We visited when it wasn't too busy and were seated at the bar. I ordered the cider mojito, and you…read morecould definitely taste all the ingredients listed on the menu! For an appetizer, we got the honeycomb with ricotta and honey. It wasn't bad at all--the bread was nice, and the ricotta was good, but everything combined was a little lacking in flavor. For entrees, we got Ella's Smash Burger with fries, the Rocket Man pizza, and the chicken farro salad. The smash burger was delicious! It's definitely not your typical smash burger since it was thicker, but all the ingredients worked so well together. The Rocket Man pizza was also amazing. Honestly, I could eat it by itself without adding anything else and be completely satisfied. The chicken farro salad was delicious as well and very filling. Our bartender and server, Kalina, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about both the food and drinks and took care of us throughout the entire evening. We really appreciated her recommendations and great service. The restaurant was clean, and it wasn't too loud, so we could actually have a conversation with the people sitting next to us without having to shout. Overall, we had a great experience, and I would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

A great spot in Elmhurst to get a guaranteed good meal every time!…read more I love their appetizers including the ricotta and honey (my favorite), the zucchini fries, and the homemade chips/onion dip. The pizza is both super doughy and cheesy, but also crispy on the edges. A bit different from a typical deep dish or thin crust though, as a heads up. And the vodka pasta is a super garlicky/spicy/creamy solid dish you have to try (I get it every time without fail). I've also never had a bad experience with servers at Ella's! They're incredibly nice and even let us bring in a cake/brought us plates for my dad's birthday. And finally, the ambience is as expected. It's an Italian pub, so think elevated bar space with some nice paintings and outside seating where you could go either dressed up or casual.

Fun atmosphere inside the restaurant. I got the Stinger pizza - very delish - tiny bit of spice but…read morewell-balanced and the ingredients were very fresh. My friend got the gluten free rigatoni bolognese, which was also very tasty! Texture of the pasta was great as well. Our server was attentive and friendly as well!

Went here for dinner and it was delicious! The wild mushroom gnocchi was so good and flavorful and…read morethe gnocchi was soft and grabbed the sauce really well. I really liked the zucchini fries and the sauce they came with. It was a nice starter to the meal. The pizzas were both good too! I really liked the crust; it felt soft and pillowy and was a nice end to the pizza slice. I enjoyed the mushroom one, but the Livia had a nice contrast with the honey drizzled onto it. The tiramisu was delicious! The coffee taste was strong and the chocolate drizzle was a nice topper to the cocoa powder on top. The service was good and they kept checking on us throughout the meal. The only downside was that the restaurant can be kind of warm, but we were seated closer to the kitchen with the ovens on and the servers gave us some fans of try and cool ourselves off.

Had Saturday evening dinner with friends. Excellent Old Fashions (The God Father) Excellent Food!!!…read moreExcellent Service. The staff was AWESOME!!! THANKS!!!

The meal started off on a high note. The complimentary bread was served hot with a perfectly soft…read moreinterior and a delicious crusty exterior. We also ordered the arancini as an appetizer. The tomato sauce was flavorful, and the shaved Parmesan and arugula complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the arancini themselves were disappointing, as the coating was much too thick compared to the small amount of rice filling inside. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken was unfortunately very dry and overly salted. I chose the pappardelle with short rib ragù. The fresh pasta was excellent--perfectly made with a wonderful texture--but the ragù was also overly salted, which overshadowed what could have been a great dish. One of the highlights of our evening was the service. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The hostess, who may have been the owner, also stopped by our table to check on us, which we appreciated. Overall, this certainly wasn't the worst Italian restaurant we've visited, and there were several things we enjoyed. However, the entrées ultimately fell short of our expectations, especially for a special dinner.

Very good first experience! We ordered pasta on a weekday and my oh my that was pretty solid…read morespaghetti sauce. The kids meal was a perfect amount of food for one person. Yum!

We had a large group dinner here in the back room. There were about 40 of us and they made one…read moregigantic table. Interesting group set up! They did a set menu where we shared appetizers and dessert. We had 3 or 4 different options to choose for dinner Service was fantastic! For an appetizer we had bruschetta and meatballs. The meatballs were fantastic, highly recommend! For dinner I had a cream sauce pasta with spinach and chicken. It was tasty! The portion was huge! For dessert we had tiramisu and cheesecake. I was so full it was hard to eat it! The cheesecake was pretty good!

A little difficult to find, as you cannot see the restaurant from the parking lot. There were no…read moresigns to guide you either but we figured it out pretty well. Once we arrived, the hostess could not have been more sweet. She was all smiles and was very welcoming. Our server was just as pleasant. She remembered my friend from previous visits. The room is very comfortable. Dark with a lot of natural tones that create the perfect backdrop for a lovely meal. A couple requests were missed by the bar and kitchen, however our cocktails and meals were still delicious. We loved everything. Overall, we had a very nice dinner and I look forward to my next visit.

Lunch reservation made at noon. Arrive a couple minutes before and sat right down. The place is…read morealready pretty busy... well better than half full and buzzing. After a few minutes, we're brought bread and a nice oil with an olive salad, balsamic and cheese. Excellent start. Except... no waiter or waitress for at least 10 minutes. That's OK. We've got our ice waters. After our drink orders we taken, we were certain after about 15 more minutes that our waitress forgot about us. Not only that... it was extremely hard to get her attention. Finally got our lunch order in and the food was out not too long thereafter. The chicken parm was average. A little too well cooked and burnt on the edges. The cheese, sauce, and pasta were all good. The piccata was also just ok. Perhaps there are other things on the menu that this place does a lot better? I'm hoping so. The restaurant itself was nice with a ton of tables... and not too jam packed. Has a definite Italian feel. The porch/patio is nice with a cover and side walls for when it's cooler or there's weather. For the price point (greater than a $60 lunch for 2 people without alcohol), there are too many other excellent places in the immediate area. Would have to be convinced to come back and try something else.

