I usually try to find hidden gems wherever I travel, and I came across this place from one of the NFL Packer player's wives Instagram. This place is such a hit for me that I will absolutely be coming back the next time I'm in town. The food/ingredients are so fresh and you can tell they are local. It provided such a great combo of flavors but wasn't heavy or overpowering... honestly, it was just right and hit the spot. The place is also such a cute little place and has a great ambience for a date night especially. It's tucked away from downtown yet it's right by it. I highly recommend anyone to try this spot.. just be sure to make reservations since it's a small space and it fills up very quickly, even on weeknights. It could be difficult to get a table as a walk in. read more

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This was our second time in ellinor, which I felt had a better menu offering. The roasted cauliflower was a light but delicious start for dinner. For the main course, I had the duck breast which was tender with light sauce. My wife had the Carbonara pizza which was great. We had the Panna Cotta for desert which was flavorful. Service was superb. Do not worry if they sit you in the counter, it gives a perfect view of kitchen activity. read more

Ellinor - Duck Breast, Carbonara pizza - Pizza Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

We booked a reservation to celebrate a mini achievement in our lives and we are so happy we did. I want to stress, MAKE A RESERVATION. Very small chance that you will get a walk-in, especially on the weekend. They did have carry out as an option in case you are craving their food but they don't have seating availability. Atmosphere: Tiny little building. Street parking only. The inside is very cozy. The chairs are a little uncomfortable since there is no upper back support. They have a nice little bar area to sit at and you get to watch the team work their magic. They have a single person unisex bathroom and it was super clean. They also do hand towels instead of paper towels which is a cute touch and a nice dedication to sustainability. Food: The food is so delicious. The quality of ingredients is fantastic. I love the diversity of the menu and ingredients, some of the items you can't find in most other restaurants in the Fox Valley. I can't wait to come back and try more items off the menu. Service: Above and beyond that is why this is getting 5 stars. Taylor/Tayler*? had impeccable service. One of the items we ordered off the menu had a mishap that was completely unexpected and the staff was confused. They went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Their staff is built of rockstars. This place will always have a special place in our hearts for making sure that our celebration night will always be remembered. Thank you Ellinor! read more

Wow, this is a must-visit for Fox Valley foodies. The interior is small and intimate, and although it could get crowded and noisy, it never felt cramped or disruptive. The service and staff were all incredibly professional, you can tell that they take their jobs seriously and value their work. The food is phenomenal, with a depth of flavor and texture not really found anywhere else in Appleton. We had the bone marrow for a starter, which was so rich and flavorful that it almost felt sinful. We split the duck breast for our main, and they were kind enough to create two plates for us!!!!!! It was delicious and creamy and amazing. For dessert, we tried both the sponge cake and the butterscotch pot de creme. The butterscotch pot de creme was by far the better choice--should have listened to our waiter on that one! Although it's pricey, the food here is well worth it. I would love to try any and all dishes from ellinor. read more

Ellinor - Bar area and kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

While there are many excellent chefs in the valley, Adam gets the gold medal. His cooking is creative and delicious! Most cooked in a wood stove with smoke as a delightful ingredient. Excellence. You will need to make a reservation, but worth the wait. read more

Ellinor - Perfect Duck breast with sizzled leeks and orange sauce - Pizza Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

What an incredible dining experience. Make reservations, dress comfortably and relax while you enjoy the excellent food & service! Excellent! read more

A cozy and intimate establishment located within the neighborhoods of Peabody Park. Elinor's usually requires reservations for peak hours due to its limited seating, but the wait is worth it. Their menu changes seasonally, so we decided to try a few things of their winter menu options including the braised short rib, Jacob's sausage wood fire pizza, and the sweet potato and burrata appetizer. All were quite tasty and the cadence of each dish was nicely spaced out. There are limited fine dining opportunities in the Appleton area, so make sure count in Elinor's if you're considering your options! read more

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The ambiance, staff, and food were all amazing. I definitely recommend the toast they have on the menu, it was probably the best thing we had that night. Cool little place with a great vibe read more

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This place is amazing. The food, the service, the chef, all top notch. We are lucky to have so many local small chef owned restaurants in the Fox Valley but Ellinor is in my opinion the overall best. read more

