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Ella's Restaurant
Enjoy fine dining with a pinch of history at Ella’s Restaurant in the Historic Inn at Carnall Hall on the University of Arkansas campus.
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(22)
- romantic(15)
- fit for foodies(9)
- great for brunch(9)
- neighborhood gem(8)
- great for lunch(6)
Ella's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I, our daughter and granddaughter went to Ella's for brunch on Mother's Day and really enjoyed it. We were a few minutes early for our reservation but were seated immediately. The food was great and the service was excellent. We will definitely go back again!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Special Night Out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed the dining experience. Great food and courteous service. Only complaint was waiting thirty minutes between courses when only four other tables occupied. Steak great but blood red for medium. Another table sent their steak back and one other table patron actually went to kitchen door and knocked to address an issue. Not sure what was all the matter. Great flour less cake. Just seemed a bad night for some reason. Waiter very nice."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Frustrated.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant CALLED ME about a change I made in time. When we arrived, they had no record of my reservation but luckily had room. Won't be using this 'service' again."
Dined on 4/28/2013
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Review 4 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My food was incredible. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My food was incredible. I had the chicken marsala and it was perfect. The food takes awhile to come out so don't go here if you're in a hurry. This place is perfect for a leisurely lunch with friends."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first visit to Ella's and it won't be our last. We had reservations and were seated promptly and courteously. We didn't try anything from the appetizer menu although it was very tempting. The house salad was beautifully presented and those in the party who had it said it was delicious. The Ceasar salad was a pleasant surprise with the grilled romaine and the spicy flavor of the dressing. The highly recommended pork chops were spot on. The chicken and a special-of-the-evening fish were very good as well. Everyone was very delighted with the side dishes that, unlike in many fine-dining restaurants are served more to enhance the presentation than please the palate, were delicious!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice. Perfect for any
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice. Perfect for any University of Arkansas occasion. Excellent main dish entree's. Relaxed atmosphere. Live guitar was very nice."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had tried this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had tried this restaurant some time ago and were not impressed. We decided to try it again under the current management. The food was very good to so-so. The portions are very generous. The service was very slow -- apparently due to the kitchen as the wait staff was attentive(but not ever-present) and there were only 5 tables occupied on a slow night during spring break at the University. Be aware that several of the dishes offered are quite spicy."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ella's Restaurant a NW Ark Standout
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ella's Restaurant is a standout in northwest Arkansas -- we think it on par with Birmingham's Highland Bar and Grill. On our most recent visit, we shared a shrimp and grits starter - wonderful - and followed that with main courses of grilled pork chops served with bacon roasted brussel sprouts and maple glazed sweet potatoes - each item splendid by itself and bliss together. Chef Lyles buys his excellent Berkshire pork in the Ozark hills.
Our waiter was knowledgeable and professional as one who knows the menu by having watched the food prepared and having eaten it -- all of this and obtrusive."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Inn at Carnall Hall "Ellas's"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What an unexpected GEM of a restaurant. Located inside of Carnall Hall (a hotel gem as well) on the campus of University of Arkansas, this was a lovely experience with fantastic food and service. While a fairly traditional menu, serving all palates, the Chef has really outdone himself with his presentations and the interesting approach to sides. Pastry Chef was equally impressive!
You have to try this out!!! And, so nice to have a beautiful room, small hotel, fantastic atmosphere with this caliber of restaurant onsite!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss Ella's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"had been quite a while since we'd eaten at Ella's, and we were delighted to rediscover it. we had appetizers for dinner, and all were fabulous (oyster special, pork-belly special --to die for!, duck confit crepes, and crab cakes). Also had white chocolate cherry bread pudding. will definintely go back. wait staff were top notch, too."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 11 for Ella's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first time to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time to go to Ella's, and it was a great first impression. We will be back!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ella's Restaurant
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate