The service is super friendly and the food and drinks are very good. It is an adorable spot for a casual dinner or a date. I love the pizzas and I definitely recommend!! Slightly overpriced - but would still go back :) read more

The Esters - Pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Neighborhood bar with a quality personal pizza menu. They had six beers on draft with a focus on local, craft beers. A couple offerings that caught my attention were from Flagship and Grimm. We shared one of the small pies which is cut up into six slices (each is about two to four bites). We had the Mel B which has speck, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and a Calabrian chili sauce. Dough is not your typical bar style. It was airy and doughier. Something I'd expect from a quality pizzeria. The cornicore had a crispy crust that reminded of the cheese sear from a pan that you typically get from Detroit style pies. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. They had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

I really wanted to love this place because the ambiance is nice, but it's ridiculously overpriced, and the staff I've engaged with for years now are really condescending. For what it is - a small, burnt, pan pizza that could be replicated in an Ooni Oven easily - $20 for a small single-serve pizza is crazy. They have no idea how to make mixed drinks. Most of the staff and the owner especially are rude, entitled people, which doesn't help. They take forever to take your order, chatting behind the bar and rolling their eyes when you try to get their attention. When you ask how the system works, they act as though you should know already. They don't check on the tables, so expect to navigate their system on your own and be treated with disrespect while doing so. Not worth it. Get yourself a classic NY slice, not some gentrified bullshit. read more

Honestly probably should have got just a regular pizza my first time coming here because the elote did not satisfy. The bread was good and it seemed like they have great cheese but this just didn't hit the spot. Would love to try another pizza of theirs though! read more

The Esters - Elote pizza - A rectangular elote pizza with toppings including cilantro, sour cream, and corn, presented on a metal tray with a lime wedge, in a restaurant setting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A cute little spot with a yummy (albeit limited) food menu. We went in on a Monday around 6:30 and were able to grab a table right away. You order at the bar and there was no real "table service". What we ordered: my friends and I split the spinach artichoke dip and a Margherita pizza and the pizza which had peas on it. The dip was nothing to brag on, but the pizzas were delicious. This is definitely more of a drinks and snackies type of place over a dinner place. We had a good experience overall! read more

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What a great first date for the New Year! This place was the absolute pleasure!!! For starters, upon arrival we were warmly greeted, told to grab a menu and to sit anywhere we'd like. It's a Tuesday evening, after 6 pm and the vibe was calm and refreshing. After reviewing the menu, we picked: - Lake of Fire Pizza (Jalapeños on the side) - Pepperoni Pizza w/ Basil - Meat and Cheese Platter Pick 4: 2. Brie, 5. Cheddar, A. Prosciutto and the final one I can't remember the name, but it's slightly spicy - 1 Seasonal Sangria - 3 Glasses of sparkling wine - Manhattan From the service to the very last sip of wine, we enjoyed every moment here. We'll definitely be back read more

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Bartenders are awesome and the pizza is my favorite in nyc! Good vibe and very cozy for winter

Stopped by here with my wife for dinner and the food was very good! It was full of flavor and didn't seem overly expensive for the area. We got a pretzel and a margarita pizza and we were very happy with our decision. The vibe was nice and I like how people were allowed to bring their dogs in. read more

The Esters - Margarita pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is one of my favorite spots in Brooklyn. I love the ambiance inside and usually hang indoors, but they also have plenty of outdoor seating as well. You do have to order at the bar. They have nice wines and typically 4 pizza options that seem to vary from time to time! I usually split a couple of different pizzas with my friends when I go (which are all delicious) but this time I tried the cheese pretzel with mustard and a garlic cheese spread and it was SO good. read more

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The Esters in Greenpoint is a neighborhood wine bar serving delicious pan pizzas in a casual ambiance. We went for dinner and had some wine, pepperoni and Ms Florence Capra (spinach, red onion, goat cheese, ricotta, shaved garlic and aged balsamela) pizzas. The pizza was perfect to share, delicious and crispy on the edges. We wish this place was closer to our apartment because it's a true gem and well worth a stop read more

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Such delicious pizza. The crust is both thick and airy. Just the right amount of sauce and cheese, both fresh and high quality. Didn't skimp on the pepperoni. Great vibe. My friend promised "the most delicious lesbian pizza" by which I think she meant either the owner or the chef is lesbian. Regardless, highly recommend! read more

The Esters - Pepperoni pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE!!! As soon as we walked in we were greeting by an amazing smile ( Carley... hope i spelled that correctly) the drinks were great, the pizza BETTER! Then has the pleasure of meeting Stephanie another Joy! Top it off, we got some great neighborhood tips from Matty who told us about a great spot t check out. We did & our Saturday was perfect! We will for sure return. Love how everyone here is so open, friendly and the vibe just makes it all so amazing! See you all soon! read more

The Esters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really enjoy our visits, great bar service, great pizza, wine and cocktails. Sometimes wish they didn't leave the side doors open it gets quite chilly when they do. Pizza size is just right, share it or go alone. Interesting wine selection. Always worth the trip. read more

