I went to Estellla for the first time today for brunch. When I walked in, I was immediately welcomed so warmly by the hosts. The interior had many interesting paintings and the lighting was dark which made for a fancy ambiance. The tiramisu french toast was delicious! There were plenty of strawberries and blueberries that came with it. I got a cappuccino too which took a long while to come out but it was still good. I will definitely be back! read more

Estella - Tiramisu French toast - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Get the calamari it was sooooo good. With the Thai sauce. Great ambience and service. Get a reservation

The drinks were so great. I had the lavender mist and a smoked whiskey. For food, I ordered salmon tacos and they were not great. The lettuce wrap fell apart immediately and the wontons were really oily. It's too bad because everyone else I was with really enjoyed their food. read more

Estella - Smoked whiskey - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food was fresh and tasty. Service time was moderate. Good vibes and music. Nice decor. Try their special sauce read more

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I was looking for a spot to grab dinner not too far from my hotel with vegan options and found Estella. Ordered the vegetable soup and vegan meatballs and extremely unimpressed. I would rather a restaurant not put vegan options than put out food like that. The vegetable soup was beyond bland it tasted like they left the vegetables in water for days- like c'mon add flavor or offer food with some flavor. (I wanted the cauliflower bites but they contained shellfish ugh) The meatballs were almost inedible they were really hard to eat the texture was so off I would not recommend. Had a good drink which is the one reason I'd come back if I'm staying around the corner. And the service was good. read more

Food was good but needed hella seasoning. It was also pretty pricey. $105 for an oxtail pasta and 2 lemon drop cocktails. We paid $15 each to go to the club in the basement. It was tight AF, but the music was good (dancehall/soca night). We only stayed for like 1 hours tho. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves. Wouldn't mind visiting again. read more

Estella - Lemon drop - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Estella was wonderful. My wife and I are foodies and in Boston for a conference. We were looking for something unique and comfortable. Estella offered a twist on traditional flavors that was wonderful. We started with drinks. The seasonal blueberry harvest was a delicious gin cocktail that was a perfect balance of sweet sweet and herbaceous deliciousness of gin. My better half had a Nearest to Me which was a delicious whisky shaken with lemon and ginger ale. We ordered the Parm garlic yucca fries with their delicious aioli...and I could've eaten another plate. For our meals I had the blackened salmon tacos. The flavors were delicious. The salmon was cooked well and the banana peppers and aioli balanced each other while the crispy onions added a welcome crunch to the lettuce wrapped tacos. My wife had the Shorty and Mash. My god was that a delish bite. The short rib was fall off the bone tender on top of delicious buttery mash. The sauce was a mustard and vinegar base and was unexpectedly delicious cutting through the richness of the beef. The toffee cake was a shared dessert to end the night. Service was attentive and friendly from both our server and management. It was loud but not off-putting and its always great when you leave a restaurant happy with what you had but eager to experience other flavors on the menu. read more

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Estella is nestled in downtown Boston and delivers an exceptional dining experience that resonates with soulful vibes. As a Black-owned establishment, it not only tantalizes taste buds but also celebrates culture. The flavorsome menu echoes a symphony of delightful dishes, crafting a culinary journey worth savoring. The appetizers were really delicious and plentiful. For entrees I ordered the pan seared salmon and my dining companion ordered Shorty & Mash. The seared salmon at Estella was a highlight, tantalizingly seared to perfection...but, let's talk about the star of the show--the Butter Bond Cake. This dessert masterpiece is an indulgence of coconut, caramel, and velvety vanilla ice cream, harmonized with housemade raspberry puree. It's beautifully garnished with strawberries, blueberries, and mint. I've found myself daydreaming about returning solely for another encounter with this dessert sensation. Estella's Butter Bond Cake is undoubtedly a culinary masterpiece worth savoring time and again. The place was packed (in a good way) and I have no doubt it is always like that due to the amazing music, good food, and great service. read more

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I loved our Estella experience! Every member of the staff was polite, kind, and easy to work with. The ambiance was delightful - high end, fancy, felt like a bit of a retro vibe. Great lighting. We sat downstairs in the back area, and there were no TVs there, which was GREAT - I had read reviews about "plenty of TVs" but didn't want that vibe. The noise level was absolutely fine - I had read reviews mentioning it being loud, but downstairs on a Monday between 6 - 9 was totally fine, not a problem at all. The food was delicious, the cocktails were also delicious (and strong!), and the service was great. I would definitely go back. read more

