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5095 Delmar Blvd
St Louis, MO 63108
+1 (314) 365-2686
https://bengelina.com

Esca, part of the Bengelina Hospitality Group, brings a taste of the coastal Mediterranean to St. Louis, MO. Drawing inspiration from the French and Italian Riviera, Esca offers a menu featuring "The Cuisine of the Sun": rustic, fresh, and deeply flavored dishes prepared with olive oil and cooked over charcoal and wood.

Complementing the exquisite cuisine is a bar boasting a wide selection of classical cocktails and a vast array of aperitifs, amari, aromatized wines, and anisettes. The wine list, overseen by Bengelina's own Luciano Racca, is carefully curated to enhance the dining experience.

Situated in St. Louis' Delmar Maker's District, Esca provides a Mediterranean culinary journey in a vibrant and inviting setting. Guests can immerse themselves in the flavors and aromas of the region without leaving the Midwest.

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4.585 reviews
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Vivienne C.
11/9/2025

WOAH! Extremely unexpected amazing food and service experience. I felt like such a VIP at Esca even though we just made a normal resevration. This was probably one of the best dining experiences...

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Andria C.
10/24/2025

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...

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Jennifer C.
9/7/2025

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,...

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Madi L.
10/13/2025

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...

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Fuad A.
10/26/2025

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...

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