riz haider

We were a celebrating birthday, party of 11 or so. All age ranges. Had a wonderful time and were served by a charming waitress and efficient help in clearing plates etc. We had a major part of the menu from drinks, appetizers, mains and desserts. No complaints from anyone. And they make a mean Manhattan!!

Laura John

Attended a private party here and was extremely impressed. The hors d’oeuvres served were delicious, and the wait staff were all amazing- pleasant, professional, and friendly. Cant wait to come back!

Jane van Schaardenburg

We had our Thanksgiving at The Ellington this year. It was a terrific experience! Turkey was moist and all the sides were well seasoned like a home-cooked, meal. Despite being sold out, service was impeccable. They give the same care to their regular menu, in a beautiful old restaurant setting. The Ellington is locally owned-I recommend dropping in for an honest meal or for Happy Hour, or both!

Kurt Wilkerson

We just had the best dinner at The Ellington on Broadway last night with our two boys (10 and 12) and I’m still smiling about it. The vibe is so cozy and fun, not stuffy at all, which is huge with the kids. The food was legitimately delicious. The real highlight though was Glenda, the owner. She came by our table, asked the kids their names, and just made us feel like we belonged there. Super warm, zero pretension, you can tell she actually loves what she does. If you’re anywhere near the Upper West Side, do yourself a favor and go. We’re already planning our next visit! Thanks Glenda!!

AJ Kraft

We have been in NYC on vacation 6 days and the service provided by Nahid N. Was some of the the finest in the city. Deticated to his job, always attentive and going above and beyond what his job requires. We were treated kindly by the hostess, the food was delivered promptly with our expertly prepared drinks. One of the best burgers in the city in a more than beautiful atmosphere. Thank you all at The Ellington.

Gisel V

A go to place for me. Today's visit was the best so far. Nahid was super attentive. It started raining and was super quick in getting me set up inside. Th drinks and food are good. I missed the brunch DJ today but definitely worth a visit!

Kim Montalvo

I thoroughly enjoyed The Ellington. The decor has an Ernest Hemingway vibe to it that says come in, relax, have a great meal. And I did, as you can see from my empty plate, haha. I ordered the fish & chips. Prepared perfectly and simply delicious! The service was a little slow to take our order, but our meal came out pretty quickly. The servers were very friendly. I would highly recommend The Ellington. Nice ambience, good food, friendly service and easy on the wallet. Treat yourself!

Fei Yu

Great staff. Great neighborhood spot with the usual american and italian fare. Chicken marsala was juicy with a nice sear on the chicken. Gnocchi was hot and fresh. Little round cheese cakes are not to be missed, better than the flourless chocolate cake that was a little too dense for me.

kushaiah hooper

The food and service was excellent! The burger was delicious. Our server Nahid was excellent and friendly. He was very attentive, which was much appreciated. We loved the mini donuts!

Rick Fahnestock

Holidays in Manhattan means a stop in at The Ellington. We do not come often and this was our first time since they moved from The Amsterdam location. What an Upgrade! We went there on a Sunday and was rewarded with a Brunch Menu. What a treat. The atmosphere was casual but "Manhattan Elegant" softly in the background with a piano and conversations from around the restaurant. Still, it was easy to have our own intimate time just my wife and me. We just concluded a wonderful family Christmas and had a few hours alone. First thing our waiter, Nahid, noticed we were holding hands. He shared stories with us of other customers, painting a lovely picture of romantic afternoons at the restaurant. Nahid was great letting us have a quiet brunch but also never feeling neglected. The menu was terrific. Just the right number of selections to keep the selection process to a minimum. Each option was described well and the chef delivered on each of these promises. The picture below does not begin to describe what the chef prepared. The flatiron steak was cooked perfectly and delivered at an equal temperature to the table. Eggs are hard to cook to order but I could not have done better myself. My meal came with fries. I could pass them up except there was a vessel of gravy that needed to be eaten. No way would I put it over my perfectly prepared flatiron. The gravy was drinkable, but my wife would have frowned on that so french fries to the rescue. My wife chose the short rib blue cheese benedict. I am not fond of blue cheese but I so enjoyed the bite I was able to negotiate from her. Highly recommended even if blue cheese is not your bag. We accompanied our meal with a bottle of prosecco with juice from an orange and cranberries. Ordinarily we would not mix juice with sparkling wine but why wouldn't you spruce up prosecco! Back to the atmosphere. There were decorations of the season artistically arranged around the piano but taking away, somewhat, the view of The Ellington's magnificent bar. Friendly people tending the bar with a menagerie of bottles, glasses and bows (stealing a bit from Dr. Seuss) at the ready for "Season's Greeting" or a "Seasonal Beverage". The piano player brought everything together with familiar melodies reminding me of other great times with my wife and family and of course in this great city. Come one, come all (plagiarizing again) to The Ellington. You will not be disappointed.