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Ellina, Aspen, CO

Ellina

4.7
4.7
636 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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19:00
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  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Ellina is a cozy, intimate restaurant located in the heart of Aspen.
Nestled in a stone walled dining room for the perfect, cozy Alpine dining experience. In the summer, the large outdoor patio offers al fresco dining in the shadow of Aspen Mountain.
We are known for our homemade pastas and modern Italian cuisine - Chef Diaz' roots in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico often bring a Latin spark to classic Italian dishes. Our signature Artichoke Heart Bruschetta has been on the menu 15 years and still has a passionate following - a must try on the menu!
Wine is our passion, and Ellina's worldly wine lists offers over 2500 choices, with a particular love and focus on the wines of Italy and France.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 925-2976
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Diaz
  • Private party facilities
    Please email elllinaaspenjill@gmail.com for buyouts and private event inquiries.

What 636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Mountains

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellina offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "superb food and service." Guests praise its "wonderful atmosphere" reminiscent of Europe and its "well-crafted wine list." Popular dishes include the "divine black pepper fettuccine" and "tender short ribs." Although it can be noisy, its cozy vibe and attentive staff make it a "must-visit."
636 Reviews
  1. Peter

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 1st seating when the crowd was minimal. Our waiter was gracious and inviting but he got in the weeds as people came in. He was less then attentive and was noticeably absent the rest of the evening

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  2. Chuck

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. They were very accommodating of our requests (table relocation, split plates, etc.) and attentive. The food is pricy, though, and it was fairly noisy. It is downstairs in a room with rock walls and the tables are somewhat close together.
    EllinaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the nice review. We do realize it can get loud when it is really busy - We are installing a sound absorption system this offseason!

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  3. Teresa

    Atlanta

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food was superb. Our fish dishes were perfectly prepared; presentation was outstanding.

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  4. Wendy

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was really wonderful. Great atmosphere, smaller cozy, very good service and food was great. Felt like a charming rest in Europe. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you
    EllinaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks Wendy for this lovely review. Means so much to us - hope to see you again soon!

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  5. HELIO

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    pleasant atmosphere, a little noisy. Good service. Very expensive price in relation to the benefit.

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  6. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stellar food and service. Well crafted wine lisr. Wonderful owner.

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  7. Sharon

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to this restaurant and it won’t be our last. The food was delicious and the service was great! Don’t miss out.

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  8. Faith

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wine is as wonderful and food melted in your mouth. Service was excellent. Beautiful restaurant. We said it would rate in the top ten restaurants we have ever visited.

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  9. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, as always, is superb. The menu is wonderful and each choice is better than the next! The salads are perfectly dressed and each dish is seasoned exactly as it should be. The chef takes each ingredient into account before seasoning the rest. I say this after eating the black pepper fettuccine. The pasta may taste slightly under seasoned but when you mix the pancetta and egg into the sauce it is divine! Perfect balance of flavors. This is a restaurant that we return to year after year and the quality, the service and the lovely staff never disappoints! That is a difficult claim to make in this ever changing restaurant environment.
    EllinaResponded on 15 February 2025
    Thank you so much Barbara. Reviews like this mean the world to us, and we appreciate your support.

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  10. Jay

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ellina continues to be among the very best restaurants in Aspen. Jill and her outstanding staff continue to deliver a consistently exceptional dining experience. The food and the service are always top-notch, and Jill has curated a wine list that is second to none in Aspen. In a town known for its excellent restaurants, Ellina is a true stand out -- can't recommend it highly enough.

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430 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2905

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hyman Avenue Pedestrian Mall at Galena Street
  • Area
    Aspen
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Diaz
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (970) 925-2976
  • Private party facilities
    Please email elllinaaspenjill@gmail.com for buyouts and private event inquiries.
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