The ambience of the place is great. We were seated outside and it felt nice and romantic. Servers were very friendly and helpful. The dishes were both familiar but creative enough where I felt like it was the first time eating these dishes. All the pasta is fresh and made in house, so it lacks the "al dente" of dried pasta, but is softer and pairs well to the sauces Ellie's use. read more

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Edited version: We came here on a local friend's recommendation. Our server was great and very friendly. Our favorites were the bone marrow board and the Caesar salad. The tagliatelle was fine. We were disappointed by the angel hair presentation. The dish we were most excited about--the panna cotta--was unfortunately not creamy and lacked flavor. We also wish there were a stronger wine selection. read more

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Amazing food, awesome servers and a fun dining experience. The bone marrow board appetizer was amazing, as was the Tagliatelle pasta.

Back at Ellie's and a 10/10 experience this time! Everything we ordered was delicious! Caesar salad, crab toast & 3 pastas, all were amazing. Our favorite was the crab roast & tagliatelle - so so good! Served was the pastry chef as well, she was very attentive & kind! read more

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The two stars was for the ambiance . We came here for Mothers Day based on a family's recommendation & reviews on social media.. While I consider myself a foodie, Italian is one of my favorite foods and so I came with high expectations of enjoying some authentic pasta. Now I don't compare Italian restaurants. It's just based on what you have on the menu and what's recommended by your servers.. we love Fish. In fact we wanted the whole fish. The server said oh you get the whole fish minus the bone which I thought was kind of interesting because how would you get the fish head which is a delicacy from where I come from? Anyway he said it was a snapper-14 ounces and we were quite excited to enjoy this fish. We also had ordered Angel Hair dish, a Caesar salad and of course bread. The salad came out & the dressing was very vinegary. I noticed a lot of arugula on our plate. Don't think there was any Romain lettuce so maybe it's a southern Italy thing but we enjoyed the salad little bit too much vinegar, but it was good next came the bread now . It looks like Hawaiian rolls that was grilled the butter and the red onion was delicious but it really tasted like Hawaiian sweet rolls We waited and we continue to wait and wait, while a couple next to us receives their food and we were jokingly asking each other well, I guess they had to go and catch the fish because our main course still hasn't arrived. To my disappointment, the angel hair dish had few mussels and a few pieces of clams. A lot of red sauce. I thought the server said it was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't. Frankly it seemed the pasta had drowned in the sauce - couldn't really taste the pasta. And the fish still hadn't arrived. It had been an hour and 10 minutes into our meal. I called the server over to cancel the fish. My husband's patience had run out and even though it was a place that I wanted to enjoy that was not the case. If you're going to sell the story of the fish as it is a fresh Mediterranean snapper let's make sure it is what it is. I cannot vouch for the fish because it never came out o the kitchen. read more

Ellie's - Angel hair dish - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ellie's is the perfect spot for a date night! their food was good and came out quick, i enjoyed it and the waiter answered all our questions and was attentive. read more

Ellie's - Gnocchi & Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I wasn't very impressed with this place. The outdoor seating has no views. We got the burger and the spicy chicken sandwich. The burger was so salty and there was a lot of mustard and ketchup in it. The spicy chicken sandwich was a sweet chicken sandwich. Very strange. The service was just average. Maybe they had an off day. However I mainly go to places for the food over the service. Mag e I should have tried a pasta but know I will never know. read more

Ellie's - "Spicy" chicken sandwich - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ellie's is a hip restaurant that has some unique menu items. We were seated immediately and the service was great. The parking in this area is awful and brunch prices didn't reflect the portion sizes. The Benedict wasn't warm and the fish & chips looked like they belonged on a child's menu. :[ read more

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Nice little Italian spot in Long Beach. Parking can be a hassle, with little space. Enjoyed the gnocchi and tagliatelle pasta. Cauliflower and brussel sprouts were really good. Potato balls were fine. Nothing special. Friendly service. Gave us extra plates to serve our birthday cake without a fee. Make reservations if dining in evening. read more

