We heard the food was GOATED, BAAAAAAAAA! My wife and I made a reservation for Saturday at 1:30 pm for brunch. The drive from across town wasn't too bad and finding the restaurant was easy. Plenty of parking, lots and street, but all paid. We ended up in a small lot to the left of the building. It cost $7 for two hours, no shade, no barriers. You scan a QR code on the machine to pay, quick and simple, though the sun was so bright on the screen it took a second for my camera to pick it up. We got in at 1:23 pm and the check in lady took our name and said we'd be seated closer to 1:30. Not much room to wait, maybe 12 people crammed around us, though you could stand outside. We got seated right at 1:30, so no real need to show up early. We were sat in the back near where the checks get processed, which is fine, probably just what was open. The table was against the wall so it felt a little tight, but not a big deal. Took about 5 minutes for our waitress to show up and get us waters. We ordered the caesar, the crab and spinach egg Benedict, sourdough bread, and rigatoni. Service first. Nobody, including our server, was especially friendly. They did their job, took orders, brought food, that's about it. Our water glasses are small and kept running empty, and she didn't come by much, so we'd end up sitting there with an empty glass for a while. The caesar was traditional, sliced sardines, bigger lettuce pieces. I thought it was delicious and well made, though it's pretty fishy if you're not into caesar done that way. The sourdough bread was hyped up but average, though a good deal for the size of the loaf. The crab and spinach Benedict was bigger than expected and really good. If you're lactose sensitive, be careful with it. The rigatoni was solid, nothing special, but good flavor and cooked right. The waitress boxed up our leftovers, which was nice, but forgot the butter she said she'd pack. We'll be back to try the dinner menu since people rave about it. Food gets a 4.2 Broner. Service gets a 3 Broner. OVERALL RATING: 4 BRONER Service brought the Broner down, food brought the Broner back up. read more

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Amazing food, amazing service, and it's in the heart of downtown Las Vegas? This place is always packed because Vegas knows good food! This isn't on the strip but it can be hard to find parking. I love that's it's nearby other stores so you can walk around and explore the town after stuffing yourself I didn't have anything I didn't like Just wish their sourdough was a tiny bit softer Would definitely come back again! Make sure to make reservations *** read more

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I've been to Esther's Kitchen so many times that I'm finally getting around to writing a review! I absolutely love seeing a great local business grow, especially since they started in a much smaller location before moving into the beautiful space they're in now. The bread and spread are honestly one of the things I look forward to most while waiting for my entrée. You may have to wait a little, but it's clear the food is being cooked to order, and the quality is worth it. The wine selection is also amazing--there's always something that pairs perfectly with the meal. And saving the best for last... the butterscotch budino is to die for. Seriously, don't leave without ordering it. A Vegas favorite that I'll happily keep coming back to. read more

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Wowzers!! This place was amazing from start to finish. The hospitality and skills to craft a top tier cocktail from Frances at the bar was the prototype of the perfect bartender, she was super welcoming and knowledgeable. We took her recommendations and went with the Meyer lemon pancakes and the crab Benedict. Both were packed with flavors , you can tell true artistry and love made these dishes. The pancakes were a style of pancakes I've never had and the Benedict was my packed with crab topped with a perfectly poached egg. We also started with the homemade sourdough and 3 spreads all were tasty but the house butter stole the show for me. The cocktails were delicious and super intricate we had 4 of them and all were different and delicious, super rad bar program. The place is nice and clean with a home feel and hip vibe. Make a reservation if you plan to come here This was definitely top 3 restaurants I've ever been to. Hats off to the Chefs and their team. I can't wait to go back and visit Huge shout out to Frances for making it a great dinning experience. Thank you for the Bday lavender affogato for my wife, that thing was incredible! read more

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Came by for brunch as a walk-in and was seated in under an hour. The host was helpful and gave helpful recommendations for the menu. We started with the half-loaf sourdough bread, which was larger than expecte. The butter and spread it came with were good. Honestly, that alone was a lot of food before we even moved onto our entrees: the meatball burger and a pasta dish. The flavors overall were good, but it was a very heavy meal. Pro-tip: I'd recommend just ordering one "appetizer" (like the bread) and sharing one entree, otherwise it's just too much. The only recommendation for the restaurant was the service after we were seated. It was pretty tough to get a hold of anyone between the server's initial check-ins, to the point where I actually had to walk up to the kitchen to ask for things we needed. Great food and portions, just prepare for a heavy meal. read more

