Food: Thank you to our waitress for recommending the lunch prix fixe! With the option of a salad or veggie an entree, my partner and I settled for the Roasted Cauliflower, Shrimp & Melon salad, Tagliatelle and Gnocchi, which were all very wonderful, with a nice flavor balance, to say the least. The meal also came with dessert, per chef's choice--this time it was a panna cotta that was to die for! Instantly became a fave. Service: Great! Always attended to, and food came in at a reasonable pace. Ambiance: Casual and simple, with a monochromatic interior. Really puts the focal point on the food. Parking: Street parking is available, but can take a minute to find a spot during peak hours. read more

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Had such a great experience at Ellie's! Arrived Friday night @ around 7:30pm thinking the wait would be long but luckily we only waited about 20 minutes :) Ordered the brussel sprouts 5/5 so good Tagliatelle 4/5 so creamy and flavorful Angel hair 5/5 nice and light but so yummy! This one was my fav bc you can rlly taste the pasta they made. Street parking only, I would suggest coming really early before your dinner plans to find a spot. The parking is always hard in Long Beach unless you get lucky. read more

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Service Ambiance Food Atmosphere The fried meatballs are the bomb. The lemon dessert was delicious. Pasta (homemade) was flavorful and cooked perfectly. It would be 5 stars but The Bathroom THough WTH read more

I came here for Oyster Hour (Tue-Thur 4-6, Sat-Sun 3-5) which had an amazing deal for $1.50 oysters and there were other happy hour dishes as well. It was a hot sunny day so we were hoping to sit inside with the AC, but unfortunately there were no AC or fans in the restaurant and the outdoor seats didn't have shade. The food was decent, but the overall experience was marred by how uncomfortably stuffy it was in the restaurant. Here's what we got: Brussel Sprouts ($11 during Oyster Hour) Absolutely delicious! The brussel sprouts had a beautiful char and a mix of sweet and savory flavors from the brown butter saba and sausage. Oysters ($1.50 each during Oyster Hour) Fresh, plump, and refreshing. Came with horseradish, mignonette, and cocktail sauce. Tagliatelle ($26) Ragu had a rich depth of wine flavor. The pasta had a good texture and tasted homemade. The portion size was small though. Chitarra ($29) The pasta was cooked well and had nice texture, but the chili made the sauce too spicy and overpowered the basil pesto. The portion size was small as well. All the Things Fries ($12 during Oyster Hour) Decent loaded fries, but nothing special. Overall, I would still go back for Oyster Hour to get oysters and try other happy hour dishes, but on a less hot day and sit outdoors. read more

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5/5 for Oyster hour which was amazing! $1.5 versus the normal $5.5 is definitely worth it. 5/5 for Service from the entire staff. 5/5 for ambiance. We sat outside and it was great. Once it started getting dark, they turned the heaters on and had enough light for seeing your food and being with good company. 5/5 for the side of whipped butter and side of bread. -5/5 for the loaded fries. Don't get these unless you have money to burn. They were $12 during the happy hour and they had what looked and tasted like melted cheddar sliced cheese on top of their fries sprinkled with their sauce and some sesame seeds. This was the most disappointing thing we ordered. 3-4/5 for the remainder of the food. Pasta isn't as fresh as it should be for the price and most of the sauces were completely over salted. The side of crab dip although real crab meat, was a very small portion for happy hour. Not sure if it's differently portioned for normal hours. Brussels sprouts were delicious with their sausage. They should use this sausage in their pasta... if it happens to be the same then they need to cook it separate as the sausage in the pasta is a soggy mushy texture instead. All in all, We had a great time. Would definitely come here again for oyster hour! read more

