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The Esters

4.1 (29 reviews)
Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Juliana G.

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 :)

Midori G.

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!

Manhattan and a white bubble
Cassandra Melissa M.

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

Elote pizza

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!

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Steven I.

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.

Chelsea S.

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.

Ms Florence Capra
Alex H.

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

Pepperoni pizza
Alice W.

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!

Sid B.

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!

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Lizzie D.

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.

Hallie C.

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.

Arugula and tomato pizza
Jesse K.

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.

Yam it up (left) and Model T (right)

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!

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

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

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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.

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4.5(69 reviews)
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I'm so happy that this restaurant is just a 2 min walk from my apartment. The food here is amazing…read moreand the ambiance is nice and peaceful. Food and alcohol is fairly priced and food is flavorful/well seasoned which is hard to find in a Japanese restaurant. The service is quick and food didn't take a while to come out. We ordered shishito peppers, corn ribs, beef sukiyaki, pork belly wrapped enoki mushrooms, and Miyazaki a5 Wagyu hot stone grill. * Shishito peppers 5/5 My favorite out of everything we ordered. It's a MUST TRY! The sauce it's in has yuzu so it's nice, savory, a lil sweet, a lil sour, and a little citrusy - it's perfect for my tastebuds. Literally could not get over how good the sauce was. It also tasted good to dip the corn ribs in that sauce!! * Corn ribs 5/5 Grilled corn ribs with seasoning and cheese, super simple but super tasty. Can never go wrong with corn ribs! * Beef Sukiyaki 5/5 Nice and flavorful broth, the meat is tender, there's also a knot of clear noodles at the bottom of the bowl. * Pork Belly Wrapped enoki 5/5 GOOD. Who doesn't love pork belly AND mushrooms (only crazy people) ?! Amazing flavor, nice and smokey, with crunchy enoki mushrooms * Miyazaki A5 Wagyu 5/5 Good, nice to order once just to try since it is a little on the pricier side bc it's A5 Wagyu, personally I'd rather go to an A5 Wagyu restaurant if I want A5 Wagyu. Nonetheless, it was nice to try! This was enough food to share between my sister and I, without feeling overly full and bloated. Definitely will be coming back regularly since it's so close to home.

I'm going to give Tora some extra points because it's SO hard to find good asian food in this area…read moreof Brooklyn. Tora I think is a true jack of all trades, while many restaurants try to excel in one area I think Tora does amazing at multiple. It's good for sushi, ramen, noodles, etc. Just an overall really well-rounded japanese spot. I think their serving sizes are also very good. Though I'll say I don't think Tora particularly excels in one thing it's not going to be the best ramen or sushi you've had in your life but, for something that's close? Affordable? Has no line? It's definitely the best. Very above average in every regard. Haven't eaten here in person so can't speak on their service but at least their food? Great get pick-up/delivery all the time

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