Ella’s by Christian Petroni

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   Robert

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The service was Stellar along with an excellent drink selection.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded today

   Thanks, Robert! We are so pleased you enjoyed our food, service, atmosphere, and drink selection. We hope you will join us again the next time the opportunity presents itself. All the best, The Ella’s Restaurant Team
   

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   Alexis

   Cleveland

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We were a table of 8. Our server was Nico. As a table of 8, automatic 20% gratuity was included. Since the gratuity was included, we received subpar service. Only one of us enjoyed our meal. There were multiple parties as large as us, and they were receiving good service while our server was nowhere to be found. As an Italian restaurant, you would expect good marinara. Two of us ordered a side of spaghetti and marinara as our meal and it was not good at all. The pasta was fresh, but the sauce was sour. As a group of servers and bartenders, an $18 coffee drink with amaretto and coffee itself was priced horribly. Two of our group split a chicken parm and both agreed that it was not good at all. We never informed a manager of our experience due to the fact that we just wanted to leave. The arugula salad was good, and drinks were strong. We all concluded that for the price of the meal, it was definitely not worth it and would’ve enjoyed a better meal on broadway with paying all of the additional taxes and company.
   

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3. B

   Bryan

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Meh. We were really excited for Italian food. I’ve followed Christian’s professional career for a while and I couldn’t wait to visit his Nashville place. Unfortunately it left little to be desired. The mozzarella sticks were subpar and the “8hour sauce” tasted like it was cooked within the hour. The vodka pasta tasted like I could have made the exact same thing in my kitchen quickly with little effort. Just not at all the flavors or experience I was expecting. Service was great though. Won’t be returning.
   

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   Alvaro

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The chicken parm was really good. The Caesar salad was off-putting. It was so overflowing that there was no way to eat it without pieces of the salad and grated Parmesan getting all over the table. Aside from that it seemed really underdressed. I kind of felt that both I and the restaurant lost a little on that one. Me on the price and experience of messy work to pretty much taste lettuce. The restaurant lost on unoptimized food cost. Maybe the same quantity of dressing on half the lettuce would have been tastier. Service was attentive and friendly.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you, Alvaro, for being our guest and sharing valuable insights. Your feedback was taken to heart and will be shared with our culinary team. We hope to have the pleasure of your company the next time you are in the neighborhood so we may show you a perfect visit. Warmly, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Bruce

   Nashville

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ella’s is one of our “go-to’s” when attending events in downtown Nashville. Always the best service and food. Can almost always get a reservation. Perfect location if you’re going to the Schermerhorn.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Bruce, We're thrilled to hear that Ella’s by Christian Petroni is one of your "go-to" spots when attending events in downtown Nashville. It's wonderful to know that our service and food consistently meet your expectations. We're delighted that you appreciate our location, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ella’s soon! Best regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Dana

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   They were out of arugula when we were there so I had what tasted like an iceberg lettuce salad instead and a deep fried and over cooked chicken cutlet
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Dana, We sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your recent visit to Ella's. We are truly sorry that we were out of arugula and that the salad you received did not meet your expectations. We are also saddened that our signature chicken cutlet was overcooked. This is not the level of quality we strive to deliver, and we are disappointed that we missed the mark. It was an off day for us, and we deeply apologize. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope you will give us another opportunity to restore your faith in our restaurant the next time you're in Nashville. Warm regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Josh

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Wouldn't go back. Menu is small, the place is misrepresented on the pictures as being 'stand alone', this is basically just a hotel bar they rebranded right off the lobby. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I like or care about. Food was pretty garbage, salty as hell, and I've never actually said that before. Service was sub-par, environment was noisy and lacks privacy. Definitely don't take a date here, you'll embarrass yourself.
   

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   Laurie

   Western NC

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We went for brunch, hoping to have an amazing experience with the restaurant being a celebrity chef restaurant. I was extremely disappointed as the food was subpar. The bacon was hard and dried out and my eggs were overcooked. I wasn’t eating the egg yolk anyway I decided not to send them back and just eat the whites. But overall, very disappointed. I had high expectations. One thing to know our server was very sweet and did a good job.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Laurie, We very much appreciate your bringing your Ella's by Christian Petroni experience to our attention. Please trust that what you have described is not the type of visit we wanted for you and we deeply apologize. We've gone ahead and reached out to you privately and we hope to hear from you soon. With warmest regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   madylin

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time in Nashville and had an amazing experience here with my boyfriend. Food is delicious and Savannah was incredible! She was super welcoming, personable, and attentive
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Madylin, We're so glad you and your boyfriend had a fantastic time with us during your first visit to Nashville. It’s wonderful to hear that Savannah made your evening so special—she truly is incredible! We hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, The Ella's Restaurant Team
   

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    Jessica

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Savannah was the best!! Can’t wait to come back :)
    

    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you, Jessica! We will pass on your kind words to Savannah. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, Best Regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
    

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