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The vibe/ atmosphere is nice but the FOOD is horrendous. I don't think there's a real chef cooking... Food was either lukewarm or cold - tasted like microwaved or air fryer. THE GOOD - The mussels were plump, clean and tasty. THE BAD: - Estella Chicken Wings - Dry - Shorty & Mashed - Substituted for "hand-cut" Fries - definitely NOT and undercooked.. The Short Rib still had the strings on and dry. Waitress said it was for presentation - LOL... - Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops - Burnt and cold. - Churro Waffles - FROZEN Brand.. Dry. Came with double dollop of whipped cream which was not mentioned. Overall, very disappointing for the quality of the place - overpriced for cold to warm food. read more

My friends and I came here for brunch and had a great time! Since it was towards the end of brunch, it wasn't too busy and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The noise was minimal and we could hear each speaking so thats a plus! The food was a delicious and the portions were great! I got the Blackened Salmon B.L.A.T, and coming from something who doesn't really like fish in general I enjoyed it! The waitstaff was patient, and checked in with us without being overbearing. Overall a very positive experience read more

Estella - Blackened Salmon B.L.A.T - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We were in Boston for the weekend to see the Nutcracker and went to Estella at the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel. Service was slow and food mediocre at best. Disappointed. read more

Mac and cheese great, good truffle fries, but one burnt burger. They legit made it charcoal:(

I came here while on a pub crawl. I tried the Thai Chili wings and there were delicious. I also had some themed drink a friend grabbed for me - very green, very strong, very good. Given they knew many patrons would be coming during the pub crawl, I wished they had more bartenders and servers because the service was unreasonably slow. However, I loved the food and the second floor seating area so I plan to return to try out their brunch menu. read more

Estella - Some themed St. Patrick's Day drink - the bartenders were actively reading the recipe card to make them slowing down the service. - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Seated quickly without reservations in a beautifully decorated dining room. Very busy week but the server was quick, friendly and very efficient ! She really knew the menu and gave great suggestions. Everything was delicious especially the desert!!! read more

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I've been twice now and the food is always extremely underwhelming and overpriced. However, this most recent time was especially disappointing. I ordered the salmon tacos which should really be an appetizers, with each taco have a finger nail size of salmon, I was forced to send the dish back. Even a child would not be full off that serving size. My partner ordered the chicken and mushroom pasta which was edible but not interesting in anyway or worth the price. I'd recommend really only coming for drinks as those are pretty good. Service here is pretty slow and the host staff is somewhat rude and dismissive. In addition, the tables closer to the front get very cold as they tend to let people hold the door open while they wait to be seated and this went on for a while. read more

Predatory wait staff. Little bearded dude with European accent (Albanian?) charged us $119 for maybe $85 worth of food and drinks. FTG. Food mid at best. read more

Service isn't good - server was never around. Finished everything and table was empty waiting for bill for 30 mins. Food is fine.

We really enjoyed our time at Estrella. Service was impeccable! Sam was our server and she was outstanding! The drink menu was very interesting, so many drinks I wanted to try but ate too much and didn't have room for another drink. The food was blah - my pasta mentioned angel hair, but it was overboiled regular spaghetti that was used. The grilled octopus and calamari were good. The pound cake with ice cream was also very good. Chill ambiance and crowd - will definitely go back to taste the rest of the menu... and perhaps update my review. Street parking isn't easy to find. 22$parking lot nearby. read more

Estella - Front - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food and atmosphere were amazing. Good food, good drinks and good vibes. 100% recommend trying them out! Our server was attentive and friendly! I will be back. read more

Estella - Rasta Pasta with Oxtail This meal was well seasoned and delicious. 100% recommend! - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Overall a decent experience. Pretty good drinks, service was good. The vegan meatballs were very overcooked, and the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes lacked seasoning. At the end the tip percentages were calculated based on the total and the tax, but it shouldn't include the tax in the calculation. read more

Made a last minute early reservation here last weekend and loved the menu options online prior to arriving! Although it was very early and not crowded we waited over 15 minutes for anyone to come by our table after being seated. Our server was hesitant to swap out types of spaghetti sauce and our food came out fairly cold. I did love seeing Yuka fries on their menu as they can be hard to come by in Boston but wasn't impressed after trying them. Overall I don't think we will be back but I have heard others say they had a good experience at Estella so maybe it was an abnormal Friday night for the business. read more