Ellie's - One was over salted, the one with truffle oil was the best, the other lacked taste. - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Let me say this was a surprise , a good one. A small restaurant tucked along the neighborhood blocks from the beach. I've seen it a few times but never had the chance to try it out. It was on the list but something alway came up and we never made it. Well, we happened to walk by and was like what the heck. We're here let's try it out. It's a small restaurant with a nice cool clean beach vibe inside and a simple patio just outside with tables and heatlamps. We arrived just after happy hour which they're known as oyster hours. And let me say, the name explain itself. There were only three tables utilized when we arrived at the patio but by the time we ordered, it was completely full. People arriving minutes after each other and I'm sure it was for oyster hours. Self explanatory, oyster happy hours. For 1.50 a piece, that can't be beat. Pretty much every table had a dozen or so. Besides that, they also had a good happy hour menu on both drinks and meals. Also the regular dinner menu was quite impressive. A mixture of everything. But we were here for happy hours. House wines were 8.00 a glass and a dozen oysters were shared. They were quite tasty and served with horseradish and cocktails sauce. Simple eats but very delicious. We could have had more but we already had plans for dinner. Looking around, everyone had oysters on their table. The main attractions as it's known. Besides that, all the other dishes that were coming out all looked amazing. Fish and chips and their salads looked quite delicious. Service was excellent. The gentlemen that was taking care of everyone was excellent. Extremely friendly and professional as well as busy taking care of everybody. Just from this first visit, I must say it was great. Now I know what oyster hours is all about and finally nice to try it out. Next time, a meal. Highly recommend. read more

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So my cuz is leaving g town and so we wanted to celebrate. They take reservations; have a great little patio and it's a quaint family owned place. We loved it! Definitely would return. read more

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I've been to Ellie's many times and the food is always outstanding. Our family favorites are the bone marrow board and the Burrata with Parker rolls. My daughter especially loves all the fresh pasta and this is her request every year for her birthday. I love their little outside patio we've sat there in all kinds of weather and it's always been fine. As someone in our family is hard of hearing, sitting outside is much better as inside is very loud. Service is always a question mark for me here. There is nearly always some misstep. This time, despite our reservation, they did not have seating for us. They accommodated us by placing us on the side which was okay, but required some gymnastics to get in and out of seating. It also was impossible for servers to get around table. So that being said, we regularly go back. Food is worth it. read more

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I have only had the pleasure of going to Ellie's twice. But both times were excellent. Last time, it was for my birthday and we ordered a spread. The bone marrow board was really amazing, the steak was good and the pasta dish we ordered was head and shoulders above the rest. This is a cozy spot to have a great date night and have a wonderful meal. read more

Did the 6-course prix fixe at Ellie's and it was honestly such a solid experience. Every course felt intentional and well-paced -- nothing felt like filler, which is rare with prix fixe menus. The potato croquettes were crispy and creamy with a bright herb sauce, and the salmon tartare was fresh, clean, and really well balanced with pistachio and herbs. The pasta course was rich and comforting without being too heavy. For mains, both options delivered -- the New York strip was cooked perfectly and paired nicely with the roasted vegetables, while the sea bass over hummus and chickpeas was lighter but still packed with flavor. Dessert was the perfect way to wrap things up. Huge shoutout to EJ -- his customer service was amazing. He explained how they do this prix fixe every Monday and also mentioned they offer brunch, which I didn't even know about. We also did the wine pairing he recommended, and it was a 10/10 -- every glass complemented the food perfectly. The music was great, the atmosphere was on point, and the only downfall is parking -- so come early or just Uber and save yourself the stress LOL. Other than that, everything was a win. Would absolutely do the prix fixe again. read more

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We went here for date night on a Saturday and we had a good time. The place is very cute and although it was a little windy that night, we opted to sit outside and enjoy the cool breeze (the heaters helped though lol). We ordered a few items to share including the crab dip, Wagyu tartare, potato croquettes, and since they're known for their handmade pastas, we also ordered the gnocchi. Everything was tasty and the gnocchi was very good. We paired it with some wine and it was perfect. Street parking may be a little challenging but it's worth circling around and taking a short walk. Happy eating! read more

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It's all about the pasta ... Came here for a date night, after making a reservation, and it was great. We ordered the Wagyu tartare, tagliatelle, and the short rib pasta. Tartare was a great start, being super flavorful with great texture. Tagliatelle was our favorite of the two pastas, with both pastas having nice chew, but the sauce of the tagliatelle was super flavorful, with a tad of spice and good. Short rib sauce was just real meaty, which is great for true carnivores like my boyfriend, just preferred the tagliatelle from a flavor dimension perspective. All the staff were efficient and swapping roles, which was cool to see. We will be back. read more

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Ellie's has yet to disappoint! We came for brunch this time around and the food was just as memorable as the dinner service. Everything was delicious as per usual...the staff is friendly and helpful, the location is small and intimate but clean and airy. I'd happily come back any chance I get whether it's for brunch or dinner! read more

