Esperanto
New York, NY 10009
Phone: (347) 329-4684
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- E 9th Street
- Directions:
- F at 2nd Ave; 6 at Astor Pl; L at First Ave
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-12am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 11am-4pm, 6pm-12am
Message from Esperanto
Brazilian and South American Bistro
- Sidewalk Seating- 50 Seats!
- Weekend Brunch with Music
- Wine, Drinks & Live Music
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Editorial Review for Esperanto – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
This bar and restaurant occupies two rooms: a small square barroom has earthen floor tiles, burnt-orange walls and a wine-glass cabinet made of multi-colored panes; a second room is painted entirely turquoise and filled with dark-wood tables and chairs. Both are lit by ornate sconces and the tables' white candles.
The Food
Along with pan-Latin cuisine, you can order Cuban and Brazilian cocktails, creamy batidas and red wines from Chile and Argentina. The restaurant plays a largely old-school Brazilian and Latin jazz soundtrack--this feels like a relaxed departure from the city's brisk pace. The East Village crowd varies in age, and some couples are open to an impromptu cha-cha by the bar. Though the far east location might deter some, it's hard to imagine this place retaining the same soft charm anywhere else.
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User Reviews for Esperanto
06/05/2008 Posted by longbluepants
I haven't been out for a while, so I'm glad I didn't waste my night out. The food was tremendous -- I loved the shrimp dish I had (camarones) and my husband had a steak, which he also enjoyed. We shared a chayote salad and plantain covered goat cheese appetizers, also delicious. The really great thing is we felt like we had good food but didn't get gouged. To drink we also shared the sangria, which was especially delicious and great for the warm night. Very recommended!
Pros: Food and price were perfect
06/02/2008 Posted by sandraflores
I just moved into the neighborhood and went here with a group of friends over the weekend and the experience was wonderful. I was lucky enough to try a bunch of the entrees -- I liked them all and moqueca(fish cooked in a clay bowl) and lomito (the pork with a delicious passion fruit sauce) were my favorites. The drinks were also good and reasonably priced, I had mojitos and they were delicious and sweetly minty. It was so good I'm going to be back next week!
Pros: Amazing food and drinks, great price
