Osteria Ester

629 E Central Blvd, Orlando
(407) 203-3577

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Ashley

If loving carbs is wrong, I don't want to be right. 🍝 We came in “just a little hungry” and left questioning every life decision that ever involved skipping Italian food. The focaccia showed up first and immediately set the tone—warm, fluffy, and basically what I imagine clouds taste like in Italy. Then the Caesar salad arrived pretending to be healthy, but let's be honest... it was just a classy way to prepare our stomachs for the carb Olympics. The meatballs? I'm pretty sure someone's Italian grandmother is locked in the kitchen making these with love and a little bit of magic. The bolognese was so good I briefly considered canceling my plans for the rest of the night and just ordering another bowl. And the gnocchi... little pillows of happiness that should probably be prescribed by doctors for emotional support. 10/10. Come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and prepare to fall in love with pasta. 🇮🇹

Jay

First visit to this new Good Salt Group creation and as expected it is wonderful, like each of their creations. My wife and I quietly celebrated our Wedding Anniversary on this visit. From the moment we stepped in the door the place feels very inviting and the aromas are enticing from the kitchen! We were seated with a view into the kitchen and greeted by our waitress Janelle who gave us wonderful suggestions and helped us narrow things down to a manageable list for appetizers and dinner. Started with the Burrata and Truffle Arancini along with the House made Focaccia. Burrata was extremely on point, made onsite and it truly tasted so special, such a hearty portion that worked beautifully with the tomato's and olive oil. The Truffle Arancini arrived with three servings on top of a luxurious white crème, full of flavor and just a hint of spice, very much a highlight app. The Risotto was perfectly prepared and I can honestly say this will be on my plate again in future visits! As we moved into dinner my wife chose the Ester Salad with grilled shrimp and I had to get the main feature, Lasagna Rotolo. The salad was fresh, with a wonderful dressing, and the shrimp were large and seasoned perfectly, a very tasty and fresh salad according to my wife. The Lasagna is unique in a really great way. I've had many lasagna meals and this one changes the game! Rolled in rounds (5) with a 24 hour Ragu that is remarkable! Excellent spice level and an enjoyable meal to actually navigate the cutting process and building the perfect bite ensuring to include the whipped ricotta, it's great! We finished with the Butterscotch Budino, please don't miss the one - in a word decadent! I also want to call out the bar for stocking Peroni 0.0 Alcohol Free, don't see that much yet when I'm dining and it's a personal favorite beverage. All in all, the pictures should tell the story of a beautifully crafted and outstanding evening at dinner. Thanks to Janelle and Danny, perfect!

Sam

Everything was outstanding. Service impeccable. Food amazing. Perfect ambiance. Will be back.

Sarah

Great drinks and amazing appetizers! Had a lovely dinner over the weekend! Ask for Gabe he knows all about the wine!

Genny

Food was amazing and restaurant is gorgeous. Service is good but they need to pay attention if a ground is chatting, do not interupt just come back in 2 mins till they are finished

Kristin

Ambiance and design is lovely with a comfortable upscale vibe. Noisy, but did not affect conversation amongst our party of five. Service was outstanding from hostess to server and the multiple people who helped deliver food and drink to our table. Portions are large and hearty. Homemade pasta and bread are delicious. The N/A amaretto sour was a win also. 10/10 experience.

jovanna

Amazing experience. Their service was impeccable. The food, amazingly delicious. So many options to choose from. Can't wait to go back!!

David

This was our first time to dine here since they opened, we live down the street and had been waiting a bit until the initial excitement subsided a bit. It was worth the wait, the service was a true highlight, lots of touchpoints and we never wanted for everything. Our server did a wonderful job reviewing the options and making recommendations. We started with Burrata, which was amazing and the perfect starter for 2. I had the Sea Bream which had an eggplant and vegetable base that was so good. And had to get a side of the meatballs to share as a side/starter. They have a nice list of Italian wines that pair well with the menu, and they serve wine by the glass properly by bringing the bottle to the table, which is a nice touch. The inside was lively, we sat outside which was a bit quieter, but it was a beautiful evening so well worth it. We will absolutely be back!

Carly

Danny is just amazing!! And our server Paige was just great. I hope to get her every time.

Dana

10/10. From our server Madi to apps, bread, dinner and dessert. Perfection. You can pick anything on the menu!

Kristine

We had a great dining experience at this restaurant! The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend!!!

Kerri

Beautiful restaurant, excellent food and excellent service. I love that the noise level was not too loud and we could easily have a conversation.

Michael

The experience was quite a positive surprise. Restaurant is very authentic. Pasta excellent and all fresh. We‘ll definetly come back.

Leah

Loved the pasta-gnocchi! The tortelloni was a table favorite also. Enjoyed the steak, wine and a few desserts, but the service was absolutely top notch. Please don't change!

Debbie

This newest edition to the Salt Group restaurant offerings was a delight! From the moment we were greeted at the hostess stand until the moment we left, we experienced a casual elegance that made us feel like valued guests in a lovely foodie paradise home. Our server was so knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings — all offered in a friendly and inviting way. The crostini appetizer was incredibly melt-in-your-mouth special. And my husband doesn't even like seafood but was charmed by the baked clams. Our table of 4 ordered the house special lasagna — served in clever rolls, which was universally applauded. The truffle gnocchi was fabulously tasty with just the right bite. And my Bucatini Diablo was just-right spicy with beautifully cooked shrimp. The butterscotch pudding dessert was so good my husband was very reluctant to share. And the specialty cocktails we tried were delicious and perfectly designed for the menu. All and all, it was a fabulous dining experience. And Amanda, one of the managers, took care to ensure that we were happy customers — which just perfectly rounded out the attentive service. We will definitely be going back! There are so many more things on the menu we want to try!

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