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I was so excited to try this place based on some good buzz from a couple girl friends. Had a dinner reservation for 4 on a Friday night and we were seated inside right away. This place was jumping. First impressions...the waitress was wearing a casual sweater and casual jeans with a couple holes in her back pocket. She looked very sloppy. The waiters were dressed down in black with jeans, some with spilled food on their shirts. Do waiters not think we notice? We were seated near a window. As I was facing the blinds, I noticed how filty they were. Zoom in on my posted photos. It appeared as if a brown liquid splattered and dripped all the way down these two blinds. It looked old and dry, as if the filth had been there for days. Gross. I started to look around for a restaurant rating from the health department. Couldn't find it. Then my eyes glanced around the rest of our seated area...chipped paint in several places on the corner wall over my guests shoulder, and 4" chip of paint hanging on the entrance door jam. Dirty glass windows. Yuck. One of my table guests pointed out a large stainless steel refrigerator across the room which looked like the door was hanging crooked and broken. An odd site for guests to view out in the open. Do the owners think people don't notice? Now onto the food. The $10 bread and butter was so enjoyable with the creamy butter spread and pickled onions, though the bread was burnt in some areas, (which we left behind on our plates, leaving us less to eat). Be prepared for the dishes to come out one at a time. That's always a downer in my book. The hamburger came out first. After two minutes, we told our guest to start eating so it wouldn't get cold. He was halfway done eating when my angel hair pasta came out. Man did they over do it on the chili's. The heat overpowered the dish, even when I took all the chilies out. It was a very poor balance, Mr. Chef. The third dish to come out was this same dish except it was ordered without the chili's. My guest shook her head and told me it was too bland. As we compared our dishes, we noticed her dish had more pasta and less lobster. She counted three, yes only three pieces of lobster -- and, I witnessed it! I had much more shrimp and lobster than hers and less pasta. We commented to each other THIS DISH WAS NOT WORTH THE PRICE! What's up with not having duplicated consistency with your dishes Mr. Chef? My last guest ordered the Pasta dish with roasted garlic pomodoro (can't remember the exact name). He said couldn't taste the garlic. I asked to sample it. Yep, I totally agreed! He was so disappointed with the portion size and was complaining that he was still hungry. Here we were, over $150 later and all NOT SATISFIED with our experience. The four of us all agreed, sadly we will NOT be back. read more

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I honestly can't believe I haven't left a review for Ellie's yet as I've been a few times and have always had an excellent experience. For brunch: The shrimp and melon is sooo refreshing and delicious. It's giving "fresh with a little kick." Their crispy potatoes are also so good and a fairly big portion so it's definitely shareable. Their crab toast was so appetizing and fresh -- you can tell the quality is high all around. For my main dish I ordered the chilaquiles and was happy to see chicken already came included as I feel a lot of places often charge extra to add protein to chilaquiles. For lunch/dinner stand outs include: bone marrow board, bread and butter and mafaldine pasta. I'm not sure if it's limited time or not but I recently went to their oyster hour with a friend (Tues-Fri 4:00-6:00pm, Sat & Sun 3:00-5:00pm) and was so glad I did. Their oysters are $1.50 during this time which is an absolute steal! A dozen oysters for ~$18? YES PLS. We also got the parker house rolls which were so flipping good and had the texture of Raising Cane's toast but like 100x better. Lastly, we got their fish and chips which came out piping hot and were the perfect comfort food vibe. They also have $8 glasses of red, white, rosé or sparkling during this time frame too. Follow their Instagram for menu updates and new offerings. They have a Monday supper club about 2x/month that includes a pre-fixe menu for a set price and it's always great. read more

