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Ella's by Christian Petroni Nashville Restaurant - Ella’s by Christian Petroni, Nashville, TN

Ella’s by Christian Petroni

4.5
4.5
657 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in the heart of Music City at The Hyatt Centric, Ella's offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the vibrant flavors of coastal Italian cuisine. Whether you're a solo guest, a couple seeking a romantic dinner, a group wanting to enjoy a lively meal, or looking to host a private event, Ella’s is the perfect restaurant. Open for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, Ella's promises the best dining experience, where each bite reflects Chef Petroni's unique interpretations of his Italian culinary heritage, from homemade pasta to our signature pizzas. Join us for a taste of Italy in the heart of Nashville!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (629) 248-9515
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Petroni
  • Catering
    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's by Christian Petroni's website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Ella's by Christian Petroni, just a couple of blocks off of Broadway, offers full service event planning that will help you design every detail for your occasion. From corporate events to rehearsal dinners and everything in between, Ella's will make every moment of your event extraordinary.
  • Private party contact
    Tommy: (629) 248-9515
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Molloy Street
  • Parking details
    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.
  • Public transit
    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's by Christian Petroni is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Buffet (1PM-8PM)

    25 Dec 2024 only
    We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you and your loved ones. $74 adults, $40 kids 5-12, under 5 are free MAINS -Shellfish station: shrimp Cocktail, Snow Crab Claws -Carving Station: Sicilian Beef Tenderloin, Honey Glazed Ham -Horseradish, Berry Relish -Meatballs with Sunday Gravy, Roasted Broccolini and Whipped Ricotta -Assorted Pizza’s SIDES -Polenta -Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots - Au Gratin Potatoes -Cranberry-Bacon Brussels Sprouts -SALADS -Caesar Salad -Arugula Salad with Candied Pistachios DESSERT -Christmas Bread Pudding -Tiramisu -New York style cheesecake
  • Thanksgiving Buffet (12:00PM - 8:00PM)

    28 Nov 2024 only
    $74 adults, $40 kids 5-12, under 5 are free Join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving feast at Ella's! Reservations are essential as this event sells out quickly. Carving Station Turkey Breast Roulade Honey Glazed Country Ham Sicilian Beef Tenderloin Shrimp Cocktail Meatballs – Sunday Gravy, Roasted Broccolini and whipped Ricotta Potato Gratin Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy Sausage & Mushroom Wildrice Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Baked Sweet Potato Hash with Merengue brulee Fire Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Bacon Vin Assorted Focaccia Apple and Pear Slaw Caesar Salad Red Cabbage and Kale Salad Arugula Salad with candied Pecans Assorted Desserts

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 14:30 - 17:00
    $15 delectable Pizzas and $10 Cocktails; We cant wait to see you! Monday through Friday 2:30PM - 5:30PM in the Lounge

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Nashville

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella's by Christian Petroni offers a charming dining experience with "phenomenal food" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "eggplant parm appetizer" and "pork scarpariello." While the atmosphere is energetic, some find it "a bit loud." Overall, a delightful spot for both intimate gatherings and group dinners.

657 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! Our waiter was so helpful and so accommodating! The meatballs were delicious! We wanted to try several things so our server, Jay, suggested ordering a few things to be able to taste it all! Best idea EVER! Everything we ordered, from the drinks, appetizers, main course to desserts was fantastic! Worth every penny!

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  2. Cait

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! I’ve come here 2 times and have had Matt serve me. He’s awesome and always checked up on me, making sure I was taken care of and had everything I needed. Food is amazing, definitely recommend the Shrimp Scampi and Goat cheese pizza for apps. Dinner I loved the Pork Chop, but I also really liked the chicken rigatoni/red sauce. Definitely recommend coming here for a date night or more of a friend meet as well. The ambience is perfect, it’s not too bright but the decor is very comforting too.

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  3. Robert

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The service was Stellar along with an excellent drink selection.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks, Robert! We are so pleased you enjoyed our food, service, atmosphere, and drink selection. We hope you will join us again the next time the opportunity presents itself. All the best, The Ella’s Restaurant Team