Fantastic food! Never disappoints with service and food. Appetizers was roasted cauliflower with almonds and dates...Pizza was fantastic so much flavor, olives, artichokes leeks and feta... read more

I brought a group of 12 to Ellinor to celebrate a milestone destination event in Appleton. Planning a special brunch (for which I rented the whole restaurant) began a month before with Lindsay, who owns Ellinor with her husband Adam, the chef. Lindsay couldn't have been nicer or more helpful, getting me updated menus and a significant list of wine offerings. Veronica was our delightful and super helpful server. As for the food, everyone raved about their meals. Our group shared the following appetizers, which were sublime: Roasted Cauliflower, Ocean Trout Crudo, Cous Cous, Asparagus, and Peas & Buratta. For mains we had Duck Breast, Alaskan Halibut, Fjord Trout, Wood Burger and the Ribeye. Most of the group were foodies, and they all said their meals were excellent. I sampled all of the appetizers I mentioned and was wowed by every one. I had the Alaskan Halibut, which was perfectly cooked, moist and flaky served in a bowl with a delicious broth. Phenomenal! Finally, the Ellinor room, which is airy and light-filled, sits in a distinctive stand alone building (which in prior incarnations was a furniture refinishing shop, local five-and-dime, and photo shop) in a beautiful residential neighborhood. Truly unique. Next time I'm in Appleton, I'll be back. And for those of you who are up for a trip to experience great food, I'd set the GPS and take a ride. You won't regret it. read more

Amazing! I can't recommend this place enough. The food, the service, the ambiance are fantastic. Its a cozy and intimate space. I suggest making a reservation on Resy and making it as soon as you can. We booked a few days out and the peak dinner times were already taken. Our waitress was so sweet. She painted a perfect picture of the food as we tried to decide what to eat. Even when they got busy, she stayed patient with us and didn't rush us. My description of the food will not give it justice. You'll have to go and experience it yourself. All flavors and textures were perfectly balanced. Food is gorgeous, delicious, and fun to eat. I'm drooling just thinking of it. read more

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Ellinor hosted a charming dining experience. Our waitress was attentive and the vibe is very laid back. We started with the cauliflower which was to die for. My husband had a pizza (very tasty homemade sausage) and I had the duck. Both good. We ended our meal with the caramel ice cream. If there is a heaven, that's what I want to eat every day! I gave four stars because at times it felt stuffy, almost uppity. Some people are probably fine with that. You do sit very close to people so during quiet times it veered into uncomfortable terrible. Maybe some low music could help with that. read more

Finally made it to Ellimor, late on a Friday night! We walked right in and were seated immediately. Delicious appetizers made it hard to choose, but we ended up with the most adorable crab cakes and cauliflower. The crab cakes were delicious and had so much flavor and fresh herbs. For entrees, we split two pizzas and a burger. The burger was delicious ambit the pizza was even better. The brisket and corn pizza was light and fresh and the margarita pizza was incredibly delicious. Great selection of wine, too! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Wonderful menu that is seasonal and geared towards a local/regional theme. The service was very nice and polite. The menu was expensive but I think worth it for a near fine dining experience. Beautifully plated food with note worthy flavors & texture. Definitely need reservations for this cozy space, also it can get a tad loud as it is a smaller space. I am excited to come back and try a different seasonal menu. I had the special at the time of a delicious creamy pasta with hazelnuts. read more

Went there on a cold night with a good friend. The building is small and cozy. The wine selection was good though most were pretty expensive. We started with the farro salad then for the main course I had the squash tart while my friend had the short ribs with black truffle mash. Both were delicious. Serving sizes in general were small so I had room for dessert and coffee. Pretty expensive for what you get but it was very, very tasty! read more