I was perusing new places to think of trying and stumbled across this place. Took my friends here to end the day with some bomb food and here's my thoughts. I love the aesthetics of this place, it's got a good balance between simple/homey and classy/modern. It reminds me of the small restaurant/cafes in SF where it's cozy but not too loud that it would be overly stimulating. We arrived nearing dinner time and ended up having to wait about 40 mins for our table to be ready. Here's the food: Oysters & Scallops on the half shell: The Scallops were fresh and delicious, but my nitpick might be trying to emphasize the freshness of the scallops more as the accoutrements seem to be the main star. It comes with a little bit of heat in the accoutrements but I don't think it's too bad that someone who has some spice tolerance can't handle. Normally you'd have to get 6 minimum, but since they ran out of oysters, they waived it. Baked Parmesan Cavatelli: I was looking for a simple dish to end the night as I wasn't feeling too peckish. The dish was the right choice. garlic confit permeated and infused itself into the sauce giving it a rich and in depth flavor. It would go great with some extra bread to change up the texture though, I feel slightly conflicted on the bread crumbs myself. The cavatelli was cooked to al dente. Bone-In Short Rib Agnolotti: Easily the highlight of the dishes that night. The short rib was cooked bone in for a couple of hours, when it had gotten to our table, it was practically falling off the bone! For the price, I think that it was definitely worth it! Angel Hair: My other friend asked for a custom order as she couldn't handle spice well, but we didn't realize it would take 20 - 30 minutes because the spice was infused into the sauce and they needed to make a batch specifically for her. Other than that, the angel hair came out amazing to my friend. I would say that with it being a seafood pasta, there wasn't that much clams and lobster in it. No pictures to back it up unfortunately. Garlic bread: This was comp'd by the manager because of the long wait we had with our pasta earlier. I loved the garlic bread. I'm not normally a bread person, but the bread here was divine, the bread was freshly made as the inside was still moist and accentuated with the crispy exterior, freshly grated parmesan, and olive oil They ran out of gnocchi when we went unfortunately as that was the dish I was most excited to get. Next time if I'm in the area, i'll have to give them another try. There's no parking at Ellie's itself, we had to resort to looking for street parking. read more

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This place rocked in so many ways! The weather was perfect to sit outside and we got there just when it opened and people were already waiting. There was a very nice waiter handling the busy morning, it would have probably been best to have 2 on a Sunday brunch morning. We ordered several dishes and had it family style. Here is how they ranked Beet salad 5+ perfection Breakfast pasta 5 creamy goodness Hanger hash 5 steak & eggs cooked to perfection Side of bacon 3 fatty and a bit too salty Omelette -1 dry as a bone and not as luxurious as one would think with caviar and bousin cheese accompanying it. Great place but definitely avoid the omelette! Bummer read more

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I took my mom here for lunch Friday afternoon. The service was nice and the ambiance was very quiet. The pastas were delicious and very flavorful. I will definitely be back for dinner because I saw other pastas I really want to try. read more

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First time visit and we enjoyed the share plates we ordered The shrimp and melon was very unique different take on ceviche but great refreshing starter The lump crab with milk bread was my fave, Very very good. Wish it was a little larger portion lol but it's actually perfect to start The chittara pasta definitely tasty buttery The down side it has very minimal crab in it but even without it delicious and the right portion to share Beware the parking is very difficult so try to go during non peak times read more

Ellie's - Rose and Stella - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow! Finally got a chance to try this place. Last couple times we could NOT find parking, so their warning about walking or ridesharing here is very real. However, it's not too difficult to uber over from the rest of downtown for a few bucks. Safe to say I think it was definitely worth the price to rideshare over here. It's certainly a lowkey spot--on a weekday night it seemed not busy at all, but you'll see it get packed during the weekends. The ambience inside is super cute and great for a date night. Menu is pretty simple, but everything sounds good! The food all tasted super fresh and ingredients were high quality. I really liked the Winter Squash and the Malfadine--the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and portion size was pretty decent for a restaurant of this type. The caesar was quite interesting, but don't expect your typical caesar salad dressing--it was on the more acidic side but almost refreshing in a way. Overall I thought prices were pretty reasonable for the quality of food and the great service. Their menu changes quite often so keep in mind the dishes in these reviews are often subject to change, but it does look like many things are menu staples. Getting here can be a little more effort, but definitely give it a try at least once to see if you'll be back! read more

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We were in town one night prior to leaving on a cruise. My wife picked out Ellie's based on reviews and we were really looking forward to a fine Italian dining experience. We had reservations, but still had to wait 30 minutes, which was a little surprising. But to their credit, it's a small restaurant and they can't help if people sit for a long time after their meal. We started with a Caesar salad salad and a baby beet salad. The baby beet salad was our favorite dish of the entire night. Great flavor and textures. I'm a big fan of Caesar salad salads and this was not one of the best. They put some type of spice on it that really detracted from it. It made it entirely too spicy to eat. I chose the Angel hair pasta, and my wife had the tagliatelle. The Angel hair was supposed to come with muscles clams and lobster. There was a total of five pieces of seafood in the entire pasta and they were all very small. Quite disappointing for a fine dining experience. The angel hair was also lacking enough seasoning. My wife liked her tagliatelle but also said she's had a lot better. We ended with the tiramisu which was good. Overall we were disappointed in what is touted as fine dining and comes with a higher end cost, but delivered a lot less. read more

