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Ellina, Aspen, CO

Ellina

4.8
4.8
638 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 638 people are saying

Ellina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ellina in Aspen is a beloved local gem known for its "best Italian food in Aspen" and "amazing meal" offerings. Guests rave about its "wonderful dining experience" and "excellent service." The "incredibly diverse and delectable menu" features standout dishes like artichoke bruschetta and short ribs. Despite occasional noise, patrons appreciate the "intimate atmosphere" and the attentive owner, Jill, who enhances the dining experience with her "outstanding" wine recommendations.

638 Reviews
  1. Christina

    New Mexico1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent, and the Black Pepper Fettucini was amazing!! However, the $68 Halibut was just OK, and the wine list had the year wrong on the pricey bottle of wine we selected. Our reservation was at 8 pm on a Friday night in early March - and the noise was insanely loud. Eliina offers nothing soft or luxurious to tamper the reverberations off the stone walls. It was obnoxious enough yelling across our table of 6, but I would have just left if I was out for a date night with my sweetie.
    EllinaResponded 3 days ago
    Christina, Glad you enjoyed our service and the pastas. Sorry to hear you didn't like the halibut (its actually $62 not $68), it has been highly popular and we have received excellent reviews on it from many other guests. If you are not happy with any dish, it is always best to let your server know at that time so we can make it right and bring you something you will enjoy. Our wine list has over 2000 options. - vintages change often, especially at that $120 price range. We did make you aware of the different vintage right away to give you the option of selecting another wine. Lastly, we realize it is loud during peak times like Fridays at 6pm in March - we are installing sound paneling this offseason to make the dining experience at ellina more enjoyable .

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  2. sara VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service outstanding -probably the best fried calamari we have ever had. Inventive and tasty cocktails. Fun atmosphere!

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  3. Peter

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 1st seating when the crowd was minimal. Our waiter was gracious and inviting but he got in the weeds as people came in. He was less then attentive and was noticeably absent the rest of the evening

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  4. Chuck VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. They were very accommodating of our requests (table relocation, split plates, etc.) and attentive. The food is pricy, though, and it was fairly noisy. It is downstairs in a room with rock walls and the tables are somewhat close together.
    EllinaResponded on February 26, 2025
    Thanks for the nice review. We do realize it can get loud when it is really busy - We are installing a sound absorption system this offseason!

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  5. Teresa

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food was superb. Our fish dishes were perfectly prepared; presentation was outstanding.

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  6. Wendy

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was really wonderful. Great atmosphere, smaller cozy, very good service and food was great. Felt like a charming rest in Europe. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you
    EllinaResponded on February 23, 2025
    Thanks Wendy for this lovely review. Means so much to us - hope to see you again soon!

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  7. HELIO

    Denver6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    pleasant atmosphere, a little noisy. Good service. Very expensive price in relation to the benefit.

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  8. David VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stellar food and service. Well crafted wine lisr. Wonderful owner.

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  9. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to this restaurant and it won’t be our last. The food was delicious and the service was great! Don’t miss out.

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  10. Faith

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wine is as wonderful and food melted in your mouth. Service was excellent. Beautiful restaurant. We said it would rate in the top ten restaurants we have ever visited.

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FAQs

Ellina is rated 4.8 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 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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