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Main Dining Room and Bar - Ernesto’s, New York, NY

Ernesto’s

4.8
4.8
9 Reviews
$31 to $50
Basque

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2 people
21:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Ernesto’s is the acclaimed Basque-inspired restaurant from veteran chef Ryan Bartlow, who has worked at world-renowned restaurants, including Akelarre in Spain, Alinea in Chicago, and Frenchette in New York City. At Ernesto’s — which has been named one of The New York Times ‘best new restaurants’ of the year, among other accolades — Bartlow offers a menu inspired by his years spent cooking and living in the Basque region of Spain, mixing signature traditional dishes with seasonal riffs on classic flavors.

Ernesto's is open for dinner Monday from 5:30-9:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm-9:30pm with the kitchen closing at 9:45pm, and Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm with the kitchen closing at 10:30pm. We accept reservations and walk-ins. We take reservations up to two weeks in advance with our books opening at midnight.

**Our outdoor tables are WALK-IN ONLY. Please call on the day of your reservation to check for availability.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Basque, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:30–21:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (646) 692-8300
  • Website
    http://www.ernestosnyc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a special a la carte menu, special drinks, and a toast at midnight! If you do plan on staying til midnight, we suggest booking a table from 8pm and later.
    New Years Eve photo

  • Ernesto's Five Year Anniversary Party

    US$15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    8 Jan 2025 only
    17:00
    Join us at Ernesto's to celebrate our 5th Anniversary with a fiesta you won’t want to miss! We're serving up our signature pintxos, paella from Arroces, and other tasty treats and surprises. Tickets are $15, which covers your first round of drinks — a perfect way to kick off the festivities. Walk-ins are always welcome at no charge, so bring your friends and make it a night to remember! Here's to five years of fun, flavor, and great company. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
    Ernesto's Five Year Anniversary Party photo

Menu

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What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Best Overall

  • New York City

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New York City

    Good for special occasions

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manhattan

    Good for special occasions

9 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ernesto’s is a wonderful spot. Authentically both Basque and Lower East Side, it was truly soulful and differentiated in a too often homogenized world. Delicious and interesting food, an incredibly deep and educational Spanish wine list, and friendly, knowledgeable service to guide diners along the way. Very grateful to have dined here.

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  2. Brandt

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eenesto's is my happy place. Fine dining executed at a high level with zero pretension. It may not be a trendy TikTok destination, but it is among the smartest restaurants in New York City right now.

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  3. Catherine

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ernesto's is a delight! Excellent food (had several of the pintxos, the rabbit plato, the plum and helado dessert - all fantastic), and good recommendations from the serving staff. Can't wait to go back!

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  4. The4Vs

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner! We tasked our wonderful server with picking out their signature dishes for us. I love eating small plates and trying many items. Like a tasting menu. It was delicious. Wine selected for us was also fantastic. Highly recommend this tapa restaurant. Really cool decor and vibe as well. We will be back!

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  5. Alice

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, would recommend the pintxo matrimonio, the tripes, the pork entree, and the cheesecake.

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  6. Brandt

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply one of the best restaurants in New York City. This special menu curated by OpenTable showcased the chef's finest pieces.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was welcoming, friendly, and responsive. The food was wonderfully delicious ! A great place for a special dinner.

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  8. Shehtaz

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for a solo dinner o na weeknight, which was ideal. The staff were very polite and attentive. I was recommended a very excellent Spanish wine to go with the octopus salad and ham croquettes.

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  9. Mary

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I've had lately. The bikini Hemingway sandwich was so good we ordered seconds! The staff offered great recommendations and helped us navigate the menu, and the cocktails were delicious.

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FAQs

Ernesto’s is rated 4.8 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ernesto’s

259 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:30–21:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Basque, Traditional Spanish, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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