Ella's Food & Drink

Lucian is by far one of the best servers I’ve ever had. He had extensive knowledge on the menu, Personal details and favorites, And his dry sense of humor was very to My tables liking. Great guy amazing person. The food was on point. I can never resist a good scallop dish and this restaurant pumps out a great one. The carrot cake screams nom nom. I could’ve had three pieces. Great experience great staff.

One of the best dining experiences in my 43 years. Food was perfect, my wife and I kept trading bites and both meals were equally excellent. Our server Kristen was a delight, sharing both knowledge and humor while helping us make the best choices. We are planning to go back tomorrow if we can!

Excellent service & food from start to finish. Had the Halibut Special, Crabby Scallops, Burger & fries, & Dreamsicle Cheesecake.. 5+ stars Update. Returned again & another excellent meal. Started with friendly, knowledgeable, attentive service from Mia. Had organic tomato salad, mushroom app to start. Entree’s were salmon, crabby scallops, & venison on special. Dessert was blueberry raspberry tart. Ella’s is at top of our list when vacationing in Westerly RI

Enjoyed every bite and had a nice time celebrating our anniversary. Fresh seafood and creative presentations. Desserts that can't be missed!

In town on business. I researched and chose Ella’s. I was not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were artfully contrived, well arranged, and plentiful. The restaurant was comfortable, nice ambiance, and clean. I have zero complaints and cannot wait until the next time I’m in the area so I can return here.

Ella’s has been my absolute favorite restaurant for so many years, and every time I walk through the doors, it feels like coming home. There's just something magical about this place — from the warm, welcoming atmosphere to the consistently incredible food and friendly, attentive service. I have to talk about Mama’s Chicken, which is my go-to every single time. To me, it’s the best comfort meal in the world — rich, flavorful, and made with such love and care that it warms your soul. It’s the kind of dish that sticks with you in the best way and keeps you coming back. Chef Jeanie is truly one of a kind. Everything she creates is absolute perfection — her talent and creativity shine through in every bite, and you can tell how much heart she puts into her food. Ella’s is not just a meal, it’s an experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting Westerly, Ella’s is a must. It’s a place you’ll fall in love with — just like I did — and once you taste that Mama’s Chicken, you’ll understand why I’ll never stop coming back.

Ella’s offers an absolutely exceptional dining experience. The attention to detail put into the atmosphere, hospitality, service, plating, etc is outstanding. We had curry mussels, Caesar salad, Chitara pasta, fillet la saison, and swordfish as well as several flavors of gelato and a pistachio dessert. Every single dish was unbelievable. Between the incredible staff and the incredible chef I can truly say: Ella’s is a cut above ❤️

This restaurant was very disappointing. The menu is very limited and very very pricey. The waitress asked us if we would like bread we said yes only to find out when the bill came we were charged $7.00 for six pieces of French bread . A steak was $58 and came with fries which the steak and fries were not good. We ordered two martinis and the glasses were not filled especially for the price. When our check came the waitress brought us two very very little bites of some peanut butter bar and said it was from the chef are you kidding me they should be embarrassed for serving that to their customers. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone and we certainly would not be dining there again.

Elegant dining experience on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks. The four of us shared a bottle of champagne to celebrate a 20 year anniversary. We started with the muscles appetizer in curry sauce, which was good. For dinner we had the pan seared scallops, pork, chop and fig, Grilled shrimp with grits, and mama's chicken, all were delicious! For dessert, we shared the chocolate cake and dessert special, which was pumpkin cheesecake. Both two were delicious service was exceptional and we will definitely be back to dine here again.