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Great food, great drinks and great atmosphere! Esther's Kitchen is located in the heart of the Arts District. Surrounded by coffee shops, bars, and local businesses. If you're in the mood for Italian and are looking for a spot to have a business lunch or a first date, I'd recommend Esther's Kitchen. Our server was attentive, helpful (with my indecisive dad), and prompt with our requests! read more

Esther's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The food was great and the service second to none. Unique atmosphere in old Las Vegas. We'll be back.

I'm only one tonight, so sat at the bar. I don't think they seat one at a table to two if you're a walk-in. Sabrina was my main server and was wonderful. However I ordered with Steve who helped me decide which pasta I would love more. Very articulate human. I recommend asking him specifically if you can't decide. :-) The agnolotti was really unique fresh and lovely. I got a side of sourdough toast - which was Smokey and strange to me because usually that means in grilled same place as meat. They explained how it's done here and no meat grill is involved so it was actually an interesting thing. After deliberation I got the untoasted ungrilled version which was great with the butter and salt. It also actually made a lot more sense with the dish soup I can soak the sauce with the bread. I would have gotten the west of eden cocktail but had a headache. They do batch make them but in house. Not sure why but when I walked in I was told it's a 20 minute wait for a seat at the bar and then when I got sat in 5 minutes I noticed a ton of spots on the bar open and some tables as well. I tend to think it's like a "thing" to have people wait in LA too - but I don't run a restaurant so not gonna assume I know anything about that. It's Monday after EDC. It was full but not insanely loud. Quite pleasant ambiance. The experience is strong overall, though the pricing is difficult to justify. I paid $52 for a pasta dish and a side of bread after tax and tip. That is more than any Italien place I have ever went to (which are all the fancy places in LA and a few around the world). I don't think that's appropriate or called for, but obviously this place is extremely successful despite that. Just something to consider. I had no idea. read more

The food here is fresh and made in-house. The sourdough bread is delicious. And the drinks are great. The menu items seem really unique and there is a lot of seating but I still suggest making a reservation especially for dinner since it is usually packed. There are 2 bar areas and one of them is not always open (the upstairs area). The upstairs looks super cozy as well and I was told by the worker they have a record player in use when they're open! read more

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Esther's Kitchen is next level Brunch restaurant with all their breakfast items and amazing drinks. Everything is made fresh to order and full of sweet juicy flavors to satisfy anyone hungry enough to try really amazing dishes. Service staff are amazing and knowledgeable about the menu and all food allergies too. Everything on the menu is a must try and truly outstanding. You will love this restaurant with clean dishes and delicious food and clean restroom. Everything has been served perfectly today. Thanks again for your hospitality and great service. You ladies are Amazing. read more

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Why have we waited so long to indulge!!!! Great vibes, great service and the fooooooood!!! The Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek with pot roast vegetables, harissa polenta, and lavender was DEEE-LICIOUSE so tender, so moist, fall apart in your mouth greatness! To say the least! And the Pachamamma Pork Chop with pine nut calabrian chili crisp, butcher beans, and greens was our delight! We requested a bottle of Chianti wine and they did not have one on the menu so our server made a suggestion and we went with it, what an amazing choice it was! To say the very least, Esther's kitchen did not disappoint! We will be back! read more

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Finally made it into Esther's Kitchen and it did not disappoint! We made brunch reservations and were seated right away. The food was amazing. We kept going around trying to figure out what our favorites were. For a few minutes it was the pizzas, then it was the pasta, then it was the chicken parm sandwich. At the end I think we all agreed it was the side of meatballs. I'd love to try the meatball sandwich next time. (I think the quotes around the word meatball makes it look like a vegan "meatball" but was assured it's not!) The highlight was meeting the owner, Chef James Trees as we left. He was so kind and took photos with us, chatted about other restaurants and was genuinely engaged and friendly with our kids. A great meal and we will be back for another brunch or maybe dinner soon! read more

