Mia took such good care of us. Food was really good. Absolutely one of the best Caesar salads in Atlanta. Red sauce was fantastic. We will definitely be back. Martini was sub par, but will have to double check. read more

Such an incredible evening spent at Luella celebrating the opening of Buckhead's newest dining jewel! Walking in the door, we were blown away by the elegant design & color drenched atmosphere, every attention to detail is thoughtfully curated! Truly, a stellar & magical experience from the out of the world small plates to our main courses & sides to share, then onto to desserts! Not to be missed is their gorgeous bar & crafted margaritas, best I've ever had! Luella is just what this city needed to bring back the ART of fine dining in an extraordinarily mouth watering and artful style! Every dish was a standout from this creative and decadent menu, so hard to make the decision on what to save for next time! Our server Kai (and his team) was not only attentive and professional, he delivered with excellence in his table side manner, recommendations and knowledge of each dish! Where to start: Don't sleep on the small plates! Decadent Italian cheese Pugliese Burrata, braised beef Wagyu croquettes, melt in your mouth smoked chili butter crab cakes, and the rosemary focaccia with nocellara olive oil... ALL outstanding! We then moved onto the incredible spicy lobster rigatoni with vodka sauce, the crisp ceasar salad & the Luella salad with charred scallion + benne seed dressing to share! Every bite better than the last, on all 3!! Main course & sides to share: we were ready to get into the rock stars of the menu, the steaks! 3 of us has the mouth watering 12oz Luella signature bone in filet cooked to perfection and 1 had the unbelievable 20oz bone in ribeye! We shared gouda fries, white balsamic glaze brussel sprouts, cultured butter whipped potatoes and the Marsala glazed wild mushrooms! WoW, each extraordinary and not to be missed! We closed out the evening (even though we were full to the brim) with another margarita ;) and shared the gorgeous bananas foster cheesecake & delicious chocolate and pistachio budino Italian custard. Both straight out of the clouds! THANK you Luella... for bringing your vision to fruition, for such an amazing night to slow down, connect with family, take our taste buds to the stars and to share in the joy & creative artistry of Chef Stuart making his magic in the cuisine of his dreams! Bravo, well done from start to finish! 1000/10! read more

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I was recommended Luella by friends and I had read online that the chef had something special going. My husband and I decided to give it a try for date night. We left feeling very underwhelmed. We had a 5 oclock reservation but got there a little early because we were unfamiliar with the area. Valet took our car and than we were stuck waiting outside for about 15 minutes because the door didn't open until 5. Even when opened the staff didn't seem ready. The hosted desk had owalas and other random objections. Our table when seated as missing a candle. The music was loud and kept changing volume/songs like they were trying to figure out what to play for the first couple minutes. Staff was walking through chatting drinking our styrofoam cups. We heard several parties saying they were returning after visiting a couple of weeks prior because they loved the new menu , which seemed promising. I think that may simply be because it's something new and different for the area. My husband and I both ordered cocktails. I got the Rosemary's Baby Daddy, and my husband ordered one with Japanese bourbon. Mine was INSANELY too sweet. I expected a refreshing, herbal lemon drink, but there was really no flavor other than sweetness. The only rosemary in the drink was the sprig floating on top. Even while looking at the menu online beforehand, I found it confusing: sushi, pasta, steak, pork chops, veal, cornbread, and caviar. There didn't seem to be a flow that made sense, and even our waiter seemed somewhat confused by it, saying, "Oh, this is our tagline we are suppose to say we are an Italian steakhouse with Japanese influence." We tried a little bit of everything: the burrata, the "off-menu" lobster tempura roll (I truly think they were simply trying to use up lobster because it was essentially just a lobster and rice roll, tempura-fried and absolutely drenched it was swimming in eel sauce and spicy mayo), the wagyu ravioli, the Steak Spinalis al Limone (we ordered it sliced, and it was cut lengthwise, which I thought was strange), and the bananas foster cheesecake (other than a slice of banana on top, there wasn't much banana flavor to it). They do have a really cool, well-designed bathroom, but other than that, everything else was just okay. There are so many great restaurants in the Atlanta area, and we were just extremely underwhelmed. I can't say we'd be back anytime soon. read more

