Ella Dine + Drinks

This place is such a nice edition to the area. Great for date night; girls night and special occasions. Love the decor and vibe, but the food and drinks are the real star.

Great experience! Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere! Definitely visiting again.

RUN dont walk. Bc hiding in plain sight... I'm not sure when exactly this place opened but so happy we found her! ELLA!! As a north Dallas mama, we loved feeling like we were dining in the best of Dallas without having to make the trek all the way down to city center. As a foodie couple, we were very pleased celebrating our anniversary here. The staff is sweet and kind and the food surpassed our expectations for what we would find in this area. BONUS: walk upstairs for an Agave specialty cocktail SPEAKEASY! Book your table, book an Uber, and enjoy a cozy yet elegant evening at Ella + Customs.

My gals & I came to Ella for happy hour after work and had the BEST time. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were incredible, and Blair, our server, couldn’t have been more attentive and proactive when it came to making sure we had everything we needed. Not to mention it’s absolutely beautiful inside! Don’t miss out on this incredible spot!

We celebrated a friend’s birthday and since the restaurant is pretty new we didn’t know what to expect, but it was absolutely amazing. I had the salmon and loved it! It was so delicious. Everyone in our table was impressed with their food. The star of the show was the chicken, YOU HAVE TO GET THE CHICKEN! Easily best chicken dish we’ve had in a long long time! Highly recommend to try this place.

Had a work group happy hour here. Knew Julian Schaffer from Rye and he's doing something special and unique here!! Curated cocktails in main area and cool vibe with Agave forward drink menu in speakeasy upstairs. Fantastic place in a neighborhood not accustomed to highly curated and upscale scene.

Food was awesome. Drinks were awesome. Unfortunately our server was really not friendly or welcoming or helpful at all. She seemed like she was super annoyed to be serving us and rushed us out at 9:15 on a Saturday night when there were still other tables dining. Kind of soured the experience for us.

As a resident living just a few seconds away, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant and it never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. One of the standout reasons I keep coming back is the incredible service, especially from Alex, the bartender. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic cocktail or something creative and off-menu, Alex delivers with precision, personality, and a genuine smile. He has an amazing way of remembering guests’ preferences and always makes your drink just right plus, his energy behind the bar sets the tone for a great evening. Equally impressive is Julian, the manager, who goes above and beyond to ensure every guest has a top-tier experience. He’s attentive, personable, and always circulating the dining area, checking in with customers and making sure everything runs smoothly. It’s clear he takes pride in what he does, and it shows in the high standards he maintains. The food? Delicious. Thoughtfully crafted dishes, generous portions, and a menu that balances comfort with a touch of sophistication. The ambiance is cozy yet stylish perfect for a casual night out or celebrating something special. As someone who lives nearby, it’s such a treat to have a place like this in the neighborhood. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick drink or planning a full dinner experience, you’ll leave satisfied and already planning your next visit.

The food was amazing. I mean, really really good. However, the atmosphere and the drinks were all over the place. We are pretty sure we got just tequila instead of margaritas. Additionally, I'm all good with shorts and a t-shirt in Dallas, but that's not what I expected of the person by the hostess stand on a place with these prices. Perhaps he is the owner, but it killed the mood of the place.

Ella DTX -- Discovered on TikTok -- Confirmed by Taste Buds. Because TikTok Doesn't Prepare You for This Level of Grown-Up Delicious on a Saturday Night I found Ella on TikTok...because of course I did...and honestly, Madison tried, but her review had the energy of someone describing fireworks with a flashlight. I was skeptical... right up until the steak tartare hit the table and whispered, "You're home now." We started with the bacon-wrapped dates, which I'm convinced are legally addictive. If bacon could flirt, this would be it. Followed by the corn soup - velvety, slightly sweet, and poured tableside like it's auditioning for Broadway. Smooth enough to shut everyone at the table up mid-sip. Including our niece, Ella, who now thinks the restaurant is hers. Then came the steak tartare - clean, cold, sharp, and perfectly balanced. No weird gels or foam, just a timeless classic that respected the ingredient. A mic drop on a plate. The scallops arrived next, no sauce, no distractions - just beautifully caramelized tops, tender insides, and that confident "we don't need help" energy you rarely see outside of Paris... or a well-funded Dallas divorce attorney. And then - dear sweet culinary gods - the ube dessert. It's like Prince or the Artist formerly known as...retired to Tokyo, opened a dessert bar, and dropped this ube bomb as his edible farewell tour. Purple. Glossy. Perfect. It was rich without being heavy, elegant without being fussy, and crunchy where it needed to be. A full-on purple mic drop. Service? Impeccable. Not fake-friendly - just people who know their menu and don't hover like a lost intern. And then there's Casaleah, our server - the absolute best. Warm, funny, knew the menu cold, and made us feel like we were regulars...even though we clearly screamed "first-timers with questions." Her energy tied the whole experience together like a gourmet bow. Ambiance? Sexy without being loud. Upscale without being allergic to fun. Ella is what happens when grown-ups decide to eat like adults but still want to smile between courses. We came for TikTok hype...but Ella isn't just a restaurant - it's a flex. The food hits. The vibes land. And thanks to Casaleah, we didn't just eat ...we dined. We'll be back...and not just because our niece is named Ella. But it doesn't hurt.

