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Ella - Darwin, Darwin, AU-NT

Ella - Darwin

4.7
4.7
850 Reviews
$41 to $100
Sri Lankan

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
At Ella by Minoli, we nurture curiosity, have no fear in the kitchen, and love pushing the culinary boundary.

We use seasonal local produce, modern cooking techniques, and the deep and rich flavours of Minoli’s Sri Lankan heritage, to bring you flavour packed Sri Lankan food like you’ve never tasted before. Minoli’s insatiable need for travel has enriched her food knowledge and she has no boundaries when it comes to flavour.

Sri Lankan food has Ayuverdic properties and origins, and this perfectly balanced menu will leave you more enriched than when you walked in, guaranteed to keep you wanting more, long after you leave. From your first bite to your last, your tastebuds will come alive, and we welcome you to take this new-age Sri Lankan culinary journey with us.

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What 850 people are saying

Ella - Darwin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella - Darwin is a culinary gem offering "fantastic food" with Sri Lankan-inspired dishes that delight taste buds. Guests praise its "amazing cocktails" and "excellent service," particularly noting the friendly staff like Melissa. While located down a laneway, the dining experience is hailed as a "hidden gem," with standout dishes like kangaroo carpaccio.

850 Reviews

  1. Julianne

    NT1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my husbands birthday and were so happy we did. It is the best dining experience we have had in Darwin. Our waitress, Judith knew exactly what to recommend and was extremely friendly and helpful. She made our dinner even nicer. The food was amazing and we will be back!

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  2. KierenG

    Tropical QLD3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The curries were wonderful. The roti had amazing flavours and the sticky date dessert was lovely but I was disappointed in the Watalappan which was a bit dry. The front was great.

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  3. Jane

    NT1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was quick and the food came out quickly and was fresh, full of Sri Lankan flavour and beautifully presented. .

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  4. Michelle

    NT1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an outside table which was helpful for noise, and service was excellent - thank you Hannah. Food was lovely but we had hoped for the various spices to come through. More mild and leant on coconut creaminess rather than spices for us. Presentation was beautiful.

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  5. Jae

    NT1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food overall was divine and thoroughly enjoyable. The passion fruit cocktail was a winner. I’d definitely recommend Ella.

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  6. Peter

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food experience available in Darwin . Highly recommend

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  7. Benson

    NT1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent massive Prawn curry with crispy roti loved the service and the people talking care of us. We will be definitely back.

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  8. Rob

    NT2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable food however the restaurant became quite noisy which made it difficult to hear others at the table

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  9. Robert

    NT1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food and great atmosphere. Customer service is definitely the best in Darwin.

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  10. dimitris

    NT1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is ok but the Serbs are too small for the price. The food is excellent but I find it overpriced. I would be visiting more often if the serves were bigger

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FAQs

Ella - Darwin is rated 4.7 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Ella - Darwin

12 West Lane, Unit 20, Darwin, AU-NT 0800

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Additional information

  • Phone number
    0498 369 021
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Minoli De Silva
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