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Ellina, Aspen, CO

Ellina

4.6
4.6
460 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Ellina is a cozy, intimate restaurant located in the heart of Aspen.
Nestled in a stone walled dining room for the perfect backdrop in winter and fall, in the summer the large outdoor patio offers al fresco dining in the shadow of Aspen Mountain.
Known for our homemade pastas and modern Italian fare, we also mix it up with an authentic taco menu.
Wine is our passion, and Ellina's worldly wine lists offers over 2500 choices, with a particular love and focus on the wines of Italy.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 925-2976
  • Website
    http://www.ellinaaspen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Diaz
  • Private party facilities
    Please email elllinaaspenjill@gmail.com for buyouts and private event inquiries.
  • Location
    430 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2905
  • Neighborhood
    Aspen
  • Cross street
    Hyman Avenue Pedestrian Mall at Galena Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Ellina - First Seating

    $250.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Join us at Ellina to ring in 2024! Our first seating (seatings from 5:30pm - 7:15pm) will offer 3 courses* in our festive bar and dining room with a glass of Gaston Chiquet Champagne to enjoy with the 8pm fireworks on Aspen Mountain. Our second seating (seatings from 7:30pm - 11pm) - Join us for a party! We will offer 4 courses* in our festive bar and dining room with a glass of Gaston Chiquet Champagne for a midnight toast, with good tunes and good vibes! *Choose 3 or 4 courses from our full regular menu plus a special luxe NYE menu. Mix and match as you like! All reservations require a credit card at booking. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or subject to $100 per person fee. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
    New Year's Eve at Ellina - First Seating Photo

  • New Year's Eve at Ellina - Second Seating

    $325.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Join us at Ellina to ring in 2024! Our first seating (seatings from 5:30pm - 7:15pm) will offer 3 courses* in our festive bar and dining room with a glass of Gaston Chiquet Champagne to enjoy with the 8pm fireworks on Aspen Mountain. Our second seating (seatings from 7:30pm - 11pm) - Join us for a party! We will offer 4 courses* in our festive bar and dining room with a glass of Gaston Chiquet Champagne for a midnight toast, with good tunes and good vibes! *Choose 3 or 4 courses from our full regular menu plus a special luxe NYE menu. Mix and match as you like! All reservations require a credit card at booking. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance or subject to $100 per person fee. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
    New Year's Eve at Ellina - Second Seating Photo

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mountains

    Italian

460 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ellina was amazing! They made great accommodations for our large group, and service was great. We had a fantastic time and will absolutely be returning. Food and drinks were amazing, and the ambiance was perfect.

    EllinaResponded on October 19, 2023

    Thank you guys! it was fun helping you pull off the special surprise, and your group was so fun! Look forward to having you back soon!

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  2. markt

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always... Nice wine, from Chris... Great food.. Always love the octopus... Gnochetti top... Salmon delicious...

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  3. MarkD

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening. First timer. Both food and service were excellent. Highly recommend trying

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance. Great service. Delicious food. Highly recommend.

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  5. oziparty

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite when we come to Aspen. Amazing wine collection and delicious food.

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  6. Fitz

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was OK. The tacos were great and that what saved dinner. The order of artichokes were awful. Overcooked and had no artichoke hearts. Rest of meal was not that great.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Visitor

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm sorry to have to report this but I must give my honest opinion. The fettucini was quite dry and very salty, not what I expected. My whole family comes from Italy, so it was a surprise. Plus, the value to dollar was not good.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. LisaS

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They charged me $34 for a grey goose martini. That’s absolutely absurd- even in Aspen. They’re $22-$24 everywhere else. What a rip off!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kelly

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and always consistent!! Cocktails are YUMMY too!!

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  10. Roro

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed, they take pride in serving quality food and preparing with great taste. It is definitely our go to place when we are in town. The service is also right on, they are always around but give you space. Try the fish tacos they are fresh tasting and so flavorful. Enjoy

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a great experience. Food was mediocre, service was ok. They new we were celebrating our anniversary and no mention of it. Skip it! There are many other good places in Aspen.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. Heather

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Ellina. The food is consistently excellent, the service is attentive, and the space is nice yet comfortable.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Beautiful interior, nice ambience

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  14. EugeneC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Visted many times over the years in winter with sking buddies. Very special on past visits. I bragged to wife before arriving, found it disappointing . Food was less than wonderful this August visit. Should have been gourmet, was fair but not up to par. Over cooked one dish. Have eaten calamari, many times before and was excellent. This time it was extremley spicy and for $27 / dish not a very good appitizer. Had stated it was our 60 th anniversary when making on-line reservations. Staff had no knowledge or just did not care. No notice of special event, no acknowledgement of occasion. Elina's had held a special place in my memory, now it is just a also ran, with rediculus pricing. Very Sad Indeed. Gene Chambers

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Elina’s. The food is delicious and the wine list very reasonable for Aspen. It was a bit loud this time, but we were fine!