New restaurant with a lot of room for improvement. The price says fine dining but the ambiance did not feel like fine dining. Most of the staff members were pretty friendly but our main waiter's vibe felt off. She seems a bit pretentious. Like when I asked her for the specials, she only told me and not the whole table. Beef tartare could use some salt and acidity. It was a bit too raw for a tartare. Salmon was cooked nicely but the beet sauce threw it off. Both the pork cheek and scallops were served with some kind of pickled veggies that was an overkill and took away from the natural flavors of the protein. Although our scallops were cooked perfectly, I think $55 for 3 pieces of scallops is a bit pricey. Food was not too too bad but it should be wonderful for the price we are paying. Plus alll cocktails runs you $18. Therefore, not sure we would be returning customers.

Very interesting and high quality dishes. Service a little slow but kind. Nothing for celebrating a friend's birthday. I'd be back as are other things I'd like to try. A little pricey for the area.

Had a great experience tonight at Ella - good food, the best Chablis and great service. They were very accommodating and made our birthday girl feel very special! Upstairs lounge is very quaint and cute!! Will be back!

What a wonderful, very cozy dining experience we had on a weekend evening. The food is served elegantly, is delicious, with attractive sides. The hostess and waiters are refined and polite. The service was excellent. We were not rushed or hurried. We ordered wine, and it was top shelf good! The drink menu looked tasty also. It was a very nice, comfortable, somewhat sophisticated and pleasant atmosphere.

I came again, and the food was just as good! It came out very quickly, and the filet was cooked exactly how I like it. This will be a regular spot for me, definitely.

For an appetizer we had the beef tartare and bread service, both were great! My wife had the bolognese and I had the scallops, the scallops were incredible and served in a unique manner. The coolest part is there is a fantastic little speakeasy upstairs we had dessert up there and I had a few cocktails and they made a custom mocktail for my pregnant wife! It seems like the restaurant really leans into chef drive unique meals, which is refreshing! Services was great, especially upstairs!

Terrible food, our food took 1.5 hours and was served cold. Not impressed and they did not comp our meal. Would not recommend even to an enemy.

To start on a positive note - the waitstaff was lovely. I have gone very back and forth on whether to post this review or not as the restaurant is brand new. Understand they are still getting on their feet. However, I really did not love the way the staff handled our situation. We ordered apps and they came out timely. Unfortunately, cannot say the same about our dinner. It took over an hour for 5 of us to get our meal and when we did finally get our meals, they were all very lukewarm/cold. My friend ordered the steak frites and it was COLD COLD... like not edible it was so cold. We kindly brought this to our servers attention and she was very apologetic and sent her manager over. The manager was also kind and appreciated that we told him about the cold food but also said "we didn't expect to have a full house tonight"........ it's a Friday night in Dallas sir.... C'mon. Anyways, my friend did not touch her meal as it was that cold and with how apologetic the manager was, we expected them to do the right thing and comp this one item (not all of our meals. Just the steak frites). To our surprise, they still charged her for the full meal that she didn't touch. This was a $40+ meal that came out very cold... instead of comping her meal, they offered her a slice of cake... Again, we understand this is a new restaurant and it takes time to get things right, but waiting over an hour for our food and then it coming out cold was a huge bummer, especially because this was not an inexpensive meal. I am still sitting here SHOCKED that they did not comp my friends meal that was freezing cold and untouched. That would have been the right thing to do. Unfortunately, we will not be going back here because we were very disappointed in the way this was handled. I hope that over time they can get it down a little better as it has potential, but was def disappointed tonight.