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Esperanto

4.2

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Bright colors and a lively atmosphere welcome you to Esperanto N.Y.C. The interiors, decorated with Brazilian motifs, wild blues and sundry knick-knacks lends the restaurant a pleasant ambiance. A nice place to enjoy a meal with family or friends, the menu features Brazilian themed dishes like Carne Asada, Chuleta as well as a nice selection of small plates which are perfect to share like the Tapas plate and the Plantain Crusted Goats Cheese. The bar is open till late, and serves classics like Mojitos and Caipirinha, not sti... read more

Location details

145 Avenue C, New York, NY, 10009, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.2490 reviews
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artjones376 
20 years ago

Fun inexpensive place to eat – Some friends had recommended Esperanto to me and I finally got a chance to go. The were totally right, and I loved it! I had their pork chop entree, my girlfriend had grilled salmon and we ended up splitting a coconut flan. Service was on the ball and the food came out quickly and tasted great. Plus it was really lively and fun-- a nice choice for a Friday night. All in all we had a great time, and we will definitely be back. 

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amyissey 
20 years ago

good food, bad attitude!!! – the male host and 1 male waiter's attitude sucked big time! Attention deficit disorder or intentional ignorance or blindness was their game. Place is very crowded & can wait long time for food or food doesn't come out at same time. Food and cocktails are good and inexpensive. 

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20 years ago

Great Food! – The service is not the best here- In particular, groups are hard here. But for a small group or date definitely worth it. Very inexpensive and great tasting. The steak was very inexpensive and was very flavorful. The drinks are good as well. Definitely the place for those that are watching the budget and want that New York feel.. 

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20 years ago

GREAT!! – Esperanto had great food and very good service. The coconut rice was amazing, but the pork chop was a little fatty. You MUST get the chocolate souffle. I'm not much of a chocolate lover, but this dessert was great. If you're going in a large group, you should make reservations because that place gets packed. 

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susanchenelle_citysearch 
20 years ago

Great food, lively scene – The food is great, from traditional brazilian dishes like feijoada to more unusual options like shrimp cooked in coconut milk with tomatoes and hearts of palm. The caipirinhas are small but strong and tasty, especially the special made with fresh mango. Waitstaff is friendly, but consistently rather assertive about suggesting more appetizers, dessert, etc. Our waitress pushed us to pre-order the chocolate souffle pretty hard, but it was really good. Prices are moderate, but add up when you give int... read more

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jbpaul17 
20 years ago

Horrible Service – I had high hopes for this high-ranked wonder, only to be let down by inattentive service doubled by LONG food and drink wait times. We were sat at our table relatively quick, but waited almost 10 minutes until our drink orders were taken. Another 20 minutes or so until food orders were taken and then it took nearly 45 minutes to get our food. The waitress never came back to get drink refills and we didn't get water until we were halfway through our dinner. Just plain horrible, I'll never go back! 

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gfunkdesign 
20 years ago

this is, without a doubt, one of the BEST places i have ever been to eat. the atmosphere is incredible. some nights there is live music (the band i've heard is great), the drinks are great, especially the mojitos, and the food is outrageous. try the moqueca bahiana, or however it's spelled. and be sure to ask them how to eat it. the camarones de la feria, grilled salmon, pollo de la casa, and the crab in bananna leaf are all great. they also have brunch on sundays (saturday, too?) and it is just as good as dinner! the eggs b... read more

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Andrea9999 
20 years ago

Amazing food, great ambiance – Went here late last Friday night and had one of the best meals I've had in NYC. I have no idea what restaurant the negative reviewers were eating at, but I have to urge you to give Esperanto another chance. Four of us went and not one was dissappointed. Most of the specials were sold out but the staples were just fine for us. Highly recommend the shrimp and hearts of palm in coconut sauce! 

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jrfent087 
20 years ago

We loved it – Went with my girlfriend the other night, and it couldn't have been nicer. We sat outside and had a really nice meal -- She had the red snapper (moist and seasoned nicely, I stole a couple of bites...) and I had the steak, which was juicy and really hit the spot. We both had the caipirinias (I may have mispelled that but there's no mistaking that they tasted great, sweet but limey) Anyway, all in all a really nice night. We are definitely going back soon! 

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How is Esperanto rated?

Esperanto has a 4.2 star rating with 490 reviews. 

When is Esperanto open?

Esperanto is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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