
Ellina
Downtown Aspen, Aspen
Restaurant in Aspen, United States
The Read
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Our full Aspen experiences guide. You can also compare Ellina with other dining in Aspen depending on your preferred price point, cuisine, occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- Aspen, United States
- Website
- ellinaaspen.com
- Phone
- +19709252976
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.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
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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, $120 per person price point fit the occasion. Confirm current hours, menu, seating, any group needs directly with Ellina before planning a celebration around it.















