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Ella's by Christian Petroni Nashville Restaurant - Ella’s by Christian Petroni, Nashville, TN

Ella’s by Christian Petroni

4.4
4.4
678 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Ella’s by Christian Petroni

4.4
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Ella's by Christian Petroni is a SoBro restaurant serving seasonal coastal Italian cuisine in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, perfect for those seeking a taste of the Italian coast in the heart of Nashville.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (629) 248-9515
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Petroni
  • Catering
    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's by Christian Petroni's website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Ella's by Christian Petroni, just a couple of blocks off of Broadway, offers full service event planning that will help you design every detail for your occasion. From corporate events to rehearsal dinners and everything in between, Ella's will make every moment of your event extraordinary.
  • Private party contact
    Tommy: (629) 248-9515
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Molloy Street
  • Parking details
    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.
  • Public transit
    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's by Christian Petroni is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Buffet (1PM-8PM)

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you and your loved ones. $74 adults, $40 kids 5-12, under 5 are free MAINS -Shellfish station: shrimp Cocktail, Snow Crab Claws -Carving Station: Sicilian Beef Tenderloin, Honey Glazed Ham -Horseradish, Berry Relish -Meatballs with Sunday Gravy, Roasted Broccolini and Whipped Ricotta -Assorted Pizza’s SIDES -Polenta -Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots - Au Gratin Potatoes -Cranberry-Bacon Brussels Sprouts -SALADS -Caesar Salad -Arugula Salad with Candied Pistachios DESSERT -Christmas Bread Pudding -Tiramisu -New York style cheesecake

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    $15 delectable Pizzas and $10 Cocktails; We cant wait to see you! Monday through Friday 2:30PM - 5:30PM in the Lounge

What 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Nashville

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ella's by Christian Petroni offers a charming dining experience with "great Italian food" and a "fantastic" atmosphere. The restaurant shines with attentive service, particularly from standout servers like Matt and Savannah. Guests frequently rave about the "delicious" eggplant parm and cocktails. While some dishes received mixed reviews, Ella's remains a favored spot for its inviting ambiance and flavorful menu.

678 Reviews
  1. John

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was great. The hostess asked us to wait at the bar for 10 minutes, then forgot about us. I had to remind her we were past our reservation. The server was quick to start, but then drinks took 15 minutes. I can only assume she forgot as we watched them sitting on the bar for over 10 minutes. Three out of four dishes were decent. While I was talked into the finest dish (veal). It was horribly over cooked, had no flavor, and impossible to eat. After everyone else at the table finished eating. The manager finally stopped by and asked if I wanted another....He did apologize and removed it from my check. I don't recommend this place.

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  2. Jim

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. And great food. Service was fast and friendly

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  3. Brandon

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was elegant and clean. For an Italian restaurant I felt the menu was limited in variety. The food was good not great. The entrees lacked flavor, both dishes we ordered were somewhat bland, they had spice but just not a lot of flavor in our opinion. The service was really good. In my opinion, it was pretty standard food for what you would expect to receive from a hotel restaurant.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Brandon, It is terrific to hear that you found our restaurant elegant and enjoyed our service, but we also wanted you to enjoy unforgettable flavors. We sincerely apologize for missing the mark and leaving you with an uneven impression. Please trust that it's important to us that every dish we serve is a hit, and we appreciate your feedback. We never want our guests to leave having an uneven dining experience. We know second chances are a gift, and we hope to have you join us again so we may restore your faith in our food. Warm regards, The Ella's by Christian Petroni Team

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  4. Christy

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was lacking and the food was just mediocre.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Christy, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Ella's by Christian Petroni. We sincerely apologize for the unintentional shortcomings and disappointments you experienced. Every visit to our restaurant should be exceptional; rest assured that your feedback is well received and will be shared with our team. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide a more enjoyable dining experience. Warm regards, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team

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  5. Gabriela

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bland, overpriced food. Rude, arrogant manager. I won’t be back. I’m so disappointed this was the place I chose for my birthday dinner.

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  6. Paul

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time in Nashville….Very nice decor and great feel to the place. Bar area was quite noisy and busy, just like a bar should be. Great service, attentive staff. Food was good, not great, Especially given the prices!!
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 4 days ago
    Welcome to Nashville! Thank you for being our guest and for sharing your review, Paul. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the decor and overall atmosphere of Ella’s by Christian Petroni. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the noise level in our bar area and the quality of our food. We're also glad to know you had a great experience with our service. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope you will join us again the next time you are in town. Warm regards, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Team

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  7. Kellie

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Way over priced. We waited over 40 min for food (2 salads, burger and pasta) and only 2 other tables in restaurant. Unacceptable. Service almost non existent no explanation on delay. Ordered chicken for salad and it was served on the bone and dry. Tons of restaurants in DT and will not be giving you our business again. Shame as it was a holiday lunch for our vendors.

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  8. manny

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would recommend meatballs and mozzarella sticks, they’re amazing!!! The pizza is definitely a skip though…

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  9. Honora

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Matt was wonderful!!! We had made reservations which required a credit card and if you cancelled 1 day prior you would be charged 25.00 pp. I hadn’t read too many reviews but a few hours before our reservation I started reading them and by then it was too late to cancel. We decided to ordered the 3 appetizers with the better reviews: the mozzarella, shrimp and meatballs which came out all at the same time..The shrimp was luke warm lacking salt. The meatballs hot were good. The mozzarella was the best and had the best cheese pull. The 8 hr ragu was initially good but in the end it was too much having the mozarella, meatballs and chicken parm with the same thick & heavy ragu which needed more sweetness. Even though the reviews for the chicken parm weren’t great, we wanted to give it a shot. We really wanted to enjoy the chicken parm, however, like the other reviews the chicken was not crispy because it was drenched in the ragu. The pasta was homemade but that sauce was so overpowering. We took the first few bites of the chicken parm and it was soggy…we didn’t finish the rest or take it home. Matt was very attentive and we did not complain to him about the food. Unfortunately, we won’t be back unless we wanted just the mozzarella sticks.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Honora, We very much appreciate you 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got there a bit early for our reservation so we had a drink at the bar. Then about 10 minutes later we were shown to our seats and had a delicious dinner. Definitely suggest the mozzarella sticks for an appetizer.
    Ella’s by Christian PetroniResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for being our guest and sharing your experience! We are happy to know you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon and wish you a lovely holiday season. All the best, The Ella’s by Christian Petroni Restaurant Team

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FAQs

Ella’s by Christian Petroni is rated 4.4 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Ella’s by Christian Petroni restaurant

Ella’s by Christian Petroni

4.4
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ella’s by Christian Petroni

210 Molloy St, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Molloy Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Garages | Interactive Map | Downtown Nashville Parking: https://nashvilledowntown.com/get-around/nashville-parkingValet Parking is available for hotel guests.
  • Public transit
    Situated in the heart of SoBro, Ella's by Christian Petroni is located inside the Hyatt Centric Hotel in Downtown Nashville which is conveniently located just under seven miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA). Explore Nashville with ease as the hotel is just steps from bus stops and other public transportation options.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Petroni
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (629) 248-9515
  • Catering
    For more information, please head to our Private Dining page on Ella's by Christian Petroni's website www.ellason2nd.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Ella's by Christian Petroni, just a couple of blocks off of Broadway, offers full service event planning that will help you design every detail for your occasion. From corporate events to rehearsal dinners and everything in between, Ella's will make every moment of your event extraordinary.
  • Private party contact
    Tommy: (629) 248-9515
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