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Such a lovely place for a delicious Italian meal. Definitely a cute local hot spot that transports you out of Long Beach with its hip New York restaurant kind-of vibe! We loved everything- quality of the food, the service, portion sizes, and prices. If I had one critique: the arugula in the Cesar salad was a tad soggy. Perhaps a crisp romaine instead? But the dressing more than made up for it! We will be back! read more

What a hidden gem in Long Beach! A cute corner spot towards DTLB with indoor and out door sitting area. They got heaters for outside patio area! Making a reservation is recommended for this place. We got there on time and we were sitting right away. Service was quick and this is a place where they take all food order at once - so you gotta make a plan! Food was absolutely fantastic, just as we expected reading about this place. We had: Sweet Potato: This dish was out of our imagination! Aioli with red onion, and garlic lemon - the flavors were so delicious. A must try! Crab Toast: Bread was toasted to its perfection and crab meat with pepperoncini and caviar on top made it all taste so good! For pasta, we had: Mafaldine: Vodka sauce was delicious, freshly made with fresh pasta. We did got the true taste of souther Italy in LBC. Recommend this dish. Agnolotti: That duck confit stuffed agnolotti- simply wow! I couldn't resist how delicious it was and end up eating the whole plate! This dish was prepared so well, all the taste of squash with mushroom and whipped ricotta paired so well, I highly recommend this dish! Over all, this place definitely hit the spot and we will be coming back to try other dishes! Highly recommend this place. read more

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My family came here to celebrate a couple of significant life events. This is the location picked by a recent graduate. I arrived 10 minutes before the appointed time, but had to drive around the neighborhood 30+ minutes trying to find a parking. Someone at the restaurant told me it's okay to park at red curb because parking is not enforced after 5pm. I choose not to take a chance, ended up park far away to be safe. Food is the most important factor to consider at any restaurant. That's where Ellie shines. I would recommend their pasta plates instead of seared tuna or the prime rib. Alternatively you can order a couple of appetizers or small plates instead of an entree. Bread pudding is good, served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. Service at Ellie is very good. I would recommend a table outside because it is really hot inside with only one fan trying to ventilate, no a/c. read more

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Cute little Italian spot! Parking was a toughie to find during Sunday dinner time. The oysters with caviar were a delight! Very fresh and tasty. The server mentioned that the dishes were fairly large, however I do recommend ordering an entree for each person. We ordered the tagiatelle & the cavatelli. My favorite was the tagiatelle (nice & rich). Highly recommend getting reservations! read more

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Once the new lunch menu a.k.a. burger party was posted, I knew we had to get there quickly. Of course we were the first ones there the day it started. Friends had oysters and said they were amazing and they did it with the caviar. Their Caesar salad is perfection, and every note of texture that you want. Those onion rings though. Perfectly crisp and the addition of Calabrian chili just elevates them and makes them heavenly. I ordered the classic burger and fries truffle fries. Their truffle fries here are addictive. In the addition of amazing service delicious hot food, Chef is doing everything right and his team is on point. Already plotting our return. read more

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For the LB Food week special the appetizers were two seafood items- an oyster and a scallop served separately and beautiful. Both delicious but the oyster's drizzle of lime, cucumber, jalapeno and dotted with ikura (roe) was particularly enchanting. The scallop sauce was tangy and delish as well with a splash of chili oil. The last appetizer was a parker house roll, which was good but I prefer regular bread. But it was nicely grilled and had a nice whipped butter calabrian chili spread on the side. It was petite so no worries about it killing your appetite. The Pappardelle pasta itself was fresh but I found the simple sundried tomatoes and garlic confit sauce a tad on the plain side. But a nice portion to share. The tri-tip apparently was the popular selection for this menu over the swordfish which is always on the menu. Kudos to the chef that it was prepared perfectly. The heirloom tomatoes with tiny slices of pepper were a nice contrast. The dessert was a refreshing strawberry compote (perhaps not the correct food term) but it was a nice light dairy dessert with fresh strawberries albeit it would be great with little used rhubarb. Service was good. Super cute place with ample patio seating. Yes, you can bring your (little) dog but be mindful that it's first come/first serve so you and your pet may have to be seated elsewhere if the dog vibes get out of hand, which is what happened last night. Luckily, Ellie's has two patio sections and everyone was happy. Also, note, that Ellie's suggest that if you need transportation to get here, consider an Uber/Lyft. Residential parking takes up most of the immediate area. Long Beach bus #121 drops off on Ocean Blvd, which is 4 or so blocks away. read more