Ellinor, a small upscaled local haunt nestled--or more so squeezed--into Appleton's Peabody Park neighborhood, leans more towards quintessential than stereotypical. Its menu is seasonal, but it (thankfully) doesn't scream winter farmer's market. Their take on meat and potatoes echos Midwest comfort, but it's not without flare and refinement. The ocean trout, a lighter fare, was texturally perfect and almost technically flawless. The herb oil could have popped more. Ellinor will be either loved or avoided for its intimate quarters. While some community-prone diners, like myself, will enjoy the buzz of neighboring conversations, weekend frivolity, and the occasional first-date jittery laughter, others will...well...hate it? If you're the type to factor booth availability into your dining choice, don't go to Ellinor. The only time I did feel too close for comfort was upon our on-time arrival. The front entrance took me back to my first and only time on a stage (the dreaded and mandatory school choir). The foyer was nonexistent, and since our table was not yet ready, we were forced to wait at the front of the small dining area. Curious diners peaked over from time to time as we waited.. and waited. Next time, if the weather is bad and I can't wait outside, I may show up 5 minutes late. Our server was kind and unimposing, though his wine paring recommendations weren't confident, and his answers to our menu questions were so brief, they felt short. Overall, the staff stayed busy, but never hurried, keeping the bustling ambiance from becoming too hectic. This was my second time at Ellinor. If I'd written a review the first time, I would have given it 3 stars. Our pizzas showed signs of an under-heated oven and our appetizer was under-seasoned. But it had just opened. I didn't want to write a review because it felt more like new restaurant hiccups than their norm. I'm glad I came back. Next time, I'll try the pizza (again). read more

All I can say is WOW! What an amazing experience my boyfriend and I had at Ellinor. We were seated promptly and were given complementary champagne due to Ellinor celebrating their one year of being open. Our food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. The duck was the best duck I ever had! Our waiter was very kind and had great suggestions. The scenery was very classy! Loved being able to see the kitchen. Will be back!!! read more

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A hidden gem that's a must when visiting Appleton. Crudo tuna and butternut soup were the out of this world. Oysters, meatballs and basically every small plate were stellar. Going to try and go back before our trip is over and hope to visit next time we come back too. read more

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Was taken to Ellinor's last night for my birthday. 1st time for me, 4th for my hosts. An intimate setting with 9 tables and some seating at the bar. I had made a reservation for 7 pm and our table was ready when we arrived. Because I mentioned in the ressie that it was my birthday, I was greeted with a hand written note from the staff wishing me a Happy Birthday. I was pleasantly surprised. Veronica was out attentive and hospitable server...very menu knowledgeable and patient. she helped make our visit as enjoyable as it was. Food and beverages were DELICIOUS and plentiful. Their menu changes 3 times a year so starting 05/01/23 new entree choices will be available. My hosts are hoping they have their famous scallops back on the new menu. Fingers crossed! We were treated to a complimentary dish of their homemade caramel ice cream, with a lit birthday candle and a rather quiet rendition of "Happy Birthday", which frankly I didn't mind. Overall...and despite the parking challenges due to this being an "in the neighborhood" establishment...11 out of 10. We"ll definitely be back!!! read more

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Always make a reservation unless there are only two persons. There is a bar area for dining but only has seating for 8. Fire stone pizzas are their specialty, although their appetizers are excellent, like the Brussels Sprouts. They do have a seasonal changes to their menu. read more

A welcome addition to Appleton! Progressive and innovative menu. The pizza's are phenomenal. Intimate & cozy ambiance. Only wish the server had walked us through the menu a bit more. When I asked for recommendations, they really didn't know what to say. read more

Awesome food, ambiance and service! Our server was Veronica, extremely personable and knowledgeable!. Started with Israeli cous cous which was exceptional. Oysters were fresh. Norwegian fijord trout was subperb. Finished with strawberry dessert! Highly recommend! read more

This restaurant could easily compete in a larger city and is my favorite restaurant in Appleton to date. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy. The staff was kind and attentive, and the food was excellent; everything is made in their wood fired stove. I'd highly recommend for a date night or if you are hungry for something a bit more sophisticated than your typical Appleton tavern. read more

TRULY the BEST restaurant in the Fox Valley! We take all of our visiting friends/family there each and every time. The taste of any grand restaurant in the BIG APPLE; however, the location and price of the LITTLE APPLE! read more

Charming space with a quiet ambiance tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Food is a great combination of approachable yet refined. The staff is friendly and always welcoming. Wine list is amazing. Always love supporting this gem. read more

