We were so thankful for the management and their team at Ella's, we stopped in with big group on Sunday. They accommodated us with such grace and kindness. Meeting all our needs with a smile and patience. Our server was so sweet and kind. We love going to Ella's, the food is great, the atmosphere, especially in summer with their wonderful patio . Thank you again to Ethan and Hailey (forgot the AGM and our other servers name, sorry) For showing us top notch service. You will never know how much I appreciated it. read more

The food was exceptional... no, really exceptional and priced well. Katie our server was so sweet and efficient. Highly recommend read more

Came here with a friend and her kids to catch up on life. We shared the vodka pasta and the hot honey pizza while the kids ordered the Mac n cheese. The atmosphere was dark inside but good lighting to see the menu. They were quick with our service and asked if we wanted everything out together which I love when they ask that. Food wise... it isn't all that tbh. The kids didn't like the Mac n cheese, they said it lacks flavor which it did. The pizza was decent. Nothing special really. The highlight of the whole dinner was the vodka pasta. It had such a good spice, flavor, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. read more

Ella's Italian Pub - Elmhurst - Italian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Place is an upscale vibe but massive TVs that over look the space, so definitely is conflicting on the vibe. Waited an hour for a table because my brother didn't secure a reso. Finally got sat after having a beer at the craft beer bar across the street. Table still had dirty linens in the seats. Lovely start... So service was beyond slow. Place was super packed and obviously good by the turnover of tables. Ordered up some drinks that took a minute. Then finally ordered an arancini app. They were ok. Super small. My date and I had split a house salad, that was decent. We also split the prosciutto, arugula and burrata pizza. Pizza was really good and no complaints. My brother and his lady got the Vodka pie. I totally would go back for another try of this place. They definitely are popular and the pizzas are really good. read more

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My wife has been telling me that I need to try Ella's, as she's been there before. The Server and the food was absolutely OUTSTANDING! We started out with the Garlic Parmigiano Zucchini Fries...I'm just going to say "OMG"...a definite must!! Then we ordered the Prosciutto/ Arugula/ Burratta Detroit Style Pizza...another definite must! And we also had Ella's house salad, another hit! To sum this up... YOU GOTTA GO HERE! read more

very busy, lively atmosphere. everyone is enjoying themselves and celebrating something. the service is very friendly but unfortunately slow. i imagine it's because of just how busy this place is and how many people they have to attend to all at once. the smells are wonderful and very easy to notice from a few blocks away. the salmon quinoa salad was respectable. there was very little avocado and mango, though. i think i counted 3-4 chunks of avocado on my entire entree salad. my boyfriend said he enjoyed his pizza but wasn't expecting it to be so "limp"... not entirely sure what that means but it doesn't sound too good. not a bad experience by any means but not the most impressive either. read more

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The shrimp and eggplant with roasted peppers was perfect! The zucchini fries off the chain! Like as a feather, not greasy, like a seasoned tempura batter, fresh lemon half, and a delightful dipping sauce. The wedding soup good but needed to be hotter. Service excellent! First visit and will be back. Location perfect for people watching. Flat screens tvs on bar back wall, placed perfectly. read more

We came for lunch on a Sunday to take advantage of their half price pizza deal and it was wonderful!! Highly recommend. It was quiet for lunch but I can imagine they get very busy at dinner time. It was gorgeously decorated for Christmas and I can see it being a great spot for the family or a cute date night. We did not need a reservation but it's not huge, so if they do get busy you may need one. The menu was pretty comprehensive and had a lot of enticing options. In the end, the pizza deal sold me though! Special note - they have excellent gluten free crusts for people looking for that. read more

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This place is all the vibes you need for a relaxing meal. I came between lunch and dinner and was very surprised with how alert the staff was, normally that's when everyone goes in neutral and service slows down. I ordered the lunch special and it was a very fresh house salad (even had avo) and pizza. I was pleasantly surprised with the salad ingredients. Pizza was good, nothing to brag about, but great flavor and was perfect for a quick bite. My server Fabian was wonderful, I'd highly recommend dining here. read more