It's taken me some time to put my feelings surrounding our experience at Ella's Fine Food & Drink into words. It wasn't bad. It was fine. Not in the Capital Fine Dining way, just fine. But the whole experience was unsettling in a way that's really given me something to think about. I generally refuse to feel "out of place" at a restaurant. My money is green, just like anyone else's. Having worked extensively in Fine Dining, I know how the white tablecloth operation goes, but I also know that a customer is a customer. Everyone belongs. But I couldn't shake the feeling that I didn't belong at Ella's. Some of the things I felt at Ella's: - Patronized - Chided - Overwhelmed - Underwhelmed - Interrupted - Fleeced - Eager to leave Some notable firsts I experienced at Ella's: (Drink) Never before in my life have I ordered a classic cocktail & then subsequently been made to list every ingredient, every quantity, & every step to making the cocktail. (Food) Never before in my life have I asked a server for salt after tasting my dish. I had to at Ella's. Also the asparagus was raw. Verdict: There are plenty of incredible dining options in Rhode Island, & even in Westerly, that I can't imagine ever coming back to Ella's. If I want to dine "Fine" & feel "Fine" in southern Rhody, I'll go to Ocean House.

What a lovely restaurant that serves great food . Everything from the service which was impeccable to the food & atmosphere was top notch. The flavor combinations from the appetizers to dessert were amazing. Kudos to the chef for providing & serving amazing food & to Kristin our server who was so knowledgeable about the food/menu items, as well as the waitstaff & host that made you feel welcomed & personable. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. The duck a deuce faons was excellent.

We were looking for somewhere to have dinner in Westerly and decided to try Ella's. After an average meal with a very high price tag, my advice to others is to skip Ella's and try somewhere else in town. We started our meal with a cocktail (French Connection) and a mocktail. The cocktail was very small without the creative flavor I expected. The mocktail was light and refreshing. We got focaccia as an appetizer, which was very tasty. For the main course we got the Pig and the Fig, which the pork was actually quite under seasoned and boring but the potato was fantastic, and the scallops (wonderful!). So overall some of the food is quite wonderful but some things were kind of a miss. For the price of the food, my expectation is for it all to be wonderful. The other part of the dinner that has me not eager to return is the overall tone and feeling the staff left us with. As soon as we walked in, we felt unwelcome, like we were not the type of guests they usually have. I was at a table of four, all of us are in our late twenties/early thirties. We were dressed casual/business casual (no different than any other patrons there) so I would say there was nothing notable about us except perhaps we were a bit younger? When we were shown to our table, the maitre d seemed unsure if they wanted to lead the way or follow behind which ended up being a bit awkward. The server insisted on telling us that "the ladies order first here" and was overall hyper vigilant during our meal, which is usually a good thing but it felt like they were looking for something to scold us about. I do not mean to say this person was unfriendly or unprofessional, but they seemed like a strict aunt that didn't want any trouble in their house. Overall, we felt condescended during our meal and were glad we were too full for dessert because we were ready to leave! Ella's claims to be a fine dining restaurant and I think it is. So long as your expectation of that is exactly how they do it, you should have a pleasant evening.

I wanted to love Ella's. I was almost certain I would, based on some of the great things I'd heard about it. Unfortunately, our experience here was a mixed bag- some of it good, some of it bad, some of it bordering on bizarre. First, the good! Most of the food we ordered was great. I had the wagyu burger with fries, and it was perfectly cooked. We ordered olives and focaccia bread appetizers, and they were both a hit. My partner had the duck frites with jumbo asparagus, and it was surprisingly bland, but outside of that everyone was happy with their meals. The dining room is nice, with tasteful artwork on the walls and a relaxing atmosphere. Now the bad (and bizarre)- I don't want just say "the service was bad" because that doesn't adequately explain what went wrong here. To be clear, our waiter was very pleasant and friendly- it's more that, on the whole, Ella's ~vibe~ is missing the mark, and is in some ways contradictory. It's obvious that they are trying to be a Capital F Fine Dining Restaurant™. It says so right in the name, which may be your first indication that they very much want you to know that they are a Fine Dining Restaurant. Not only do they take women's orders first at the table, they will tell you that they are deliberately taking the women's orders first, so there is no confusion as to How They Do Things There. There are no hats allowed in the dining room, according to the host, who is wearing sneakers. To ensure that we were enjoying our Fine Dining Experience, we were visited by our waiter in approximately four to five minute intervals, sometimes including a thorough wipe of the table, whether or not we were in the middle of a conversation. (We racked up quite a check-in tally, considering our food took about an hour to come out.) There is a $2.50 "plate fee" (not to be confused with their $5.00 split plate fee), which, despite inquiring, we were unable to get to the bottom of what exactly that is all about. I don't consider myself an authority on what fine dining should or should not be. I'm a restaurant layman. That being said, I know that in some of the nicest restaurants I've eaten in, subtlety has been key. I think Ella's would do well to reel it in a little bit, drop the thinly veiled pretentiousness, and let the food and atmosphere speak for itself.