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Visited for a weekend brunch. I had the option of either indoor or outdoor seating. I chose indoor because I didn't want to sit in the sun. Unfortunately even while sitting inside, there were a couple of flies flying around my food the entire time - a bit of an annoyance. The doors of the restaurant were left wide open. Regardless, the food was pretty good. Shrimp & Melon: This sharable dish surprised me. It consists of shrimp, Persian cucumber, serrano chile, mint, and creme fraiche vinaigrette. The combination of everything was delicious. The melon creates a sweet, refreshing base, while the shrimp creates a savory seafood element. Very light and aromatic. I highly recommend trying this. Breakfast Pasta: This dish was not super flavorful. My favorite part about it was the poached egg. The truffle and bacon weren't very notable. I did enjoy the aged parmesan bread crumbs sprinkled on top of the pasta for added crunchiness and textural contrast. The portion size felt a bit small, which may be due to how rich and creamy this pasta is. Bolognese Benedict: Probably the most unique benedict I've ever had. This dish had 2 poached eggs and pork bolognese on top of house rolls with hollandaise sauce. The egg yolks were perfectly runny and the bread rolls were toasted very nicely. A side salad was provided on the plate, which was great for balancing out all the flavors. Although there is no designated parking lot for this restaurant, plenty of nearby street parking was available when I was there. Reservations for dining can be made online, but keep in mind that they do require your credit card information to make a reservation. If you are visiting for brunch or lunch, you should be fine with just walking in, as there will likely be open tables. read more

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I came here with old coworkers to catch up and celebrate a birthday. For starters, parking sucks as there's only street parking. Each of us had to park far enough for a 15 min walk to the restaurant. Ambiance was ok. We were seated inside... kind of cramped by the door... it was a little warm in the restaurant too. The food was decent. The overall dining experience wasn't bad but I don't think I would frequent this establishment again unless I lived in the area or don't mind getting an uber/lyft. read more

Ellie's - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Booked Ellie's for a cute Valentine's date, well the day after. A yummy quality casual neighborhood gem. They're known for their fresh pasta, but I think their star is the Gnocchi. 11 out of 10. Super fluffy, melt in your mouth. The Brussel sprouts are also a standout for us, crispy with andouille sausage, balsamic glaze and a crumbly cheese; delicious. The arancini were a little cold on the inside, but overall a delicious meal. Our server Tuesday and the rest of the staff were lovely. read more

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Possibly the best italian food I've had in a very long time. Every. Single. Dish. Was. Delicious. We ordered 2 tagliatelle dish to share between 3 people- but I practically had one whole dish to myself the brussel sprouts was perfectly crispy and cooked in bacon oil - NOT salty at all and the shrimp & melon salad. My goodness- SUCH A GREAT STARTER. It doesn't sound so great but when you take a bite, it's like eating a refreshing Mediterranean salad with an Italian twist to it. This restaurant will definitely be on my rotation from now on. They have really kind employees and the service is quite fast for a small restaurant. It gives that feeling of a "friendly neighborhood restaurant" with amazing food. You won't regret trying this spot. read more

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I met my friends at Ellie's for lunch on a Sunday . We were seated upon arrival. Our server was great and very funny. We ordered 4 dishes to share. They brought the chilaquiles first which were very tasty, then we had the shrimp and melon salad which was refreshing. Then we continue with the Ellie's omelette which was so far my favorite. It was so creamy and soft. My friends liked the fries. I normally don't eat fries therefore I have not much to say. We came here during The marathon weekend, however it was easy to find parking. read more