Ok hear me out first. I know this place gets tons of good reviews. Every Vegas influencer can't stop talking about the restaurant and no matter where you look them up they always have good reviews. I want to start by saying that I was not aware they take walk ins, just reservación which it seemed odd but whatever. They do however let walking sit at the bar. We didn't mind so we sat at the bar. We got sites 5 min after they open for dinner service at 5pm. None of the drinks / cocktails sounded good but I saw they had a great selection of tequila which you don't typically see in most places so that was a great thing. I asked for Don Fulano and Pineapple juice.... They don't carry pineapple juice, that's was surprising being a full bar I thought but to each its own. I still order Don Fulano with sparkling water and lime wedge. It came time to order food. Wife wasn't too hungry so she just order the charcuterie board and I ordered the pan roasted chicken. So far so good. Until....i had one drink, two drinks, three drinks and still no food ( I took my time drinking) I saw all other people at the bar ordering and some got their food even ones that came after us. Again I was sited 5 to 10 min after opening. We order the food somewhat fast. Want to guess when we got our food? An hour after ordering. I kid you not. A whole hour after ordering for a charcuterie board and pan roasted chicken. I'm sad to say the food wasn't all that, definitely not worth the hype and reviews. The charcuterie board was ok and the chicken left much to desired. I once took my wife to date night where you book an appointment go to the chef house and they tech you how to cook a dish. This was similarly to that but the ones we cooked at the chef house was more flavorful and did not took a whole hour to cook. The mash potatoes and asparagus weren't any different from what we could have made at home or have any other restaurant like chilis or apple bees. I did tried ordering another dish at first but we were told there is no substitutions on dishes at all, given that the lamb had pine nuts and I'm allergic to all nuts, I couldn't try that because again there is no substitutions or modifiers to their dishes. I guess the moral of the story is that when all Vegas influencers and every review you look up only talk about how great a place. Maybe it's best to skipped it. At least for me. Do with that information what you will. read more

We were out and about in Vegas one night and we wanted to grab some Italian food and we just happen to get reservation to Esther's. We were so lucky that we did get a reservation because the food and experience was great! When we arrived, we were informed that we had booked our reservation for the wrong date, but they helped us get a table which we really appreciated. Once seated, our server greeted us and he was super friendly and high energy. What we really appreciated was when he went through the menu providing us with recommendations, he also shared his perspective on some dishes that didn't really stand out for him. This really helped us narrow down our order. We ordered the sourdough bread, a margherita pizza, the beef cheek, mussels, butter lettuce salad, and the Zucca. All the dishes were perfectly seasoned and balanced. The sour dough bread was crusty yet fluffy. We ordered the basil ricotta, anchovy butter, and the fegatini. The fegatini was rich and mild. The anchovy butter was briny and savory, but not overwhelming. The basil ricotta was good, but the flavors were a bit too mild for me. The margherita pizza was what I was hoping for in a pizza. The crust was crusty and tender. There was also the right amount of sauce and toppings. The Zucca and it was a very robust dish. The past was perfectly al dente and the dish was quickly consumed. The mussels were very tasty and a bit spicy. After squeezing some lemon juice on each mussel, all the mussels quickly disappeared from the dish. Lastly, the beef cheek. The beef cheek was perfectly braised where the beef shredded easily and was tender, but didn't fall apart. Given that the cheeks were glazed, we were concerned that it would be overly sweet. To our surprise, the glaze, though sweet, was done very well. Pairing the beef with the polenta resulted in the perfect bite. Overall, it was one of the best meals we have had in a while. Esther's will definitely be on our list the next time we are in town. read more

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The best meal I had in Vegas, with one of the best dishes I've recently had! Just gonna jump right in with the highlights of the Tallagatel and anchovy butter. Both were phenomenal, I was literally texting someone while at dinner telling them how good the anchovy butter was because I couldn't believe how perfect it was. And the pasta, if I could only have one pasta dish ever again, it might be that. The umami was uneal. On to everything else, we had a large group and decided to go family style with most of the ordering so we could try a good variety of the menu. For apps we got the sourdough bread and butter, and tried 5 of the butters/spreads. Aside from the anchovy butter, the nduja and basil ricotta were a big hit. We also ordered mussels and tuna crudo, which I loved. For mains we got a Diavola pizza for the table, crab pasta, Tallagatel, Cacao e Pepe, and Tortellini. The crab pasta was another favorite, but the Cacao e Pepe and Tortellini fell short for me. Only two flops out of everything else isn't too shabby though. Service was great and so were the drinks and wines! After dinner we hit their speakeasy bar up top and enjoyed some of the other fun and different cocktails. We sat at the bar and had a great time chatting it up with the bartenders. read more

