Esther’s Kitchen

I've been hearing about this place for over a year. The menu seemed far from traditional Italian which I favor. I finally tried it and everything blew me away. This is the best food I have had from the bread and butter all the way through to the creme brule cheesecake. The spaghetti and zucca pasta dishes were amazing. We also had a vape salad and it was just as good as everything else. Very reasonable prices and the service was also amazing. This has to be a go to place for anyone in Las Vegas.

Local gem. We wandered off the street, put our names down (party of 2) and came back after a 25-30 min wait. Worth it. We over ate, so my warning is order wisely. Bigger group will let you try more things. We ordered the in house sourdough with three different sides: chicken liver (winner), burrata (good, not mind blowing), and the beets (nice complement). Unfortunately we couldn't stop eating and this filled us up. We had the roast beef sandwich and garlic/lemon pasta mains. Pasta was ah-mazing. Would highly recommend. The sandwich was good, not a standout. We sat by the bar, which, for lunch, was a great vibe. Big windows and sunlight made it lovely. I'd sit there again vs a table. Our server/bartender was super nice - very comfortable and could adapt with whatever we wanted and how we were rolling through the meal. Would come back and recommend checking it out if in Vegas.

This was the final dinner stop on our recent Eagle Fang Golf Club trip to Las Vegas. And wow…what a dinner it was. There was about a dozen of us so we decided to go family style and order a bunch of appetizers and entrees. I enjoyed everything served this evening including the bread with spreads, cauliflower which was incredible, chop salad, meatballs, spaghetti and raviolis. Service was great, wine, cocktails and beers were awesome and everyone left happy and satisfied. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Vegas. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

Blown away by this gem that we stumbled across - away from the strip in the Art District. This place was the highlight of our whole weekend in Vegas. We went twice. First up - whoah awesome wallpaper (love decor) - the vibe is incredible and puts you in a great mood (music is awesome). The staff are so attentive and super friendly and seems as if they have time to chat and engage (its super busy - they are that good to stop and chat and listen:)). My bag was on the floor and a waiter (not ours) came over with a bag hook for the table! What? Love that. Prosecco was delicious, strawberry lemonade (to die for). Cauliflower bites - I highly recommend. Lemon Olive Oil Cake - excellent, perfect combo of lemon curd , gelato and cake and need I say more? Pasta was perfect. Check out our pics.... That sourdough though? Omgosh, I needed to lie down afterwards. Please open a resto in Toronto!!!

Great food, service and ambiance. Reservation strongly recommended due to popularity of the restaurant. My favorite appetizer is the cauliflower (not pictured), it’s lightly fried with lots of flavor. Ribeye was perfectly cooked (and it comes with 2 sides of brussel sprouts and potatoes which is worth the price). For dessert, the budino was not too sweet which was perfect. This place is a must try for locals and tourists alike!

Went to esther’s kitchen for my birthday after being recommended by so many of our friends. Our server jackie was phenomenal- so friendly and knowledgeable. We got all the dishes she recommended- butternut squash pizza was really good and I never eat pizza crusts but Jackie provided us butter to dip the crusts in and it was so good. Chili cauliflower was crispy and an innovative way to eat it. Casarecce verde with crab was my favorite and Ricotta gnudi is something you can’t get elsewhere. We also bought the whole kitchen beers which is pretty fun. I definitely understand why this place is popular and would highly recommend it as well. I would love to try the other housemade pasta and pizzas next time I visit here.

There were 9 of us and we had a reservation. They did have a table ready for us prior to our arrival. Our server was nice and she gave us recommendations from the menu. During the lunch hours the restaurant does get pretty loud so it can be heard to hear people in your party. I had an Italian chopped salad and OMG it was amazing!!! The presentation of it was beautiful and it was full of favor. The servings are mainly family style. I also had a meatball sandwich with sweet potato chips. The sandwich was descent but the chips were excellent. I also had a slice of sausage pizza it had a bit of a kick to it but it was good. The bread that they bring for the table is a bit hard, so I could only eat some of the inside. The spreads they bring for the bread is good. I believe there were 5-6 spreads they brought us. So if the bread was a bit softer that would be great! There was a chicken pasta that we had that really didn’t have much flavor in it. Everything else we had was pretty good. I would visit this spot again and I would definitely get the Italian chopped salad!!!!

My boyfriend and I have been going to Esther's for over 3 years and watched it grow from maybe 20 seats to the full fledged, two story master piece of today. Any time we end up in Vegas, Esther's is on the agenda. On this trip Sarah stood out as the star of the show. Amazing service and an air about her, you kmow shes the boss. Great efficiency and warmth. The perfect bar manager. Thank you Easter's for continuing to be true to yourself. A high class, affordable, quaint spot for anyone to enjoy a few steps away from the chaotic Vegas Strip. We hope to continue to grow with you. Maybe one day we can celebrate as husband and wife or with our kids.

Esther’s Kitchen is one of those Las Vegas restaurants that lives up to the hype—and then some. Located in the Arts District on South Main Street, this spot delivers truly from-scratch Italian comfort food that feels thoughtful without being pretentious. The handmade pastas are excellent, the sauces are rich and well-balanced, and the house-made sourdough bread served warm with cultured butter is dangerously good. Even the lighter options shine—the butter lettuce salad and Italian chopped salad were both fresh, well-prepared, and paired perfectly with the meatballs appetizer.

Ashton made the whole experience. We were seated at the bar and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The food was on point. The mussels were flavorful, though a bit too charred for my liking, the meatballs came out perfect, and the margherita and Diavola pizzas were both so good I had to give my compliments to the chef on the way out. But what really made the visit stand out was the service. Ashton took care of us the entire night and made our drinks herself. Just her service alone deserves 5 stars. You can feel when someone genuinely enjoys what they do, and she made the whole experience smooth, personal, and memorable. We’ll definitely be back.

This place is a gem, we had the best experience. We sat at the bar and Blake (bartender) was super knowledgeable and he is very experienced in his craft. We ordered the Sexy Soccer Mom and Presumed Ginnocent cocktails, and they were Amazing. To eat we ordered the Esther's Chopped salad , which tasted like charcuterie met the farm and had a baby, we also ordered the Radiator which was also fantastic. The pasta is freshly made and th pizza is made in a beautiful brick oven to perfection. We are most definitely coming back.

We have heard a lot about Esther’s Kitchen and their food and their story; so, we decided to try it yesterday and I must say it was fantastic! I made a reservation through Open Table for 12:45 we got there and the hostess was kind and respectful; we waited a few minutes and got to our table. I must say it was full with clients. Once we got to the table our waiter was kind and explained us how they cook the food, which one was the bread signatures and the add one to it. And let me tell you that bread was a party in your mouth; you get to break it once it is on the table and then it is smooth and crunchy a must order for sure. The Esther’s sandwich a delight and the pasta with black garlic it is a flavor like none traditional pasta. We had Italian beer that is so smooth and a cocktail however the lime tea with honey to close our lunch made me feel like home.

I tried multiple dishes from the menu and enjoyed everything! The sourdough was delicious, especially with the variety of sauces offered. Pair it with a glass of your favorite wine for a great experience! 🍷🍝 I thought the Brussels sprouts were incredible, along with the lobster pasta and the meatballs. I’m not usually a fan of carpaccio, but their Wagyu beef version was exceptionally tasty! I would definitely recommend this place if you can plan ahead for reservations or don’t mind a later dinner. Hope to be back one day soon!

Food was amazing. Every dish was delicious. Setting was really nice too. The lights is a little too bright and the server is little MIA as well. I really like the braised beef but the wagyu beef carpaccio kinda top other dishes because it is really hard to find and it was really special and yummy.

Amazing food & drink creations. Pretty unique venue and deco. Kudos to the whole team from the server to kitchen crew that made our dinner amazing. Cauliflower appetizer has a great lite crunchy texture that contrast the Cauliflower together with a delightful sauce drizzle. Meatball appetizer sauce with cheesy pesto together with the tomato sauce made it phenomenal. The beef cheeks was also braised to tenderness and a final roast to add depth to the meat. Pasta too was amazing. The only thing to us was it is very lively in there as in loud hehe. Fun vibe but it was a little too much for us. But that is just us. Don't let this stop you for trying it out as it is pretty dang awesome

We showed up 30 minutes after opening and the restaurant was already steadily filling up. Lots of space and they move you through the food quite fast. Our server was awesome, he took the time to walk us through the menu, give us recommendations and explain what makes the dishes special. The food was so delicious and the bread was fantastic. I am a huge fan of the seasonal flavors, they used unique combinations of ingredients but they were all fantastic. The server also made sure to check in about food allergies and make sure the kitchen staff were not in contact with any allergens. Definitely check this place out!

We had a wonderful dinner here with a party of 8 right before my brother's wedding in Vegas. The dinner was fantastic and our server went absolutely above and beyond in taking care of us, even bringing us a few glasses of champagne and making a little toast about love. It was rare beautiful dinner to remember. On top of the excellent service and loving vibes, the food was incredible. The bride's parents are from Barcelona, Spain and have a love of the best wines and cheeses and her dad was on cloud nine enjoying every bite and thanking me for making a reservation. We started with a big charcuterie board with delicious authentic cheeses and meats that had to be explained to us twice, there was so much to take in. Fan favorite dishes at the table were the Agnolotti and the Braised Short Rib, but everything we tried was incredible. A big thank you to Esther's Kitchen for making our night so special.

Truly phenomenal dining experience! We tried the amazing sour dough with the basil ricotta, a margarita pizza, and two pasta dishes. Everything was perfect. And service was great! I highly recommend dining here.

Esther's Kitchen easily earns a definitive 5-star rating, not just for its farm-to-table cuisine but for the overall quality of the guest experience. The establishment successfully blends a sophisticated culinary concept with genuine, warm hospitality. The standout feature of our visit was the bar staff. They were incredibly cordial and funny, treating guests more like long-time friends than customers. Their engagement and attention truly elevated the mood of the entire evening. This level of professional yet relaxed service is a major component of the restaurant's charm. Complementing their personality, the bar staff created stupendous drinks. Each cocktail was perfectly balanced, utilizing fresh ingredients that highlighted the care put into the entire beverage program. The skill shown in their drink preparation is as impressive as the dishes coming out of the kitchen. While the food—the seasonal pasta and wood-fired pizzas—was executed with the consistency expected of a top-tier establishment, the memory of the fantastic bar team and their innovative, delicious drinks is what makes this restaurant a mandatory return trip. Esther's Kitchen offers an outstanding combination of high-quality dining and unbeatable hospitality.

Let me tell you this is one special place. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and you can easily have a conversation at the table. Our server was well trained and did a fantastic job. Parking at the restaurant is street based, but there was plenty of spots at 7:30pm within a few minutes walk. The restaurant is off the beaten path but in a hip part of town with tons of other dining options to explore around this gem. So to the food; its exceptional. Our Charcuterie board was top notch, the bread with 5 dips was superlative, and the deserts were simply amazing. As to our main courses I had the braised cheek and it was insane, other comments were " the best pasta ever", the ravioli was exceptional. Two folks at our table had the prk cop and were both enthralled with the cut and taste. I'll definitely go back and everyone in our group stated this needed to be a staple for our "Vegas visits". A+

Absolutely fantastic restaurant with a great vibe. Cocktails are amazing. The working title is such a fun cocktail, with the fragrance of a Lemon Drop candy and refreshing flavor, I definitely recommend. The MALLOREDDUS was fantastic as well and packed full of flavors. I will note, this dish is quite spicy so be aware, if you do not like spicy food. Overall, great experience and would come back again and again if I were local.

We had an amazing time celebrating a Birthday Dinner here. We had Kasey as our server and she was phenomenal.. She briefly went over the menu and offered some amazing options. She was very attentive and talked about some history about the restaurant and food. Loved her energy. Food was great as always.

I enjoyed the food and the service was great. I was traveling for work and having a meal by myself, so it wasn’t too hard to get a spot at the bar. I parked nearby on the street and paid for parking. If you’re looking for a table, I’d recommend placing a reservation. This place was busy for a very good reason, the food is amazing. I ordered the housemade sourdough bread and the tortellini pasta. The bread was amazing and definitely recommend, I make sourdough at home and was excited to try some sourdough after not baking loaves for a few months. From the recommendation of the waiter, I ordered the tortellini pasta and highly recommend it for anyone who wants to try something creamy and savory. Alongside the flavors that come from the trout in the tortellini and smoked trout caviar, the pasta is topped black and white sesame seeds, tomatoes and I think mint.

Super awesome restaurant with amazing food! The food was really delicious, but the service was so-so, so I’m giving 4 stars We ordered the Tomato + Ricotta, and it was so good we didn’t even have time to take a photo - it was gone in seconds! We also tried the Spaghetti Pomodoro, Radiatore al Limone, and the meatballs, which were incredibly tasty and juicy The hostess girls were very friendly, but our food was brought by different servers, and drinks - even just water - only came after we had finished the appetizers

Great ambiance and service. Serving time is a bit long but the taste was great and worth the wait. Items on lunch menu are limited but covers a wide variety. Sourdough bread with butter was crunchy. Pizza was well cooked. No dress code and casual wear observed. Limited vegetarian options. Parking is on street.

We ordered the eggplant pizza (very good), pumpkin pancakes (good) and avocado toast (you can give this a miss). Service was a little slow. Loved the book selection that you could read while waiting for your order. Parking can be hard to find.

We'd been wanting to experience Esther's for a while now, finally got the chance for our anniversary. Very cool vibe and quite busy especially for a Thursday night...reservations are a must. Seated us at a table for 4 so the extra room was nice. Delicious Italian Sauvignon Blanc and local HEDL beer for drinks. Shared the butter lettuce salad which was maybe the highlight of the meal. Wife ordered Fig Pizza, perhaps the reason only 4 stars, pizza was undercooked in the middle, I ordered the Agnolotti which was superb. Looking forward to a return visit. Great service, food and drink.

Everything was great! Very busy you must reserve a table if you want to dine there. Staff was super friendly, food came out quickly. I loved everything I ate but I did get an upset stomach later, could have been the richness of the food.

10/10 presentation of food. Food itself was 8.5/10, with my biggest issue being that there wasn’t a large variety of dishes available on the menu and protein seemed to be pretty sparse. That said, you could order meatballs on the side which I did, I wasn’t in love with the meatballs though. My pasta was a bit underwhelming, it was overall very good though The service was excellent, we were taken care of well by the staff and they checked in on us frequently. A little pricey overall I would go here again though and try something else!

The food is very fresh and the bread is definitely a most get. It's a little dark feels a little cold for Italian food. Staff could not be nicer. Definitely would say the pizza and the bread are very good. But overall can't go wrong!

Had an incredible experience at Esther’s Kitchen! The atmosphere was warm, the service was friendly, and every detail felt thoughtfully done. I tried the Perks of Being a Wildflower cocktail and it was absolutely wonderful fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced. This place truly stands out. Highly recommended

The service was great. Explained menu and made suggestions. The bread was fantastic. We ordered three options. We requested the beet conserva but got the burrata, not sure if miscommunication, was a bit loud. Burrata was another option we were considering so maybe it was meant to be :) Regardless the Nduja and Basil Ricotta were great. We enjoyed the radiatore more than cacio.

Esther's was on our list of places to visit after seeing it on an episode of Somebody Feed Phil. It's located in the up and coming Arts district, not far from the LV Strip. It's a pretty busy place. We initially attempted to dine here on a Friday night with no reservation, and they were unable to accommodate us. On the following Saturday we made a lunch reservation for 1:30pm. After being seated for at least 10 to 15 mins with no attention, we had to flag someone down for service. After finally getting service, we ordered cocktails to knock off the edge. My wife had the MAMA DORIS SOUR, and I had the Old Fashioned. The drinks were well-balanced and hit the spot. For our meal we ordered the Butter Lettuce Salad, Radiatore Pasta and the WOOD GRILLED HALF MARY'S CHICKEN. The salad was nicely put together with fresh ingredients however, for me, there was a weird crunchy sand like texture on the salad which was a little off-putting. The other items were spot on. The pasta was fresh and cooked to perfection. The chicken was fresh from the grill with wonderfully crisp skin. Side note... the chicken takes about 30 minutes, so be prepared. Overall, we were happy with our experience with the exception of the delay in service. We will return for dinner in the future.

The food is outstanding! We had a bit of an issue with service which is why not a 5-star. Host told us the server was on break, even though the reopened at 5pm and our reservation was for 5:15pm. The host was great and tried to fill, but it was a major delay in everything. When server finally arrived there was no apology, just " I'll be taking over now". Not the service we're used to. We'll be back for sure and hope it's more a 5-star experience. If you want great Italian food, Esther's is definitely worth a visit. Prices are reasonable and large portions.

