Ellipsis

4.6

33 Reviews

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Our new fall/winter menu, Farfalla, offers a rich celebration of Italian flavors tailored for the cooler seasons. Featuring comforting dishes like handmade pastas, hearty braised meats, and seasonal vegetables, each plate embodies the warmth and soul of traditional Italian cuisine. Indulge in bold flavors with our curated selection of wines, perfect for pairing with these seasonal delights.

Known for its culinary innovation, Ellipsis features pop-up concepts that change periodically, offering an ever-evolving dining experience. The restaurant sits on the corner of the South Front District of downtown Wilmington, NC, featuring an inviting outdoor porch under string lights and a quaint side garden that complement its cozy, inviting interior and exterior, perfect for any occasion.

Created by We Are True Blue restaurant group by Chef Bobby Zimmerman, Ellipsis invites you to discover the unexpected and stay surprised by what comes next...

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 769-0763
Website
http://www.ellipsisilm.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1502 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6114
Area
Wilmington
Parking details
None
Additional
Vegan

ArtichokeUS$13.00
Warm Ricotta, Lemon, Dry Cured Ham
CaponataUS$12.00
Roasted Eggplant, Capers, Tomatoes, Olives, Taleggio
BurrataUS$21.00
Focaccia, Tomato Jam, EVOO
Salumi e FormaggiUS$28.00
Salumi, Cheese, Dry Cured Ham, Pickles
CianfottaUS$12.00
Summer Vegetable Soup, Olives, Capers, Artichokes
Herb SaladUS$14.00
Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
This Isn't Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Roasted Broccoli, Lemon, Garbanzo, Romaine, Lemon Vinaigrette
side focacciaUS$2.50

piatti di carne e pesce

PolentaUS$31.00
Braised Pork Ragu, Ricotta, Polenta, Olives
Pappardelle Con FunghiUS$26.00
Porcini, Roasted Mushrooms, Grana Padano Butter Cream, Pistachio, Arugula
Roast ChickenUS$28.00
Artichokes, Olives, Chilis, Cannelloni Bean Stew
SpaghettiUS$32.00
Minted Pistachio Pesto, Prawns, Orange, Salva Cremasco
Cacio e PepeUS$23.00
Cauliflower, Black Pepper, Calabrian Chili, Almond Ricotta (VEGAN)
BologneseUS$34.00
Short Rib, Pork Cheek and Osso Bucco Ragu, Hand Made Pasta, San Marzano
Beef TenderloinUS$44.00
Chimichurri, Charred Broccolini, Red Onion, Chickpeas

Dolci

Cherry PieUS$12.00
Amarena Cherries, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Lime Creme Fraiche
BonetUS$12.00
Amaretti Creme Caramel, Cocoa, Rum
Lemon PavlovaUS$11.00
Lemon, Candied Orange, Pistachio, EVOO
Cashew SemifreddoUS$12.00
“Tiramisu”, Cashew Semifreddo, Cocoa

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Wilmington
Innovative
Wilmington
Neighbourhood gem
Wilmington
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ellipsis offers a vibrant dining experience with "astonishingly delicious" food and "phenomenal" chef-driven menus. Guests rave about the flavorful bolognese and exquisite desserts, though some note the space can feel crowded and noisy. Service consistently shines, making it an ideal spot for memorable meals. The rotating themes keep the experience fresh.

33 Reviews

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Debbie
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Italian inspired entrees with a tasty twist!
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Robyn
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ellipsis and definitely won’t be our last! The food, which came out piping hot and quite a large portion was absolutely delicious! It was the best Italian food since moving here from NJ and we are annoyingly hard to please with this cuisine. The menu, while not huge, had many different choices. Our server, Emma was amazing! Highly recommended and can’t wait to go back!
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Paul
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great and our server was very attentive. Food was very good with every member of our party raving about their dishes.
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Tina
VIP
Richmond
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most frustrating thing, we ordered wine twice, each time they did not have the wine. Turned out they gave us an old wine menu. Took a long time to get a drink. We ended up getting our appetizer before our bottle of wine Also, had tiny, cheap wine glasses. Was expecting something nicer than that. Felt like I was drinking the wine out of a small water goblet. The Burrata with focaccia was delicious but with only three extremely small pieces of the focaccia was hard to take. Had to ask for more bread ~ received just “one piece”.
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John
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely intimate environment with excellent service and food. Highly recommend.
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Jeremy
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very very good. Everything was fresh, came out hot, and the service was quick. Cocktails were only OK in my opinion, but the food was excellent.
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Jennifer
VIP
Wilmington
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a review for the Farfalla pop up. We sat out on front porch which was lovely, albeit a little loud from traffic. If you want quiet, sit inside or on the side porch. Food and service were impeccable.The menu choices were so good that I want to go back to try everything!
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Robyn
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow!!! What a perfect little quaint spot for date night!! The ambiance…the food…the service …TOP NOTCH!
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Derek
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the first time we came to Ellipsis, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. At Mariposa, we had good food and a great waitress in a relaxed atmosphere. We chose outside seating, which we enjoyed. Since we are familiar with the location, we had no expectations of quiet outside dining, and the weather was nice. We cannot wait for them to announce the next concept!
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Ana
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful and we enjoyed our food and drinks greatly. The $3 white sangria was a great value. The table shared the tortilla Española, gambas al ajillo, asparagus, albondigas and lemon dessert. The tomato-based sauce on the asparagus made that our favorite along with the tortilla and the dessert was the perfect, refreshing end to our meal. We can't wait to see what the next concept will be.
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Ellipsis is rated 4.6 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

1502 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6114

Additional information

Area
Wilmington
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Vegan

Website
http://www.ellipsisilm.com/
Phone number
(910) 769-0763

Ellipsis

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Menu

Antipasto

ArtichokeUS$13.00

CaponataUS$12.00

BurrataUS$21.00

Salumi e FormaggiUS$28.00

CianfottaUS$12.00

Herb SaladUS$14.00

This Isn't Caesar SaladUS$15.00

side focacciaUS$2.50

piatti di carne e pesce

PolentaUS$31.00

Pappardelle Con FunghiUS$26.00

Roast ChickenUS$28.00

SpaghettiUS$32.00

Cacio e PepeUS$23.00

BologneseUS$34.00

Beef TenderloinUS$44.00

Dolci

Cherry PieUS$12.00

BonetUS$12.00

Lemon PavlovaUS$11.00

Cashew SemifreddoUS$12.00

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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