The Ellington

We come here often, and it never disappoints. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic. The restaurant is spacious and welcoming. We’re never hurried thru our meals. There’s a bar area, outdoor seating and large inside dining areas. Tables are well spaced, lots of room for accessibility♿️They have a great menu - this time we had “snacks” - cauliflower, calamari and guacamole. Lots of healthy options. They also had some very pretty drinks. Make sure you check out the delightful little drink menu/booklet!Meter street parking.

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 wouldnt 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 Ellingtons 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 Seasons 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.

From the host, to the waiters, to every person who works here, they were super nice and helpful. My husband and I order the Ellington burger and it was delicious. The downside note it was that I was very disappointed because wasn’t aware that they only serve brunch menu (10-4pm) on weekends, so I came for the normal menu (that I saw online) and well, we couldn’t have it. I don’t recall seeing this )but maybe that’s because my adhd). So anyway, I’m including a picture so you are aware. Beside that. The place was beautiful, and again, food & people well very nice. 5 stars! Just keep in mind what I said about brunch menu if you are looking for something else.

My wifes favorite restaurant in the vicinity of Columbia University. The food is healthy, whole, and delicious. The lunch service remains quick and efficient. The staff are friendly. The restaurant atmosphere congenial. Worth a visit.

This place is absolutely stunning !! They went all out for Christmas and I felt the holiday cheer as soon as I walked in. Everyone is super friendly.The food is incredibly delicious. No matter what I ordered I thoroughly enjoyed, especially the salmon it was sooooo flavorful and juicy and cooked to perfection.So if you’re looking for delicious food and drinks head over to the Ellington immediately

We hosted our wedding reception at The Ellington in November 2022. First of all, Glenda, the owner, and Koren, the event manager, are incredibly kind and so easy to work with. Our initial venue cancelled on us 100 days before our wedding, the Koren and Glenda worked with us to put together a beautiful night. The space is so beautiful, and we received so many compliments on the food. Our guests kept telling us it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding. And the drinks were SO good. I cannot recommend hosting an event at The Ellington enough. We will definitely be back as regular guests for dinner and brunch.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Ellington was lovely. The service was very quick and polite. The food was lovely - not just the usual fare but butternut bisque and wild mushroom ravioli, topped with pumpkin cheesecake. Definitely worth the trip.

Such a special spot! Large and expansive with a lot of fun decor to check out around the walls and restaurant. They also have a lovely outdoor seating area if you want to dine al fresco. The bost, servers, and waiter were so kind and accommodating and really made us feel great. We ordered quite a lot of things and liked pretty much all of it. I had the butternut squash ravioli which was good but I think could have used a bit more of a flavor punch (a bit sweet on the butternut squash). But all in all the things we ate here were nice. They had a big grand piano in the restaurant but they didnt have live entertainment the night we dined -- would love to come back and see if they do in fact put it to use!

Had a pretty awful experience here for dinner starting with the host greeting our party. The older gentleman talked down to our group before seating us. That should have been our red flag to walk away but we were so hungry we stayed.The restaurant seemed to be understaffed because our the waiter was covering many tables service was slow and we were able to get more water or drinks. Our water carafe was also dirty which was grossThe food was just alright, the pizza ordered was burnt on the corners and the burgers were good. The fries were subpar

Came here for a Saturday brunch with a friend -- the restaurant is so lovely inside and the food portions were very generous. Got a bloody Mary and it came with a strip of bacon in it! Best surprise ever. Will definitely be coming back here again sometime :) the staff were very friendly also

Me and my girlfriend went to this restaurant to try something new. We came in around 5:30 or so so we had time for the Happy hour, we werent aware of but Taylyn informed us of it. We had a bottle of Pinot Noir, Burrata, Prosciutto Flatbread, the Potato gnocchi and a 10oz special steak that was available. We enjoyed the decor and music Taylyn was our server and she was knowledgeable, excellent, and friendly. Thank you for the amazing dining experience. Well gladly come again.

A tried and true local favorite.Never stuffy. An always kind and accommodating staff turn this corner bistro into the perfect place to meet with friends..., or maybe a last-minute date..., or a birthday party, plus on weekends, the best live-music UWS brunch venue. Ive been here maybe 50 times, and Ill just never quit because they just keep serving great food and great hospitality like the best of NYC that I know.