Ella's Italian Pub - Elmhurst - Lunch special with house salad. - Italian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Happy Hour Review! Ella's hosts Happy Hour within each of their location's bar area. Elmhurst's thankfully has a larger bar to seat quite a few guests. They do a variety of slices, apps, draft beers, and house red/white wines. I really enjoyed everything we ordered and always enjoy the food here. The portions are rather large but pricing can be a bit confusing. Breakdown below to help! Pricing Breakdown: -M-F, 3-6pm in Bar Area (no reservations) -$8 Combo: (1) slice or app + (1) draft beer or house wine -$5 Appetizers (HH Opts: Onion Dip & Chips, Chorizo Stuffed Dates, Pub Cheese) -$3 Slices (HH Opts: Ella's House, Simple Tomato, Farmhouse, or Charred Pepperoni) read more

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Overall: Satisfied with the Roman-style pizza, Sunday discounts, and restaurant ambiance. Dissatisfied with the appetizers and slower wait staff. - Would I return?: Yes, I will typically eat at the restaurant in the summer, and take home during winter. My Food ---------- * Ordered- "Ella's House Pizza", "Farmhouse Pizza", "Hummus + Veggies", "Pub Cheese". * Flavor & Taste- Personally, the Ella's House pizza is one of my favorite and most unique pizzas I've ever tried. Flavors of citrus, creamy ricotta cheese, and honey mix so well together and tastes light, like a summer day on the Italian coast. The Farmhouse pizza is good for those who like meat. The appetizers I had were not worth it. The hummus and vegetables/pub cheese was a small portion and nothing that stands out. * Order again?- My family loves the pizzas and will order again. * Portion Size vs. Price- The pizzas on average are $23 each and give you 8 pieces. I can usually have 2 before feeling done. On a Sunday they have half off pizzas which is a great deal. * Menu Variety- Unique pizzas The Place -------------- * Atmosphere- Modern Italian style with an outdoor section in the summer. Large space. Nice bathrooms. * Service- Servers are typically college-age and will occasionally take a little while to come back to the table after the food is served. * Crowd Levels- Weekends 5pm, moderate * Cleanliness- Clean, nice bathrooms * Location- On a corner, nice popular neighborhood always with people walking and shopping. * Parking- Free street parking read more

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I was here for a weekday dinner with a friend and we both can see ourselves coming back here and being frequent. Ella's was pretty empty when we first arrived, however, by 8pm it seemed to fill up a bit. The indoor space is decorated nicely, very modern and clean. Service throughout the evening was OK. It started out slow but once our drink and food orders were placed the items did come out within a reasonable amount of time. I was very surprised that a place in the US has wine on draft. MIND BLOWN. They offer a house red and white. I'm not typically a white wine person but I decided to try it. It was crisp, light and went nicely with the pizza. THE ELLA'S HOUSE PIE?!?! The crust from Ella's does it for me. It is the perfect amount of thicccccck and crispy. I love a 'funky' pizza and this zucchini and white cheese pizza surpassed my expectations. I really enjoyed all the different cheeses on it and the zucchini was the perfect touch to having something fresh. For dessert I tried the butterscotch budino. This was creamy, rich and delicious. The pistachios gave it an added texture/crunch that I really enjoyed. read more

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Cold Italian wedding soup with only 2 meatballs for $10. Decent "pizza" on half price pizza Sunday was a plus. Appetizers as expensive as their entrees, which were all overpriced. Fun atmosphere with excellent wait staff. The "pizza" would be called focaccia anyplace else, but we're here in the wasteland of pizza called Chicago where Domino's comes in ahead of most of the pizza joints I've been to. So how was their focaccia? Very good...but only if you got stuff on it. It's been my experience in Chicago that plain cheese is usually awful. You have to overload the pizzas with toppings to coverup the awful crust, lousy bland midwestern sauces, and completely wrong types of cheeses used. Ella's got it right. Lots of toppings on lightly cheesed focaccia. Albeit not true pizza (it resembles Detroit style, but isn't) Ella's works. But, it's only doable on Sunday's when the price is cut in half. Otherwise, 6 days a week, you're WAY overpaying for your pizza. Ella's is good, not perfect. It's just really expensive. read more