What a great place for some pasta! Stopped on Friday night and had a seat at the bar. The…read morebartender that helped us, Zoey, was great. As were the others. It's a nice, open, clean, place. That filled up quickly, I might add! They have an extensive drink menu, and some great specialty drinks. We started with the Four Cheese Aranchini. Not too bad. The outside was quite hard, and I do wish I knew all four cheeses were in it. The pasta we had was fabulous. My husband ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara. I had a bite, and the cream sauce in that was absolutely delicious. I went out on a limb and ordered something I normally wouldn't, and got the Truffle Fondue Cappellacci. Which is a folded pasta, almost like a ravioli. But I would have to say better. It had a black truffle brown butter sauce on it and I was wondering if it may be a little too sweet, but the aged balsamic was perfect enough to cut through it. And the toasted pistachios on top gave it a slight crunch. The dish was perfect! Just perfect. I ate the whole thing except for one piece of pasta. Who doesn't love fresh pasta, especially when done right & great flavors! Wow. We will be back. We ordered desert to go, so I didn't get any pics but that was probably the best tiramisu I've ever had. I have never had a tiramisu with orange mascarpone in it, but that was something else!!

Very disappointing experience! Upon entering the restaurant it was really nice a lady greeted with…read morewine tasting promptly. We had reservations and were seated on time. Once we arrived to the table I provided my wine club membership info and the experience started ok. Following our initial drinks and appetizer/salad being delivered something changed. We waited at least 45 minutes for our pizzas and when we asked for an update the waitress replied the kitchen is backed up and they should be out in 5-10 mins. The pizzas arrived to the table already cut, one was cold, and one we found a white string in. The experience went downhill from there. Upon bringing it to the attention of our server and a manager, we were told pizzas were cut to save time, the server seemed to be aware that the once pizza was not hot saying this is the one that was not hot right, and minimal response was given to the issues. Meanwhile, it had been over 20 mins for a person in our party to get a 2nd drink. I ended up having to find another management staff that identified himself as a corporate leadership staff who did try to help but things did not improve with the service. There were limited bus staff clearing the tables of previously use utensils and dishes. We did not get birthday desserts until after the check was given to us, more than half of experience was dealing with service and food issues, and the check was not reduced comparative to our issues. Furthermore the dessert was a tablespoon of ice cream with caramel drizzle, enough for 1 bite. This was an unacceptable situation experience, I will not visit this restaurant again for a special event or for a weekend night out.

Stopped in during a work related event…read more Food was excellent Service was excellent Price was excellent Ambiance was very nice An all around very good visit Look forward to our next visit

Not exactly sure what has transpired here in the last year but we had our FIRST BAD experience…read morehere. Poor service from a waiter we've never seen before. Poor quality food for the first time ever, not even just different, but Poor. My pasta came out half full of water and oil. The chicken parm was so bland with a red sauce that actually tasted like it was out of a can. For some reason it was extremely loud in the dining room too. I'm sad about this, it really was my favorite restaurant.

I went to Cuvee Cellars on a Saturday night with two of my girlfriends for a "Mamas Night Out."…read more This wine bar was an extremely pleasant surprise! The atmosphere in the wine bar was absolutely wonderful and relaxing. The lighting was low, but not dim. The seats were comfortable with plenty of throw pillows. The live band was fantastic - featuring a mix of 70's to 90's pop and rock hits. The bottle of Riesling I purchased with one of my gal pals was wonderful - crisp and not overly sweet. It was so good that I purchased a bottle to bring home with me. They have a small menu of upscale cheeses and chocolates. We purchased a dark chocolate plate - and it was fantastic. They also have a selection of gluten-free apple and pear ales, for those so inclined. I would definitely return for another "Mamas night out."

This is a very cute little spot. Great selection of wines and seasonal cocktails. There is a (very…read morelimited) food menu. I wish that they had a few more options for food - cheese, charcuterie, etc but it is a pretty small selection. That being said, what they had was really good. They also have events so be sure to check their social media to see what's going on.

Marco is amazing, and the food is incredible!…read more Do not miss out on the best place in Chicagoland! Also, at the Park Ridge location, you can't miss them! Food and service are absolutely the best, and they are not overpriced, but reasonable. I have been taking my kids to their OG Elmhurst since they were babies. Go get the lunch special Family friendly. They also cater. I am using them for all my medical office buildings!

Inside is cute. The service was phenomenal. Mia Is the best!!!!. Her recommendations were wonderful…read moreand she was very attentive. The food also was very good. We would come back. And of course, ask for Mia!!

We had an office dinner at Lucca last night and the food and drinks were fabulous! Definitely…read moreorder an assortment of appetizers for the table and the pasta tossed in a Parmesan wheel table side. YUM! Our server Luis was awesome. He had a number of suggestions for those of us with various food allergies and restrictions. He also took great care of our table. I highly recommend Lucca and Luis!

I was welcomed to the busy bar by Val and Anna, who provided attentive service, as did the solid…read morebar-back. I had a nice Rose to start, along with the LaScarpetta app, which punches you in the face w garlic, which I love. While I had the intention of eating light, I caved for the Pappardelle Bolognese. The best. The bar was busy w groups (business dinner guests) awaiting tables. One of my regular stops in the CHI burbs.