Great spot for a birthday dinner or date night. Menu is on the pricey side but the food is delicious. The staff is very accommodating and I would definitely come back again.

If you're looking for True Culinary Artistry in presentation. Absolutely impeccable service- and a refined palettes Paradise- Look NO further! This restaurant will exceed your every desire and engage you, satisfying every facet of the most extreme critics Dream dining experience. Creativity in presentation and perfection in complimentary flavor blending. Our Thursday evening menu offered an excellent variety of choices in options. From house made breads to their specialty desserts and the surprise finisher after the bill for fare. Our server was SO much more... His descriptions of each of our inquiring mind's gastronomic queries was spot on and his recommendations absolute truth, Brett is a Star! Even the pickiest of our party was a member of the clean plate club. Portions were generous enough to share and yet still have plenty to satisfy your desire for that dish which teased you into wanting it in the first place. This was a real full sensory dining experience- of the highest order. 6 out of 5 stars, here, can we give our chef a Medal?

Wow! Unbelievable experience with fabulous food, attentive service, a greeting from the chef.

Excellent service & food from start to finish. Had the Halibut Special (Signature Dish) Crabby Scallops, Burger with fries, & for dessert delicious "Dreamsicle" Cheesecake which was a special. 5+ stars

Ella's is absolutely fabulous. It's the kind of place that if you had one restaurant you would want to go to for the very best time in your life. It would be Ella's. The food is out of this world. The ambience is pleasant and the wait staff is beyond reproach. We go back time and time again.

Ambiance was really fancy and perfect for a date night. We loved our service and being told what was good from one of the owners who greeted us and sat us down. One of the things I needed to try was the curry mussels appetizer - which the chef owner had beat Bobby Flay with! It was fantastic! I highly recommend going to this restaurant for a special night.

One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. Westerly, RI? YES! The food was spectacular. The pistachio creme brûlée was beyond amazing. I live in Alaska, but shall return!!!

What an incredible meal! The staff were all very attentive and helpful with wine pairings/recommendations. The duck was cooked to perfection, though, the chocolate mousse dessert was an absolute knockout - incredibly silky with the perfect tang of fresh raspberries. Not to mention the presentation of each dish was artfully crafted with precision and were lovely to behold upon sight. Chef Jeanie welcomed us graciously in person after the meal and we could not help oozing compliments. 10/10 will return here.

Excellent food served by courteous, helpful staff in a friendly place. Good wine list, excellent burger.

We first went to Ella's 3 months ago as a family. We tried the truffle fries and ordered more because the plate was massive and filling. We felt (at that time) it was a good value. At this point, our server was awesome and made the experience a pleasant one. Unfortunately, we went again last night and our whole experience was 'X'd' out. We ordered several plates of the fries as an appetizer and when I tell you, the dish was 1/3 of what we got before! It is $10 so no big deal, however, there were about 20 fries on the plate, so we paid literally 50 cents for one french fry...what?! Our server seemed new. He didn't know the menu and was very quiet and not really attentive. When my son ordered pasta with butter, it didn't seem to be a problem until we were ALL being served and then the server told him that the 'chef is particular' and he couldn't have it. Number 1: Why wasn't this said when he took the order? Number 2: What's wrong with pasta and butter if someone prefers it for various reasons? Number 3: I don't care if the 'chef is particular' or not. Get off your high horse and satisfy your customer! (Speaking from experience of owning our own restaurant). They finally gave us the pasta 5-7 minutes after everyone was served, not the fine dining experience and 'timing' that should have been. The service was 'meh'. It is unbelievably overpriced. The food was good, but not worth it. Also, it was our older son's birthday. We said it to them a million times, and he got a 'happy birthday'. Our bill with the tip was over $700 - you think they could have given him a piece of cake???? NOTHING! There are plenty of options. It's a shame because if we had the same experience as our first time, we'd be going back. Buh bye Ella's!