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Didn't know whether to go either 2 or 3 starts but decided to err on the side of generosity. Its more like a 2.5/5 to be honest. Wife and I went here hoping to have a full dinner but ended bailing after the appetizers to cut our losses. We ordered two items: Wagyu Tartare: I order tartare any time its offered, maybe hundreds by now. This one tasted good enough, a little too tangy perhaps, but the presentation was absurd. It was a thin layer of tartare on grilled sourdough. I'm talking like a quarter inch of tartare, not a mound or a pile. The description included the bread, but I thought it would just be on the side. This is also pretty dumb because if you let it sit for even 5 minutes, it just makes the bread soggy. Do I really need to explain how tartare is typically presented? Bone Marrow Board: This was a strange one to say the least. The board had one tiny marrow bone roasted with herbs which maybe had like 1 or 2 bites in it (the star of the show!), a huge pile of more grilled sourdough, two small smears of butter, and random stuff from the pantry like mustard, cranberry relish, pickled onions and almonds. Look, I get it, I eat random ingredients too when I'm hungry but too tired to come up with something coherent. The two tiny bites of bone marrow tasted really good, I promise! Anyway, the whole experience felt really deceptive, like the restaurant was trying to maximize their profit margins by loading up dishes with cheap stuff like bread and sauces, instead of what anyone is actually paying money for. This was pretty transparent to us, so we stopped ordering after the appetizers and just left to spare us more disappointment. Everything at least tasted pretty decent, though I felt the kitchen was relying on strong tangy and garlicky flavors to avoid nuance, but that's a minor criticism. I dont expect Michelin starred food here. Please also fix the spelling errors on your menu, its unprofessional. The prices weren't low, but I'd rather pay $5 more and actually get that I ordered, instead of a dish that just seems like a bad faith trick on the customer. I've been to Ellie's once before with a different menu and it was considerably better. Everything else was decent - service, ambiance, wait times for food, etc. Anyway, we dont get out much anymore with the baby, so we went to Ramen Hub to salvage our date night and actually had fun. read more

Ellie's - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Overall the food and service was wonderful. The only issue was the schnitzel was burned and had to be sent back. The second schnitzel came out great. It was a nice day to eat outside and we took advantage of it. read more

We were seated really quickly on a Saturday morning, the staff were really friendly and gave good recommendations. It was nice to be seated outside, but I think our table could've used an umbrella because of how sunny and hot it got. Got the chilaquiles, hangar steak hash, and the French toast. I think the waiter said Ellie's has the best chilaquiles in Long Beach and I think he's right! The salsa was really good. I felt like it was seasoned perfectly and the chips were still really crispy. I think the hanger steak was good, I like the salsa the most, really smoky flavor, but the steak was a bit chewy. French toast was okay, nothing special, the pork butter was good but the French toast itself felt a bit dry. Overall, I would come back here for brunch and would totally be willing to try the lunch and dinner menus. read more

Ellie's - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

So had this place saved for a while now. Then I played Golf with couple fellas I just met that day and they recommended it. I believe it was Jake or Jacob who told me and my friend about this place. So today was the day I had a day off and came down and had one of the best eats I had in a while. Service was very pleasant and efficient and we sat in the patio with shaded area and it happen to be a very nice day like it always or most days are in LBC . I will be back to try other items on the menu but what we had were 10/10 I will be back read more

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First time at Ellie's for brunch with my partner and we were immediately seated as it wasn't busy on a early Saturday afternoon. We chose indoor seating as it was a bit hot outdoors. However, outdoor seating is pretty ideal as well due to good amount of shade with umbrellas & heating lanterns on colder days. Parking is all around Ellie's but didn't see a dedicated lot for the restaurant. We parked in a nearby residential street and walked over. Most parking around is free with some parking that has parking meters. Service here is decent but not overly the best. Our server took our order pretty quickly but food took a bit to come out despite the restaurant not being busy. Staff didn't check in on our table throughout the entire brunch which was displeasing. 1. Breakfast Pasta - First dish that came out presentation is decent for this dish. However, it didn't seem any special from any other pastas around. While the truffle & breadcrumbs was a nice extra touch to the pasta to provide more crunch to the bite, the pasta felt a bit bland compared to other pastas I've had. Not the best, but not the worse either. 6/10 2. Shrimp & Melon Salad - This dish took me by surprise, super refreshing, a mouthful of flavors, and big portions. The shrimp mixed with the various melons is surprisingly a perfect match for a palate cleanser. Highly recommend as this is perfect for a hot day. 10/10 3. Bruschetta Benedict - The standout dish of the meal. The poached egg on top of the bruschetta is perfect. Melts super easily, and mixes really well with the hollandaise & burrata sauce. Bite size and very much a shareable dish. 10/10 I'd have to say that having multiple bugs flying around the restaurant wasn't the best part of the meal as it kept flying over the food. Other than that & the average service, food is decent & would come back to try the other menu another time. read more