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The owners are wealthy, but that doesn't mean they know how to run a restaurant. They've managed to push out some of their best chefs over petty disputes, apparently because the people actually running the kitchen knew better than they did. After firing them, they've allegedly tried to take their recipes and even ban former employees from the property. News flash: they don't own Huntridge. Their behavior, food, and attitude are their responsibility--not the former employees they've pushed out. If the restaurant is struggling, maybe it's time to stop blaming everyone else and take a hard look at the people actually running the business. They didn't seem to understand the first post and threatened me so I rewrote it to help you read gooder read more

I visited Esther's Kitchen for my birthday and was pleasantly impressed with some of the new menu options and food. I also ordered the Italian salad which I had not tried before and definitely would recommend this. I would highly recommended Esther's Kitchen for those special events in your life. read more

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OMG if you're in Vegas, take an uber off the strip to the art district. But make sure to make a reservation! The food was PHENOMENAL. Next time we're in Vegas this will be a repeat for us. The sourdough is amazing (try the Fegatini!!) and the chicken parm sandwich was also so yummy. A very cool artsy vibe with fantastic service. Wouldn't be surprised if they don't end up with a Michelin star once they restart them. read more

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About a mile straight down South Main Street from the Strat is this little Italian gem. We came here for lunch to celebrate a birthday while in Vegas on Monday 9/14, and this place fills up fast. To accompany our sour dough bread we ordered Cambozola, Burrata & Basil Ricotta cheese spreads. The bread is warm, soft and absolutely delicious we really didn't need the cheeses but they do complement it nicely. Radiattore al limone, chittara cacio de pepe pasta, wood fire mary's chicken, an Italian chopped salad and the meatballs. OMG - not only are they huge, they are scrumptiously delicious I highly recommend anyone, visiting Vegas, to make a reservation and drive, walk, hop on a Uber or Cab & make the trip down to this old side of Vegas and try them. The food, the service the vibe is phenomenal. You're going to love it. read more

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This place is a MUST! We came back to Vegas just for this place. The inside is like a modern rustic with an open kitchen. The server was super helpful and answered all my questions with great detail. We got their Margherita pizza and zucchini pasta. Let me tell you, I'm usually a fast eater but this food MADE me slow down to savor every bite. Super flavorful, and when the complexities of the taste hit just right it's a moment. read more

Esther's Kitchen - Sourdough, burrata in blue plate, whatever the butter is in the tan plate - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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this place well deserves its acclaim. the radiatore al limone with grilled chicken was flawless and right up there with one of the best pasta dishes i've ever had. the black garlic bites are phenomenal, and the pasta itself is handmade and perfect. the inside is quite classy and attractive. the bartender jules was also very kind and right on the money with recommendations. 10/10, will be back. read more

Esther's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Excellent service Good vibes Pretty good food Texture of pasta was 10/10 Sourdough was yummy too read more

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Homemade fresh pasta, the friendly service and ambiance were untouchable. We had the fresh Sourdough Bread with multiple spreads: Fegatini, Burrata, and Nduja Butter. Really enough for a meal. Main entry was the Black Garlic, lemon and cream fresh made pasta. Almost forgot the dessert. Not sure on name but it was like a butterscotch cream with a caramelized top with sea salt. read more

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Came for brunch here as it was on everyone's must try list. Casual setting and very comfortable. Service was very good and food was generous and solid. My favorite dishes were the diavola pizza and side of meatballs. Butter lettuce salad was nice. Pasta wasn't bad but a little salty (we took leftovers home then watered it down a bit and it was much better!). read more