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Let's start with the good... Space is impeccable, (albeit loud in the dining room,) the bar program is elite, and the bartenders are a vibe. I would definitely recommend drinks and apps. They had a really good Schramsburg blanc de blanc that was lovely. Front of house could use some work. Our party was delayed, but two of us were there within the 15 minute grace period and I called to let them know we were running behind but in route. Hostess advised we were fine and they'd see us soon. We arrived and our table wasn't ready. ~30 minutes later, I inquired about our table and we were seated. Evan, our sever was a joy!!! Attentive, fun, and professional. He really made the night. We started with the burrata and it was excellent. Perfect start to the meal and probably the best thing we had. We opted for family style so we could try a few things... Black cod, 10 oz Wagyu strip, Brussels sprouts, and Gouda fries. Cod was good, steak was ok, made better by the crab and truffle butter, Brussels were...Brussels, and the fries were more like potato chips than fries. They'd be great as a bar snack. Bananas Foster cheesecake was yummy...not too sweet and a nice ending to the meal. For what we spent- ~$500 for 3 people with drinks, I expected more. And the 3% CC surcharge is just weird in 2026. I'd definitely return for drinks and apps...I need to try that caviar and cornbread..but for a meal, probably not. read more

We were genuinely excited to dine at Luella and made our reservation well in advance. At no point during the booking process--especially on OpenTable--was there any mention of a child‑related policy. Because nothing in the reservation flow indicated otherwise, we had no reason to think bringing our infant would be an issue. Then, on the day of our reservation, we received a call informing us of the policy. Only after receiving this call did we discover that the restaurant does have a nebulously worded "no children under 10" rule, but it's tucked away in a buried section of their website rather than presented anywhere a guest would naturally see it while making a reservation. To be clear: I fully respect a business's right to set its own rules. What I don't respect is a lack of transparency and basic courtesy. This policy should be disclosed upfront, especially when a reservation explicitly notes an infant. Instead, we were blindsided with last‑minute notice, forcing us to scramble and adjust plans for family who had traveled into town. This was entirely avoidable and, frankly, rude. If Luella wants to enforce age restrictions, that's their prerogative. But hiding the policy, failing to surface it during the reservation process, and only mentioning it hours before the meal is unacceptable. For a restaurant positioning itself as a premium Buckhead dining experience, the lack of professionalism was surprising and disappointing. Atlanta has plenty of excellent restaurants that value their guests' time and communicate clearly. We'll be choosing one of them next time. read more

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I went to Luella with a group of six on Saturday, May 23rd. What started off rocky ended up being a great experience for all of us. As someone who was a frequent visitor of this location's previous business, I was excited to discover that it's still one of the top spots in Buckhead--just with a different concept. We had a reservation for 8:30 PM and arrived early around 8:05 to grab a drink at the bar. The space is beautifully designed and spacious, and we enjoyed taking in the décor and overall vibe of the main bar. The bartenders were quick, knowledgeable, and welcoming. It's definitely a great spot to sit and have a drink. We didn't get seated until around 9:20 PM--nearly an hour after our reservation. While that was disappointing, the hostess staff and assistant GM were communicative and apologetic multiple times, acknowledging our frustration. Many restaurants will "take care of you" in situations like this, but I've rarely seen it done to the level Luella delivered. Chance, the assistant GM, went above and beyond by covering multiple drinks and three different appetizers to make up for the delay. I wouldn't be surprised if he came from the Ritz-Carlton, given their reputation for turning mistakes into memorable experiences. Now, onto the food. Everything tasted delicious, although one member of our group received a steak that was slightly overcooked (ordered medium, came out medium-plus). I especially enjoyed the beef carpaccio, which had tiny potato chips on top for added crunch--excellent touch--and the wagyu beef ravioli, which practically melted in your mouth. The gouda fries were fantastic, and one order is more than enough to share among two to four people. My wife ordered the surf and turf roll, which offered a nice contrast to the ravioli and our starters. The only downside was that we had no room for dessert, although the bananas foster cheesecake looked incredible and is definitely on the list for next time. read more