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Our group had a great dinner at Ellie's in Long Beach during a special menu night. We tried two different pasta dishes, a fish entrée, oysters, and the bone marrow board. Everything was delicious. The bone marrow was definitely a standout. It was rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We also finished with a small dessert that was simple but tasty. Service was great throughout the evening. Multiple staff members checked in on our table, and everything came out quickly and smoothly. The only downside (and the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5) is the parking situation. There's no dedicated lot, and since the restaurant is tucked into a residential area with lots of apartments, finding a spot can be a real challenge. Definitely plan ahead or consider a rideshare if you're dining here. That said, the food and service more than make up for it. read more

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I came here for the first time a few weeks ago to catch up with a friend over brunch, and we had a great experience! The Food: Since my friend and I couldn't decide between quite a few dishes, we ended up ordering family style and sharing everything. - Melon and Shrimp Salad: YUM. Bursting with flavor, refreshing,, and perfect for summer. - Crab Toast: please see attached pic - just look at that generous serving of jumbo lump crab! I am quite the crab enthusiast, and this dish fit the bill. The meat was so succulent and fresh, and I really enjoyed the bread they used. - Bolognese Benedict: this dish caught my eye on the menu, as I've never had this flavor combination together. My friend was a bit indifferent about this one, but I really enjoyed the contrast between the savory sauce and slightly sweet rolls. Ambiance: We opted to sit outside since the weather was so lovely. While I enjoyed the sunshine and breeze, I wish they had more shade umbrellas to fully cover the entire patio. We were also constantly swatting at flies that were trying to land on our food, which ended up being quite distracting. I'd noticed that some other tables had fans to keep flies away, so we ended up asking for 2, which did help resolve the issue. Kind of odd that it wasn't automatically offered to us, though. Parking: I'd read other reviews beforehand and was a bit apprehensive about the parking situation, but the parking gods were in my favor that day, and I found free street parking about a block and a half away on a weekend afternoon. Thank goodness! Overall, I had a wonderful experience and devoured all of the scrumptious food. I'll definitely be back, though I think I'll opt for an inside table next time! read more

Ellie's - Crab Toast - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here on a friday at 6:30 no wait to be seated since i did a reservation. Reservation fee was 25$ if no show. Inside small tables very close to one another. Doors opened so some flies kept being in the space. Service fine not organized and one of the employees was wearing a very revealing shirt. Not sure what was the dress code. Plates were shareable enough for two people. Ordered the Lasagna pasta with spicy sausage. It was good the sausage wasn't spicy. Ordered the Brussels sprouts it was sooo good! Paired with the pasta really good. Only water and some alcohol drinks available. All in all, food was good but many improvements for service and space. For food that's pricy expect service and ambiance to match. read more

Ellie's - Lasagna pasta with spicy sausage - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Although I don't live far, this was my first time to check out Ellie's and did so during restaurant week as their special was enticing and I knew I should get over there at some point. For the LB Food week special the appetizers were two seafood items- an oyster and a scallop served separately and beautiful. Both delicious but the oyster's drizzle of lime, cucumber, jalapeno and dotted with ikura (roe) was particularly enchanting. Great for me that my dining companion doesn't like oysters. Bring them on! Chilled, small, and tangy. My experience says leave the big oysters for frying! The scallop sauce was tangy and delish as well with a splash of chili oil. The last appetizer was a parker house roll, which was good but I prefer regular bread. But it was nicely grilled and had a nice whipped butter calabrian chili spread on the side. It was petite so no worries about it killing your appetite. You choose one of the two pasta dishes for sharing (you can order both for extra $$) but we opted for just the pappardelle. The pasta itself was fresh but I found the simple sundried tomatoes and garlic confit sauce a tad on the plain side. But a nice portion to share. The tri-tip apparently was the popular selection for this menu over the swordfish which is always on the menu. Lamb was also an option for extra but we both went for the tri-tip and kudos to the chef that it was prepared perfectly. The heirloom tomatoes with tiny slices of pepper were a nice contrast. The dessert not listed on the menu handout was a refreshing strawberry compote (perhaps not the correct food term) but it was a nice light dairy dessert with fresh strawberries albeit it would be great with little used rhubarb. Service was good. The little electronic fly swatters on most tables is irritating but understandable albeit not too many flies bothered us. Maybe that was the point! Super cute place with ample patio seating. Yes, you can bring your (little) dog but be mindful that it's first come/first serve so you and your pet may have to be seated elsewhere if the dog vibes get out of hand, which is what happened last night. Luckily, Ellie's has two patio sections and everyone was happy. Also, note, that Ellie's suggest that if you need transportation to get here, consider an Uber/Lyft. Residential parking takes up most of the immediate area. Long Beach bus #121 drops off on Ocean Blvd, which is 4 or so blocks away. read more

