Ella’s by Christian Petroni

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   Alvaro

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The chicken parm was really good. The Caesar salad was off-putting. It was so overflowing that there was no way to eat it without pieces of the salad and grated Parmesan getting all over the table. Aside from that it seemed really underdressed. I kind of felt that both I and the restaurant lost a little on that one. Me on the price and experience of messy work to pretty much taste lettuce. The restaurant lost on unoptimized food cost. Maybe the same quantity of dressing on half the lettuce would have been tastier. Service was attentive and friendly.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you, Alvaro, for being our guest and sharing valuable insights. Your feedback was taken to heart and will be shared with our culinary team. We hope to have the pleasure of your company the next time you are in the neighborhood so we may show you a perfect visit. Warmly, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team
   

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2. B

   Bruce

   Nashville

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ella’s is one of our “go-to’s” when attending events in downtown Nashville. Always the best service and food. Can almost always get a reservation. Perfect location if you’re going to the Schermerhorn.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Bruce, We're thrilled to hear that Ella’s by Christian Petroni is one of your "go-to" spots when attending events in downtown Nashville. It's wonderful to know that our service and food consistently meet your expectations. We're delighted that you appreciate our location, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ella’s soon! Best regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Dana

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   They were out of arugula when we were there so I had what tasted like an iceberg lettuce salad instead and a deep fried and over cooked chicken cutlet
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Dana, We sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your recent visit to Ella's. We are truly sorry that we were out of arugula and that the salad you received did not meet your expectations. We are also saddened that our signature chicken cutlet was overcooked. This is not the level of quality we strive to deliver, and we are disappointed that we missed the mark. It was an off day for us, and we deeply apologize. We greatly appreciate your understanding and hope you will give us another opportunity to restore your faith in our restaurant the next time you're in Nashville. Warm regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Josh

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Wouldn't go back. Menu is small, the place is misrepresented on the pictures as being 'stand alone', this is basically just a hotel bar they rebranded right off the lobby. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I like or care about. Food was pretty garbage, salty as hell, and I've never actually said that before. Service was sub-par, environment was noisy and lacks privacy. Definitely don't take a date here, you'll embarrass yourself.
   

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   Laurie

   Western NC

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We went for brunch, hoping to have an amazing experience with the restaurant being a celebrity chef restaurant. I was extremely disappointed as the food was subpar. The bacon was hard and dried out and my eggs were overcooked. I wasn’t eating the egg yolk anyway I decided not to send them back and just eat the whites. But overall, very disappointed. I had high expectations. One thing to know our server was very sweet and did a good job.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Laurie, We very much appreciate your bringing your Ella's by Christian Petroni experience to our attention. Please trust that what you have described is not the type of visit we wanted for you and we deeply apologize. We've gone ahead and reached out to you privately and we hope to hear from you soon. With warmest regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   madylin

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time in Nashville and had an amazing experience here with my boyfriend. Food is delicious and Savannah was incredible! She was super welcoming, personable, and attentive
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Madylin, We're so glad you and your boyfriend had a fantastic time with us during your first visit to Nashville. It’s wonderful to hear that Savannah made your evening so special—she truly is incredible! We hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, The Ella's Restaurant Team
   

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   Jessica

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Savannah was the best!! Can’t wait to come back :)
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you, Jessica! We will pass on your kind words to Savannah. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, Best Regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
   

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   Cole

   Nashville

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Slightly below average Italian restaurant. Pizza was delicious, fried mozzarella was ok if slightly undercooked and the pastas were gummy and dry. Service was solid and friendly. Would skip this restaurant unless you were staying in the hotel.
   

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   Michael

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Matt made the our anniversary experience amazing.
   

   Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded on November 15, 2024

   Hi Michael, Thank you for choosing Ella’s by Christian Petroni to celebrate such a special occasion! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time with us and that Matt’s exceptional hospitality enhanced your experience. Great news! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again the next time you are in the neighborhood. Best regards, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team
   

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    AckSteveM

    New York City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Would put this restaurant in the realm of what I'd call "fake Italian". Maybe wouldn't have booked the reservation if I knew it was part of a major hotel chain. None of the dishes were very remarkable, and my clams and pasta had tons of grape tomatoes, a definite no-no, not enough garlic, no red chile, and a broth/sauce that was overly abundant, watery, and lacking in seafood depth. Very disappointing. My dining companions said their food was "just OK". They were being nice.
    

    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded on November 13, 2024

    Hi Steve, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience at Ella’s by Christian Petroni didn’t meet your expectations. To clarify, our restaurant is independently owned by Chef Christian Petroni, an Italian-American chef. While we’re located within a hotel, we’re not affiliated with the hotel brand. We take all comments to heart, and we’ll be sure to pass along your thoughts to the team. We strive for a perfect balance of flavors, so we’re sorry that the dish didn’t deliver as expected. Our goal is always to leave our guests impressed, and we truly regret that we missed the mark. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to restore your confidence in our food. Thanks again for sharing, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team
    

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