We went to visit our daughter at college and we ate here not once but twice. Everything we tried was amazing. read more

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$14 10-3pm lunch special from Monday to Saturday!!! I mean come on! We decided to split to meals so we could taste a variety. We got the Crispy Romano Chicken Piadina and the Farmhouse Pie! Both were full of flavor! The staff was very attentive and friendly. Always kept our waters full and were really easy to chat with! The patio is also pretty big which is a great place to have lunch! The umbrellas make it very comfortable and bonus- dogs allowed! read more

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First off I will start with the look of the place. Modern but cozy. Went during warmer months where they had some nice patio seating. Ordered off of their lunch menu where they had some decently priced options. Service was average but quick overall. I think I tried the spicy piadina which was flavorful but a tad greasy. The pizza was great! Crunchy and cheesy! Worth a try. read more

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Love this addition to Elmhurst dining! I've been here 3-4 times already. Each visit I've tried a few different options. Great outdoor dining space. Service can sometimes be hit or miss, but this recent visit with Sarah was excellent. We started with the Calamari Fritto Misto which was good. I've also had the Aranacini alla Vodka which was a great starter. The pizzas are excellent! They are more of a pan style and can definitely be split between 2-3 ppl. I've tried the pepperoni pizza but my favorite one is the rocketman pizza. Previous visits, I've had the tagliatelle bolognese pasta which was also a good dish - good portions! And their wine selection is great! I love this place and is a great summer location. read more

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Really yummy Detroit-style pizza! I had the regular/cheese & tomato and bbq chicken pizzas. I can't speak to the restaurant itself because we ordered takeout, but would definitely get food from here again! read more

A good variety of dishes on the menu at Ella's which is what brought me here for dinner. Great outdoor seating along the sidewalk was nice to take advantage of the great weather, although the trains run often just across the street can be a bit loud. The hostess was super friendly and very accommodating to find a good table. Had to try the onion dip and chips as I don't believe I had ever seen that on a menu before. The chips were perfectly cooked, thin, very light, and not oily at all. The onion dip was disappointing as I didn't get much distinct onion flavor and no kick to it at all. The cavatelli was outstanding! I wanted to try it but didn't want it with the sausage and spicy tomato sauce that was on the menu so my server suggested they could make it with chicken and a regular tomato sauce and the kitchen nailed it. The chicken was cooked perfect, the cavatelli had a good thick density just as it's supposed to have, and the sauce had a great flavor. I was never offered any coffee or desert so I'm not sure if they serve any. Pizza's here looked very good also. read more

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We came here as a date night on a rainy day and still it was packed inside. We go the shrimp and eggplant which was our favorite appetizer. The pizzas were huge! And as much as I wanted to love the pizza, it was just okay. I would be back more for the apps and dessert. For dessert we got this butterscotch custard which was so smooth and the pistachios on top really brought out the flavors. Service was great, we asked for a side of Calabrian chilies to put on the pizza which they found and gave us a small bowl of. Our waiter was very attentive. read more

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The eggplant stack is fantastic but my bolognese was stone cold. It would have been good if it were hot or even warm but the restaurant was too busy to send back as we had to be somewhere. The vodka pasta was warmish and a little spicy but good. Our server was nice and attentive. The fritters were pretty heavy, being loaded with cheese inside. I'd try the arancini next time. The pizza had a little bit of crisp crust but it was mostly soggy/doughy. I do not recommend it unless you ask for extra crispy. The Montepulciano is good. read more

The environment and food are excellent but staffing could use some work. We sat "inside" but with the open wall it was the perfect mix of feeling like we were outside but in the comfort of air conditioning. I've had the pizza before and loved it. This time I tried the heirloom beet and ricotta salad (and added chicken) which was perfect. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. My only complaint was the slow service. Our server was great but they seemed to be short staffed. My salad got lost in the delivery process and arrived much later than everyone else's food. It also took almost 30 minutes to get our check. read more

