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Esperanto
- Latin American
- New York, NY
About this business
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
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..
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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!
Not so great – The facility and ambiance are great for outdoor dining and drinks. The bread was good. However, the quality of the steak is sub-par at best. We had two skirt steaks which were completely different cuts, and were overcooked, unseasoned, grey, and bland. To top it off, the drinks were weak which is unusual for an east village restaurant. Would not go back.
Great food and a fun time... – Went with a couple of friends, and we were really happy with our experience! Great food (I had the tasty duck, and the tuna ceviche) and delicious drinks. It was busy (Fri night) but the staff was really friendly and fast, so we loved it. Highly recommended!
Frequently asked questions about Esperanto
How is Esperanto rated?
Esperanto has a 4.2 star rating with 490 reviews.
When is Esperanto open?
Esperanto is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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