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Our visit was great, as always! We've been eating here for a number of years, both locations. The service was great, as was the food. We ordered the chopped salad as an appetizer and got our usual, the nduja spread for the sourdough. We were informed that they had recently made a change to mixing the nduja with butter. Even though the nduja was always great, it never spread well and it was challenging to keep it on the bread. The new change to turning it into a butter was amazing. Side note......we will be ordering the brussels on the next trip without the teens. That's our preferred appetizer as they are so good and I missed having them, but it would've been too much food. My teens got their usual, a diavola pie (pizza) and the zucca. We were informed the zucca was now made with a white sauce instead of a red sauce. I thought that would be an issue, but my son said it was fine. After the meal, he said he enjoyed the white sauce a lot more. My other son finished off the pizza on his own. No leftovers there. My husband got the osso buco and loved it. I tried the agnolotti, and oh my gosh, it was absolutely amazing! We're returning in a few weeks due to Broadway tickets and I will most definitely be ordering that dish again if it's still on the menu. My kids ordered the budino "pudding" and I ordered the coconut semifreddo. The semifreddo was very creatively put together in a "coconut" shell, topped with fruit, and it was fantastic. I felt a bit guilty even though my husband didn't want dessert and I let him eat the last few bites. I like to work my way around the dessert menu, but I may have to get the semifreddo again when we return in a few weeks. Esther's Kitchen has been an amazing addition to our Vegas community. read more

Was out while in Vegas and a friend recommended this local favorite Italian restaurant. Fresh, Pasta! 700 + Degree pizza oven and salads what a feast. We started with an assortment of spreads and the fresh Sourdough bread, soft inside and so crunchy on the outside. The Salad was so delicious with a little spice to it. Then came the Brussel sprouts with a nice light crunch with pine nuts. Such an interesting favor. Then came the Fresh made daily pasta, one was the Zucca with sausage and fennel, It was so well made with just a hint of fennel. Followed by the Rigatoni with Crisp ham, and the Branzino perfectly cooked. We had the waiter choose the last pasta. Nick was terrific, great suggestions and wonderful service. always a full glass of water and just the right amount of food. place was great for two or for a party. Lots of space but you better have a reservation as this place is the locals fav. Oh so good! read more

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Esther's kitchen seems to be a popular spot for brunch! We arrived 2 hours earlier (due to our flight landing early) than our reservation time. It was a full house so the staff said they would add us to the wait list if anything opened up before. We didn't receive any notification and returned at our normal reservation to find half the restaurant empty. The hostess still made us a wait a few minutes beyond arrival before taking us to a table. A server quickly got us waters and told us about the specials but we were already set on what to order. We had the spaghetti pomodoro with meatballs and diavola pizza. The meatballs were too salty in my opinion but you can never go wrong with pasta or pizza! The restaurant was spacious and had a lively feel, but I would definitely recommend booking a reservation prior. read more

Esther's Kitchen - Spaghetti Pomodoro with Meatballs, Divola Pizza - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I want to start by saying I would've given this place 4 stars but due to the service I knocked it down to 3. Here's how my experience went: My reservation was at 2:30 (party of 3) we arrived 10 mins prior and we were greeted and shown to our table immediately. We were then greeted by our waiter Lukas. He was friendly and took our drink order. My brother's drink came out 1st along with the assorted spread and sourdough bread we ordered. My drink took 15 mins after my brother's to come out. Now waiting for a drink is not a big deal. However, after I received my drink we placed our food orders. We ordered the Diavola pizza, Rigattoni pasta, new school parm sandwich and the proper breakfast. Our food did not get to our table until 3:20pm and it was not all brought out at the same time my I add. My brother got his breakfast dish 1st, my bf got his pasta at 3:30pm and then finally at 3:36pm I got my sandwhich. Well what we didn't get was the pizza we waited another 5/10mins for that! Our waited did apologize for the wait. I think this was a good opportunity for the manager to come over and maybe apologize for the wait or offer something small to show they care and that they were aware of how slow the food came out and that we had to wait for each dish. Meanwhile other ppl who were sat after us had received their food. Now I know this is not our waiters fault and he has no control over the kitchen but to wait almost an hour for your food and then for it not to come out together that is what made me give this place 3 stars. The Rigatoni was not as good as I thought it would be. I will say that the pizza and the parm sandwich is actually quite tasty. The cocktails are very good as well. The ambience is nice too.. now will I come back again I am not sure... maybe, maybe not . read more