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  4. Alexis

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a table of 8. Our server was Nico. As a table of 8, automatic 20% gratuity was included. Since the gratuity was included, we received subpar service. Only one of us enjoyed our meal. There were multiple parties as large as us, and they were receiving good service while our server was nowhere to be found. As an Italian restaurant, you would expect good marinara. Two of us ordered a side of spaghetti and marinara as our meal and it was not good at all. The pasta was fresh, but the sauce was sour. As a group of servers and bartenders, an $18 coffee drink with amaretto and coffee itself was priced horribly. Two of our group split a chicken parm and both agreed that it was not good at all. We never informed a manager of our experience due to the fact that we just wanted to leave. The arugula salad was good, and drinks were strong. We all concluded that for the price of the meal, it was definitely not worth it and would’ve enjoyed a better meal on broadway with paying all of the additional taxes and company.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Alexis, Thank you for visiting Ella’s by Christian Petroni and for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that our server did not provide the level of hospitality we strive to offer to all our guests. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may have caused, as that was never our intention. If you have a moment, we would appreciate it if you could reply to this message with more details about the service you received, as we take our guests' experiences very seriously. Warm regards, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team

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  5. Bryan

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meh. We were really excited for Italian food. I’ve followed Christian’s professional career for a while and I couldn’t wait to visit his Nashville place. Unfortunately it left little to be desired. The mozzarella sticks were subpar and the “8hour sauce” tasted like it was cooked within the hour. The vodka pasta tasted like I could have made the exact same thing in my kitchen quickly with little effort. Just not at all the flavors or experience I was expecting. Service was great though. Won’t be returning.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Bryan, We very much appreciate your bringing your Ella's by Christian Petroni experience to our attention. Please trust that what you have described is not the type of visit we wanted for you and we deeply apologize. We've gone ahead and reached out to you privately and we hope to hear from you soon. With warmest regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team

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  6. Alvaro

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken parm was really good. The Caesar salad was off-putting. It was so overflowing that there was no way to eat it without pieces of the salad and grated Parmesan getting all over the table. Aside from that it seemed really underdressed. I kind of felt that both I and the restaurant lost a little on that one. Me on the price and experience of messy work to pretty much taste lettuce. The restaurant lost on unoptimized food cost. Maybe the same quantity of dressing on half the lettuce would have been tastier. Service was attentive and friendly.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Alvaro, for being our guest and sharing valuable insights. Your feedback was taken to heart and will be shared with our culinary team. We hope to have the pleasure of your company the next time you are in the neighborhood so we may show you a perfect visit. Warmly, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team

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  7. Bruce

    Nashville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ella’s is one of our “go-to’s” when attending events in downtown Nashville. Always the best service and food. Can almost always get a reservation. Perfect location if you’re going to the Schermerhorn.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Bruce, We're thrilled to hear that Ella’s by Christian Petroni is one of your "go-to" spots when attending events in downtown Nashville. It's wonderful to know that our service and food consistently meet your expectations. We're delighted that you appreciate our location, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ella’s soon! Best regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team

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  8. Dana

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were out of arugula when we were there so I had what tasted like an iceberg lettuce salad instead and a deep fried and over cooked chicken cutlet
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Dana, We sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your recent visit to Ella's. We are truly sorry that we were out of arugula and that the salad you received did not meet your expectations. We are also saddened that our signature chicken cutlet was overcooked. This is not the level of quality we strive to deliver, and we are disappointed that we missed the mark. It was an off day for us, and we deeply apologize. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope you will give us another opportunity to restore your faith in our restaurant the next time you're in Nashville. Warm regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team

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  9. Josh

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Wouldn't go back. Menu is small, the place is misrepresented on the pictures as being 'stand alone', this is basically just a hotel bar they rebranded right off the lobby. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I like or care about. Food was pretty garbage, salty as hell, and I've never actually said that before. Service was sub-par, environment was noisy and lacks privacy. Definitely don't take a date here, you'll embarrass yourself.

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  10. Laurie

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went for brunch, hoping to have an amazing experience with the restaurant being a celebrity chef restaurant. I was extremely disappointed as the food was subpar. The bacon was hard and dried out and my eggs were overcooked. I wasn’t eating the egg yolk anyway I decided not to send them back and just eat the whites. But overall, very disappointed. I had high expectations. One thing to know our server was very sweet and did a good job.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Laurie, We very much appreciate your bringing your Ella's by Christian Petroni experience to our attention. Please trust that what you have described is not the type of visit we wanted for you and we deeply apologize. We've gone ahead and reached out to you privately and we hope to hear from you soon. With warmest regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team

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Ella’s by Christian Petroni is rated 4.5 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella’s by Christian Petroni

210 Molloy St, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Molloy Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 07:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.
  • Public transit
    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's by Christian Petroni is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Petroni
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (629) 248-9515
  • Catering
    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's by Christian Petroni's website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Ella's by Christian Petroni, just a couple of blocks off of Broadway, offers full service event planning that will help you design every detail for your occasion. From corporate events to rehearsal dinners and everything in between, Ella's will make every moment of your event extraordinary.
  • Private party contact
    Tommy: (629) 248-9515
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