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Ella - Darwin, Darwin, AU-NT

Ella - Darwin

4.7
4.7
841 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Sri Lankan

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
At Ella by Minoli, we nurture curiosity, have no fear in the kitchen, and love pushing the culinary boundary.

We use seasonal local produce, modern cooking techniques, and the deep and rich flavours of Minoli’s Sri Lankan heritage, to bring you flavour packed Sri Lankan food like you’ve never tasted before. Minoli’s insatiable need for travel has enriched her food knowledge and she has no boundaries when it comes to flavour.

Sri Lankan food has Ayuverdic properties and origins, and this perfectly balanced menu will leave you more enriched than when you walked in, guaranteed to keep you wanting more, long after you leave. From your first bite to your last, your tastebuds will come alive, and we welcome you to take this new-age Sri Lankan culinary journey with us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0498 369 021
  • Website
    http://www.ellabyminoli.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Minoli De Silva

Menu

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What 841 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella - Darwin offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible food" and "amazing service." Known for its vibrant ambience and "beautiful interior," this restaurant impresses with standout dishes like lamb ribs and kangaroo tartare. While some find it pricey, many consider it a "hidden gem" and "highly recommend" it to others.

841 Reviews

  1. dimitris

    NT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is ok but the Serbs are too small for the price. The food is excellent but I find it overpriced. I would be visiting more often if the serves were bigger

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  2. Laura

    NT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were the only people seated outside and the waitors came over and started discussing their work duties. Felt like we were dining in the staff break room

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  3. Georgia

    NT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great ambience and the food was INCREDIBLE.

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  4. chris

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Great service Fully recommend Thank you

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  5. Nouzar

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior, friendly staff and above all excellent food. We got the lamb, prawns and layered potatoes along with some rice and roti. Lamb and prawns were our favourite with fresh and flavourful ingredients! Slightly on the pricier side but definitely a worthwhile treat.

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  6. David

    NT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite literally a hidden gem, tucked away near the car park ramp down West Lane. But worth searching for. Delicious Sri Lankan food, and a quality wine list. Highly recommended.

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  7. Linda

    NT

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just amazing and always is, the service is good, sometimes can be a bit noisy in there.

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  8. Mark

    NT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table service and front door service were top notch. Food was absolutely delicious. The only thing my partner and I were unhappy about is that the bartender kept staring at my partner and making her uncomfortable when we were out trying to enjoy our anniversary dinner. We would feel more comfortable next time if bartending staff could be more respectful towards people dining.

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  9. Megan

    NT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, delicious cocktails and absolutely incredible, delicious, quality and flavoursome food. Wow! This was my second visit and it won't be the last.

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  10. Glenn

    NT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time back, this time I brought 4 grown ( pub steak eating blokes) to see what they all thought. One was so impressed he paid the entire bill, another couldnt stop talking about how good it was, each one of them was impressed, the food, the service, the drinks... I keep telling people you need to go to this restaurant... exquisite food, exquisite service. Thanks GP

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Ella - Darwin is rated 4.7 stars by 841 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Ella - Darwin

12 West Lane, Unit 20, Darwin, AU-NT 0800

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Darwin City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Minoli De Silva
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Wine
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