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Came here for lunch with friends and I'm so glad that we did! It was honestly hard to pick one thing from the menu. I really wanted a sandwich but the pasta just looked too good. Their homemade ginger ale and strawberry lemonade was a yummy break from alcohol and really refreshing. The radiatore pasta that I ordered (add chicken) was divine. I typically don't get lemon sauce pastas because they tend to be way too sour, but the lemon cream was the perfect amount of tang with a huge punch of savory. I'm convinced that fun pasta shapes just make a dish taste better (the internet just told me that radiatore looks like old fashioned radiators...that makes sense). I had a taste of my friend's cacio e Pepe and it was also delicious! read more

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This restaurant was recommended from a friend of mine so I took my cousin for something different in Las vegas. It's located in downtown Las Vegas in the arts district. I really love the distinct feel of this new iteration of an Italian restaurant. We were seated at the bar but the good thing was we still had access to the full menu. The service I must say started off very strong however during the middle of our meal service it's sort of dropped off. We were first started with the menu that was thoroughly explained and we decided to try three different butters for the freshly made sourdough bread. The bread was very soft and had an extra crispy crunch which I loved it was presented with a cultured butter which would be good for anyone who likes the classic Taste of bread and butter. Our selections were basil ricotta, Burrata and anchovy butter. Our favorite selection ended up being the anchovy butter. I also chose to go with the baby jem salad and the futility which was a spicy crab yogurt based pasta. I was warmed by the server that it was very spicy however I think it had a medium spice level. My cousin enjoyed the big eye tuna along with Peach and prosciutto pizza. The tuna was very very good and fresh. It took quite a bit of time for the pasta and the pizza to come out. However the pizza left a lot to desire because some spots were sweet While others were salty. I would have appreciated the dish being made in a way that all of those elements could come together at the same time. Our server started off relative but by the end of our meal service was less available. Overall the food was great and I definitely would like to try other items possibly in the sit-down area. read more

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First time here and had a great time trying all their dishes. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful in giving us recommendations on what to order and we ordered several appetizers and main courses. Out of all the dishes we ordered, these are my ratings: my favorites - little gem Caesar salad 5/5 (perfect flavor and shareable portions) - peach, cheese and pastrami pizza 5/5 (pizza is perfection and I love all the different flavors of it) - Caio de pepe pasta and another corn pasta was really good. -Grilled shrimp appetizer was my all time favorite 6/5! The sauce with the bread and shrimp was IT! Loved it PASS -spaghetti and Meatballs were good but not great. Good portions but the flavor was just lacking. Spaghetti itself tasted too overpowered with the tomato sauce making it too tart. Not a fan. -pasta with curry and crab was interesting and probably more suitable for those with more adventurous taste. A few bites in and I passed on it. We also ordered the sourdough bread with three dipping sauces which was good but nothing spectacular. The sourdough itself was a bit too tough on the outside and they cut the bread thick too, but the inside is soft. Overall vibe was good. Staff is friendly and attentive and the place was packed on a weekday which is great to see. Would come back again to try out other food items. read more

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We have been for brunch multiple times. We love the proper omelette. Excited to return for dinner in the future. Service was good

I totally understand the hype after visiting this trendy hotspot in the arts district. It was packed on a Thursday night and everyone was smiling because the food and service is just incredible. The menu is seasonal so everything is perfection. I highly recommend getting the sourdough with spreads. The burrata and strawberry liver pate were bomb. Octopus was perfectly cooked and the pizza was fantastic. Kids had spaghetti with meatballs and butter pasta (not pictured) -- they loved it! Great cocktail and wine selection with a fantastic vibe in the place. I would come back anytime! read more

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I love this place especially the staff at the bar... they're so kind and nice and make me feel so special I always order sourdough bread and take half of it home and it's worth the whatever $12 they charge lol Caesar salad with chicken is my fave ! Their chickens are organic and do yoga so the taste is delicious I also like their spaghetti! Ambiance is busy, happy, people eating and staff running I'm a regular so I'm biased: ) We brought the whole family and they loved it ! read more

Esther's Kitchen - Sourdough - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We loved it here. The location is in a hip artsy area. The inside is unique with chill vibes. The food was great. The strawberry lemonade was probably one of the best I've had. Our service was exceptional. I believe his name was Jason? 10/10 experience for us. We will definitely be back when we're in town. Their menu is ever changing & seasonal. Just a heads up :) read more