Really good food. Service was excellent. They had some early bird specials which were priced well below what would be expected. I had the mussels special which was very good and was a steal at $7. The Duck was amazing. Highly recommend.

My wife and I enjoyed a near perfect meal at Ella's one rainy evening. We heard the service and food were amazing at Ella's and it did not disappoint. Only a few things detracted from an otherwise wonderful experience! Our starters included fresh baked bread and the 'Fog' cheese board. I fell in love with Humbolt Fog thanks to the wonderful folks at Constantino's Venda Ravoli on the Hill, so to find it as the centerpoint of a delicious cheese board brought us joy. For dinner, I had the grilled tuna steak while my wife had the steak frites. My fish dinner was perfectly cooked and the accompanying vegetables incredibly tasty. My wife's steak was perfectly cooked, though the fries had a bit too much truffle oil overpowering everything. Truffle oil is a controversial item to begin with, and overuse can lead to unpleasant chemical flavors. Our desert was also delicious, a big bowl of fresh sorbet and some peanut butter chocolate bites. The second misstep came with our espresso drinks, which were watery and loaded with grounds. We were unsure if it was pour over coffee or the machine broke? but they shouldn't have served such disappointing coffee! Otherwise, we had an amazing meal and will head to Ella's again!

Great menu. We thoroughly enjoyed our selections. Food was delicious. Service is excellent and the ambiance is relaxing and warm. Very happy it's close by.

We were celebrating our 49th Anniversary and the evening was outstanding! We started in the bar for happy hour cocktails and appetizers. Excellent bartender and great food and drink. Tremendous value! Then went to dinner in the dining room and the outstanding service and food continued. I had the Foie Gras Club just perfect! For the entree Duck a Deux Facons was delicious and cook just as ordered. My wife had the Humble Fog Goat Cheese appetizer and the nightly special Halibut. Both were great. Dessert we had blueberry tart that was also very good. Recommend for a really great evening and / or special night out. We also visited The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda this past winter (their sister restaurant) and it was also very good although Ella's is a tad better. July 28, 2022

Wonderful atmosphere and excellent food and service. Enjoyed the perfect caper appetizer, pork chop and the risotto.

Highly prices. Rushed service. My secomd and last time there. Very dissapointed. Bartender "T" rushed us so she coupd get home to her kids. Pushed us on buying additional food after i told her to hold on the lastbtwo plates BUT she just wabted to bump the bill up. Bad move. Not cool. Disregard my post 1 below. Thisnlst experience ruined it all for me. All diff now. Bad taste. Food we brought home was not worth it. Oh and that poor quakity "select" steak inwas forced to take home was tough and lqcked flavor. Next time i want a good meal ill throw a $65 Tomahawk rib eye on my own geil at home and save the differnce from eating at Ellas. My bill was 258 and it was absurd. Bartender t says the lobster ravioli was an app. So we order it. Its hige and $30!!!! Thats not an app. Its a meal! They payed us. Fine. But its the last time.

Arrogant extremely rude owner ...children are not welcome here ..beware ! We had reservations we did not notice children under 8 are not excepted in dining room ..ok no problem, but was ok to sit outside but owner clearly just did not want anything to do with children at all ..like I always say right way and wrong way to deal with any situation..he was just rude..we left wouldn't spend a dime in this establishment..he could have handled it totally different!

It's been a while since I was last at Ella's and they have gotten better with time. This visit was spot on. The dining room decor is very classy, The service was professional and the dining was superb. We started with the salmon tartare and the fried mushroom appetizer. The tartare was served with a rice paper crisp, sort of like a papadam . The fried mushroom was a deep fried maitaki over a smear of a whipped goat cheese. Fabulous. For the main course we had the miso salmon and the crabby scallops.. . Another wow! The highlight of both entrees was that they were served over a bed of black rice. This is a sensational carbohydrate, chewy like wild rice and Chef Jean dresses it up to a flavor extravaganza ! Loved it. Ella's has a simple wine list with a couple of Balkan wines that you won't find everywhere. As noted, it's been a while since we visited but we will back again soon.

