Ella Dining Room & Bar
New American restaurant · Sacramento ·
New American & French cuisine in elegant, contemporary space
New American & French cuisine in elegant, contemporary space
"Located just blocks from the Golden One Center in downtown Sacramento, this spacious and elegant restaurant celebrates local, sustainable, and seasonal cuisine. Whether you’re having lunch, dinner, or happy hour, there’s an impressively varied menu available, from casual salads and burgers to decidedly ritzy options like caviar service and a seafood tower — and it’s all excellent. Whatever you decide to order, don’t skip a cocktail. The warm weather flavors of watermelon, pineapple, and lime come together with Zacapa Rum No. 23, honey, and ginger in the Pool Party, an ideal beverage to kick off summer." - Vox Creative
"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
"I learned that Ella Dining Room & Bar in downtown Sacramento closed on Saturday due to a hood ventilation fire; the Sacramento Bee reported no one was hurt, though the restaurant sustained damage and is closed until sometime this week." - Paolo Bicchieri
"One of Sacramento’s top restaurants, Ella reopened on July 14 after being closed for the entirety of the pandemic, bringing back menu items like steak tartare and salmon for lunch and dinner with limited seating and reservations recommended." - Becky Duffett
"A celebratory dinner at Ella Dining Room & Bar featured produce and wines from across the state." - Aaron Hutcherson