Hestia

Hestia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. M

   Milana

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Knowledgeable staff helped explain each dish. Will return!
   

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   Christopher

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a good time here. I wanted to enjoy the tasting menu, but I accidentally reserved a bar seat which is a la carte only. This disappointed me because I came from out of town, but it was my mistake--not the restaurant's. I enjoyed a cocktail, two bites, an entree, and a dessert. It was all fantastic.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   delicious, flavorful, creative food. gracious service. well-balanced cocktails. lively and intimate setting. the hearth kitchen and woodsmoke makes it cozy...
   

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   Brian VIP

   Dallas141 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I am somewhat familiar with the criteria used to award Michelin stars. I am guessing the star was awarded here based on their tasting menu, but we ordered ala carte as the tasting menu was just too much food for four of us. We did order several items from each category though: bites, raw, hearth and mains. I could provide specific detail, but won't. Food was good, service was very good. In general, the flavor profile of the food reads salt, but not salty. Probably due to the woodfire technique. On pretty big foot fault happened when the mains arrived and we were missing the pork chop. We waited thinking it was coming until we finally asked for it after about 10 mins. We were told it was coming, but it was another 15 mins. Were were told it would be served medium rare when we ordered it which was fine, but it arrived very rare and with no fat rendered at all. Our guess was they forgot about it and tried to fire it and make up for it, but it was not edible for us. The Michelin inspector probably wouldn't have liked that. Nice restaurant, but we didn't really see the star come through on this occasion.
   

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   Jess

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   steak was almost cold. Spent $1000 on dinner at my birthday, they don’t even give a birthday cake but ask us to order dessert…..
   

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   ELDAR VIP

   Chicago64 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining at Hestia is an experience that goes beyond the plate—it’s a tribute to primal cooking elevated to fine dining. The concept of preparing every dish solely over a wood fire (with no electricity or gas) is bold and beautifully executed. You can taste the intentionality behind each bite. The tasting menu is well-curated, offering a diverse range of flavors that are deep, smoky, and satisfying without ever feeling overwhelming. It strikes that rare balance between creativity and comfort. Service is excellent—attentive, knowledgeable, and warmly professional. The staff enhances the overall experience, making the evening flow seamlessly. That said, one fair warning: you will leave smelling like you spent time near a campfire. It’s part of the charm, but maybe don’t wear your favorite dry-clean-only outfit.
   

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   Ashley

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional service and food! Still dreaming of banana bread and caviar.
   

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   Kiely

   Calgary2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great! Best experience in Austin, will be back. Service and food excellent
   

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   Jamie VIP

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Not Michelin service. The server didn't come to the table until 20 minutes after we sat (reservation at 545, greeting at 605). The server assistant didn't provide a greeting. The food was not coursed out properly. We received our raw dish (on a chipped plate! - NOT MICHELIN) before our bites. Bites and raw dish were not cleared before the scallops came. The server was not personable, and only asked if everything was OK after I paid for the bill.
   

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    John VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food and drinks were absolutely fantastic. We had high expectations, but we were still blown away by how great everything was. Gabby and Anderson were terrific stewards of our wonderful experience!
    

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