We brought my sister and brother-in-law to Ella's the other night. He was not dressed for the ambiance, but once seated he fit right in. They had cocktail onions for his martini, which is rare in a restaurant. He started to complain about the prices being to high. I said wait until you try the excellent food. We talked him into the Crabby Scallops, my favorite. We ordered GF calamari and the Mussels and Frites, which was superb! He then started to say, The food rates right up there with the best he has ever had. He is fussy!!!! then the entrees came out. Taking the first bite of the his scallop, was priceless, he said that is how you cook a scallop, PERFECTLY. I wish we had room for dessert because that's where Jeanie Rowland, the owner and head chef, shows off her talents. My brother in law called later that night to thank us for taking us to one of the best restaurant he has ever been! "Totally unexpected." he said. He'll be back from Newport to try Ella's again, for sure.....

Ella's remains a very mixed bag and the 3 stars reflects this. The food is generally very good, among the best in the area. But the service experience continues to be a problem (my rating is an average of 5 for food, two for service). For a couple of years thought they had fixed it but our last two experiences were very poor in terms of service. When I say "service" I am including everything from how you are greeted and seated, how long it takes a server to show up, attentitivenes, responsiveness and general tone. And Ella's continues to feel like a place where there are some customers who are more valued than others - and it's not like we've only shown up once. There are quite a few reviews highlighting similar perceptions and it has been an ongoing issue. If the service was as good as the food, this would be a great restaurant. My advice: if you don't care much about how you are treated, head for Ella's. If you do care, be prepared and perhaps look elsewhere.

The ambiance was average. Wait staff attentive, perhaps overly so. The prices online were way out of date, eg the duck was listed at $33 but in actuality was $48. A bit of a shock!hubby said it was the best duck ever!

Food and service was fine. Up charges added from menu prices listed annoying. House white wine menu for "all hours" price was listed as $5, but bill was $7.50. Then a $2.50 up charge to split an app was annoyingly pedantic. Not a homerun for a first visit.

To begin: we were a large group celebrating a family event so I will make some allowance for the challenges of getting meals out for many people at the same time. My food and my husband's were barely warm even though everything was ordered at the same time, per the waiter's instructions, so that the kitchen could coordinate the serving of the meals. My Aperol Spritz was ok, large with too much ice so the flavor was watered down. My appetizer, curry mussels, was delicious but, many of the mussels were gritty. This is a no-no in cooking 101. The accompanying pommes frites were very good. My entree Halibut, a special that night, is a favorite fish of mine. While the presentation was attractive it was lacking flavor and could have used more seasoning. There was also little sauce in the bowl, not even a spoonful to moisten the fish. The small poached lobster pieces in the dish were delicious but seemed like an afterthought, not an integral part of the recipe. The bread is nice and crusty and tasty and was great for dipping in the mussel curry sauce. I tasted a few dishes shared by others and they were ok. The chocolate cake was delicious. I think everyone else was happy with their food. Maybe I'm too picky but when a restaurant promotes itself as fine dining, there is a higher standard to meet.

This past weekend my family and I went to Ella's to celebrate my parent's 50th anniversary. My husband and I are frequent patrons of the establishment. We recently had our first child and, like we do often in Boston, where we live full-time, we brought our son to the restaurant. We made sure to call ahead to confirm bringing our child and his stroller was ok. My mother even stopped in to the restaurant the day before to reconfirm this point. We were told there was absolutely no issue. However, when we arrived you would have thought we brought in the plague. We were purposefully seated in a non-accommodating table and were watched like hawks until, 10 minutes in, our son started babbling and we were told by the GM that it was "time to take a walk." At this point we all got up and left. The GM likes to wield the little power he has like a tyrant, thinking he will elevate the status of his restaurant by being cruel. Instead of educating his staff to inform patrons that baby's are not welcome, he would rather have the family come in to the restaurant and embarrass them (see other reviews with similar facts and outcomes). Quality hospitality and dining is about being welcoming and accommodating. This GM does not know how to run a business. If you are looking for fine dining in the Westerly area visit the numerous restaurants at the Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn. Not only is their food far superior, they have class and treat their guests, and their entire families, accordingly.

Had a surprise meal at ellas. It was our first time and we will definitely go back. the food was very creative and beautifully presented. The chef was making sure everyone was happy. very high quality..give it a try!