Last night we had the most amazing dinner at The Ellington! We were a large group and everyoneraved at the end of the night about how perfecteverything was…we all cant wait to go back! Tostart, we ordered a bunch of appetizers for thetable. One was better than the next...calamari isalways a fan favorite. The drinks of course did notdisappoint and were kept full by the most attentiveand friendly wait staff. The salmon I ate wasperfectly cooked and delicious as well as myhusbands fish tacos. What I would have neverknown is that the building in which the restaurantresides is so rich in history! The owner made sure to come to our table to enchant us with the stories of what once was. It was so wonderful to go out to eat and not only enjoy the company with great friends but we also were so grateful for the warm and welcoming experience. Looking forward to checking out brunch!

Has something for everyone. Reasonably priced for the neighborhood. When it got chilly outside they even brought us little blankets (very European). We were a group of 8 and each of us had a great time.

Just perfect. Food, service and atmosphere.It was a great experience having breakfast with my friends here. The food was so delicious.

I came here for New Years and was stunned by the restaurant decor and the atmosphere. For the new year, there was a live jazz band that was phenomenal. Our table reservations were right before the kitchen closed, but the staff was extremely accommodating and helpful for getting our order in. I ordered a beyond burger with sweet potato fries and an amaretto sour. As a table, we shared a bottle of prosecco and the staff brought out champagne for a champagne toast. I was throughly impressed with the speed and quality of service given our large party size.

Nice spot for indoor or patio dining. Variety of choices from burgers to salmon to steak. The flank steak was a little chewy other than that everything was very good.

The live jazz music for brunch was wonderful! Food was great. We got the steak and eggs and the Ellington Benedict. Highly recommend the mini donuts for dessert! Our server Nahid provided us with amazing service and was very friendly! Overall 10/10 my new favorite brunch spot!

The place is great! You have seatings inside the restaurant as well as outside..the menu is limited but the options are so good! Id love to try it out again sometime.. For the veggie lovers, do try the quinoa salad.

Vibe is grown & chill.Food: 3.5/5Quality: 4/5Portion to $: standardService: 4/5Adult beverages: 4/5They bar is OG cool. One TV.

I visited the Ellington as a visitor from out of town, and the food was not great but fine. Without ordering a complete meal -- a salad for me and a tuna appetizer for my daughter plus one dessert -- we were charged $60. That is like having two $30 meals. No alcohol. Just two diet cokes and a cup of hot tea. Even by NYC prices, this seemed high to me. The service wasnt bad, nor was the food, though the raw tuna tasted like it had sat in a refrigerator for a while. I was so surprised by the price I stopped by the restaurant the following morning to confirm. They were none too pleased. Sixty bucks was correct. And neither of us had a meal. I will take a pass the next time I am in town.

Great atmosphere, great service and great food.

An excellent service and delicious food. The Ellington made the anniversary night with my Queen very memorable. I thank you all for the hospitality!

The food was good and the service was even better! Our waiter was Nahid and he was very helpful, even helped me charged my phone.

Simply a very good restaurant. The food was very tasty and well served.The restaurant is very large and spacious, the atmosphere is pleasant.The service is friendly, Profesional and pleasant.We really enjoyed the experience with the Elligton restaurant.warmly recommended.

We were in NYC for Thanksgiving and chose the Ellington for our lunch. It offered the traditional Thanksgiving meal, in addition to several other choices, and was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was very pleasant and not too loud. The appetizers were very good. The turkey entree and sides were delicious and was more than we could eat. We chose the chocolate melting cake for dessert, which was amazing! The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. The owner, Glenda Sansone, stopped by our table several times to check on us. It was a great experience all around. We would definitely recommend this fine establishment.

Excellent place for brunch. Spacious and plenty of options for everyone.

Superb experience at the Ellington!The atmosphere was nice and quiet on a Friday afternoon 12:30 and the server was excellent. The prices have increased but the quality and taste of likewise the Ellington Burger and the molten lava cake have always been incredible. The burger is the second best burger I have ever had in my life; just incredibly juicy and tender with the ham and creamy and perfect sauce. Always recommend medium rare. The fries were nice but personally I dont like them that thick and not that crispy. The cale tasted like a michelin star cake; just melts in your mouth and the sauces add a lot of flavour. The steak sandwich was also extremely tasty and juicy. I am obsessed with this place ever since my mom introduced me to it many years ago.

Food was great, but honestly, my table got too much food! It depends on how much you are hungry for, but its much more than you think.