Absolute vibe, this place can be both chic and laid back, people in suits and ties and jeans and boots. We sat at a high top in the bar and it had great energy so I'd recommend this place for happy hours and late cocktails. Brooke provided fantastic service and was super knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the Caesar salad, burrata and ribeye. Very happy with those choices, great flavor and presentation. And hope to come back to try a few other things. Great date spot or place for a celebration read more

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This is a newer steakhouse so we weren't expecting Bones/Hals level service but damn it was very subpar. Our waitress was obviously very new and it showed. She didn't remove our wine glasses when we ordered cocktails and had to ask someone else to. We were there for a birthday and she never acknowledged it and couldn't even pop a candle on the dessert when the table next to us did. She also forgot to give us our credit card back after we paid. The food was solid though! Caesar salad was good but the romaine could have been more fresh, it looked pink. I asked for two cherries in my Shirley temple and got none lol. Luella's signature filet was great and paired with the truffle butter was delicious. Sides of whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts were just okay. Nothing to go out of your way for. But unsure if we'd come back tbh read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while so I finally decided to take myself to dinner this past Saturday. I arrived at about 7:30pm. I had no reservation and the bar was mostly full but the manager Andrew found a single seat at the bar. My bartender was David and he made the best drinks. Both gave great recommendations on food. I loved the Gouda fries. I'll definitely be back to try the pasta and a few more cocktails. This place was really chill and had good music. read more

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I went to Luella for NYE + my anniversary and had the perfect night. From the host stand to our server, Sonya, everyone was great. The decor in here is so chic. We started with the Gouda fries, great choice. For entrees we had the crab & artichoke lasagna, roasted half chicken, Brussels, and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were complimentary because the kitchen wasn't satisfied with the first batch of Brussels they prepared so they gave us the potatoes while we waited for a new serving. Great customer service move! I will definitely be back! read more

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Carpaccio was my personal favorite. The veal parm was the best thing to hit the table. Service was top notch, both at the bar for cocktails before and at the table. The vibe inside is the perfect amount of old school decor and great playlist mix. Valet only for parking. read more

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Had dinner with my sisters to celebrate a birthday. I live in NY and was in town for a few days. I mention NY because you know my bar is high in regard to fine dinning and steak houses. The entrance catches your eye when you walk up. That is a sign you're in for a treat. We were seated right away, in the back room with the fireplace and the Christmas tree. That was the perfect vibe we needed. Now for the food. The waiter, so sorry I forget his name was so pleasant. I also loved that he was proactive with his recommendations. We shared the following. The Crab Cake, Rosemary Focaccia, Tomahawk, Brussels Sprouts, Gouda Fries, Carrot Cake, and Chocolate Cake. The portions are generous and everything was amazing. Like I mentioned, I'm from NY and I know a good steak and let me tell you, this hit the mark. All around 10. If you can get a res, you need to check it out. Next time I'm in town I def will. read more

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This is not a renovated Ivy. This is a refreshing space with a menu spanning a lot of flavor profiles. From standard steak, Caesar salad and potatoes to sushi rolls and pasta. Everything we had was delicious - salad was gigantic as was the side of Gouda fries. Steak was perfection. The Brussels were a little too saucy/soggy but some may not like them crispy - I know for future to ask for them crispy and would probably pass on the lasagna (just a bit too fishy ... I know it says crab but it was just overpowering for the artichoke). The focaccia was delicious up outside - we skipped the truffle butter as truffle can drown out other flavors. Service was outstanding. Coat check is a nice touch - so many restaurants fail at the details but having a coat check, a dedicated sommelier, and attentive staff helps make the difference. read more

I've been to Luella twice. The first time was when it was when it first opened for my bf's bday. Everything from the food, to the service, to the ambience was so good I decided to come back for an early vday dinner with my bf. Before I get into the cons, I do want to mention that the only reason this review is a 3 is because of one of the managers who accommodated us and immediately took action into correcting the cons. I think his name is Ju-won. Your hospitality and diligence is highly appreciated and would only consider going back because of him. We had reservations at 9pm and walked in at 8:55. Our table wasn't ready yet so they sat us at the bar as we wait for our table.. no worries. We ordered a round of shots and drinks as we wait. When our table was ready, the host said she would transfer our drinks to our table as any restaurant would. The bartender at the bar (brown skin with dreads) insisted my bf carry 4 drinks by himself and said "you not gonna get that bro?" Bro? Extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. Our server did not write down our order, nor did he repeat our order make sure everything was correct. We had to wait for dishes that he misheard us order, middle tables were extremely close so waitresses and waitors will bump into your table. Food 8/10. It's nice being able to order sushi, pasta, and steak all in one place. Expect a wait for each dish, especially sushi. Caesar salad had lemon slices which was a pleasant surprise. Gouda fries was pretty mid. Broccolini was amazing. Can't go wrong with rigatoni, it's comparable to carbone's. Ambience 10/10. Dark & sexy. read more