We had an excellent food experience. We were really overwhelmed by the quality and flavor of the food. The highlight for me was the sweetbread appetizer but everything was prepared perfectly. I thought the value was good as well. Only issue that I had was that they still are a bit COVID paranoid. I was put off by the fact that they required proof of vaccination and a mask on entry. I haven't seen this anywhere else we go in RI. We were visiting Westport that weekend and made reservations way ahead of the visit. These policies should be noted on their website versus being told last minute on the call to confirm your reservation.

Im so happy to be back at the Ellas. The service is incredible and well as the food. We had one small mistake with the wrong food coming out but it was taken care of with such class. The curry mussels are so delicious. Pro tip is order a side of focaccia. Mamas chicken is one of my favorite entrees. The fried chicken is juicy and tender. The grits are flavorful and very fresh. I can't wait to go back soon!

The restaurant and owner/cook are DISGUSTING. We had a 5pm reservation for 6, and informed them we were bringing a 9 month old. The wait staff were very friendly when we arrived , bringing out a high chair for the baby. After 2 rounds of drinks and appetizers, the waitress informed us that the baby was being too loud, even though they were laughing and not crying. We were very aware of the baby's sound level, and would have gone outside if he was too loud. Additionally, the dining room was only half full, and we were seated away from most people. It was the cook who was upset about the baby, yet didn't have the decency to tell us herself, and made her staff do it, while she hid in the kitchen. Even before this rude event, it was clear the quality of this restaurant has gone downhill. The tomato salad and appetizers, were flavorless, the tomatoes tasting as if they were from stop and shop and the calamari chewy. It's quite obvious why the cook is only a James Beard nominee, and has never actually won. Dining at this restaurant not only supports a cook who is a terrible human being, but someone who has clearly lost their sense of flavor and better suited to working in a chain restaurant.

We we're driving by to goto another restaurant and I noticed how busy the parking lot was on a Tuesday night. So we looked it up quick on yelp and decided to change our plans. Our waiter Brett was a pleather of knowledge ( and super nice guy and as professional as they come ) on helping us decide what to order. We had salmon tartare for a appetizer , 9 out of 10 amazing and presentation was magnificent. For our entree's we chose salmon miso over black rice , another 9 out of 10 !! And scallops over risotto 8 out of 10 !! Definitely our new favorite place in Westerly for fine dining. And to wrap it up Brook behind the bar makes a delicious espresso martini..

The fact that they charge for plating your initial meal is a red flag. (Make sure to read the fine print in your menu.) What other hidden gems might there be?

Great meal - very attendant waitstaff. We ordered the mussels in the leek broth which were exceptional along with the scallops and halibut which tasted fresh and very tasty - the cocktails were on point as well. Highly recommend!

Ordered flounder special. Found four bones in the fish and the middle of the fish was raw. Brought it to the managers attention and he apologized and offered us a dessert. I told him no thank you but if he could take some thing off the check that would be appreciated. He took off two seltzers. for a fine dining establishment I thought this was weak. Will not return. Ambiance was worn and dated.

We were looking for a place to celebrate our anniversary and Ella's was a great choice. The service is impeccable and the food was better than we even hoped it would be. I never order pork in a restaurant but several reviews mentioned Pig and the Fig so I decided to try it. I am still thinking about how delicious it was! The figs were such a different type of accompaniment and really complimented the pork. Try it - you will not be disappointed. The Gouda cheese bread special as an appetizer was mouth watering! My husband had a filet with lobster mac n cheese which he also loved. Even though we were full from our amazing meals, we decide to split pumpkin creme brulee which was also wonderful. When we are back in the area, we would definitely return to Ella's.

Excellent experience. The food and service were both fantastic. I'd suggest a reservation as it is a popular small restaurant.

Not family friendly and outright rude GM. Food is overpriced and overrated. We went for our parents wedding anniversary and the GM was less than accommodating and generally seemed annoyed by our presence.

