we're having an aegean summer here at esra! there’s nothing quite like a long hot summer spent on the aegean coastline. that’s why we’ll be bringing a little bit of this sunny, salty vibe to esra this season. in june, july and august we’ll be serving up a different set menu each month that invokes this iconic turquoise seascape. think lots of bright seasonal vegetables, hits of sun-drenched lemon juice and a dash of olive oil, and (of course) our signature lick of smoke. and we also heard you when you told us you’d like to bring along more friends (and family and lovers), so we’ll have a few extra tables for 4, 5 and 6 guests available for these three months. tables will be released in the first week of the preceding month: tables for june will be released on 5 may tables for july will be released on 5 june tables for august will be released on 6 july we're also taking a few breaks here and there: esra is closed sunday 21 june until wednesday 1 july esra is also closed sunday 23 august until wednesday 9 september

want to come and eat at esra? here are some tips on securing a table: 3. are you after a table in june, july or august? we've got a special summer set menu and for these three months only, we'll open up all of the bookings for the month ahead in the first week of the preceding month. okay, that's a lot of words, here's what we mean: all of the reservations for july will be released in the first week of june, and all of the reservations for august in the first week of july. si? si! here are the dates: reservations for june will be released on 5 may reservations for july will be released on 5 june reservations for august will be released on 6 july 2. is your chose date fully booked? add yourself to the waitlist. you'll automatically receive an email if someone else cancels and a table frees up. make sure to get in there fast! everyone on the waitlist will get the same email. the person who clicks the link first and completes their booking secures the table. 2. are you after a table for after the summer (i.e. september onwards)? please keep an eye out on social media or the website for more information about when these reservations will be released.

you can book a spot for one person all the way up to four people. if you're a solo diner, we'll reserve a spot on the kitchen counter for you. basically, you'll be hanging out with the cool kids (us) during your meal. for groups of two: you can choose to reserve at the kitchen counter or at a table. did we mention the kitchen counter is where all the cool kids sit? plus, the seats are very comfortable with proper backrests. groups of three and four are automatically booked onto a table. in the months of june, july and august we'll also accept reservations of up to 6 people.

you can cancel up to one day (i.e. 24 hours) before your reservation and we'll return your downpayment to you. you can cancel via the link in your confirmation email.

we’re a very small restaurant with an even smaller kitchen, and unfortunately, that means we’re not able to accommodate every dietary restriction or allergy. with just two of us cooking, we simply don’t have the capacity to adapt dishes or create one-off alternatives. In some cases, this may mean we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to enjoy the full esra experience — as much as we’d love to! what we can accommodate (with advance notice of 72 hours): vegetarian diet pescatarian diet nut allergy coeliac disease / gluten intolerance what we cannot accommodate (unfortunately, on any menu): dairy allergy or lactose intolerance (especially cream, butter, and soft cheeses) pepper and chilli allergy (including paprika and bell peppers), tomato allergy onion and garlic allergy sulphur dioxide allergy sesame allergy vegan diet we can't alter dishes on our menu to suit dislikes (such as a dislike for fresh herbs, coriander, garlic, etc.) if you’re unsure or you'd like to chat, please don’t hesitate to reach out! you can find us at hello@esra.amsterdam.

yes! and you should too. a few times a year, we close the restaurant for some much rest & relaxation. our planned holidays in 2026 (so far) are: sunday 1 march until wednesday 11 march (reopening thursday 12 march) saturday 11 april until wednesday 22 april (reopening thursday 23 april) sunday 21 june until wednesday 1 july (reopening thursday 2 july) sunday 23 august until wednesday 9 september (reopening thursday 10 september)

you'll find a link in your confirmation email to send us a message. please give us at least 24 hours' notice for any changes. for example: if you have a reservation for saturday evening but need to change the date or the time, please get in touch before friday afternoon. thanks!

really, really can't find what you're looking for? then send us an email at hello@esra.amsterdam.

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we are open thursday, friday and saturday evening for dinner from 18.00. we are also open saturday for lunch from 12.00. throughout the year, we're closed for some holidays (because work-life balance is a thing! and it's achievable). these are our planned-in holidays, so far: sunday 1 march until wednesday 11 march (reopening thursday 12 march) saturday 11 april until wednesday 22 april (reopening thursday 23 april) sunday 21 june until wednesday 1 july (reopening thursday 2 july) sunday 23 august until wednesday 9 september (reopening thursday 10 september)

we try to keep one table (for two) each evening free for walk-ins. your best bet is early in the evening (when we open at 18.00) to grab a spot. please be kind if someone got there before you, or we don't have a table available that evening. this is sometimes how the proverbial cookie crumbles, and we cannot guarantee a walk-in space every single evening. if you want to be absolutely 1000% sure that you can eat with us, reservations are the way.

no. or, you can try, but we very rarely pick up. but you can send us a whatsapp message on +31 6 1471 88 98. we try to answer messages wednesday through to saturday. please be patient with us if it takes a little longer than that, we might be busy polishing cutlery, chatting to our bookkeeper, frying onions, or (on very rare occasions), enjoyed a well-deserved day off.

dogs, kids and in-laws welcome (if well-behaved). do send us a message beforehand if you're bringing them, so we can organize an appropriate table for you!