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My first impression is that it is LOUD! Food was fine, worth the money. Drinks were average. Even I make a better Manhattan (by far) than theirs. The valet could not drive a stick but wanted to charge me to park my own car! I will not come back! read more

Luella is a great spot, taking over the old Ivy building. Ambiance is awesome and the staff were very attentive. This is the 2nd time I've been there and wanted to try some new things and they were all terrific - especially the Crab and Artichoke Lasagna. The steak was fine but I encourage people to go there and try something other than steak as the menu offers a lot of interesting dishes. read more

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Was a nice ambiance. However, management and food leaves a lot to be desired. The appetizers and sides were great. However, the steak is below par for what they advertised. Ordered a ribeye medium and came out way too rare. Brought attention to the waitress and she asked would you like to put it back on the plate and we can change it. I honestly, don't think that is appropriate! Then the manager came over and said we will fix it, which he did. However, didn't even comp our bottled water. I wasn't looking for them to comp the steak but just a little something would have been nice for the inconvenience. read more

The food here is incredible. The cornbread and caviar is a do not miss. The burrata app, pastas, tuna veil, tomahawk steak and the Mushroom Marsala were all Michelin caliber. Can't say enough about how creative and well executed this menu is. read more

Really, really wanted to love it so badly. However, the food fell flat for me. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't amazing by any stretch. It was probably the most unmemorable meal I've had in a restaurant in quite a while. I didn't hate it but I didn't love anything I tried. The crabcake which friends had raved about was just OK. The spinalis had no salt (which I found ironic since other reviews mention this place as being too salty). Everything was just "meh". Service was excellent and the decor was nice. Will I be back? I doubt it, there are far better steak house options in Atlanta that I'd rather opt for. The idea of Luella was far better than the execution. read more

as soon as we walked in entry, we were not even greeted they say they run a strict dress code when we all put together and they let a white lady walk in with ripped jeans, but not my friend of color. they saw the tiniest bit of lace and got intimidated even dressed in heels... it is right across a car wash in which they share a lot with which is very degrading to the outside ambience of the restaurant.... read more

Luella is a stunning restaurant. You immediately feel like you're somewhere special, and the ambiance sets a high expectation for the experience. Unfortunately, while the setting is exceptional, the service left a lot to be desired. There were several moments where a lack of transparency made the experience uncomfortable. Our server said, "I'm going to bring out some bread to get us started," served with a delicious truffle butter -- which sounded complimentary. It later appeared on the bill as a $20 charge that was never mentioned. We were only offered bottled still or bottled sparkling water and agreed to bottled still. However, we were then served tap water and still charged for the bottled water. It genuinely felt like the expectation was that no one would notice or say anything. The sommelier was extremely aggressive with upselling. I clearly stated which bottle I wanted multiple times, yet he continued pushing more expensive options. It was uncomfortable and off-putting rather than helpful. There is also a 4% fee for paying with a credit card instead of cash, which only adds to the feeling that the entire service model is built around presumptively closing a sale rather than creating a great guest experience. Overall, it felt like the staff had been trained to sell first and serve second. You leave not feeling taken care of -- but instead feeling pressured into paying for things you didn't ask for or didn't receive. With a more transparent, guest-first approach to service, it could truly live up to the beauty of its space. read more