Ella's Italian Pub - Elmhurst - Heirloom Beet & Ricotta Salad - Italian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Was not impressed. This was our 4th visit... I've had a better experience in the past. Everything we ordered was COLD. The pizza was very dry and chewy it was hard to eat. Seems like the crust is baked ahead of time and they just top it with whatever you order. I've had better Roman style pizza. Fried Calamari appetizers had more veggies than the calamari... Not great. Arancini came out cold in the center. We invited friends to join us that never had it. They gave it a thumbs down. Most likely won't go back... Sorry. read more

2nd time here, first review. I ordered their steak salad. It was good. The only change would be slightly less dressing. I also ordered a Sidecar drink. It was the server/bartenders first time making it. The first attempt was slightly off with the proportions. He brought me a second attempt which was a lot better. He said the 2nd was on him, but I left him a nice tip for the good service. There's a lot of.parking on the side streets and near the train stop. read more

Sunday lunch was a wonderful experience for several reasons. The restaurant was open according to their posted store hours. A few years ago, this would have been a silly compliment. But these days, we have had several encounters in which we would arrive at an eatery and notice the doors are still locked even though it's past their usual store open hours. Needless to say, service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our party of six shared the smoked trout dip, calamari, charred pepperoni pizza, white mushroom and truffle pizza, Italian cheesecake, and tiramisu. The smoked trout dip is a tad high on sodium but I really like how it was served with flaxseed crackers. The pizza are served Romana style, therefore rectangular and fluffy. The crust is thin but with a crunch. Even better, they are half-price on Sundays! read more

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Okurrrrrrr Ella's, I see you! A newer addition to the Burbs, Ella's is bringing the heat with their modern Italian food. They have some traditional dishes, but this is definitely a more new age take. They specialize in Romano pizzas, which remind me of Detroit style pizza since they're square and doughier. I came here during lunch and was able to get the $14 lunch special, which is 2 slices of Romano style pizzas (4 options of flavors) with either their pasta fagioli soup, simple arugula salad, or house salad. The service here is great - our server was personable, attentive, and super nice! She knew it was our first time and offered recommendations. She was a gem. Farmhouse Romano pizza: 9/10. I loved this - it came with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and cheeses/spices. I think I prefer thin crust over Romano style in general, but I reallyyyyy enjoyed this. Ella's House pie Romano pizza: 9/10. So unique! It came with zucchini, mint hot honey, ricotta, and other cheeses/spices. It was different, cheesy, and yummy. Simple arugula salad: 10/10. The roasted red grapes were everything. The pistachios and burrata elevated the salad, too, and this was just so refreshing and light. Calamari fritto misto: 10/10. Such great calamari that I wanted more of it! The bar snacks are on the smaller side but perfect for 2 people. This dish also had fried eggplant and artichokes in addition to the calamari. The accompanying sauce was fire. Arancini alla vodka: 9/10. First time having arancini in years and it did not disappoint. It was crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside with a nice slight cheese pull. I could literally drink the vodka sauce. Overall I really enjoyed Ella's and will totally be back! read more

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Customers be worn possible health risk at this establishment. I visited this location September 7th 2025! Every time that I walked past this place seemed like an absolutely amazing place it was always busy, the smells, smelled amazing. The food looked amazing from a distance everything that one would want from an amazing restaurant that I keep hearing about. My concern is and I want to make sure everyone is aware of this I do not think this restaurant understands how cleanliness works as most of the silverware, cups etc etc had caked on food. Now I understand things happen dishwashers break but the silverware was wrapped up by hand meaning a staff member did not see the caked on food it was absolutely disgusting which also brings up the other point that if our silverware cups and plates were dirty what about all the silverware cups plates etc that The cooks and chef make the food with were they clean? The sad part was I was super hungry and I really wanted to try their food but after me seeing the cleanliness issue I lost my appetite which made me very sad. I kindly let the hostess know that we would be leaving as the cleanliness of this establishment was below any sort of health inspection rating when it comes down to the cleanliness of the utensils and China for sure. I did not check the bathroom I did not go any further after finding the issues with all of the silverware plates etc etc but I have been food poisoned in the past and this will not be a place I'll be testing that with. I will tell you that the hostess and the waitress was very nice the hostess understood and she said she was very sorry that we had that experience. I let her know that I will no longer be coming back and I will be letting all my friends and family know not to come to this establishment ever as I said that My family, friends, and I have gotten food poisoning from reasons like this in the past from other restaurants. Surprise surprise those restaurants didn't actually make it they went out of business. If you want to be a successful business my recommendation is correct these issues or I guarantee you'll be closed permanently in Elmhurst IL. Thank you for listening! read more

