Ellipsis

4.5

32 Reviews

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Our new fall/winter menu, Farfalla, offers a rich celebration of Italian flavors tailored for the cooler seasons. Featuring comforting dishes like handmade pastas, hearty braised meats, and seasonal vegetables, each plate embodies the warmth and soul of traditional Italian cuisine. Indulge in bold flavors with our curated selection of wines, perfect for pairing with these seasonal delights.

Known for its culinary innovation, Ellipsis features pop-up concepts that change periodically, offering an ever-evolving dining experience. The restaurant sits on the corner of the South Front District of downtown Wilmington, NC, featuring an inviting outdoor porch under string lights and a quaint side garden that complement its cozy, inviting interior and exterior, perfect for any occasion.

Created by We Are True Blue restaurant group by Chef Bobby Zimmerman, Ellipsis invites you to discover the unexpected and stay surprised by what comes next...

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 769-0763
Website
http://www.ellipsisilm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1502 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6114
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Artichoke$13.00
Warm Ricotta, Lemon, Dry Cured Ham
Caponata$12.00
Roasted Eggplant, Capers, Tomatoes, Olives, Taleggio
Burrata$21.00
Focaccia, Tomato Jam, EVOO
Salumi e Formaggi$28.00
Salumi, Cheese, Dry Cured Ham, Pickles
Cianfotta$12.00
Summer Vegetable Soup, Olives, Capers, Artichokes
Herb Salad$14.00
Goat Cheese Panna Cotta, Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
This Isn't Caesar Salad$15.00
Roasted Broccoli, Lemon, Garbanzo, Romaine, Lemon Vinaigrette
side focaccia$2.50

piatti di carne e pesce

Polenta$31.00
Braised Pork Ragu, Ricotta, Polenta, Olives
Pappardelle Con Funghi$26.00
Porcini, Roasted Mushrooms, Grana Padano Butter Cream, Pistachio, Arugula
Roast Chicken$28.00
Artichokes, Olives, Chilis, Cannelloni Bean Stew
Spaghetti$32.00
Minted Pistachio Pesto, Prawns, Orange, Salva Cremasco
Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Cauliflower, Black Pepper, Calabrian Chili, Almond Ricotta (VEGAN)
Bolognese$34.00
Short Rib, Pork Cheek and Osso Bucco Ragu, Hand Made Pasta, San Marzano
Beef Tenderloin$44.00
Chimichurri, Charred Broccolini, Red Onion, Chickpeas

Dolci

Cherry Pie$12.00
Amarena Cherries, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Lime Creme Fraiche
Bonet$12.00
Amaretti Creme Caramel, Cocoa, Rum
Lemon Pavlova$11.00
Lemon, Candied Orange, Pistachio, EVOO
Cashew Semifreddo$12.00
“Tiramisu”, Cashew Semifreddo, Cocoa

What 32 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Innovative
Wilmington
Innovative
Wilmington
Neighborhood gem
Wilmington
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Ellipsis offers an enchanting dining experience with "astonishingly delicious" food and creative rotating themes. Highlights include their "mouth-wateringly good" bolognese and "delightfully creamy" burrata. While the intimate setting can be lively, the "fantastic" service and exceptional dishes make it a memorable choice. Perfect for food enthusiasts eager for culinary adventures.

32 Reviews

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Robyn
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ellipsis and definitely won’t be our last! The food, which came out piping hot and quite a large portion was absolutely delicious! It was the best Italian food since moving here from NJ and we are annoyingly hard to please with this cuisine. The menu, while not huge, had many different choices. Our server, Emma was amazing! Highly recommended and can’t wait to go back!
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Paul
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great and our server was very attentive. Food was very good with every member of our party raving about their dishes.
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Tina
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Most frustrating thing, we ordered wine twice, each time they did not have the wine. Turned out they gave us an old wine menu. Took a long time to get a drink. We ended up getting our appetizer before our bottle of wine Also, had tiny, cheap wine glasses. Was expecting something nicer than that. Felt like I was drinking the wine out of a small water goblet. The Burrata with focaccia was delicious but with only three extremely small pieces of the focaccia was hard to take. Had to ask for more bread ~ received just “one piece”.
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John
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely intimate environment with excellent service and food. Highly recommend.
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Jeremy
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very very good. Everything was fresh, came out hot, and the service was quick. Cocktails were only OK in my opinion, but the food was excellent.
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Jennifer
Wilmington
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a review for the Farfalla pop up. We sat out on front porch which was lovely, albeit a little loud from traffic. If you want quiet, sit inside or on the side porch. Food and service were impeccable.The menu choices were so good that I want to go back to try everything!
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Robyn
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow!!! What a perfect little quaint spot for date night!! The ambiance…the food…the service …TOP NOTCH!
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Derek
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the first time we came to Ellipsis, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. At Mariposa, we had good food and a great waitress in a relaxed atmosphere. We chose outside seating, which we enjoyed. Since we are familiar with the location, we had no expectations of quiet outside dining, and the weather was nice. We cannot wait for them to announce the next concept!
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Ana
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful and we enjoyed our food and drinks greatly. The $3 white sangria was a great value. The table shared the tortilla Española, gambas al ajillo, asparagus, albondigas and lemon dessert. The tomato-based sauce on the asparagus made that our favorite along with the tortilla and the dessert was the perfect, refreshing end to our meal. We can't wait to see what the next concept will be.
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Fern
Raleigh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was exceptional! The charcuterie board for the table is generous and delicious. Cocktails were wonderful, and we appreciated the wine and tapa special. We all shared and had a feast!
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Ellipsis is rated 4.5 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

1502 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-6114

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.ellipsisilm.com/
Phone number
(910) 769-0763

Ellipsis

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Antipasto

Artichoke$13.00

Caponata$12.00

Burrata$21.00

Salumi e Formaggi$28.00

Cianfotta$12.00

Herb Salad$14.00

This Isn't Caesar Salad$15.00

side focaccia$2.50

piatti di carne e pesce

Polenta$31.00

Pappardelle Con Funghi$26.00

Roast Chicken$28.00

Spaghetti$32.00

Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Bolognese$34.00

Beef Tenderloin$44.00

Dolci

Cherry Pie$12.00

Bonet$12.00

Lemon Pavlova$11.00

Cashew Semifreddo$12.00

What 32 people are saying

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