Ella Elli
| Ella Elli | |
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_-_450.jpg) The restaurant's exterior, 2023 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Street address | 1349 West Cornelia Avenue |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 60657 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°56′42.5″N 87°39′48.3″W / 41.945139°N 87.663417°W |
| Website | ellaellichicago |
Ella Elli is a restaurant and bar in Chicago, Illinois. Matt Eversman,[1][2] Dan Harris,[3] and Nolan Narut[4] have been chefs at the restaurant, which is one of others in the area owned by 4 Star Restaurant Group.[5]
Description
[edit]Ella Elli is a 2,200-square foot, 75-seat restaurant and bar[6] in Lake View, Chicago.[7] The restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with Californian influences.[3] The small plates[8] menu has included toasts, sliced carrots, pizza,[9] Greek marinated chicken thighs,[10] pastas, and burgers.[11] The happy hour menu has included polenta fries and shrimp with n'duja.[12] Ella Elli also serves brunch with cocktails.[13] It has a lounge area with a fireplace.[14]
History
[edit]The restaurant opened in March 2017.[15][16] Ella Elli was among other restaurants seeking financial support for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[17]
Reception
[edit]Food & Wine deemed Ella Elli the most romantic restaurant in Illinois in 2022.[18][19] Time Out Chicago has rated the restaurant four out of five stars.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ Selvam, Ashok (2017-03-01). "Look Inside Ella Elli Before Lakeview's Latest Opens Next Week". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Sula, Mike (2017-06-22). "Matt Eversman is back in the game at Ella Elli". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ a b Park, Soo (2019-04-01). Chicago Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite & Libation at a Time. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-3770-4.
- ^ "Ella Elli is a sexy space with some dishes that demand attention". Chicago Tribune. 2017-04-10. Archived from the original on 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Mai, Jeffy (2017-04-14). "Vettel Thinks Entente is a Must-Visit; Sula Calls Trench a Meat-Centric Winner; More". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Ella Elli Is a New Cozy Date Spot in Wrigleyville". Chicago Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Ella Elli, from team behind Smoke Daddy, headed for Lakeview in March". Chicago Tribune. 2017-01-18. Archived from the original on 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Ella Elli Review - Lakeview - Chicago". The Infatuation. 2022-08-23. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Atkinson, Elizabeth (2017-10-02). "Where to Eat and Drink in Lakeview". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Waxman, Naomi (2021-01-08). "Noble Square's New Jamaican Hang and Six Restaurant and Bar Openings". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Mai, Jeffy (2017-12-29). "The Most-Beautiful Chicago Restaurants of 2017". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Selvam, Ashok (2018-01-10). "11 Happy Hour Specials to Try In Chicago Now". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Atkinson, Elizabeth (2017-09-15). "10 of Chicago's Best Restaurants For Brunch Cocktails, Mapped". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Selvam, Ashok (2015-12-15). "Chicago's Best Restaurants & Bars With Fireplaces". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Selvam, Ashok (2017-03-07). "Ella Elli, Sporting Sophisticated Victorian Design & Small Plates, Opens On Southport". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Selvam, Ashok (2017-02-07). "Sorry Kids, Crosby's Kitchen's New Restaurant Around The Corner Is For Adults". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Waxman, Naomi (2020-03-17). "How to Help Chicago Bar and Restaurant Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "Ella Elli named most romantic restaurant in Illinois". FOX 32 Chicago. 2018-02-06. Archived from the original on 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ "The Most Romantic Restaurant in Every State". Food & Wine. Archived from the original on 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
- ^ Atkinson, Elizabeth (2017-06-22). "Ella Elli". Time Out Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
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