I've never heard of Roman-style pizza until Ella's! We were walking by and were drawn by their gigantic, thick bread like pizzas. We were quickly seated without a wait and the staff were super friendly. The inside is casual with lots of seating. We started with the Aranici appetizer, which was absolutely amazing!! It's vodka sauce risotto fried balls... burst of flavors that just melt in your mouth. I highly recommend it! Now for the pizza, given the size, we ordered a single pizza to share between two people. We ordered the Arrabbiata Cotto. The pizza bread was very fluffy. Overall, the pizza only had sauce, cheese, and toppings loaded into the center of the pizza which left many parts of the pizza empty. This left us with big areas of just plain bread, which was disappointing. I also felt like the toppings didn't go together and the flavors played separately. There were too many Giardiniera peppers that overpowered everything else on the pizza. I personally would never order this one again. Given my great experience with the Aranici appetizer, I would definitely give Ella's another chance. read more

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I went here on a Saturday to try this restaurant after walking by and seeing the plates of others. It is a pub style restaurant serving about what you would expect. Service was great, and there wasn't a wait at all. This was pretty surprising since there were a lot of people here the day prior. Regardless, the food was fantastic for me. The Arancini alla vodka was a great way to start the meal. The risotto inside was packed with flavor, and the vodka sauce complimented it tremendously well. Overall, it was a creamy, crispy dish that is worth getting. This place serves Roman style pizza, which is different because the bread is baked before most of the toppings are put on for the most part. I didn't think I would like this kind of pizza, but the arriabata Cotto had the perfect blend of peppers, prosciutto, cheese, and sauce. The peppers and pepper blend specifically stood out to me with the flavor. Also, the bread this is on looks thick and heavy, but surprisingly, it is very airy, flavorful, and crisp. read more

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Ella's is a wonderful local spot for delicious pizza and apps. (And also cocktails and mocktails.) Located right by the train station in Elmhurst, this delicious spot features an airy interior, wonderful service, and a very relaxed vibe, perfect to wind down after a busy day. Portions are generous, so consider sharing apps, a pizza, salad and/or meals. read more

Ella's Italian Pub - Elmhurst - Italian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

The food was amazing! Their pizza looked like it was gonna be a heavy dense type of pie but it was so light and airy! Amazing! Ate the whole thing with ease. lol. What really set this place above the rest, their service! Our server, Mike, who was also the bartender I believe, was just great at his job all around. Personable, quick with service, even offered a comp due to a minor kitchen/order mix up. I didn't catch the managers name, younger lady tho, she was just as Greta with the customer service part. My gf brought her daughter there this past weekend for her high school graduation dinner too. We will be back regularly to try the rest of their pizzas. read more

Ella's Italian Pub - Elmhurst - Forgot the name but it had ricotta cheese, zucchini sliced, evvo, basil and Mikes hot honey. - Italian Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

I had to try the Roman style pizza that I would see people eating when I walked by the restaurant because it looked like nothing I have seen before and it looked phenomenal. I got the small Wild Mushroom pizza for $14 with GF crust ($3) and it was unbelievably delicious. Next time I will get the full size and take the rest home with me. On another occasion, I got the crispy eggplant and blackened shrimp dish for $15 off their Starters menu. There was nothing Starter about it, this was a full meal and it was fantastic delicious. It changed my whole mind about eggplant that is for sure. read more