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during our first visit, Wes was our bartender, who was great and made a perfect spicy margarita. we started with the coconut shrimp which was okay, it was double fried and I would not have tried it again if not for my friend. we also had the Brussel Sprouts which were better than the shrimp but still decent. for our meal we shared a Fajita meal and it was a full display but not my favorite. on our second visit, we just came in for a quick bite and a few drinks. we ordered the garlic toasted brussel sprouts, coconut shrimp and octopus, which were all delicious and much better than the first visit. coconut shrimp 3/5 garlic brussel sprouts 4.5/5 octopus 4.5/5 estella is a fun, aesthetically appealing bar to unwind after work and they have great bartenders and music. ambience: 4.5/5 food: 4.2/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 Estella: 4.6/5 read more

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Very interesting decor . A lot of cool features, a dark blue and gold theme with a vibrant tree in the middle. Service was amazing, waters constantly filled. Waitress was friendly and made great recommendations without seeming pushy. Stephanie was a great server! The others helping out, made it feel upscale. Constant attention. The lavender mock-cocktail I got was not only beautiful but so tasty, even I was tricked! We ordered coconut shrimp as an app and I think it was one of the best I've had. The restaurant was filled with many 30-something's and tourists, but it was a good mix. Trendy but not overdone, nice background music. My lobster ravioli was beautiful. The cream sauce was perfectly seasoned, the lobster was perfectly cooked inside the ravioli and the extra outside. The temperature was very warm, just like I love it. The chicken Milanese was so delicious and the sauce that paired added so much to the meal. I love when we go out to eat and completely clean our plates! I will be saving this as a definite to return! Highly recommend! read more

Estella - Chicken Milanese - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Second time Eve was our server place was busy Saturday still she managed to give us the best service I'm definitely going to be back and I will call ahead to make sure she's there! read more

7/10 Came to Estella's for Dine Out Boston, my friend and I enjoyed the meal that we had. I would say I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and portion sizes, it exceeded my expectations. It felt like the classic American dining experience and flavors, but definitely was on the pricier side. read more

We stopped by before a show in the at the opera house and were surprised we were able to find a reservation in the area on such short notice. This spot is relatively new to downtown, and after walking by so many times we decided to give it a try. It's a cool space with a lot of room, but I don't think we'll be back. The menus are fully virtual and poorly organized which made it hard jumping back and forth trying to decide what to order. We were seated right at the top of the stairs, and let me tell you, I got anxiety whenever a waiter came up and turned the corner. Nearly every time, they bumped into each other and spilled some of the drinks (that are filled to the brim!). Based on other reviews, we stuck to the appetizers which is definitely the move. It seems like their menu can't pick a lane - some italian, some tex-mex, some american dishes. Never a great sign when a restaurant tries to do too much. The cocktails look good on paper but were so cloying it was hard to finish. Not worth ordering another here Brussel sprouts - came out hot, very garlicky, well cooked Calamari - crispy, love that it comes with peppers Mussels - really yummy, the broth was honestly the best part. There are certainly better options in the area, but this place is pretty solid. This spot is a little hard to access by car and there's very limited parking in the area. Very walkable and definitely convenient for the opera house. Service is okay, but I wish they were a little more attentive. read more

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Food: everything that my guest had ordered was really good and cooked to tenderness. The Rasta pasta and wings were an all-time favorite. The cocktails were also delicious with a well balanced sweetness to it, but sometimes it had been a little overly sweet or overly too much liquor inside, so the consistency was a little off. Service: I think this was the first big group our server had so it took a bit longer to get everything ordered in the system. Granted it was a bigger group of people, and a lot was going on but I still think there should've been a better way in organizing his way around the guest accordingly.. The event coordinator was fantastic. He made sure everything was prepared for as well. Overall, I had a great experience for my birthday. Ambiance: there's three floors in the restaurant and we were at the base level where it's a dark ambience with 20s modern vibe Location accommodation: it's right near the Boston Commons so you could possibly find side parking but garage parking is also available read more

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I definitely recommend this spot for dates, ladies night or after work cocktails. They have 3 floors available. Food was amazing! Very well seasoned. I definitely recommend to take a uber/lyft, finding parking in boston is terrible. read more

