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Ellina, Aspen, CO

Ellina

4.7
4.7
628 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.
  • Neighborhood
    Aspen
  • Cross street
    Hyman Avenue Pedestrian Mall at Galena Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 628 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellina in Aspen offers "delicious food" and "impeccable service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Diners rave about the "best restaurant in Aspen," with standout dishes like calamari, pasta, and short ribs. Guests enjoy the "great atmosphere," though it can be "very noisy" at times. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

628 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    Thank you so much Barbara. Reviews like this mean the world to us, and we appreciate your support.

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  2. Jay

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Bryan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the som is really helpful picking wine. And if you want to do some tourist watching of ladies in felt hats wearing Loro piano… this is the place. We had a great dinner

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  4. Julie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time back and it is still as wonderful as we remembered. Guava sour made with whisky was really unique and delicious, the tuna tartar was very fresh and hreat flavors, the halibut was cooked well and had a great sauce and the bolognese was with spinach homemade pasta and was a hearty dish with perfect mix of meat, pasta and sauce. Ee celebrated a birthday and the creme carmel came with a candle and pretty sugar designed ornament and tasted so light and really flavorful.our waitress was very attentive and knew her menu. Overall wonderful night.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Phoenix

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience at Ellina. We arrived a little early; seated promptly. Service by Martin was excellent. Whole fish sea bass was terrific as was the bolognese, although my preference is the large flat noodles rather than the twisted. Braised octopus appetizer was excellent. Extensive wine menu by the bottle, although could use a few more reasonably priced good red wine options. Overall, recommend for a very nice dinner in Aspen.

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  6. Daniela 🌺

    VIP

    Miami

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Empty restaurant - would not accommodate any changes or substitution’s - limited menu - pasta over cooked and not tasty - can’t enjoy your time - need to order everything at the same time - overall I would not recommed
    EllinaResponded on February 1, 2025
    You came on a slow night, one of the rare quiet nights of the season. We are always busy so we do make rules to help the kitchen and overall flow of the restaurant. We don't allow people to make their own dishes or change things too much, but small substations are usually able to be accommodated. The menu is not limited at all, we were out of ONE item out of 29 that night, due to a delivery error. Most people love our homemade pasta, we are known for it. I think we'll just keep doing what we do. Best of luck out there.

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  7. Peter F

    VIP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This might be the best restaurant in Aspen right now. Great meal.

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  8. Carolyn

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent dining out experience - our waitress was super nice snd knowledgeable and made us feel we had all the time in the world!
    EllinaResponded on February 1, 2025
    Thank you so much Carolyn, love hearing it! Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Darren

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly service and pleasant vibe

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  10. Clay

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was so accomodating to our party and made the birthday of my friend very special. The food was hot and tasted great. But most importantly was the service! We changed our party size like three times and they were overly gracious and accommodating. Its a small space but it felt like a private dinner party and was cozy and warm. Our waitress was awesome and even though we were a party of 10, drinks and food came out very quickly. I would definitely eat here again!

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FAQs

Ellina is rated 4.7 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 925-2976
  • Private party facilities
    Please email elllinaaspenjill@gmail.com for buyouts and private event inquiries.
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