4.5 to 5 stars for me. While on the road for business, I made plans to meet a friend for dinner in - Elmhurst?! Having not spent much time in the area, my friend (lives in downtown Chicago) agreed to find a restaurant for us to visit, drink and eat. Ella's was her choice. Well? It's a beautiful restaurant on the main drag in Elmhurst. We sat on the edge of the indoor/outdoor space on a lovely late-July evening. Our server was great - attentive, inviting and quick to respond to our needs. Loved the burrata and heirloom tomato appetizer, but my favorite was the Roman-style pizza. We did 1/2 Ella's House & 1/2 Farmhouse - so good! Since I was traveling, my friend scored the leftovers and got to take almost 1/4 of a pizza home (I'm a bit jealous as I love pizza and would have loved the rest for a snack later, lol. All good.) Ella's for the win! I love trying new places, especially when they exceed expectations. Nice time I'm in Elmhurst, back to Ella's! read more

We recently moved Elmhurst and were excited to try this place. They always has a decent crowd for dinner, and most of the reviews rave about the food. We ordered the calamari - 2 out of 5 It is over battered and bland. The sauce was fine, but what was strange is the lemon and basil was also battered and fried?! That has to be a first for us. Pizza - 2 out of 5 - we ordered 1/2 simple tomato and 1/2 burrata, prosciutto, and arugula. I think our son said it best "it's like garlic bread with cheese and some toppings."The tomato side had so much garlic, it will ward off evil spirits. There was little to no sauce on either side, and the flavors are just off. The burrata side had a lemon flavor to it- which I knew. However, that's all you could taste. It was like eating a lemon. Because of this, you don't enjoy the creaminess of the burrata or the sweet/saltiness of the prosciutto. Service was decent and it's a nice restaurant inside. They also have great outdoor seating. I think this place might be better for drinks and appetizers. We may give it one more try but definitely not ordering pizza or the calamari. read more

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Discovered this restaurant through Yelp. It is a pretty large restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside, and the only downfall was that people were walking next to us throughout our meal. Ella's has excellent lunch specials for $14 a person. I got the turkey "sandwich," which is more like a crepe. It was very tasty (a little messy). We also ordered the meatball slider appetizer, and the meatballs had a nice kick. Our server was Carlos, and he was excellent. This restaurant is located in downtown Elmhurst, which has free street parking. read more

Enjoyed a late summer lunch at Ella's. Menu is pizza-centric but opted for a slew of appetizers to share. Fried zucchini, honeycomb + ricotta with focaccia, and meatballs with a red sauce were all delicious. My date ordered the kale salad and I know what you're thinking, but it may have been the best thing we tried. The lemon salad dressing was incredible. Ordered a glass of Riesling and my date had prosecco. The wine list was pretty robust. All the ingredients were super fresh and the service was good. 4/5 due to the seating. Completely understand wanting to squeeze as many people onto the sidewalk as possible, especially with the weather we had, but it felt a little tight. I would definitely return. read more

Went in a few nights ago, the food was AMAZING and same with the waiter. I had an issue when the hostess was cold and rude as we walked in. She had an attitude towards her that turned me off to the restaurant immediately. God for bid someone asks if you have a high chair for a baby. Originally because of her awful rude behavior and coldness we were just going to leave the restaurant but decided to try the food. Outstanding food, and waiter service. Not sure if I would return due to the hostess though, when you are a hostess you are the first impression on the restaurant. I hope she learns to treat others kindly and that she is the first impression of the restaurant. read more

If you're looking for an unappetizing pizza, this is the perfect place. My husband ordered one of their cocktails, but we both agreed it was so unpleasant that we sent it back. Very disappointing for being so well-rated on Yelp. read more

Exceptional food and exceptional service. This was the first time we had dined here! Everything was perfect! I had a prosciutto arugula Barada sandwich that was absolutely delightful. Paired with a heirloom beats whipped ricotta salad.. I can only imagine how good everything else is on the menu. My husband had an old-fashioned and he said it was probably one of the best he's ever had. read more

Stopped in for lunch with my mom. I had the lunch special of charred pepperoni pizza and salad. The pizza had a thick, soft and delicious crust. We both loved the salad with lots of ingredients and super tasty dressing. We also had the arancini for an appetizer and they were amazing. Service was fast and friendly! Highly recommend! read more