Ella's Food & Drink

Stopped into Ella’s in Westerly and had a great meal. We sat at the bar and the service was excellent and friendly. Started with the tuna tacos (a must!) and the mussels with frites (which were featured on Beat Bobby Flay). For entrees we had the salmon and the flounder special, both were excellent and well prepared. Portions were big and we left stuffed. Also appreciated that the restaurant has its own parking lot, which made things easy. Definitely coming back.

We had a fantastic dinner here. Highlights included Sweet and Spicy Calamari, Asian style Tuna Tartar Tacos and for dinner Crabby Scallops, Shrimp and Grits and Veal Chop. Desert was well executed. We thought the price and taste, quality and presentation of dishes was well balanced. The Maitre'D was very nice. Waitstaff service excellent! We look forward to coming back the next time we are in the area!

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

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!

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.

A Christmas Eve Lesson in Grace “Walk in my shoes” is a familiar saying, and operating a restaurant in the hospitality industry is a unique path. I operate a casual gastro tavern-bistro in Warwick, RI, and whether running a casual or fine dining establishment, I’ve learned that guests can be demanding, sometimes impatient, rude, and downright cruel. Compassion and understanding are typically not the response received when a special celebration faces a stumble. I’ve heard “You ruined my Christmas Eve!” or “You ruined my birthday!” Nothing could fix it. “Why is my meal not coming?” they demand—but not actually wanting an answer. So when I made reservations for Christmas Eve dinner at Ella’s in November, I came with the perspective of someone who knows both sides of the equation. We received a warm welcome and were attended by a sweet, wonderful server who took our complete dining order, including entrées, all at once. After about half an hour, our server—clearly attuned to her tables being off their usual service rhythm—informed us that she had checked on our next course and it was coming shortly. Shortly after, we were alerted that our ticket had been lost. The pork chop I’d ordered is thick-cut and, as I know from experience, needs about 26 minutes to cook. The other meals required far less time. The gracious proprietor expressed genuine care and offered to prepare the ladies’ meals immediately while providing me with an interlude dish. I appreciated the gesture but suggested the ladies enjoy their meals first while I waited—I knew I would be all the more appreciative of my meal when it arrived. I was not disappointed. My pork chop was outstandingly presented with brûléed figs and perfect sides. This is a lesson in how to provide hospitality in the face of challenges, and how guests should behave with respect for proprietors and the difficulties that affect our business—the love and care they pour into their work. I appreciated the complimentary chocolate cake and carrot cake, and we had a lovely stroll through Westerly, ending up at midnight mass at Christ Church. It was a magical night, and my Christmas was not ruined. It was simply more appreciated. Thank you to Ella’s for a delightful meal and a quiet, relaxing establishment. I wish them all the best and can’t wait to return. Kudos to the staff. No one’s perfect. Even our guests. Be kind as we walk through the path of life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Michael

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough good things about Ella’s. From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely flawless — warm, attentive, and genuinely caring without ever feeling over the top. You can tell the team here takes real pride in what they do. And the food… wow. Every dish that came out was perfection — beautifully plated, balanced, and bursting with flavor. You can tell everything is made with high-quality ingredients and real attention to detail. It’s one of those meals where every bite makes you pause for a second just to appreciate it. What really stood out, though, was the overall experience. It’s rare to find a place that nails both food and hospitality at this level. Ella’s has that special combination of heart, creativity, and consistency that keeps you thinking about it long after you leave.

This has to be the best meal I have had in my life. The morrocan lamb was absolutely amazing and the special tuna tacos should be on the menu all the time. Our server Mia was very delightful and attentive would definitely recommend.

What a lovely find ! We were staying at Burlingaine State park and didn't want to go to Mystic like we normally do for great restaurants. Pleasantly surprised at the amazing menu with a world class chef. A place for foodies! Great Paloma! We had the miso salmon with forbidden black rice. So delicious and a lovely environment as well. Will definitely return!

ellas was my favorite in town until Friday ! We were treated horribly disrespectful by a woman who presented herself as a manager and the extremely rude bartender. Sadly we will never go back and will never use it for friends or family gatherings again. They obviously do not need our business! We all had burgers in the bar ordered medium All were cold nd raw in the middle, returned to ask for them to be cooked. They returned the same! We ate the chips paid the bill and left! I tried asking the " manager" why they would treat guests like that in a very calm nice manner when leaving,. Her response " just doing my job!

Amazing food, great atmosphere, excellent service. Celebrated my son's 16th birthday with a party of 8. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Shout out to Mia, our server, for making our evening so great. My son loves lamb and it's hard to find on the menu. Their Moroccan Spice Lamb is his new favorite. The lamb brought us here but it's the full menu that will bring us back. Everything we had was so good and everything we didn't get to order looked just as good. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!!

Few restaurants live up to the hype. Ella's clearly did this from great service, great cocktail options & wine choices. Food is always the star here. The curry mussels and the lamb chops were exceptional. The salmon tartar was the sleep from presentation to taste. A must restaurant if in the area.

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.

I love everything about Ella's. The menu is diverse. The food is excellent- I've been 6 times and never had a bad meal. The service is extremely good - the co-owner does laps around the dining room and checks in periodically. The chef/other co-owner often comes out to check on tables. My favorite restaurant in the area by far. If you look at the bad reviews, they are all about the same experience. Someone brought a fussy infant there and was asked to leave. Their new policy is children 8 and over are welcome. Frankly, I appreciate that. It's not Applebee's.

We dined at Ella's restaurant this summer and the food was exquisite, the servers were attentive yet not intrusive, and the ambience was very appealing. Be sure to make reservations long in advance.

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.

We had a fabulous dinner at Ella's tonight where every bit you take is an experience! It was our wedding anniversary, and we were looking forward to celebrating. Tuna tacos like we never tasted before, Duck Udon with international fair, finishing with an expresso coffee dessert in a cup.....what...yes...so delicious. Highly recommend!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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

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!

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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!

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 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..

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.

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.

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!!