Esters Enoteca

Cute, casual spot in Fremont. Eclectic but good menu - cocktails and poutine were delicious. Not my favorite pasta in Seattle, but still good! Fun ambiance.

Awesome happy hour specials! The food was really delicious. Lots of yummy fermented cocktails and other drinks too.

We went to this funky little spot for an early dinner on a Friday at 5 PM. We were the first to arrive and welcomed in by a kind man with a gray beard. We'd never been before, so we asked questions about the menu and different items to order. We started off with a couple of cocktails, the cranberry ginger mule, and the pineapple daiquiri. The ginger mule was very good. It was not too sweet, and the ginger flavor had a subtle but spicy flavor. The daiquiri wasn't your typical daiquiri and had fresh pineapple and lime flavors. However, the drink itself is deceiving (i.e., strong with alcohol yet extremely drinkable). So, depending on your tolerance, one, maybe two of these should suffice. Next, we ordered the oxtail poutine. Not what I expected when I thought of poutine. The red sauce over the poutine had a good balance of sweet and acidity with the pickled red onions. The oxtail meat was tender and served over a bed of fresh cut, homemade fries. The poutine had a grated parmesan sprinkled over the top that complimented the dish very well. Finally, we ordered the amatriciana (fresh squid ink bucatini w/tomato, garlic, chili, squid, and house-cured lardon), and the Porchetta sandwich (pork shoulder spiced and smoked w/bread and butter pickles, pickled red onion, gremolata aioli, and arugula). The squid ink pasta was fresh, and the noodles tasted handmade and with love. The squid wasn't chewy, and the sauce had a bit of spice. The porchetta had a smokey flavor, but it was a tad dry. The butter pickles and the aioli help add some moisture back to the meat, and the arugula added a nice citrusy/fresh bite. Overall, we had a good experience at the restaurant, and we will definitely be back to try some of their other small plates and cocktails! 4.5/5!

This place has some super solid options for people who are gluten free/celiac. Really interesting decor and decently priced. Overall, pretty good!

This place was a wonderful Saturday night surprise! I had walked by the place several times and wanted to try it just because of the vibe-- think bright purple paint for the exterior and black and white checkered floor. It's counter service style, but they have QR codes at the tables so you can grab a seat and scope out their menu before ordering. We went ahead with the pastas because we were starving, and they did not disappoint!The was outstanding. There was just enough brine from the squid ink noodles to cut the fat from the lardon. The sauce was super fresh, and there were nice big chunks of savory lardon. ($17)The puttanesca was also very fresh. The anchovy, bright tomato, and olives all complimented each other for a well-rounded dish. ($15)They also have a good wine menu and fun cocktails!TL;DR: This is a super fun spot with a cool vibe, delicious food, and great wine at a reasonable price!

Great find! My husband overheard someone talking about this place and we took a chance. Cozy restaurant with funky decor and the food was absolutely delicious! I was very pleased with the squid ink pasta. It was a bit spicy, but the spice definitely complimented the squid. I would 100% go back!

This is a nice little spot for snacks and wine. Very small and order first before you sit down. Have tried quite a few menu items and some are hit and miss. The poutine was wonderful. The carbonara was meh. Pieces of giant ham and not really that tasty. Would definitely go back to try the Ragu. They also have a nice free paella on Thursdays that's pretty tasty, and FREE.

One of my favorite restaurants to go out with my girlfriends. It reminds me of a New York style eatery with cool vibes and delicious food. For whatever reason, I always happen to go on the days where they give out a free Paella side with your dish (I think this is Thursdays?) and you have the option of a vegetarian one or a seafood one. So delish!! Whenever I come here I get the lamb kofta sandwich (drooling thinking about it) and a drink of some sort. While I did Dry January, they were very accommodating in recommending N/A drinks and made me one off menu! It's the little things - and made me feel special and taken care of. I love Esters and will continue to be a regular here.

I really enjoyed this place! My brother and I split a few appetizers and mains.The Burrata & eggplant bruschetta was delicious and I'd get it again. The cauliflower app was too sweet for my liking.The star of the meal was the Ragu pasta. The flavors were perfect, it was fresh and not too heavy, and the squiggly pasta is the PERFECT shape for the sauce. The carbonara was cold by the time we started eating it (but that's our fault for talking too long).Overall great place for decent prices. My only qualm is their beer options seemed a bit limited, and it was chillier inside than I'd hope (although they had heaters overhead). Would come back here for sure!

The best restaurant in Seattle! Best wine, best pasta, best vibes, best service! Bacon wrapped dates are amazing as well.