This was a great spot to catch up with an old friend. It was quiet but the bar keep was friendly and the vibe was chill. I didn't order it but the pizza smelled divine. Shout out for a killer Negroni cocktail. read more

The Esters - Negroni - A Negroni cocktail with ice and a lemon twist garnish is placed on a wooden bar counter, with bottles and bar equipment in the background. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First of all- their pizza is phenomenal (5 stars every day). But- their service could really use a boost (deducted 2 stars for this). Food comes out family style- had to ask the waitress for plates. Then had to ask again for forks. The restaurant doesn't have knives. Period. Kind of an odd thing not to have. All in- I do recommend eating here, the food is that good. But plan to have to ask for everything you would expect to have at a table. read more

The Esters - A pizza with cheese, mushrooms, and toppings on a metal tray, set on a table in a restaurant or cafe setting. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Been meaning to go here forever because it's so cute especially the outdoor seating. I have to say I was just a bit disappointed due to the small selection of a bit pricey food and the pizza I did get was super oily and not too special in my opinion. Always full of people though so I'll have to go back and try something else. read more

The Esters - Arugula and tomato pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great cocktails, killer martini, love the vegan pizza! Just order any pizza vegan and they use numu mozzarella!

Tried The Esters for the first time on a Thursday night in October. It took maybe 10 minutes to wait for a table to open up but while we waited we started talking to a couple who also had a dog with them. She gave ours treats and was very nice -- turns out she's the owner! It was a good sign to see the owner dining at their own restaurant. We got tow pizzas -- the Model T and the Yam it up. We were apprehensive about the yam pizza based on the ingredients but once we tried it, it was clear they knew exactly what they were doing. Both were amazing. The have a pretty extensive drink list and a versatile non-alcoholic drink list, which not many places have. Another nice touch is that the pizza came out on a little rack, so they didn't become soaked in grease while you ate. We've found our new neighborhood spot! read more

The Esters - Yam it up (left) and Model T (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super cool to stand at the bar for 15 minutes and be ignored when you're just trying to figure out if the kitchen is open.

Finally made it to the nyc pizza girl's new spot, and it does not disappoint! While I may miss getting amazing pizza delivered by bike by the awesome and friendly nyc pizza girl, this more than makes up for it! Cool atmosphere, full bar service with a focus on wine, and, oh, did I mention amazing pizza? Square style pizza that is not quite Detroit, but uniquely their own style! I can't wait to go back and try more! Great location for people watching on Nassau Ave while you eat and also dog friendly! Great spot! read more

The Esters - Pepperoni pizza with a thick, airy crust on a metal tray, accompanied by a glass of beer and a small pizza with toppings in the background. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good corner bar with outdoor seating and cheese plates. Must watch minimum word count. read more

Stumbled upon this cute new place in Greenpoint and it turns out this is the sister restaurant to Tuffet in Williamsburg. We enjoyed our cocktails and meat and cheese plate here. They also serve pizza, but not on Mondays. Love the indoor/outdoor seating with the big accordion windows and the overall relaxed vibe of the place. Also, their patio is dog friendly! Great new addition to the neighborhood! read more

The pizza and dips are so delicious! Great casual and friendly vibes. We came on a busy Friday and ordered at the bar opposed to having a server, but always had quick and friendly service. I look forward to coming back! read more

Fantastic food and well priced for the quality; serving sizes are a little small but what you'd expect for a place like this. Awesome vibes and great service too read more

I wish I lived in Brooklyn, because this is the perfect bar and we would come here regularly! My wife and I were on a brief trip to NYC and we stayed in Brooklyn (Greenpoint neighborhood). This place looked appealing when we walked by and that night about 7pm we decided to try it. It is "just right" in every way: - The ambience is open and friendly while at the same time being cozy and romantic - The music was fantastic and played at just the right volume - you could enjoy the music but also have a pleasant conversation without having to shout over the music. - The menu is really interesting and has a nice range of delicious looking items. We are crazy for pizza and we split a Margherita. It was delicious; absolutely top-notch. - The clientele seemed varied and friendly, both couples and singles having conversations and enjoying the great cocktails/wine/beers. - The staff was extremely friendly and helpful; they made us feel very welcome. -Finally, for you fellow science nerds out there, The Esters was named for the class of chemical compounds that give so many foods their flavors ("esters). Even the logo of the restaurant is stylistically reminiscent of the chemical structure of esters. And when you order your food at the bar they give you a placard that replicates an element from the Periodic Table! One of the best bars I've been to in decades. Keep it up!!!! read more

First time experience - overall not too impressed. If you are looking for pizza grab a slice down the street and pick up a beer at the corner store. Pizza prices and drinks are way too expensive at The Esters. Pizza is okay nothing special and not worth the money. Service is okay too...honestly the owner was rude. She will give you a difficult time if you don't order alcohol with your meal. Poor service too. Not worth it much better spots in the area to go to. read more