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Very cool place I would love to go again to try more things. I would not recommend getting the spreads. We tried 3 and were disappointed with all. Would rather have tried a different appetizer. Meatballs were good- classic meatballs. My pasta was very good and very unique. I did try some of my friends gnocci and liked hers better so I would reccomend that next time. Definitely a place to get the pasta. Drinks were also very good and unique! read more

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Esther's Kitchen never misses. The food was phenomenal. The sourdough bread was the perfect start, the tagliatelle was outstanding, and the branzino was cooked perfectly. Honestly, everything we ordered was incredible. What really puts this place over the top is the service. Kimia is an absolute gem. Jackie and Seline were amazing too, and Tucker has an incredible team. Everyone is locked in, on top of everything, and working together like clockwork. You can tell they genuinely care about the guest experience. This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants. I'll be back a million times over. read more

Esther's Kitchen - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Now, my only favorite Italian restaurant. This place's so cute in the art district. The vibe is friendly warm and welcoming! So sad I don't live here in Vegas, because I'd be here everyday. This place is amazing, phenomenal, yummy, every adjective to describe good food, is this place! Jackie was our waitress and she recommended the best of the best. I love nothing more than trying a bartender's hand, thankfully they had Dealer's hand, which where they made a drink off menu, and boy, did they deliver every 4 drinks I had! Every picture I posted was what we had. I didn't get a picture of one thing, the Italian chopped! You just get the chopped, I'm not a salad eater, but that was salad and I'm still thinking of it!! You will not regret this place. 1000/1000 recommend!! read more

Esther's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Dined here 9/6 - Esther's is good. Not amazing. The value proposition is certainly better than the Strip but compared to other food nearby I'd honestly rather eat at Main Street Provisions or Holsteins across the street or even Palate around the corner. And I think Good Pie has better pizza. The bread is good. Is it worth $20+ a loaf with three spreads? Debatable. The spreads are "fine" - we ordered three random ones but the included butter beat them all out on flavor. (Basil ricotta lacked flavor, calabrian+chickpea was better. But my favorite was a beet+caper one yet the butter was still better.) A sausage flatbread (nearly a full Italian style pizza) was good. The crab Arancini was good with heavy saffron flavors until I bit into a giant inedible chunk of what may have been ginger root or lemongrass? Unclear. The cocktails were good. I had a Smart & Pretty (clarified cognac+banana+other stuff) that was solid. My dining companion had West of Eden which was surprisingly refreshing. These are good drinks for a good restaurant that is good. But the nearby standalone cocktail bars (Liquid Diet, Viking Mike's, Prowl, Stray Pirate, Jammyland, the list goes on...) blow these drinks out of the water. I think Main Street Provisions across the street and Palate around the corner have stronger cocktail programs, too. I've eaten here before and the pasta was good. But I want _more_ - Esther's put the Arts District on the map, and is an efficiently run machine with fantastic service staff - it is reliable and consistent. But the food is just "good." And the price is a little high compared to nearby restaurants that are putting out better food. Esther's should be congratulated for receiving their first Michelin Bib Gourmand. That is an impressive achievement. But to sum all of this up: You're not going to have a bad meal here - but the food itself may not be the most memorable you've ever tasted. read more

Tried Esther's Kitchen for the first time and it was a nice experience. Highly recommend making a reservation! Given the street construction in & around the Arts District, we arrived about 20 minutes early and was seated a bit afterwards. Lucas was our server and he rocked! Food was good and portions are quite hefty. We wanted to try the Housemade Sourdough Bread & decided on the Basil Ricotta/Nduja/Burrata which were all good but we did enjoy the simplicity of the butter accompaniment. We ordered the Wood Fired Sourdough Diavola Pizza (soppressata + iberico chorizo + chilis + mozz + ricotta), and the East Coast Roast Beef Dip Sandwich (baguette + caramelized onion + horseradish cheese sauce + au jus). Needless to say we were both stuffed and may have to skip the Sourdough Bread as the entrées are a bit daunting on their own to finish. Definitely planning on coming back! read more

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