Ella Elli - Chicago

An absolute standout! The service was fantastic, the menu was intriguing, and the drinks were expertly crafted. The focaccia was exceptional, and the creative use of goat cheese across various dishes was perfect. Our server, Luke, was wonderful—he definitely deserves a raise!

Had a fantastic dinner starting with the delicious Double Eau cocktail. Then shared the perfect Brussel sprouts with the table and finished with the rich and luscious rigatoni. My friend enjoyed the Burger au Poivre which we were previously told is the best dish at Ella Elli.

This restaurant is beautiful. Food is fresh and colorful. Flavors for all the dishes are rich and there is definitely some creative touch to each one. My personal favorite was beef tartare and grilled artichoke. Mussels could have been so much better if some of them were not cold and if the size, texture of the mussels were more consistent.Staff was friendly and I hope to return to try other ones on the menu. We didn't have a reservation but was lucky to see that the bar seats were available. Italian wine we were recommended was excellent.

From my , and my friends point of view Google rating 4,7 for this place is generously !overratedVery nice interior and outside seating totally killing with strange serviceThe waitress at our table told us , that we must !!!order a minimum of eight dishes , because portions very small Apparently three elderly women gave the impression of three hungry wolves)and, besides!!!they have a rule !!!that guests must make the entire order at once, !!!!!otherwise the kitchen will not accept it, ?!??how do you like that????Looking ahead, I can say that the portions were quite normal.From eight courses, three turned out to be quite tasty no wonder confit potato,tomato pizza,ricotta gnocchi)the rest was just eatable tartar no taste, Brussels sprouts not crispy but Hard as raw,beet salad strange taste)although presentation in all dishes was definitely for Instagram photos…and I will not argue about tastes, someone may like it all…As the waiter told us, the kitchen serves dishes in the order in which they are comfortable …and applause to the studio, ……First come main main dish fish ,In the company of beef tartareThen hot appetiser pizzaThen saladsIn the order in which it is convenient for the chef to serve dishesluck ,that they didn’t immediately force us to order dessert , otherwise It would be served first. profiteroles was good)In addition,that it was impossible to get hot water we asked for boiling water it was cold outside )because there are only two teapot for the whole restaurant,and they brought dirty cups, I had to change….I'm afraid that I can not advise anyone

From my , and my friends point of view Google rating 4,7 for this place is generously ! overrated Very nice interior and outside seating totally killing with strange service The waitress at our table told us , that we must !!!order a minimum of eight dishes , because portions very small Apparently three elderly women gave the impression of three hungry wolves and, besides!!!they have a rule !!! that guests must make the entire order at once, !!!!! otherwise the kitchen will not accept it, ?!?? how do you like that????Looking ahead, I can say that the portions were quite normal. From eight courses, three turned out to be quite tasty no wonder confit potato,tomato pizza,ricotta gnocchi the rest was just eatable tartar no taste, Brussels sprouts not crispy but Hard as raw,beet salad strange taste although presentation in all dishes was definitely for Instagram photos …and I will not argue about tastes, someone may like it all… As the waiter told us, the kitchen serves dishes in the order in which they are comfortable … and applause to the studio, …… First come main main dish fish ,In the company of beef tartare Then hot appetiser pizza Then salads In the order in which it is convenient for the chef to serve dishes luck ,that they didn’t immediately force us to order dessert , otherwise It would be served first. profiteroles was good In addition,that it was impossible to get hot water we asked for boiling water it was cold outside because there are only two teapot for the whole restaurant, and they brought dirty cups, I had to change…. I'm afraid that I can not advise anyone