon service Le propriétaire qui était sur place était vraiment très sympa & très chaleureux Je vais y retourner avec plaisir, mais pour une occasion spéciale $$
Food was tasty, especially loved the desserts & vibes were fun & lively. Very expensive for similar dishes you can find at most upscale Italian restaurants in the city, minimum 20$ per glass of wine, but my biggest qualm was with the parking. They charge 10$ for mandatory "valet" parking, but the lot is attached to the restaurant. Essentially paying for them to park your car 2 feet from the front door for you. Completely unnecessary.
Very nice space & well staffed. The food was alright but I wouldn't say it's quite as good as might be expected for the cost. The drink menu is appealing. I am not sure if I would go back for the food alone but nice space & may work for an event
Nous avons aimé : l'ambiance, l'amabilité de l'hôtesse & des serveurs, & la plupart des plats (la salade prosciutto-melon aux pistaches surtout, mais aussi la focaccia, la burrata, le loup de mer & la tarte au chocolat). Nous n'avons pas aimé : Il n'y avait pas de carte de mocktails, alors impossible de connaître le prix avant de recevoir la création du barman. Quand on nous a proposé de l'eau & qu'on a demandé de l'eau plate, on nous a directement apporté une bouteille au lieu d'eau du robinet. Le plat de pâtes aux palourdes-topinambours-citron était mal équilibré; beaucoup d'amertume & manque de sel. Nous avons aussi dû accrocher le serveur pour demander un refill d'eau, ce qui me paraît anormal dans un restaurant aussi haut-de-gamme. De plus, le pourboire proposé par défaut était 30% (!) après taxes, aucune option de 15% (il faut appuyer sur Custom). Mais le pire est la présence d'un valet obligatoire pour stationner notre voiture à deux pas de la porte dans un petit stationnement vide. En somme, un beau restaurant, mais orienté sur une clientèle tellement riche qu'elle ne sait plus quoi faire de son argent, à mon avis.
This was a very disappointing experience. First of all, the music was so loud, you could not have a conversation. When asked to reduce the sound, the management refused to do so. The food was disappointing, & very expensive for the quality that was served. After being there for 90 minutes, we were told that we would have to leave within 30 minutes.
