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Sarah Gold
Denver / Colorado68 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2026
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21 January 2026
Ellina is a 20-year Aspen institution known for traditional Southern Italian food, a deep wine list, and housemade pastas such as lamb ragù lasagna and black pepper fettuccini.
Published in The Infatuation
3 July 2025
An Aspen Italian dining anchor since 2009, Ellina refreshed its interior while retaining its established atmosphere. The article highlights owner and sommelier Jill Carnevale’s cellar of more than 1,500 bottles, housemade pastas, classic dishes, and patio seating on the Hyman pedestrian mall.
Published in Eater Denver
10 December 2024
Ellina is celebrating 15 years in Aspen as a locally owned restaurant, with a special anniversary offer and a menu of contemporary Italian-American dishes. The article also highlights its long-serving chef, Italian-focused wine list, and new fig cocktail.
Published in Aspen Times
Ellina’s large outdoor patio is noted as family‑friendly, guests specifically praise the outdoor seating as a great spot for young children.
Yes, families are welcome: guests highlight wonderful outdoor seating for young children, and the team accommodates family groups and larger reservations.
Yes, Ellina’s cozy, stone‑walled dining room, worldly wine list, and many guests’ anniversary and Valentine’s Day visits make it a popular choice for a special evening.
Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; many guests treat Ellina as a date‑night or celebratory spot and often dress up a touch.
Many items are offered to share, guests frequently mention shareable appetizers (like the artichoke heart bruschetta) as starters to enjoy together.
Ellina is lovely for an early dinner, arriving around opening (about 5:30–6:00 pm) tends to be quieter, and in summer the large outdoor patio is a particularly nice choice for al fresco evenings.
Yes, Ellina has a large outdoor patio for summer al fresco dining in the shadow of Aspen Mountain, and guests frequently praise its delightful outdoor seating.
Ellina is often quieter earlier in the evening, guests arriving early found it mostly empty, and fills up later, with the bar frequently slammed and holiday evenings (like Valentine’s Day) especially busy.
Ellina feels cozy and intimate in a stone‑walled dining room, with a warm, refined vibe, a lively bar, and a lovely summer patio, guests regularly call it inviting, elegant, and perfect for special nights.
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