This place is such a cute date spot and the prices are reasonable. We heard of this restaurant through our friends who lived nearby and parking is street only because Long Beach. We made a reservation on the same day before they opened online and was seated at our time on a Sunday. We got the wagyu carpaccio, melon & shrimp salad, gnocchi and a bottle of wine. Everything was pretty good and our favorite dish was the gnocchi. I am looking forward to coming back to this restaurant and trying the parker's rolls and other pasta dishes as well. read more

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This review is just for their Monday Supper, which I've had the pleasure of going to twice before. I had seen Ellie's Monday Supper featured on the LB Food Scene Facebook group and was excited to check it out. $38 for a set meal is a steal. They have it every other Monday and you can make reservations on Resy via their website. I don't know if you need to have reservations, as neither time I went was it super full, but it is probably better to plan ahead. The supper includes four courses: small bites (which might actually be two or three things, a pasta course, a main entree and dessert. In both the dinners I had there, everything was delicious, but I only had pictures from my last visit. For the small bites, there was steak tartare and potato croquettes, which were really tasty. However the pasta, a corn agnolotti, was really great. It is an Italian restaurant so their pasta really stood out. The chicken entree was also delicious. The supper also included dessert which was a nice surprise since it's not listed on the printed menu. I think I had panna cotta on both visits, which was good. This is the best dining and food experience I've had in Long Beach and I would happily go back. read more

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I've been wanting to try Ellie's for a while and finally brought the girls out for brunch! Apparently their known for their dinner menu so we'll have to come back again soon to try it. I was surprised it wasn't busy on a Saturday - we practically had the place to ourselves. Service was great and the food was tasty. Our favorites were the breakfast pasta, bone marrow board, truffle fries and Cesar salad. We also ordered their everything fries, NY steak hash, and fried chicken sandwich. We personally thought the steak hash was too salty but overall the steak was nice and tender, which made up for it! If you're like us and you prefer to share plates, the portions are perfect. They have bottomless mimosas until 3:30PM, which of course, we took advantage of (and napped immediately after). I can't wait to try their dinner menu next time! read more

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The food and service here is absolutely amazing-- my friends and I will be back! The only reason I can't give 5 stars is due to something the restaurant informs all guests about: "We're a small kitchen, so dishes come out as they're ready." Some of us had to wait 10-15 minutes after others received their meals, which is understandable, but it feels a bit off when everyone starts and finishes eating at different times. read more

Hands down, the best brunch in Long Beach! Ellie's is a true gem. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm, friendly service and a charming atmosphere that feels both upscale and welcoming. But let's talk about the brunch--absolutely next level. Every dish is crafted with incredible attention to detail and bursting with flavor. The handmade pastas, perfectly poached eggs, and seasonal specials are always spot on, and the sourdough--don't even get me started--is the stuff of dreams. Their take on classic brunch favorites is elevated and creative, and they somehow manage to make every ingredient shine. Pair it all with a craft cocktail or a glass of natural wine, and you've got yourself the perfect weekend ritual. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Ellie's is a must. Can't recommend it enough. Long Beach is lucky to have this spot! read more

Ellie's - Bottomless Rose!! Yummers - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was my second time visiting Ellie's--first with a friend, and this time with my husband. The vibe was great on both occasions, and the service was excellent. We started with a glass of wine and a beer, and for our appetizer, we had the carpaccio, which was absolutely amazing. My husband ordered the tagliatelle, and at first bite, it was nearly perfect. But as we continued eating, the black pepper became overwhelmingly strong. We both enjoy spicy food--habanero sauce is no problem for us--so it wasn't about heat. It was that the pepper flavor completely overpowered the dish and lingered on our tongues to the point of numbness. By the time my pasta arrived, neither of us could really taste it. I don't usually write reviews, but I felt really let down--especially because I had hyped this place up to my husband and was starving. I hope the chef from that night sees this and takes care to use a more balanced amount of pepper in the future. Again, the service was wonderful--our server even offered to comp the dish, which I declined. I just wanted to make sure the feedback was heard so someone else doesn't have the same experience read more