The Ellington was a superb experience. I have eaten there before and it never disappoints. My entire brunch party raved about the food, the service and atmosphere. No matter what you order your mouth will thank you. the food is perfectly seasoned and the portions are satisfying. Great choice for any occasion.

Brunch here was fantastic. Service was top notch, and the ambience--including the live piano--was absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious, especially the eggs benedict. Highly recommended for brunch.

O my god the best brunch that I had in Manhattan ! We loved it ! We are coming back for sure !

Excellent food and cocktails! Lunchtime on a Tuesday, we sat around for almost 3 hours chatting away and no one rushed us out. Appreciate the quality food and drink and service. Sweet potato fries and fried chicken sandwich - healthy, no! Yummy, v yes!

I visited The Ellington while in New York City with my husband and brother in law. I must first say that management was extremely attentive, I believe her name is Cherry. She kept checking in on us, asked about the food and service. Her attention to detail with her staff and the guests at the restaurant is something that you dont see everyday. Even though it was a holiday weekend, she made it a point to interact with as many of her customers that she could, and when we were ready to leave, she thanked us for coming. We told her we would be back and would tell EVERYONE to come and experience the restaurant.One of the BEST experiences with a manager of a restaurant in NYC that I have ever had. Definitely coming back and have already told others about my experience. Top tier service!!!!!

A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of dining at this amazing spot in NYC, and it turned my birthday into a memory I’ll cherish forever. From the moment I stepped inside, Maggie and her team made me feel like family. Their warmth and genuine care set the tone for an evening that felt both relaxed and special.Every dish was crafted with such care and attention—fresh, vibrant flavors that spoke to the heart. Each bite was a delight, and the way the plates were presented made them almost too beautiful to eat. The atmosphere was everything I love in a restaurant: cozy, inviting, and full of that unique NYC energy.For anyone looking to experience a true gem in New York City, this is the place to go. I’m already looking forward to my next trip back just to visit again. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking incredible food, heartfelt service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile.

The Ellington is far and away me and my partners’ favorite neighborhood spot. Last night we celebrated 13 years of being in each others’ lives, Curtis and the waiting staff ensured it was magical.We were warmly greeted at the door and given a cozy table in an alcove. Completely unbeknownst to us, Curtis had organized champagne to start off the meal. Following this we had a burrata for our appetizer and skirt steak frites as well as braised short rib for our mains. Everything was delicious. We finished the night with the molten lava chocolate cake accompanied with a sparkler provided by Curtis to celebrate the occasion.Thank you again to everyone at the Ellington for last night, we can’t wait for music filled Sunday nights this winter and brunches outside this spring.

Loved the decor and the food. Sharon our waitress was awesome

I really like this place! Cool casual vibe. Seemingly divey upon entry but refreshingly modern in experience. Nice and well executed food menu with a surprisingly personally accommodating service. Oh and I forgot to mention, excellent drinks! Super friendly and charismatic bar service. Really fair and just-right pricing as well. In this reviewers opinion, this place hits on all points. Ill be looking forward to my next casual stop-in @ The Ellington.

Came for brunch with my cousin on my birthday. such great service, nahid is the best!!!

Had dinner here the other night and other than being seated in what seemed to be the main walk area, was constantly having to move my chair to allow both employees and other patrons walk by. If you can avoid being seated at that table which is right next to a grand piano that wasnt being used, you will have a really good time. The food, ambiance, and service was really good.Definitely will go back and sit some place else this time.

The restaurant, the servers and food were all perfect on 2/16/24. Our family especially liked the brunch food. The owner is so nice!

This place is a Gem. It’s not hidden though. The food service and atmosphere are on point. I came in with my girlfriend for a private party and was blown away by the service and food. I came back for lunch and had a great salad with manny at the bar (great bartender- ask for him). I can’t recommend this place enough. Perfection on all levels

Great community restaurant!The server Nahid is super accommodating.

Came here for brunch on 9/24/23 and had such a wonderful experience! The expresso martinis were perfection, the food was so delicious and our server Nahid was so sweet and attentive. The restaurant is so beautiful and they were playing live Jazz. I was so impressed and will definitely be making this my go-to brunch spot. Highly recommend trying this UWS gem!

Im new to the UWS and treated myself (and pup) to lovely lunch on the patio. In spite of the heat, we had a wonderful lunch; Caesar Salad with rare steak. The shaved pecorino made it distinctly unique. The portion was very generous and atmosphere delightful. I will be back!