Overall it was a decent experience but I was expecting more from a restaurant that has "fine food" as part of its name, specifically disallows children under 8, features at least 3 different Duck preparations, and has New York City pricing. I truly expected a more refined defining experience. I had an Old Fashioned and my husband had a Shinsen. Both were very alcohol forward. Nice after a rough day at work maybe, but not the subtlety I was expecting. The appetizers were amazing. The goat cheese was wonderful and we had a preparation of poblano pepper with a lobster stuffing and wonderful sauce. We were warned in advance by the wait staff that it was a 50/50 shot as to whether or not it would be too spicy (almost felt as though we were being dissuaded) but we went for it and so glad we did. Truly, the heat on any hot pepper is going to vary based on the pepper itself but also the preparation so not sure why such a big deal was made of it. For our main I had the Duck Udon and my husband had the Duck à Deux Façon. This is where we were most dissatisfied. Mine was described as seared deuce breast and his was described as Garlic Marinated Duck Breast on the menu. The preparations were identical! The skin was black - not crispy at all, just more burnt. There was still quite a thick fat layer under the exterior of the skin and both were definitely more medium rare to rare rather than the medium cook we requested. It took a half hour between the time our plates were cleared from our appetizers and the time our main course arrived so perhaps the chef was having difficulty in the kitchen that evening. The waitstaff had us order our appetizer and main at the same time so they could "course it out" so kitchen issues seem the most likely explanation. We were asked if everything was prepared to our liking but after waiting so long we were not going to ask for it to be done again. Wait staff was friendly and attentive, but more Mel's Diner than Fine Dining.

Ella's is an extraordinary dining experience!! We began our perfect evening with cocktails at the bar, made with love by Brittany. Following just the right amount of time to relax, James escorted us to their lovely dining room. The menu will blow your mind... we chose the Duck a Deux, venison special, sweetbread app, bok choy and French bread... AMAZING! All was served by the absolutely delightful Kristen... and she is most definitely a "ten". So worth the 40 minute drive from home. We will return on a regular basis.

Ella's is our special occasion place to dine. The ambiance is upscale the staff is always friendly and if your lucky the chef and owner will stop by the table. We always feel special

What an experience.... Stumbled across this restaurant by chance driving by. The exterior is not what you expect with such a wonderful restaurant inside. We arrived without a reservation so we were seated in the lounge. The service was still top shelf but will definitely make a reservation next time to enjoy the whole dining experience. The restaurant in owned and managed by a renown chef Ella. She is on hand to cooking and managing operations. The meal was so delicious and on point. I will be back to try other offerings on the menu. Thank you so much!!

Love this local gem!! Always delicious and wonderful atmosphere! Worth a visit . Service excellent

Wonderful dinner at Ellla's, maybe top 5 of all time, and that's coming from a couple who eats out often and seeks new food experiences. Service was impeccable. All courses and drinks were perfect. Hope to make it back one day. Disregard the underwhelming exterior. You could likely drive past without realizing what you were missing.

We received a gift certificate to Ella's for Christmas and headed down to Westerly to check it out. From the moment we walked in we graciously greeted by the staff and brought to our table. Our cocktails were perfect and we shared the salmon tartare and beet gnocchi appetizers. They were absolutely delicious. Our entrees were confit duck and roasted lamb for my wife. Absolutely delectable. Not to mention the home made focaccia bread. Best I have ever had. Dessert was decadent with a gingerbread ice cream cake and a salt and caramel tort. I can't remember a more pleasant night out. Ella's delivers on all fronts. The chef even came to our table twice during our stay to see how we were faring. A hidden gem right in Westerly. We'll be back!

Very good, I will be returning again. Wait staff were great as well. Atmosphere is just cozy

As a party of 6(Brian Hoyer), 2 children and 4 adults, we all thoroughly enjoyed the IMPECCABLE SERVICE and ATTENTIVENESS of Trish, our server on 7/22@6:30. Our food was outstanding, and Trish's attention to detail made dining SUCH A PLEASURE!!! The kids lost a trading card under our table leg; management acted above and beyond as we left, finding the card and meeting us at the door on the way out! Our party was comprised of Westerly residents and out-of-towners(2 adults/kids(NJ). This was our first visit to Ella's, the attention, outstanding food, not being RUSHED and calming, friendly manner by the staff will bring us back soon! Roger and Louise Bishop Westerly, RI