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We were seated right away, but service moved very slowly. After letting our server know we needed more time to decide on drinks, we were never checked on again. The drinks menu and wine glasses were gradually taken without any follow-up. We traveled about an hour to try this place and didn't expect the meal to take close to two hours, especially since we had other plans afterward. We were understanding at first and could see that the restaurant was understaffed, so the wait itself wasn't the issue. However, after seeing two to three tables that were seated after us receive their pasta before we did, it became frustrating. Our toddler's food didn't arrive until over an hour after we were seated, and one of our two pasta dishes came out about 15 minutes after that. By then, we were already full and had to take one dish to go. We understand staffing challenges, but there was no acknowledgment for the delays. When the first pasta was dropped off, we were simply told the gnocchi would come soon, which felt dismissive given how long we had already been waiting. A quick check-in or apology would have gone a long way. As for the food, the wagyu tartare with black garlic aioli was good, and the burrata had a nice Calabrian chile kick, though the portion was small. The tagliatelle and gnocchi were fine, but not worth the hour wait. Overall, the food had potential, but the pacing and lack of communication really affected the experience. read more

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I've always found this spot to be very cute but incredibly hit or miss - sometimes the food is divine, other times it's bland. I went in yesterday and found it to be bland - there were no seasonings in the lasagna and it was served at room temperature which caused the meat to be a congealed patty consistency. I saved half the lasagna to rework at home and even after adding some salt, pepper, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and fresh basil, the clumps of meat and overall dish was again uninspiring and had no desire to eat it. It absolutely did not look like the photos online which was another big disappointment. They were also out of oysters, two types of bottles of red, and I had to flag down the server to request chili flakes or powder as he didn't come by after dropping off the food. I also got the butterscotch dessert (butterscotch, whipped cream, and blood orange), took one bite and thought 'oh, I might as well have had a werthers'. When spending $150 by myself for a nice dinner out, I expect to be full and happy not disappointed and ready for the experience to be over. read more

Ellie's - Leftover lasagna. Sparse amount of meat, bland as could possibly be - as you can see there's no seasonings. Totally uninspiring. - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

The wife and I truly enjoyed Ellie's Caesar salad, which was full of bright, lemony flavors and very delicious. We also shared a lovely bread appetizer and a delicious pasta dish. The service was outstanding, and the outdoor atmosphere was charming and refreshing! read more

Ellie's - Ellie's Caesar Malbec - Italian Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is absolutely unbelievable food. I just ate there last night and woke up to write a review. I don't think I've ever written a review so fast after eating. This is the second time I've been here. Second time was because I had something delicious the first time. It was a braised short rib type dish but I don't remember what it was exactly, but it made an impression on me. Had to see if Ellie's was a one-dish pony. It's not. I jumped on Yelp, right before our reservation (highly recommended) and looked up the most popular dishes. Several Yelpers suggested the shrimp and melon salad. This is BY FAR, my favorite salad now. Even though the combination seems odd, you should try it at least once. It's very flavorful and refreshing. My supersweet waiter then recommended the gnocchi as another popular dish and it too was fabulous. It's way more robust dish than you would imagine. It does have a little kick to it so be careful if you don't like spicy. My friend got the angelhair pasta which was also very tasty. I have to say, the food is absolutely unbelievable. It's as if the chef and I have the exact same preferences. Other details: The restaurant itself is nice, intimate and clean. Love the people who work here too. Our waiter was so nice and personable. Wish I knew his name to thank him for his recommendations. He had a beanie. :) Only negative is the parking. I'd suggest ubering there or plan on driving around for a bit and wear your walking shoes. Can't wait until my next date at Ellies! I plan on hitting everything on the menu. Edit: Shoot! I forgot to mention the carrots! A-freakin'-mazing! read more

PLEASE GET THE BRUSSEL SPROUTS. This is all you need to know Pasta wise, the malfadine was by far also my favorite! Just the enjoyable amount of spicy and the noodle tasted like it was handmade in the best way The service and interior felt very homey! Definitely a great spot for a cozy night out or just to enjoy some of the best Brussels sprouts read more

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