Lovely setting both for outdoor and indoor seating. But food is mediocre. Definitely dont get the granola dish. Looks like what youd get at a Best Western breakfast, with the granola looking looks its broken up natures valley!

Excellent food and service close to the park. The mimosas were perfect with waffles made with chocolate and peanut butter. A jazz band complemented the flowery atmosphere. Go here.

This was a beautiful warm atmosphere. The food was amazing, and so were the drinks and staff. Candace Cherry or “Cherry” as she is affectionately known by all the staff and returning patrons has this place running like a well oiled machine, and that’s not to take anything away from the entire staff because they were amazing. The meshed like a family unit. I will be returning to this restaurant.

Very nice atmosphere, a bit on the louder side, so conversations require a bit of effort.Calamari appetizer was excellent, tender and crispy.Ordered the seafood pasta special, but waiter didn’t hear me correctly and served fish risotto dish instead. It looked excellent so I opted to keep it. It was great.Dessert, unfortunately didn’t work out. The lava cake looked great, but first bite tasted like burnt dough. Second bite confirmed the entire thing was burnt all through the bottom, enough that others at the table could smell it. Waiter apologized and removed the cost.Aside from the dessert, everything was great for everyone at the table.

Very nice outdoor seating area! I will say the food was rather bad. The eggs tasted like they were made from powder and my breakfast wrap was generally lacking flavor.

The entire staff was so responsive and amazing to any of my needs, even surprisingly my anticipated needs! I was shocked at how on point they were.Fantastic staff, amazing service, andI cant wait to go back again very soon!For some reason Google is asking me to update my review, but no reason, hasnt changed, still as fantastic as I rated before!

Ellington is a regular for me and my friends. Something for everyone, reliable, very nice. And the menu is broad enough that Im not ordering the same thing every time I go.

Overall it’s a good restaurant. The menu isn’t anything super interesting or unique, but it’s a good comfortable spot. I was surprised at how well done the simple things on the menu were, like the Caesar salad. The service was also good and the host was wonderful. It’s a fine spot for your standard food items but not somewhere to go for a “special” food experience. I would recommend coming for a safe comfortable meal.

The Ellington is just classic, elegant, of another time. Truly reminiscent of the Duke himself. The happy hour menu is fantastic. Try the Ida. If you have lunch it is just incredible. delicious, well cooked and served.

Had dinner last week with my mom and aunt. It was a place we loved when o Henry’s and still do now. The espresso martinis must be delicious. My aunt downed two in record time. The meat and cheese plate were awesome. I’m not a Brie or blue cheese lover. Those who like it said it was good stuff. The meats were very good. The mussels with pasta were just good. Not great however yes good. Two different burgers were ordered. They came out cooked to order and were enjoyed. Staff was excellent and I’d suggest you try it. We were pleased

Unfortunate. used to be great. came here for my birthday tonight. had the tuna which was bland and needed salt (although no salt on the table). also had burrata and again had no taste. my tofu pizza came out completely cold!! it was horrible!!!! i couldn’t ask for it again i was so turned off so i asked for fries. which were not even comped!! horrible birthday dinner. Avoid this place.

Excellent food and service! Nahid is lovely!

I ordered the avocado toast and it looked like it had been sitting out for a while, the avocado was brown. The waiter didnt ask how I wanted my eggs and didnt inform me the there would be a big slice of bacon in my bloody Mary. Its always good to check with the customers.

Had dinner at their new location - the venue is amazing! Upscale yet relaxed, and so excited for live music coming soon! The food was incredible (get the short ribs), and we will definitely return regularly.

Excellent service. All the wait staff and the host Curtis create a very welcoming atmosphere. We always enjoy ourselves and go often.

The service was really the best part. We had Sharon who was attentive and helpful. But the place is too noisy and the food is average.

TLDR: Go here for a decent drink/cocktail and light bar fare. Brunch is also good.Longer review: good bar and brunch menu with most items moderately priced. The cocktails are decent, but lack the flourish that I think theyre trying to present. The beer selection needs higher IBU beers. The bars food menu is great, but straying off of it (to dinner in our case), the food was not as good. The tuna tartare was so cold it didnt present flavor (and wasnt really seasoned either), and the other dishes my party ordered were nothing special. It IS a good neighborhood spot and Ill continue to patron it for the bar drinks/fare, but I likely wont take out-of-town guests here unless I know theyve changed their other menus.Update: went back for brunch and the food was good, but our waiter was incredibly inattentive. Shout out to our awesome busser who got us 90% of what we needed.

