Estelle est décrite comme une adresse chic et accueillante avec une cuisine italienne moderne et de grande qualité, une ambiance élégante qui peut devenir festive et conviviale le soir, et un service majoritairement attentif et compétent. Les avis saluent des plats savoureux et bien exécutés, des pâtes fraîches et des poissons ou viandes bien travaillés, ainsi qu’une carte des vins intéressante et une atmosphère qui transmet une impression de sophistication. Cependant, le prix est souvent jugé élevé par rapport à ce qui est proposé, et le rapport qualité-prix n’est pas unanime; le niveau sonore peut être fort et rendre la conversation difficile, et quelques expériences de service ou d’attentes ont été décrites comme inégales. Le parking valet est mentionné comme pratique mais parfois source de frustration, et certaines critiques regrettent l’absence de desserts sans lactose ou d’options plus variées. Malgré ces points, l’impression générale reste positive, avec des soirées réussies pour des anniversaires ou des dîners en amoureux et une forte recommandation de revenir pour l’expérience globale.
Good food, good wine & ok service. Parking is exclusively valet…. Ridiculous. Extremely expensive for the quality. Many great restaurants in the area with a better price/quality.
The salmon appetizer was delicious, reminded me of fried sushi without the rice. The lobster stuff pasta was disappointing, felt like they didn't season the filling, & went too hard on the lemon for the sauce. The cheesecake didn't really taste like standard cheesecake, but I guess it was alright.
Our waitress was super friendly & helpful. The decor is cute.
Prices were over the top for what it was though. All I had to drink was a Negroni & a glass of wine but somehow I spent more total than at a Michelin.
First off it's too loud in there . Second I ordered the cod .. it was well cooked but the flavors were not working, the dish description is not what I received . Way over priced for what it is, we had ordered Aperol spritz to start the Prosecco's flat . Our waiter didn't know that a Cabernet was a red wine .
If you want mediocre food & service/loud but good music this is the place to go
My wife & I had the opportunity to get married at Estelle on September 14. Throughout the process of organizing the day, over the last year, the entire team at Estelle from the owners to the sommelier have been exceptionally helpful & welcoming. They put our dream wedding to reality. We had many compliments from guests that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding & that the wine was exceptionally good. The service was impeccable. Food was hot, glasses were always full & there was no wait time at the bar. Cocktails were beautiful & staff was friendly until the very last person left the restaurant My wife & I highly recommend Estelle as a wedding venue. It is in an intimidate setting that can accommodate roughly 125 people.
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.
All about your wallet, Paid valet service, 20$ glass of wine, 18% minimum tip, pressure to leave for the next service. The food was ok, but I feel they are contributing to inflation too much! Value for money isn't e-stellar.
10 mars 2024
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Located in an quiet old industrial building in St. Henri district, Estelle has the combination of ambiance, service & excellent cuisine one looks for in a special evening to enjoy with a partner, friends or family. The decor is inline with the most current style...a mix of exposed brick, light wood colors, dark wood accepts, soft yellow lighting & some greenery. As the restaurant fills up it can also get a little noisy but not overwhelmingly so, giving the place a feeling that it is happening. The cuisine is modern Italian & of very high quality but with pricing to match...expect to easily pay over $100 per person including wine or a cocktail. For our meal with friends we enjoyed Salmon Milanese (interesting but good...more like a sushi maki roll style), Roquette Salad (very good with a nice dressing), Bolognese Stuffed Agnolotti (excellent), Wild Mushroom Parpadelle (also excellent) & ending with the Semifreddo (good but not at the same level as the main meal). Service is excellent with a special call out to Daniel who was not just very friendly & personable but knowledgeable as well. Even as a high quality resto the food was served promptly yet we never felt rushed. Recommended as a nice place to enjoy as a couple or with a small group of friends. Enjoy!
Nice modern place with a good ambiance. Food is decent & not cheap, price wise. It could improve though. Good wine list for both, white & red. Sommelier lost case. They have a pretty big parking lot, yet there is a valet which is a nice touch. Although, should always be to the discretion of the customer if he/she wants to park their own car & not be obliged to hand keys to the valet. Music is at the right level. Good cocktails as well. Verdict : give it a try.
Restaurant was nicely decorated, food was okay, waitress was sweet but the sommelier didn't know her wines at all & she also wasn't as warm & welcoming as past sommelier's I've encountered with. I sensed that the valet attendant was pressuring my friends & me into tipping (I will tip you well if you give me good service, but you literally drove my car less than 5 meters from the restaurant). Eventually, he simply handed me the keys & essentially instructed me to retrieve my car on my own after we tipped him $20.