As a welcome neighborhood upgrade from the Ivy, I was really hoping to like this place, but left feeling underwhelmed and ripped off. I brought my wife here for her birthday dinner, as all of our friends were talking about wanting to try it, and the few that had been had good experiences. The first impression was a good one - the ambiance and decor are top notch, and our servers were on top of us up until we ordered our entrees. The cocktail and drink selection is quite large, and the small plates all seem to be a hit - we had the Burrata which was very good. For entrees, my wife had the Cacio e Pepe which was very good, and I ordered a steak (Spinalis) which was extremely overseasoned and tasted like straight salt. The desserts were decent, we had the Cheesecake which was good but not great, and they comped my wife a Cannoli for her birthday, which was nice. Unfortunately, the service was a huge letdown once we ordered our entrees. Our server was constantly busy with other tables and very rarely checked in on us for additional drinks - we probably would've ordered 2-3 more, but never got the chance. And when we did get the chance to order additional drinks when entrees were served, they forgot my wife's cocktail for over an hour until we ordered dessert and reminded them for the *second* time. While we were waiting on the chance to order additional drinks, we finished our water glasses and were completely without drinks for roughly 45 minutes! To add insult to injury, the bathroom was out of paper towels and had no way to dry your hands. This shouldn't happen at a restaurant of this tier!! To pile on to the service mishaps, the prices here are already competing with the highest in town, and then they nickle and dime everything. We were offered only bottled water options when we sat, which ended up being $11/bottle (even though tap was available when we later asked), valet was $5 (then tip on top of that), and they charged a 3% credit card fee. All of this amounted to a $400+ bill for one small plate, two entrees, one shared side, one dessert, 2 cocktails, and 2 glasses of wine, which is, quite frankly, absurd. As much as I wanted to like this restaurant and loved the ambiance, I doubt we will be coming back soon. read more

1. So loud we could barely hear the server or each other. 2. Server asked if we wanted bread before we even looked at the menu. We said sure. Had no idea there would be an $18 charge for 5 small pieces of bread (for the six of us) with olive oil and truffle butter. 3. Food was overly salty. We mentioned this to the manager when he came by to check on us and he seemed surprised but after reading other reviews this seems to be a common complaint. 4. Credit card fee was charged on top of the menu prices with no mention of that on the menu, website, or at booking. When we asked the manager about the fact that it wasn't disclosed we were told that they had discussed this and decided not to publish that policy. 5. Service was very slow. 3 1/2 hours for dinner was an hour plus too long. 6. $9.00 for a Coca Cola out of a can. 7. Don't think they really care about any of this based on a conversation with a manager when we left and a followup phone call with a different manager after the fact. One and done. read more

Evan was truly amazing ! he was very informative about the menu & made our dining experience truly enjoyable!

Server was nice enough. Food was very below average, especially for the cost. Sides were the best part and they were underwhelming. Overly salted and just poorly cooked. Not worth the price tag at all. Was $370 for 2 people, with only 1 cocktail had. read more

This place was awesome! Food was extremely high quality, and the selection of options from pasta, steak, entrees, sushi, and appetizers was fabulous. The staff were also extremely welcoming, friendly, and took great care of our table with a great level of attention to detail. The ambiance was impressive, with a true luxury experience that our party enjoyed. I will definitely be back again soon! read more

If they offer you bread and butter for the table SAY NO!!! Not only is not free without telling you, they charge $8 for the bread and $20 for the butter. read more

Pretty restaurant. Fun crowd. Ok food. Mediocre service. Food took forever. Lost our waitress for 20 minutes. She could have sold us another round or two of drinks if she had been around to ask. Insanely overpriced. Constantly trying to upsell us. Hid a 3% surcharge in the bill for credit card usage. Low class move. read more

What an expensive disappointment!! So loud, food incredibly salty, instead of maybe offering a discount for cash, they charged a surcharge for using a credit card that was not previously disclosed. When brought up to management how distasteful this was, response was only "we made the conscious decision to not disclose." Was offered bread to start, then asked if we wanted butter, shocked to see $10 for a pat of butter and $8 for 4 small pieces of bread even though we were 6 people. Service was pleasant, but mediocre at best. Asked for anchovies with Caesar salad, never got. Asked for a second Diet Coke, never got (tho glad in long run as they charged $9 for a can of Diet Coke). No gluten-free or dairy free options on dessert menu. Asked waitress if they could provide fruit, she said she would go ask the kitchen and never came back. So many great steakhouse options in Atlanta, spend your money and time at Bones, Chops, Kaiser's or Hal's. read more