The food and service here were absolutely amazing! They are so accommodating!

Ordered Burger with fries. Fries were not fresh the looked like left overs & crumbs in a small cart. Burger not fresh or hot. Would not return. Host attentive & Pleasant. Need a new cook, Toast has better food on 122 street

Great food and drinks! Will be back next time in the city! Diane was great! My wife and I really loved our time here!

Aside from the fact that I had the best avocado margarita here made by Adam, (and I thought I’d never have an avocado margarita), this place rocks. The entire staff is so kind. Plus, the place is beautiful!

We went this afternoon to celebrate my aunties birthday. Upon arrival the host was fighting with two ladies because they were rushing them for some other reservation while the restaurant was almost empty (3:30pm). Our waitress was ok but we requested some light sweet cocktails like mojito. They made us something so bitter (and with gin instead of rum!) So we sent it back. The Cosmopolitan was all alcohol, nothing sweet. The peanut butter and chocolate waffles looked and tasted just as plain waffles, seriously. It was very very disappointing as its an expensive place. All in all the service was ok, but nothing great, food tasted ok except for those peanut butter/choc waffles.The rooms are very nice, the bus boys were good ans the space between the tables was comfortable too.

Wow this was a horrible disastrous and expensive scam of a thanksgiving, extremely disappointing.Tldr: I had family from out of state wanting to spend thanksgiving at a fine dining restaurant. Due to reservation issues we were going to the world trade center restaurant, (that place not only is beautiful and cool but, the food is not only inexpensive for Manhattan but really good), we last minute got a reservation at the Ellington. By last minute I mean weeks before thanksgiving as the Ellington you really need to book months in advanced.Now before I trash it I will give it a reasonable context of the situation. It was thanksgiving and it was very busy but not like super booked with a line outside.Here goes the cons. The restaurant is not a fancy or high end looking place at all. It looks like most Manhattan corner diners or cafe with the awnings and your average seating arrangements.We were not only on time but when we arrived first they couldnt find our reservation. when found we had to wait outside in the 40 degrees and below weather because they were not ready although we had the booking for a while at that point. When they said they were ready they gave us the worst table and the service was horrible. Our table was basically near the entrance of the kitchen but we couldnt get anyones attention or service. In other words service was just horrible.So as soon as we sit we have the waiter give us the menu and before we could even look at it, they already pushed to order. When food was sent out they literally threw the food on the table. I had better service at McDonalds when they have the table service option.I personally had the ravioli and the rest had turkey plate while the 2 kids had other things. My ravioli were only 4 squares as although the cheese and seasoning was good for 70 dollars per head you have to be kidding me. Gordon Ramsay would probably throw that in the trash and call the owner a stupid donkey. The appetizer was however pretty good, it was chicken dumplings and we had mostly the pumpkin cheese cake which was probably the best tasting dish but it was small as hell with like a dot of ice cream and overall it wasnt worth the money.Aside from that we had to fight to get service. My family are not from NYC so they politely tried to flag down a waiter one because the didnt give my little niece a steak knife when she ordered steak? , didnt give my cousin pepper and my cousin in law had asked for a drink she literally had to wait 30 minutes or more. So because Im from NYC I went to the kitchen and had them give me a knife and made a waiter bring us pepper. It became so ridiculous my cousin had to talk to the manager who finally had his wife get her drink via the manager.They also were prioritizing a table behind us because they were 10 people which had the 90 dollar per head special. However due to drinks and other orders we paid over $700 for subpar food and horrible service. My cousin was really disappointed because supposedly the Ellington was the best restaurant for a thanksgiving day dinner, but tbh a Chinese buffet would have been better and it is far from fine dining.I dont know maybe the last owners had the top notch food and reputation but this place is horrible for what you get. Granted the food was ok at best but I would definitely look elsewhere for fine dining.It was so bad the manager gave us a voucher but like after spending over 700 bucks a hundred bucks voucher stings on top of it all.Im not a chef but I wouldnt be surprised if my ravioli were frozen aka fresh frozen and not home made fresh or I have been watching too much kitchen nightmares. (Had to make a joke after our experience).....

The service is slow, and tables are sticky.. I had to ask for silverware and napkins, each time.I take my 98 year old Aunt here because she lives down the block, shes in a wheelchair, and she likes the fish and chips. Which is excellent here.When we come In, the staff seems annoyed. Ive taken her here 5 times in 3 yesrs.Always experienced poor service and dirty tables, glasses and floors. I always leave annoyed, but i tip well. Im in the service industry, so my expectations are high, but, its a simple task to ask when entering a restaurant. Wipe the tables, give napkins, place silverware for the guests, and be hospitable.

Love this restaurant. Great food and service. The owner, Glenda, from Ireland is so warm and welcoming. She greeted every table to make sure her patrons were happy. We’ll be back this weekend. Thanks, Glenda!

Great Thanksgiving meal, we were all satisfied 😌.

Beautiful ambiance, the staff were wonderful, extremely attentive and friendly. Delicous food couldnt have asked for more. I look forward to my next meal at The Ellington!

Bartenders are great, happy hour is a great deal… Noise level can’t get high in the early evening but what do you expect from a busy bar/restaurant?

Nice pub with American Bistro food and an ok selection of beer on tap and nice wine. Decent nachos and dinner menu. Their weekend brunch is disappointing. Overall, the friendly atmosphere and relative quiet makes it a nice place, especially if you want to hang out with a beer in the mid-afternoon hours.

Great space. Lovely interior. Delicious food with reasonable pricing.Their old fashioned is really tasty as well.Service was very good.Ill revisit here for sure.

I enjoyed my experience dining here at the ellington. i ordered the burrata, mussels, and truffle fries, and they were all exceptional. it took some time to locate the waitress and place our orders, but this is only because we went on a saturday night when it was busy. once we ordered our food, it arrived promptly.

Welcoming neighborhood restaurant where the quality of the food rises well above that of other UWS places. I had the monkfish (lotte) special that was skillfully prepared and tasted absolutely wonderful. Good wine selection and friendly hardworking staff and a very reasonable tab completed this dining experience.

Mercedes has done it again! We were THOROUGHLY entertained while eatting pretty tasty treats

The Ellington is a Neighborhood MUST!!In Summer were in Ellington in the Park at least 3 nights a week. A little slice of heaven on the UWS. All other times we are restaurant regulars. Its a happy place. The staff are super friendly, and the food is just what you need. Fresh and delicious! Highly recommend the Caesar (they do it so well) and the Flat Iron Steak Flat Bread really is as GOOD as it gets!!! Its worth the trip.

Overall was good. Do not get The Dutchess cocktail. Taste like watered down liquor and sour.

Great place to sit outside in the sun and neighborhood people watch! Drinks are always on point as is the food.

Food is awesome especially the fries would highly recommend this place and did I mention how awesome their fries are. Service was exceptional, restroom was clean, dining atmosphere was relaxed and refreshing. Prices were very reasonable. Enjoy and we might see you in there as will be going back for sure.

Nahid N and serving team made our group of 12 feel welcome and special!! Perfect st partricks day brunch (or for any occasion)❤️ friendly staff and great food what more could you ask for!

So happy they reopened and in a great new location. Never made it to the previous location on Amsterdam, but service, food, and drink were all great. Also, great for vegetarian options, especially relative to other restaurants in the neighborhood.

Although I have enjoyed dinners here in the past, I am crossing Ellington off my list of neighborhood favorites. I had a reservation for two at 6:15 outside and though there were many set and available tables, the host insisted that my friend and I stand around outside, even when I asked again to be seated and it was past 6:15. I was looking forward to a relaxing drink on the terrace, not standing on the sidewalk waiting like a supplicant for permission to sit down. Very rude and unwelcoming. We went elsewhere and will not be back any time soon. Too bad.

Good food & service. But avoid Fish and Chips...

Very good food. I don’t think I’d put 5 stars on the food but the overall experience including service and ambiance is what makes it 5 stars. Nice for a bite and a drink but not the very top of my list. I enjoyed it but wouldn’t return.

We have brunch at The Ellington pretty much every other weekend, and absolutely love it. The food, ambiance, and service are always consistent, and the staff takes good care of us. Fernando is spectacular, and knows us well enough to predict our orders. I personally love the Steak & Eggs Frites. Highly recommended!

Our first time here and we had and amazing time. The food was really good and the servers was really attentive. For dessert we got the oreo cheesecake and the tuxedo chocolate cake both of them were delicious even do that we have to order another tuxedo because with one it wasnt enough for us. We will go back for more.