I haven't written tons of five-star reviews since moving to Boston, but Estella has definitely earned one. It's on Temple Place, which is a fantastic location alongside many good cocktail bars and speakeasies. I have frequented this area for a while and am happy to see that Estella moved in in September. I was at Estella last night with friends, as well as this past Friday evening for a birthday celebration. Part 1: The Vibe. Estella is surprisingly spacious, with three floor, including a smaller bar on the first floor and a seating area (with a DJ booth!) on the third floor. As it got later and later on Friday, more and more people poured in, and as the music became heavier on reggaeton, the level of litness increased. There was a whole dance party in there. Part 2: The Food. I ordered the short rib on Friday, which is actually quite a huge dish. Like, it's a lot of meat, and it was SO tender and well-seasoned. That's rather a theme here--tender and well-seasoned. I would especially like to highlight that Estella has delicious sweet potato fries, which is kind of a big deal to a southerner. Last night, I had the Estella Burger, which comes with an egg (don't often see this in the States) and a bomb strawberry fig jam. We also enjoyed the chicken wings and basically everything else we ordered. Part 3: The Libations. Our group had a variety of drinks, including the Piña Caliente (tequila and mezcal, my favorite), Plum Island (flor de caña and plum, which doesn't immediately sound like a great flavor combination but was really a great drink), and the ever-popular espresso martini (I'm not an espresso person, but my friends ordered tons of these). Overall, the cocktails were nicely prepared with quality ingredients and a pleasant presentation (e.g. the designs they put on the top of the espresso martini). I almost didn't write this review because I don't want to publicize Estella or it'll become more crowded! But what a great gem downtown that I'll be sure to return to time and time again! read more

Estella - Shorty and mash - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very loud. Poor service. Had to find our waitress to get utensils. Food was ok nothing special.

As someone who lives in the North End, it's nearly sacrilegious to say this, but I had the best lobster ravioli of my life here. The brussel sprouts were fabulous, from the bright apple bits to the warm melty goat cheese, such an extensive and fun cocktail list (lychee cocktails that actually have lychee as a snack on them, finally!), and that BUTTER BOND CAKE? seriously, such a warm, cozy, and delicious dining experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

Estella - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went for dessert and drink and what a time! Espresso martini was yum. Of the four dessert, one would have to try the butter bond cake!!!! Can't stress this enough it was divine read more

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Friendly service with a good vibe. I would recommend Remember it's downtown Boston so plan your travel accordingly

This was the worst experience ever. We had reservations 2 hours before our play. After an hour we finally got out drinks. 45 minutes later we had to leave before we ate or we wouldn't have made our play. We ended up eating pretzels for dinner at the play. I couldn't tell you how the food was since we never got to try any of it, not even a roll to apologize for the long wait. read more

My date and I came to Estella's on a cold December evening before heading to see a show at the Opera House nearby. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our waitress, Yaz, was by within minutes to introduce herself, ensure we had water, and go over the menu with us. While reviewing the menu, we tried both their special Coco Rita and a Vodka Martini. They were both outstanding, and our waitress or the bartender took the time to stuff olives with blue cheese for us which was amazing. For dinner, we each had the Worrell Rasta Pasta Special. One with Chicken, and the other with Shrimp. We were both super impressed. We asked for the shrimp Cajun-style and it came out a bit too salty, but we've found that happens often with Cajun spices. Having a few minutes left after our meal before the show, we each enjoyed a few Espresso Martinis. Yaz had some fun with them, illustrating different things on top of them with a thin chocolate sauce. We'll absolutely be back when we're in the area again to try more! read more

Estella - Espresso Martini - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a wonderful time at Estella tonight! Our server Hanae was wonderful. I was especially impressed with her awareness and contentiousness regarding food allergies. The food was all delicious! I got the Plum Waltz Margarita, the Lobster Parm Ravioli, and the Dulce de Leche lava cake. All was super delicious! The dessert especially was incredible. The ambience was very elevated and sophisticated while still modern. I highly recommend Estella! read more

Estella - Plum Waltz Margarita - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was excellent. I found the lights to be a little too bright for my liking, and the table a bit small but overall excellent food. I got the salmon croissant. read more

I went here on a whim with a friend for her birthday and what a VIBE! The bartender's and staff were so friendly. At the end of the night I was trying to leave and the security there looked out and made sure I could get out! lol The music was lit! Atmosphere was great, people dancing and talking all having a good time. Drinks were pricey but a time was had so who cares! Would definitely come here again. We arrived late so the kitchen was closed (it's okay, we didn't go there for that) but will be returning to try out the food. That night my friend and I had a terrible experience at a previous restaurant/ bar so this place completely saved this night! Thank you! read more

Perfect location for a meal before a show at the opera house. For such a narrow retail space - we found the noise levels actually not that bad for what you typically deal with in Boston. (It's always nice being able to hear the people your sitting with not competing with the noise coming from other tables) The Lychee martini was very good, I also had the blackened swordfish with cous cous which was cooked perfectly. The servers were very professional and the overall atmosphere was fitting for the location. The only issue we had was the heat level on the second floor was pretty high but not intolerable. read more

Estella - Blackened Swordfish - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts