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Esca St. Louis Reviews
I'm so glad I was able to try Esca yesterday.
Esca in Arabic means "Better tasting" and the food tasted better than I expected. The atmosphere was great, the staff was lovely, the noise level was perfect (not too loud). The staff are some of the best people from around the city experie
Everything was fantastic! The potato dish was flavorful,
Everything was fantastic! The potato dish was flavorful, the ciabatta bread was incredibly fresh, and Ben's Vodka martini was strong and perfectly balanced. The tuna crudo was so fresh it practically melted in your mouth. Service was attentive
Unique atmosphere, great food, and the best service I've
Unique atmosphere, great food, and the best service I've ever had. Everything was well timed and the staff was friendly, organized, and felt like they were working as a team.
Upscale Mediterranean bar and grill off Delmar.
As a spritz fanatic, the Esca spritz was one of the best I've had. Other notable items were the charred onion dip, the incredibly fresh whipped ricotta and lemon dip, and the lamb meatballs. My mistake was filling up too much on bread and appeti
Great taste and service.
Unpretentious both inside and out, the quality and preparation and taste were superior as was the service. My only complaint was the slightly elevated noise level and A/C blowing right above our table. The description of the restaurant says that
Overall a wonderful experience for dinner.
The atmosphere is inviting and gives you sense of something not typical to the StL food scene. Service is impeccable here, all staff were friendly, welcoming and approachable. Patio dining is a must on a nice weather day and I appreciate that it�
We had a reservation on the covered patio, the service was
We had a reservation on the covered patio, the service was wonderful, our waiter was attentive and extremely knowledgeable. The cocktail menu was extensive and while a little pricey the drinks were tasty and a good pour. The shared plates were wond
Great food, great service, lovely ambiance! We were excited
Great food, great service, lovely ambiance! We were excited that they were back open after the tornado. The place was packed, there's even and outdoor patio. We will definitely come back with friends!!
Been meaning to try this place! Overall super happy with
Been meaning to try this place! Overall super happy with the experience. You kind of forget you're in St. Louis. We got a mixture of things and I would definitely come back. The waiter was very nice. We had a few allergies and restrictions and t
Went here for a nightcap with a few friends last weekend.
The cocktail was pretty good and I loved the gelato served with the pizzelle. I understand the gelato is typically server with olive oil and sea salt on top so was a little bummed ours didn't have that but since it was near closing time, I guess
This place was horrible.
I was really disgusted with my visit to Esca. They were out of the chicken and then out of the scallops. There was literally nothing to eat. I ended up pushing around a grilled salad that was wilted and gross. Then, they tired to make up for it by
My favorite of Ben Poremba's places so far.
...everything from the ambience to the service to the flavors and textures of every single dish was perfection. When I ordered the Amish chicken, I expected it to be juicy and flavorful but I did not expect the cabbage underneath it to SHINE. Pro tip
One of the best group dining experiences we've had in St.
Louis! Every appetizer we tried was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. I especially loved the La Escalivada, Zucchini, and Bruschetta--the ingredients were incredibly fresh and thoughtfully combined. For entrées, the branzino and Amish ch
A very sexy restaurant.
As good as the atmosphere was, the food delivered as well. Was really impressed with their polenta ragu -- A ton of flavor coming from that bolognese sauce. I'd probably skip the eggplant next time. For entrees, I believe the wagyu is a must. A
Just go and eat here.
This restaurant is INCREDIBLE. Such good food. Creative craft cocktails, great appetizers. Wonderful mains cooked over a real fire. We had chicken, and pork, and Wagyu beef, and branzino. All was just food to rave about. Higlorecommend this plac
Sat in the covered/heated patio, it was probably around 50
Sat in the covered/heated patio, it was probably around 50 degrees, but we were comfortable. The ambiance, the music and the decor were on point. We ordered and shared everything: Mortadella, zucchini carpaccio, la escalivada, gnocchi, meatballs and
This will be Top 5 on Best STL Restaurants List
Mind blown! This is the only way to describe Esca, Ben Poremba's new restaurant in the Delmar District! Thanks Ben! We love and appreciate everything you do for St. Louis! 11ish years ago, Ben changed the game in the Tower Grove neighborhood w
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* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
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* DistinguishedTree58 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
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* DistinguishedTree58 now uses their connections at Esca St. Louis to secure the table.
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* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Esca St. Louis!
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