Ella Dining Room & Bar

"This upscale beaut in downtown Sacramento is equal parts rustic and refined, with floor-to-ceiling curtains, thick linens and a colorful overhang comprised of antique wood. You’re likely to be seated among regulars, who can be found chatting with the attentive staff and sampling their wine pairing suggestions (there are plenty of half-glass options for the lunchtime Capitol crowd). The menu offers creative takes on global dishes, including a salad of vine-ripened, handpicked, heirloom tomatoes with shaved radish, avocado purée, and a dill dressing enriched with ricotta salata. Perfectly crispy Southern fried chicken is a staple and rightfully so.The bar is a great place to linger—with an expertly prepared cocktail, like the house gin and tonic." - Michelin Inspector

"Ella Dining Room & Bar in downtown Sacramento closed temporarily due to a hood ventilation fire. The incident resulted in no injuries, but the restaurant sustained damage and is expected to reopen sometime this week." - Paolo Bicchieri

"One of the Sacramento area’s top restaurants, Ella, reopened on July 14 after being closed for the entirety of the pandemic, the Sacramento Bee reports. The menu of steak tartare and salmon is back for lunch and dinner, though seating is limited so reservations (available online) are highly recommended." - Becky Duffett

"A celebratory dinner at Ella Dining Room & Bar featured produce and wines from across the state." - Aaron Hutcherson

"A celebratory dinner was held at Ella Dining Room & Bar as part of the MICHELIN Guide California announcement event." - Aaron Hutcherson