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    Ellina, Restaurant in Aspen
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    Ellina

    Downtown Aspen, Aspen

    Restaurant in Aspen, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $100–150per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Ellina is a strong Aspen pick for a small special-occasion dinner when the table wants modern Italian-American cooking, a cozy stone-walled room, and a serious wine program. Book for date nights, anniversaries, or a polished business meal; skip it if the goal is a tasting-menu format or a big, loose group dinner.

    About Ellina

    Ellina is an Aspen restaurant to consider when the brief is a meal built around modern Italian-American cooking with Mediterranean influences, a smart-casual dress code, and a price point of $120 per person.

    The picture is intentionally simple: Ellina is an Aspen restaurant in a modern Italian-American lane with Mediterranean influence. Beyond that, details such as room layout, service format, specific dishes, beverage program, hours, and reservation strategy should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you plan around them.

    Order around the cuisine

    Ellina’s cuisine is modern Italian-American with Mediterranean influences. That makes it a fit for diners who want an Italian-American meal with a Mediterranean-influenced point of view.

    The safer approach is to treat Ellina as a smart-casual Aspen restaurant option and let the current menu guide the meal.

    Who should book it, and who should skip it

    Book Ellina when you want an Aspen meal with modern Italian-American cooking and Mediterranean influences. The $120 per person price point makes it better suited to a deliberate restaurant choice than to a quick, low-commitment meal.

    Know before you go

    • Price: $120 per person.
    • Dress: Smart casual.
    • Cuisine: Modern Italian-American with Mediterranean influences.
    • Good for: A planned Aspen meal when the cuisine and price point fit your group.
    • Confirm directly: Current menu, hours, reservation availability, seating, dietary accommodations, and any service-format details.

    For broader trip planning, use Our full Aspen restaurants guide, Our full Aspen hotels guide, Our full Aspen bars guide, Our full Aspen wineries guide, and Our full Aspen experiences guide. You can also compare Ellina with other dining in Aspen depending on your preferred price point, cuisine, and occasion.

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    Planning details

    Location
    432 E Hyman Ave lower level, Aspen, CO 81611
    Website
    ellinaaspen.com
    Phone
    (970) 925-2976
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy, historic stone-walled dining room with a vibrant, bustling bar, blending an intimate, classic feel with lively energy in the heart of downtown Aspen.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyLivelyRomantic

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining

    Experience

    Wine CellarHistoric BuildingStandalone

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    Street SceneMountain

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Wine Program
    Exceptional
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Cocktails, Beer
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2009
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    Getting there
    432 E Hyman Ave lower level, Aspen, CO 81611
    Planning details

    Location

    432 E Hyman Ave lower level, Aspen, CO 81611 · Directions

    (970) 925-2976

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Ellina?

    Check the current menu before you go and order around what best fits your table.

    How far ahead should I book Ellina?
    Is the tasting menu worth it at Ellina?
    Can I eat at the bar at Ellina?

    If that matters for your meal, contact Ellina directly to confirm current seating options in Aspen.

    Is Ellina worth the price?

    Ellina is listed at $120 per person. It is most likely to make sense if you want a planned Aspen meal centered on modern Italian-American cooking with Mediterranean influences rather than a low-cost meal.

    What are alternatives to Ellina in Aspen?

    Look at other dining in Aspen if you want a different cuisine, a lower price point, or a more casual experience. Ellina is the fit when its modern Italian-American and Mediterranean-influenced style matches the occasion you have in mind.

    Is Ellina good for a special occasion?

    It can be, if the cuisine, smart-casual dress code, and $120 per person price point fit the occasion. Confirm current hours, menu, seating, and any group needs directly with Ellina before planning a celebration around it.