This place has a nice atmosphere, but unfortunately very mediocre food, including very dry chicken wings. Also, their live music is now only on Sundays even though the website listed it on Fridays too.

Delicious! We ordered the Tuna Avocado Tartar (ask for more chips - FYI), the Steak Flatbread, and Quinoa Salad. Portions were great and staff was very friendly!

Ive used to live around the corner from here, and back then I woulda gave it 4 stars. Food is good and the drinks were my favorite. New menu doesnt look better and the drinks are not the same as I remember. I loved this place I hope they arent spreading themselves too thin.

Greetings to all. This place is amazing for its food and atmosphere 😋 Please ask for Kate (the server) she has the best attitude with a big heart ❤️ and a sincere smile 😃. She cares deeply for customers 😊. Enjoy this place.

Friendly staff good food nice building

Went for a quick breakfast after coming back from the park, i was pleasantly surprised by the steak and eggs. Ample portion size, delicious and succulent steak topped off with sunny side up eggs and enough fries to indulge in, it was a perfect Neal to set me up for another day of pottering around NYC. Service with a smile made the experience all the more familiar and enjoyable.

This is a local favorite. I come here for drinks and appetizers with friends and also in small groups for dinner. The atmosphere is trendy and the mixed drinks are refreshing and delicious. Oh, and the fries are amazing!!

Without previous recommendation we waltzed right into this upper west side music spot around 1030-11. Friday night, live band, maybe a touch to loud but it gave them their spunk as they filled the room with 90s hits. Low key which was surprising as the happy hour runs from 10 to midnight. Upon ordering the Quinoa Salad, it seemed as if the sous was so proud of it that he brought it out himself. Combine that with the Bacon Brussel sprouts and you have yourself a reasonably healthy meal. Changes in our drink order were no problem for the server who seemed adept in dealing with things on the fly. Overall, it was a great experience.

Food is good, the place is beautiful, kids/ stroller friendly! Service is a little bit slow but still okay! One of the good restaurants of the area

Great speciality cocktails. Sweet to savory depending on ones preference. Standard pub fare. Very pleasant and engaging waiter, Jose made for a delightful dinner.

Great local place.. We come here often for brunch. Good omelettes, chicken sandwich, and coffee. Very decent beer selection. Great outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

Good food, friendly staff, will definitely be back.

Im giving the Ellington 5 stars. I didnt love my drink- but thats on me for stepping out of usual. The salad was fresh and perfect. The shrimp dumplings and calamari were excellent. The shrimp and scallops with lemon couscous were BEYOND amazing. This trip started at the bar while I waited for my daughter. The bartender was very attentive and helped make suggestions. The waiter and staff were highly attentive and noted she had been traveling and had the sense of mind to seat us in the back of the restaurant in a quiet area. Its soft touches like this take restaurants over the top for me. Ellington will become my mainstay when Im uptown on the Westside. The ratings on Yelp and Google are authentic and well-deserved.

Come here all the time for a reliable brunch - good food and cocktails for a reasonable price. Pork Toast and Eggs Benny on the potato waffle are my favorites. Cant speak to other meals but also a good cocktail bar.

Excellent place where I met family members for brunch. Nice and quite relaxing. Definitely recommend anytime you are on the upper west side.

Misleading specialsWe live in the neighborhood and The Ellington used to be our go-to spot. However, after being mislead and taken advantage of, we are not so sure if we will be returning. We last ate there last night (a Tuesday). On their menu, Tuesdays special is 1/2 priced wine by the glass with the purchase of an entree. Sounded great. After each ordering the Ellington Burger ($16.50), we also each ordered 2 glasses of wine. When the check came, the wine was listed as full price. We kindly grabbed our server, thinking it was a simple mistake, and asked her to correct the price to 1/2 off since it was Tuesday night and they were running the special. She quickly mumbled, burgers are not an entree and scuttled away. We then asked to speak with a manager, and, conveniently, none were on site. It seems silly that a $16 cheeseburger, that comes with a side, would not be considered an entree. Theyre certainly not an appetizer or dessert.So, instead of getting a deal, we got played. Not the best way to treat frequent customers. Be weary of their menu wording and lack of management when needed.

I like this place as a nice casual oprion in the neighborhood. Good beer options. Fish taco appetizer was just ok, but burgers were great and accompanied with good fries. Salads looked good too. Would go back.