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We spent our anniversary here at Ellie's, and while the food and service were impeccable- the parking was pretty packed. Make sure to account for AT LEAST 20 minutes to find a parking spot, especially on a Friday or weekends. Aside from that, our waiter (Tino) was great at keeping up boozed up while we waited for our food. I recommend the Spanish temaranillo they have- it goes great with their pasta. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, and an array of pasta dishes to choose from. It's not the most romantic place to eat, but clean, clear, and most of all a fine ambiance. read more

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My girlfriend and I came for lunch and had the most amazing experience. It was beautiful inside. We had the lunch special and ordered steak frites, malfadine vodka pasta, roasted carrot and yams. Staff was what drew us to here, we walked by earlier in the day and were greeted by a sweet young man which made us return. We then were served by the general manager who was a doll and invited us to gingers tomorrow night. Would 100% return here read more

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Very delicious and fresh food. Love their egg Benedict. I always go back for it! Highly recommend it!

My husband and I went to Ellie's yesterday, arriving right at opening at 11:30. We were greeted and seated quickly, and our order was taken not long after. About 10 to 15 minutes later the server came back to let me know one of the items was not available, which was not a big deal. Our appetizers, the brussels sprouts and potato croquettes, came out around 12:15. They were tasty but lukewarm warm rather than hot. By 12:45 we were still waiting for our entrees and noticed only one other table had food. At that point it was just one server covering about six tables, and staff members were still trickling in. A customer who had come in shortly after us abandoned all hope and left due to the food wait times. A manager eventually came by to check on us, and after mentioning we had been waiting over an hour she went to the kitchen. She came back apologetic and assured us the food was coming. When our entrees finally arrived, the flavors were okay. We had the fish and chips and the steak tartare, but the fries were undercooked. To her credit, the manager comped an appetizer and gave us a free dessert, which was appreciated. That said, the service was extremely slow and the restaurant felt understaffed during what should have been a busier time of day. While the food was decent, the overall experience was disappointing and I would not return. read more

I used to come here when it was At Last Cafe. I've been wanting to try Ellie's since they opened. Tonight that happened. My friend and I had Mary's salad. Greens, blue cheese, pickled onions and candied pecans and a nice vinaigrette. We had the brussels sprouts and the special beef stroganoff. The brussels sprouts have a nice spicy sausage in them. The beef stroganoff was delicious. It had farfalle pasta and a delicious braised short rib. Our server, Christian, said the short rib was braised for 6-8 hours. It fell off the bone. The sauce was special. For dessert we had the chocolate budino. It had fresh raspberries and Marcona almonds. I had a glass of the Syrah. The wine was plumy and didn't take long to breathe. The inside of the restaurant is nice and cozy. They have a good number of outdoor tables. It was especially windy today so no one was seated outside As it always has been, the parking situation is awful. Patience is key. I definitely recommend Ellie's. read more

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It took me about a year from living only a block away to try this place. It is always packed and I can see why. This is a great place for an easy date night.The food is good and the service is great! I would recommend the bread board and pasta. We tried the scallops which were delicious however, were very pricey for only four scallops. I would recommend going if you wanted to splurge a little on a neighborhood restaurant for a date night. read more

Ellie's has got to be my favorite or one of my favorite restaurants in Long Beach. It has yet to disappoint and it is my go-to spot to bring my friends when they come visit. Don't be shy and come check out their brunch menu! Their breakfast pasta is SO good and I don't know why more places don't offer breakfast pasta? It is similar to carbonara pasta with thick/chewy noodles + bits of salty bacon. I recently tried their chilaquiles too which was good! I wish it was a little crunchier with the chips but it's just because I love everything extra crunchy! read more

Ellie's - Breakfast pasta - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Made it back for a second round of Monday Supper. This time I was brought here for my birthday dinner! Note: there are no special arrangements or treats if it is your bday so keep that in mind if that is important during your Monday supper reservation. We had to wait a few minutes past our reservation for the table to free up but it was fairly quick. We had a couple of servers helping our table and it was a great and attentive service. The food was impeccable & I wish I had more even though we left stuffed! We had the burrata, meatballs, mafaldine, chicken & parm and the loup de mer. All of it was tied together with a yummy ice cream. This was my follow up experience after a not so great one so hopefully my first experience was just a rare occurrence for these events. Overall, food is what keeps us coming back no matter what! read more

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Didn't know they had $1.50 oysters daily...wow! Loving them - had 18 San Diego Kumimotos...they were cold, fresh, and came with great sides. Didn't need to order a drink to get the deal either. Got two caviar ones for $5 each during HH and they were different but good. Now I have a local oyster spot to get my weekly intake for the key minerals I need! read more

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This is my third time dining at Ellie's, and once again, I'm extremely satisfied with the experience. The food is consistently incredible--flavorful, beautifully prepared, and worth every bite. The atmosphere is elegant and fresh, and the service is solid and attentive without being overbearing. What keeps me coming back, aside from the amazing food, is the seasonal menu. Each visit has brought something new and exciting, with months between trips ensuring a fresh experience every time. To be honest, I'm usually not a fan of Italian food--especially in Southern California, where I often find it not worth the carbs or too similar to something I could just make at home. But Ellie's completely changed that for me. Their dishes are not only worth a night out, they're truly special and unlike anything I could recreate. Not even close. Ellie's is a gem. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This review is so long overdue. The food and service are elite! Ellies is phenomenal. 100/10 Hands down, it is the best Italian restaurant I have ever eaten at. Chef Jason absolutely hits it out of the park. I've had so many wonderful memories here, and I've even made friends with the staff; Evelyn (the main Host/Manager) is such a doll! She's truly the best. She and her staff are always on point and take care of me. I've had so many of their dishes and have zero complaints. Chefs kiss to them all! Gnocchi - is 100/10 GET IT. (This is the only dish I miss since I stopped eating pork :'( Chicken Marsala with button mushrooms and crispy potatoes is cooked to perfection. Meatballs - you've never had meatballs like this. It will leave you craving for the next visit. 100/100 Ribeye hash - fall-off-the-bone mouth-watering ribeye laid perfectly over crispy tiny potatoes, swimming in the salsa macha, with pickled peppers for the perfect crunch balance (oh my gosh...) and let's not forget the exceptional poached eggs, with hollandaise over it. Highly recommend 100/100 French toast Never have I ever, and to say it's good is an understatement. This is an experience. Pickled strawberries!? Yup, brioche bread, sweet buttercream with a little chive sprinkle!? ... absolutely order. Steak tartar - mouth watering Honestly, anything you get is probably going to be worth it. Thanks for being amazing, Ellies!! Xoxo read more

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Ellie's is a little gem, though not hidden precisely, it is somewhat cloaked by the many incredible places to eat within our amazing LB food scene. I'm so glad I finally made reservation here to celebrate my birthday with family! Though I will say it may not be the most ideal place for a large group, our group of 10 still walked away absolutely satisfied, and most of us delighted, with the food quality and taste. Our server was wonderful: Informative, pleasant, friendly, and gave us ample explanation on what to expect. They serve wine and beer only and we all tried a good variety of different items, many of us exchanged sips and I will say as far as their wine selection, I think the quality is wonderful. (I didn't try any of the beer but I heard no complaints for the beer drinkers.) Our server was excellent offering us input when we asked for guidance on the different wines and they had several selections beyond the standard whites and reds that made it interesting. Many of us to advantage of that, and the offer to try a sample of a wine we were curious about before ordering, to go outside our normal go-to's. Things for a group to know: The space inside is small...the patio although comfortable isn't huge either. This is a small restaurant that focuses on quality. (And the quality is incredible.) As a large group (not sure about couples or groups smaller than 10) should prepare to have their entire order, from entree through to main course, all selected when they order food. The server advised us of this as we put in our drink order, and explained it was so the kitchen could anticipate the coursing. This said, in our party, three people waited a little longer than the rest of us before their main entree came out, and of those three, one was delayed so long that many of us had given up on waiting because our food would have gotten cold. This slight inconvenience was still not enough to subtract any stars, since our server had already set our expectations clearly, knowing it's a small kitchen. Given that we'd already enjoyed such high quality appetizers and salad courses, we knew this would be worth the wait. It was! The appetizers may have been the highlight of the meal for me...we enjoyed amazing oysters already prepared for you the way the kitchen thought they should be garnished to enjoy. (They were spot on.) The burrata with rolls and a spicy red tomato spread is amazing. The favorite by far for all at the table were the scallops served raw/rare and topped with heaven only knows what but absolutely refreshing and delicious. 11 out of 10 for me! All our pastas were delicious, no notes. So, so good! The favorite as people exchanged tastes was maybe the tagliatelle with roast pork on a red sauce. I'll add a side note that I've never tried a gnocchi I could truly say I liked and that night for the first time I did...I tried a couple of bites from someone else's order and it changed my opinion of gnocchi. I'm now more open to the idea of it and would for sure order the gnocchi entrée at Ellie's. Ask for dessert. You're full already...that's okay...go for a walk afterward because dessert is worth the slight discomfort. We had a butterscotch budino...a layered butterscotch dessert (cream and cake layers) and wow was that butterscotch amazing. Best meal I've have enjoyed in a long time. I cannot wait for another opportunity to eat at Ellie's again! read more