First time here and it was amazing experience. We had two seats at the counter and our server Veronica was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. The owner and chef Adam also stopped by to converse with us; such a friendly person. We started out with marrow which we have never had before and it was excellent! Definitely recommend if you haven't tried it. We then moved on to some cream of mushroom soup which had a bit to many mushrooms for my liking but the flavor was spot on. Then we moved onto the prosciutto, house made ricotta, honeycomb and toasts, another fabulous choice. We then ordered the meatballs and they were perfectly tender but wish they had more garlic and herb flavor in the meat and the sauce. I like bold flavors and this didn't do it for me. Lastly we ordered the cheese pizza which had locally sourced mild Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onion and black olives, we held off on mushrooms. This pizza was very very good. Cooked in wood fire oven was nice to see. They cook most of the food in the wood fire which was pretty cool. We loved the ambiance and service. We also enjoyed watching the chefs at work. Try this place today, the menus change so inquiring before you go is always helpful. Don't forget to ask about the popcorn flavor of the evening, it rotates and is delicious! The establishment is small but once inside it seems pretty large in my opinion. read more

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Really nice new place in Appleton. It's very small, but they did a great job with the design. We walked up on Friday around 5:30 and had about a 45 minute wait. We found out they do offer call ahead seating, so we will do that next time.The menu was interesting and we ordered the olives & cheese, along with the toast with goat cheese and tomatoes. Both were delicious. The wood fired pizza was great and they had a lot of interesting options, as well as a build your own. The guanciale with leeks and goat cheese was our favorite , and the margarita pizza was also great. read more

Stopped in for a quick last-minute decision for a Friday night date night. Were able to put our name on a list and only took 15 minutes for a really small restaurant. Everything is wood-fired. We had roasted carrots and a guanciale pizza. All of it excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Quaint neighborhood restaurant with somewhat of a bistro atmosphere. Had a reservation for 5:30 on Thursday and were seated immediately. They confirmed our reservation, by email, the day before, which was very nice. By 6:30 or 7 all the tables were full. Nice selection of appetizers, we shared the crab cakes and then a squash pizza - both dishes had lots of flavor and were delicious. Friendly waiter who answered, in detail, any questions we had about the menu. Our choices of wine were perfect. Can't wait to go again! read more

Horrible... arrived for our reservation only to be told it would be at least a 20 minute wait with no place to wait. Perhaps they may may want to limited table time to accommodate guest with reservations. read more

Ellinor is our favorite dining destination. The menu offers many options such as great pizza as well as excellent seafood and meats. The dishes are cooked in the wood fired oven and the flavors are fantastic. Service is great! read more

Incredible menu, the dining area is very small so call ahead to make sure you can get a table. Definitely recommend their pizza, great wine selection read more

Wonderful atmosphere and great service. A new restaurant in the fox valley that is different from the typical ones. well balanced dishes and brick oven pizza that can't be duplicated in stores. read more

Love this place! Great food, great people! We split an appetizer and the bison burger, it was all very good!

Very intriguing menu with lots of locally sourced produce and meats. Cute atmosphere for a date night. Very limited sitting so I would recommend a reservation. Only downside was service was rather slow even after being seated. Would go again for a date night. read more

My husband and I arrived for dinner without reservations - the blonde receptionist told us they had a party of six string at 6 pm so we needed to be done by then. We had an hour so said yes - we ordered right away; we enjoyed wine, our appetizers and then waited for dinner. A guy boxed up our dinner and explained that they needed our seats (we were at the bar and the couple beside us was done with their dinner - we knew them). Since it was 6 pm, we understood as we didn't have reservations. This is where everything went wrong - we paid for our boxed up meal and I waited for my husband at the front of the restaurant with our foo when he went to get the car. A couple standing at the front asked my how it was and I explained that we hadn't eaten our meal due to the restaurant needing our seats for a party of six. The couple was then seated in our seats by the blonde receptionist who told me that they had a party of six and was the reason. Why we needed to be done by six. After arriving home, my husband decided to drive back to the restaurant because he received salmon and not trout and my pizza wasn't very good. The owner listened to my husband who explained that the receptionist lied to us and the guy at the bar boxed our food up and kicked us out for another couple vs a party of six. They are the reason I have no desire to visit the restaurant again. The waitress was very nice and we enjoyed our appetizers - just not certain I have any desire to visit this place ever again because of the receptionist who lied and the guy who boxed our food up and kicked us out. read more