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  16. KyleA

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great! The special for the day the peach with tomatoes and mozzarella salad was way over priced and wasn’t that good. The salmon was awesome and the gnocchetti with prawns was delicious and cost less than that salad. Always noisy but they can’t help it with their space. Overall we love Ellina and would come back.

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  17. JennyL

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal here on a weekend visit to Aspen. We loved sitting outside between the pedestrian sidewalks. The atmosphere was great. It was so beautiful on a late August evening. The food was fresh and delicious and served with great service. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful wine. We recommend!

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  18. PamelaS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the best food all around atmosphere and service in Aspen

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come out to Aspen 2-3 times a year and always come back Elina! My whole family loves this restaurant. There is nothing on this menu you won’t love! Highly recommend Elina!!!

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  20. fasteddie

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food was terrific, as were the wine options.

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  21. JackL

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best all around. They do a special job with food and service.

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  22. FrequentAspenVisitor

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    For my second experience dining at Ellina, it was better than the first. I still had to refill my own water glass every time (had a bottle of sparkling water) and the cocktails took a little longer than I would have hoped. That being said, the overall experience was far better than the first time I dined here. I had a double portion of the Octopus as an entree and it was brilliantly cooked and plated, no issues there. I was seated outside and the ambiance was great on the pedestrian mall.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love Ellina!! It’s our favorite in Aspen. You must give it a try- you won’t be disappointed!! The food is excellent and the service is always spot on.

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  24. RheyO

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu are very straightforward not too much but every single dish are definitely out of this world! This is one of our favorite local restaurants in town! We always get the Tuna Tartar are so delicious that you wanna lick the plate! The Grilled octopus on appetizer was so tender and very flavorful the best grilled octopus we’ve ever had in town! Then me and my husband both got our favorite Redsnapper dish for our main and yes out of this world the sauce the fish and the pasta torts make it really a bomb of flavor in your mouth! And the crew team was excellent from kitchen to the the front of the house! Jennifer was very professional and handle us very graceful! Really enjoy every dinner we came here!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots. You can always count on an excellent meal.

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  26. DavidS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently one of my favorite restaurants. This place never fails to impress. Highlights were the Artichoke Hearth Bruschetta, Salmon Crudo, and the Tagliatelle Bolognese, but honestly everything is delicious.

    EllinaResponded on August 5, 2023

    Thanks David!! So nice to hear!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best restaurant in Aspen, consistently.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. Best restaurant in town. Martine is always the best!

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  29. MaryT

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant all around!! The food is amazing. Every dish we had was a 10!!! Beautiful outdoor patio with superb service!! Definitely a gem in aspen!!! Jill runs a great restaurant!!!!

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  30. NancyG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dining experience!always enjoy the ambience,the delish food and the great service!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Wonderful unique food amazing taste and service

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    our waiter scoffed at us, rolled his eyes and said “okay then” very matter of factly and visibly annoyed when we didn’t order alcoholic beverages and instead ordered sparkling water. he never again showed up to our table after we ordered to check in, see if we needed anything, or give my daughter a spoon for her soup or me a steak knife for my steak. food was okay- average at best.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food , great service , love eating outside !

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner at Ellina! Honey our server and rest of team excellent. Thank you, we will be back soon!

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  35. Birthday

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my new favorite restaurant in Aspen. Food is excellent, as is service. Much better than the more expensive group owned restaurants.

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  36. LouisaG

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply delightful. Honey is great and the food is amazing

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  37. LouisaG

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honey is great and the food was excellent. So happy you have more outdoor seating.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing, the food was so delicious, and the drinks were tasty! Highly recommend.

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  39. PMcD

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service from Martin. The artichoke bruschetta, bolognese and Scottish salmon were exceptional. The Amaro selection is impressive and interesting. ❤️

    EllinaResponded on August 15, 2023

    sorry i didnt see this! call anytime we will get you a reservation!

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  40. BrianK

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night's dinner was the greatest. 3 of us shared the gruyere cheese croutons, which are amazing, and we started with a squash taco each (divine.) My entree was the appetizer special of Wagyu beef on polenta which is the best deal in Aspen. It was the perfect amount and allowed me to share. My guest got the Bolognese, and the short ribs, both favorites of mine. Ellina is one of the best menus in Aspen.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Ellina is rated 4.6 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ellina

430 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611-2905

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hyman Avenue Pedestrian Mall at Galena Street
  • Neighborhood
    Aspen
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Diaz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ellinaaspen.com/
  • Phone number
    (970) 925-2976
  • Private party facilities
    Please email elllinaaspenjill@gmail.com for buyouts and private event inquiries.
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