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Ella Dining Room and Bar, Sacramento, CA
Award-winning

Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7
4.7
5412 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Cross Street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Fayard Wine Dinner

    USD 313.50 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Mar 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Enjoy a thoughtfully curated five-course dinner, perfectly paired with elegant, handcrafted wines from Fayard Winery. Meet our special guest, winemaker Julien Fayard, and engage in an evening of delightful conversation. This special event at Ella Dining Room and Bar will feature communal seating at our Chef's Tables. Ticket's include your five-course menu along with wine pairings, gratuity and sales tax. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. No substitutions please. All tickets are non-refundable.
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What 5,412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Contemporary American

  • Sacramento

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella Dining Room and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and wine", and an extensive drink menu. Guests praise the "attentive and friendly" staff, making it an excellent choice for special occasions. While the atmosphere is elegant, some find it noisy, and service can vary during busy times. Overall, a top choice in Sacramento.
5,412 Reviews
  1. Meghan

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. As someone who needs to be very careful with cross-contamination, I have had good experiences with Ella before, but yesterday was not one of them. I became quite ill after lunch. :(

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    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bogdan gave us a great experience and was very attentive. One of the best experiences with wait staff ever! He's very knowledgeable and pays specific attention to customer details. He absolutely enhanced our evening! Thanks again

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  3. Jason

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 25th anniversary at Ella Dining Room and Bar, and it was an unforgettable experience! The service exceeded our expectations professional, attentive, and truly top-notch. Our waiter was one of the best we've ever had, making sure every detail was perfect throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish prepared to perfection. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. We highly recommend Ella to anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience, and we can’t wait to return!

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  4. RenaeL

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was great, service was good. . the noise was so bad though it ruined it. Also I had a reservation and they stuffed the 4 of us in the worst spot. People were walking by bumping into us, totally killed the vibe of the birthday dinner.

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    Dallas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was really looking forward to this dinner for my husband and our anniversary. Service was terrible. We waited over 20 minutes for someone to come say hi to us. The lady who poured our water got in on my late and table and walked away. Bread and oysters were good. Our dinner didn’t arrive until after 8pm. Two hours later. My lamb rigatoni was so salty. If you are adding olives and pecorino you don’t need to add salt. I made my husband eat it and we didn’t finish it. We had originally wanted to order dessert but didn’t want to wait another hour. It was lack luster. Waste of money. Not worth it at all. Really upset about our anniversary dinner. The table next to us also were commenting that they had been siting for 2 hours, and they needed more than wine. If you can’t handle a full restaurant then don’t fill your tables and don’t over salt your food. Save your money! Apologized to my husband for the restaurant selection . Huge disappointment.

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    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though the volume was high due to a private event, the service alone was worth the visit. Interesting craft cocktails and a well imagined and prepared meal make Ella’s a stand out @ the capital.

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  7. Dan VIP

    Sacramento2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food but at times the service can get backed up. Be careful if your are on a tight schedule or make sure you get in and order before noon.

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  8. Trisha

    Sacramento10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were yummy. However the noise level was very loud. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service. Definitely worth every penny!

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  9. Kaylee

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow!! Incredible service. Our server, Bogdan, was kind and thoughtful. He went above and beyond and made our anniversary celebration feel so special. And the FOOD! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. We got the Truffle Brioche, the Ricotta Gnocchi, the Fried Chicken, the Dungeness Crab Stuffed Halibut, and Vanilla Ice Cream. All were incredible and melted in our mouths. Highly recommend!

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  10. Victor

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Ella Dining Room and Bar was nothing short of spectacular. We started with the truffle brioche, which set the tone for an outstanding meal. My wife had the salmon, which she said was the best she’s ever had, and I had the crab-filled halibut over greens—easily one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted. We finished with an incredible piece of chocolate cake. The quality of the food, the service, and the atmosphere made for an exceptional evening. Not inexpensive, but absolutely worth it. We’ll definitely be back!

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FAQs

Ella Dining Room and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 5412 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella Dining Room and Bar

1131 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    12th Street (Corner of 12th and K Street)
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is $12. Ample street parking at night, and 4 public parking garages within 2 blocks of Ella. Just blocks from Golden 1 Center, Convention Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Hyatt Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Citizen Hotel and Capitol.
  • Public transit
    Cathedral Square Lite Rail stop 100 yards. Bus stops one block in either direction from K Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Harvey
  • Entertainment
    Dine with us before the show and you can leave your car with our valet. This is a great way to avoid the long waits in the crowded parking garages at the theater.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Ella is Sacramento's most-lauded dining destination, with award-winning design and service, and clean, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine. Ella is perfect for all events, offering small and large party spaces, private dining, Chef's Tables and Cocktail Party space. See our OT reviews!
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