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A cocktail being poured at a bar. - Ellipsis, Wilmington, NC

Ellipsis

4.6
4.6
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
Dining Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Innovative

  • Wilmington

    Neighborhood 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
  1. Debbie

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 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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  2. Robyn

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 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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  3. Paul

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 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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  4. Tina

    VIP

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 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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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  6. Jeremy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 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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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Wilmington

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 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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  8. Robyn

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 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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  9. Derek

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 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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  10. Ana

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 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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FAQs

Ellipsis is rated 4.6 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Ellipsis

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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