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and good service, with traditional Italian-inspired dishes rather than americanized ones. The charcuterie board we shared was delicious, spaghetti was good, and so was the beef & pork meatballs. However, there was a major issue with our leftovers. The food they packed for my wife to take home was not hers. Instead of 2 meatballs (initially came with 3) and 3 breads she got pasta with some type of shredded meat or chicken thing. She was really looking forward to enjoying the leftovers, but it turned out to be someone else’s food 🤮. This mistake was very disappointing and ruined the experience for both of us. Because of this error, I’m dropping my rating from 4 stars to 2. Update: I was contacted by the restaurant the day after I left a voicemail stating what the problem was. They immediately initiated a refund for my wife's meal. That was a class act move!! That made up for the previous error and have added the two stars back on!! Thank you for being honest!!!

Went on December 22nd, dinner at 9:30pm. Crowded, I had reserved a week in advance. Chase Sapphire reserve dining credits worked out without issues, it showed up on my statement in a couple of days. Limited vegetarian options. Menu changes by season, the underlined ones are vegetarian (no eggs, no meat, no fish, can contain dairy). The sour dough bread was nice with the different spreads.

Food was delicious! Compliments goes to the chef, but service was lacking and we were near the front so hard to miss us by the register but our water was never refilled so it was a bit hard to enjoy the carb heavy lunch with no water. Also, the atmosphere was lively but our tables were so close that we practically were in other people’s conversations and they kept looking at us. Kinda hard to network or host business lunch here but great food if you ever want pasta in Arts District. Paying for parking does suck though, service and wait staff could use more training.

It was our first time visiting Esther’s Kitchen and we were excited because of the high rating reviews, but it was just okay, nothing special. The restaurant is nicely decorated inside, not so much as an outside curb appeal , it is decent size with a big bar section and the upstairs cocktail lounge. The ambiance is great. They have an open kitchen which was pretty cool. It was hard to get a reservation and when we did get one, we showed up and still waited an additional 30 minutes. The hostess didn’t know how to operate a system for seating and it created a mess. As foodies who make it a point to support local restaurants, we've learned to be patient and understanding. Well , after we got seated our waiter was not so attentive either and we have left abandoned most of the time. It took forever for the food to arrive. But the restaurant was very busy, so again we were understandable about it. We have ordered a couple of pizzas, pasta and their famous sourdough bread. We were not impressed with the food: the hyped up sourdough bread was too hard like a brick,you couldn’t even bite the crust. They do have the best butter I've ever had. But it was hard to enjoy it when the hard crust was nearly impossible to cut. We also had eggplant pizza and Diavola pizza. It was an okay pizza ,but nothing to say you have to have it. The crust was softer than the usual brick oven pizza. And the middle part was too soggy and not cooked enough . I am a big pizza fan and that’s my favorite meal and I have had a real Neapolitan style pizza in Rome and it was not undercooked like this one. The pasta tasted great and we really enjoyed it the most. It is homemade, prepared fresh in house. Overall: our dining experience was ok. The Esther’s Kitchen was just overhyped, they still need to work on their reservation system , better train the staff and the kitchen, they have a lack of communication skills. They do have a great potential and they are still a good Italian restaurant, but I highly recommend eating elsewhere , like Eataly at Park MGM , if you’re looking for an authentic Italian cuisine.

Esther’s Kitchen is a popular Italian restaurant that serves tasty dishes but falls short in delivering an overall good dining experience. The din of the customers was combined with fairly loud background music, making conversation at my table of four difficult. When the waiter (finally) arrived to detail the specials, it was nearly impossible to hear him. Plus the lighting was too dark to read the menu, so we deployed cell phone flashlights. Our meals were tasty but the noise level so detracted from the experience that I don’t plan to go back. 

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and good service, with creative Italian-inspired dishes rather than classic ones. The charcuterie board we shared was delicious, my husband’s spaghetti was tasty, and the beef & pork meatballs were excellent. However, there was a major issue with our leftover: the food they packed for me to take home was not mine at all. I was really looking forward to enjoying the leftovers, but it turned out to be someone else’s pasta. This mistake was very disappointing and ruined the experience for me. Because of this error, I’m dropping my rating from 4 stars to 2.