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Ella Dining Room and Bar, Sacramento, CA
Award-winning

Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7
4.7
5344 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (916) 443-3772
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Cross Street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner at Ella 2024

    US$190.31 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Ella with a for a Four Course Dinner plus Amuse Bouche. Please visit our website www.elladiningroomandbar.com to view the menu. $175 per person, includes a bottle of champagne per couple. Credit card required for all reservations, cancellations must be made by Thursday, December 26th by 5pm. Cancellations after that date will be subject to a $175 per person cancellation fee.
    New Years Eve Dinner at Ella 2024 photo

What 5,344 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella Dining Room and Bar offers a "best restaurant in town" experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Known for its "fantastic atmosphere" and "elevated, thoughtful cuisine," it's perfect for special occasions. While some diners mention noise and parking challenges, the impeccable service and delicious menu keep patrons coming back.

5,344 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Elegant, friendly, lovely experience and the food was so delicious. Shane our sommelier made our evening over the top special!

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  2. Susan

    VIP

    Sacramento

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very slow. They were really busy with holiday parties etc.

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  3. Kamile

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently dined at Ella Dining Room and had a pleasant experience. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and the service was overall good. A nice spot for an enjoyable meal!

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  4. Mary

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had quite the memorable dinner at Ella. To begin with, we ordered the fresh baked bread and butter. The bread was so very fresh, and the butter light and delicious. We also ordered the butter leaf salad with an incredible dressing. The lettuce and vegetables were so crisp and fresh, along with the incredible salad dressing...it was delightful. For an appetizer, we ordered the mushrooms with in-house made fresh ricotta cheese... another incredibly delicious symphony of flavors that melted in your mouth. Our main course was the Salmon, absolutely incredibly delicious! It was lightly grilled on the outside cooked medium.. The salmon literally melted in your mouth like a marsh mellow. By far, Ella is the very best fine dining restaurant in the Sacramento area.

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  5. Austin

    VIP

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Great food and great service. Very enjoyable!

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  6. Travis

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a reservation at 845pm, plenty of open tables, but we didn't get seated for 45 minutes after our reservation time. Even that wouldn't have happened had i not gotten up and stood in the middle of the restaurant in obvious frustration. Won't be back.

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  7. Audrey

    VIP

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ella is our favorite restaurant. Their food is always wonderful, and I love the atmosphere. Our server (I believe he said William) was wonderful, kind and attentive. Normally our experience is 5 stars across the board, but the hostess put a damper on our night by being rude. We will definitely be back and expect that it will be enjoyable, as we’ve been there at least a dozen times and have never had that experience before.

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  8. Juana

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely time here for my cousin’s birthday last night!!! Our experience was amazing! Everything from our drinks to our appetizers, our dinner choices and our desserts! Everything was superb! Our waiter Julian was so attentive and answered all of our questions and kept us feeling taken care of all night! Thank you Julian and staff for making our first time unforgettable!!! We will be back!

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  9. Emerson

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Timing waiting for food and even bill was too long. No explanations and sometimes the answer as bit rude.

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  10. Ricardo

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was just awesome! Our host made great, got to know us a little before and made great recommendations. It made the experience a lot better. They also read my notes of my special event and took that into consideration when planning our experience. All the food we had was just excellent! Our Menu for the night was STARTER -Wood Fired Bone Marrow- you do have to have a specific taste for this before you order, i was familiar with it, if you are not, I don't suggest you get it the texture is not for everyone. ENTREES -Crispy Fried Half Chicken- Super delicious! Sauce is like a buffalo sauce has a great kick to it, -Duck Confit- I was iffy getting this, but this is definitely underrated! Very good! DRINKS -Elderflower Gimlet- I don't drink, and I ordered 2! Refreshing! -Scoundrel (Red blend) This was also very good very smooth. DESSERTS -Apple Cobbler-classic take on the cobbler! excellent taste! -Sticky Toffee Pudding- this was an interesting one, haven't seen this before. was excellent! Both Desserts were the toppers of the night! they were great way to end our courses can not go wrong with either one! Food was really good overall everyone around us seemed to enjoy their meals, you hear nothing but joy and laughter through out. FYI The menu changes seasonally, get it while you can. =]

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FAQs

Ella Dining Room and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5344 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella Dining Room and Bar

1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 443-3772
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!
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