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Ella - Darwin, Darwin, AU-NT

Ella - Darwin

4.7 (866)
$41 to $100
Sri Lankan
12 West Lane, Unit 20, Darwin, AU-NT 0800

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
At Ella by Minoli, we nurture curiosity, have no fear in the kitchen, and love pushing the culinary boundary.

We use seasonal local produce, modern cooking techniques, and the deep and rich flavours of Minoli’s Sri Lankan heritage, to bring you flavour packed Sri Lankan food like you’ve never tasted before. Minoli’s insatiable need for travel has enriched her food knowledge and she has no boundaries when it comes to flavour.

Sri Lankan food has Ayuverdic properties and origins, and this perfectly balanced menu will leave you more enriched than when you walked in, guaranteed to keep you wanting more, long after you leave. From your first bite to your last, your tastebuds will come alive, and we welcome you to take this new-age Sri Lankan culinary journey with us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Minoli De Silva

What 866 people are saying

Ella - Darwin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella - Darwin offers a "beautiful ambiance" and "exquisite food" that is "fresh, creative, and vibrant." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and dishes like lamb ribs and roti. While some note small portions and high prices, the "flavors are out of this world," making it a top dining spot in Darwin.

866 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Adelaide1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Gone downhill fast. Food still good but super expensive and small serves. Terrible service for price range. Wasn’t acknowledged at front of house by two staff standing there for 30 seconds so just walked in myself. Seems profit before patrons. Sad. Wont be going back after being there many times before.

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  2. John

    NT2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and exceptional service at a restaurant that is one of the best in Australia.

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  3. Amy

    Canberra1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Gets better every time we come for dinner!

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  4. Karen

    NT15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at Ella By Minoli on several occasions over the years. Last night was the first night of a new menu. We ordered a few small dishes and a chicken dish. Food was tasty although the chicken dish was really quite small. 4 small pieces of chicken for $42 is a bit steep. Service was spotty - drinks order forgotten and bit slow to clear and bring the bill. We enjoyed the meal especially the prawns and roti and service was friendly. Tightening up service would have given them 5 stars

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  5. Graeme

    NT1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. Used the Feed Me menu which was ideal, they adapt the menu for the number of people dining and there was ample food provided. Was definitely full and satisfied at the end of the meal. Will definitely go there again next time I'm in Darwin.

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  6. Greg

    NT1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ella - Darwin is a beautiful experience in a lovely environment. The feed me offer was not the value for the offer I'd expect, but I'd certainly return & order a la carte. Wait staff were great fun and attentive.

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  7. Silvy

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food with so many different flavors! The service was fast and very friendly staff! Best restaurant in Darwin!

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  8. Axel

    NT1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good expérience and Great service. I recommend . Thanks

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  9. Matthew

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tastes were exquisite. Well worth it. Will be back again to try more of the menu next time in Darwin

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  10. Glenda

    NT1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent and food was enjoyable, however servings were small given the price and they were listed on the menu as mains. End result was we had to order more food. Will make us think twice before returning.

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Ella - Darwin is rated 4.7 stars by 866 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Ella - Darwin

12 West Lane, Unit 20, Darwin, AU-NT 0800

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Darwin City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Minoli De Silva
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Wine
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