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Portions extremely small and priced very high. Service was good and friendly. Dining area was clean but the bathroom was yucky. read more

Needed a last minute dinner place for out of town guests and Ellie's was perfect! Everyone LOVED the food! The scallops were a standout and the chicken piccata. Our server EJ was very helpful and had great vibes. Very much recommend! Parking can be tricky so include parking in your drive time :) read more

Ellie's - Oyster & Scallops - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is an Italian restaurant, but on the weekend they do American lunches and breakfasts. Too bad. I had a chicken sandwich, which was really good. It was so tall that I couldn't use the bun fries were only two dollars extra, and they were very crisp. Surface was very good. There is no atmosphere at all. It is extremely plain with tables and chairs. I had a good view of the kitchen from where I was sitting. read more

Came for dinner with some friends, got some wine and pasta. The sizes were fair, don't come too hungry we had reservations for outside and they should add some lights. Got kinda dark and we were eating with streetlights. But definitely good food. Would come back read more

Was influenced from TikTok/Instagram to check this place out and happened to come during happy hour. Service: All of the employees were friendly and nice. However, it did take 45 minutes or so for one of our dishes to arrive. Food: Their Happy Hour oysters were $1.50 an oyster which is a great deal. The presentation of the other food we ordered seemed a little rushed and just thrown on. I could see this place taking off if their plating was consistent with what is portrayed on their social media. We were given side plates and they were not properly cleaned/washed. There was what I assume sauce smeared over one of the plates, which we didn't end up using and the plate also had a big chip in it. Small details matter in the restaurant industry, and I feel that plates shouldn't be used if they have cracks in it. The wine I got was delicious, but wished they had more upscale handcrafted cocktails. Seemed like they only had white wine, rose, red wine, and beer. If they did have cocktails, we didn't get any menu that showed they had them. Ambiance: It's a cute little place on Second street. When we walked up, there was a giant pile of trash loosely dumped next to the outside seating area. We didn't sit there, but I wouldn't be thrilled with being sat in that location knowing there was trash dumped on the other side of the fence that separates the sitting area from the street. Not a lot of decor outside, but could really use it. Wasn't very busy during happy hour, but noticed a lot of people struggling to find parking. We parked about a block and a half away but didn't mind the walk. I didn't see the inside of the restaurant, but my boyfriend used the bathroom and said it was pretty gross. He even pointed out that I shouldn't use it because it was that bad. Overall, this place has a lot of potential if they focused more on attentive service, consistency with their plating that they show on social media, and cleanliness/decor. Definitely going to give this place a second shot at some point because I see the potential. However, there is a lot that the kitchen/overall atmosphere needs to improve on in order to make this place memorable and have repeat customers. read more

Ellie's - Happy hour oysters! - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Parking is simply awful even when not during peak weekend hours. Staff was dismissive and left me waiting around then seemed to be rushing everyone to finish ahead of closing. Probably can get pasta just as decent elsewhere read more

AMAZING! I wish I lived near so I would go more often. Really good happy hour menu! Great service and vibe was stellar!! read more

Ellie's - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California