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Ellina, Aspen, CO

Ellina

4.8
4.8
612 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Denver / Colorado

    Romantic

  • Denver / Colorado

    Italian

  • Mountains

    Best Food

  • Mountains

    Romantic

  • Mountains

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellina in Aspen offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service and food quality." Known for "the best Italian food in Aspen," it features standout dishes like artichoke bruschetta and chicken Milanese. The atmosphere is lively, though sometimes noisy, and the wine list is impressive. A "must-visit" spot in Aspen!

612 Reviews
  1. Tina

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was the best I have ever had. It was a gastronomical delight!! The waiters were so accommodating and professional. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Jill, who was an absolute delight and extremely helpful with our wine selection! I highly recommend Ellina!

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  2. Megan

    VIP

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elina was great as always! Service was impeccable. The special pasta and calamari were highlights. Their pepper fettecini was a little disappointing, but we will definitely be back!

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  3. Pamela

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was creative with an interesting presentation. The servers were excellent and attentive. Cozy atmosphere.

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  4. Claire

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! The pasta courses were phenomenal, and the standout was the braised short rib! Such a fun vibe and good music too

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  5. Caroline

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service! Highly recommend! We tend to the best Italians in London, and this is up there!
    EllinaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much! We have a lot of love for some of our favorite Italian spots in London - so that means a lot to us!

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  6. Anastasiya

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived in town and needed place to grab food, thankfully they had an opening for 2. We truly enjoyed our dinner time there even though it was a little bit too noisy for our preference. Their espresso martinis were so so good!!

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  7. Denise

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    1.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am going to start off by saying the positive highlights of this restaurant: We were a party of two- we ordered the whole artichoke to start- AMAZING! Full of flavor- probably the best I’ve ever had! For our meals we had the gnochetti with shrimps and chicken Milanese. Both delicious. The ambiance was a great vibe- the servers were hustling and very attentive. We were really enjoying ourselves on our first night in Aspen. However, we ordered a specific wine from the wine list.The one that was brought and poured was not the one on the menu that we ordered , and it was the attitude of the owner that did not sit well with us. She did everything in her power to justify why the wine we received was a perfectly fine bottle and said her vendor brought the wrong case of wine but they are serving it anyways - even though that wasn’t what we ordered or the year of wine or the price. We have owned restaurants ourselves and when an owner treats you like they won’t ever see you again is just wrong. I understand this is a very touristy town and people come and go…. But don’t treat customers like they are in the wrong as if you’ll never have to see them again . That is the only reason for the one Star.-Other than that moment , we WILL go back again and I’m sure have an amazing time! UPDATE- As you can see from the Owners response- that’s the mentality we had to deal with. We were nothing but complementary and appreciative to the staff and even made positive comments to all as we walked out- and the owner can even ask the server Onio how happy we were with everything. Like I said, we were hoping to go back one day- but after her last comment, maybe that was the first and last time we will walk into that establishment.
    EllinaResponded 5 days ago
    Denise, We have carried the wine you ordered for 10 years, through 10 vintages. It is an entry level, approachable wine that is meant for easy and early drinking. Please don't twist my words around, I did not say the vendor brought me the wrong wine, I said the vendor sent the new vintage 2019 vs 2020 and we had not changed it on the list yet. The new vintage is actually $4.90 more per bottle so the price should actually be higher. We have 3000 wines so sometimes a vintage changes. As a restaurant owner you should know your time to check that the wine is exactly what you want is when it is presented to you by the sommelier. You said nothing until you finished the bottle. After getting a bunch of attitude from you about it, I gave you 20% off, and you still wrote a bad review.

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  8. lorraine

    VIP

    Naples

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. There were 7 of us and we got served on time . All of us liked our food . We were n the quietest place possible . All servers were friendly and efficient .

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  9. Marc

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food is delicious and the service is excellent. As a local… when discussing where to eat out it is always on the short list.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and overall experience. Loved the lamb chops!

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FAQs

Ellina is rated 4.8 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Ellina

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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