Very friendly and efficient service. Solid brunch food with sizeable portions.

Tables are small but the food is delicious. Service is generally good. Sometimes it can be hard to get your server but Ive never had to wait too long.

Nice service from Nahid N , food delicious

Great spot for an impromptu meal. The stewed chicken is delicious. Good drinks.

Creme de la creme, delicious duck confit flatbread with salad, Panna spring water, and pistachio crem brulee.

Braised Short Ribs were delicious, very tender. Grilled Octopus the best, a must try!

Food is really, really good. Enjoyed the mimosas. Great place for a great time with lots of folks

These are notes for me. Might not make sense to others.Ordered:1) Grilled Octopus (Appetizer) => seasoning, vegetables and octopus combination was spot on. 5/52) Tempura Cauliflower (Bar Snacks) => Great fusion between Japanese tempura and the sriracha and herbs. 5/53) Elington Burger => Just ok. Server did not ask how we wanted burger (we forgot to request as well). Burger came out well done and dry (1/5).4) Molten Lava Cake and Lime Sorbet => both were good. hit the spot.Ranking vs other QSRs:1) Food => In general, food was great for a local restaurant. Prices for the UWS is very reasonable. Worth the stop by for the food. 5/52) Service => Friendly staff but not well trained. 3/53) Atmosphere => Fun and well maintained. I would definitely come here for breakfast / lunch / dinner or just to hang out at the bar. I like the throwback scene to the 1940s. 5/5.Would I go back? Definitely going back. Little knicks and knacks I didnt like but atmosphere is fun, pricing is friendly and food is generally very good.

A nice gastropub. Good menu and friendly staff. Their house beer is a nice and light too. We ordered the Ellington Burgers. Tasted great.

I had been wanting to eat at the Ellington for the past few years; many rave about the food. I finally went and I was totally disappointed. I ordered a benedict dish and the eggs were cooked so long they were hard boiled. They re-made the dish and there were several large pieces of egg shells throughout the dish. . . I was so disappointed . . .

Cute finger food spot. nachos were amazing, hugely portioned. wings were great, so was the spiked lemonade. loved the candle and dim ambiance.

Incredible food and inviting atmosphere. All staff are incredible.

Nice local spot with great cocktails, delicious flat bread and generous portions. Can’t wait to come back here for live music 🎶

Friendly neighborhood spot. Good burgers, kid-friendly food. Casual, usually pretty easy to get a table. Tables outside in warm weather.

The food was great, first time to New York. This restaurant was my first meal of the day. Food was delicious and fresh. I gave 4 stars because our waiter did not check on us. We had to get the hostess to locate our waiter. Other than that the ambience was nice, seated right away, food came quickly after, love the idea of a fresh glass bottle of water left on the table.

Great food, very friendly staff. We sat at our high top for several hours and no one vibed us.

I enjoyed my brunch meal here - the braised pork toast with spicy hollandaise. And the service is excellent, and the prices good by NYC brunch standards. But my family was less than pleased. First, the eggs benedict florentine (second photo below) had an unnecessary spinach-infused hollandaise sauce that doesn’t taste much like hollandaise at all, and isn’t explained on the menu (we had to ask for some of the real stuff on the side). And the salmon eggs benedict had smoked salmon that was a little too fishy - lox would have been much better. The steak and eggs (pictured) were pretty good, but not super special. We really wanted to love this place, especially since the kids walked past here to school for two years.

Great affordable menu, good (not too big) portions, and nice atmosphere. Kinda trendy crowd, but no dress code or anything.

A cozy place, service is excellent, friendly staff and delicious food, loved the salad, all good , will definitely go back.

Horrible service, don’t understand why they can’t hire more wait staff. Food is okay, overall overpriced and not worth visiting.

Great place for a wonderful dinner or just a nice drink at the bar.

Found this place about 18 months ago. Really enjoyed going there. Weve been there about four times for family celebrations. The food and the stuff seem to be always excellent and the atmosphere is great.

Nice little place at the corner of 106 and Amsterdam, good for (and popular for) brunches. It has a pleasant vibe and tables that are too small, food that is solid!

My burger was a bit undercooked. Shame on me for not sending it back.

Everything there was just perfect.

The Ellington is great. We only recently discovered it but have already been a half dozen times. Would recommend!

Had an absolutely fantastic anniversary dinner at the Ellington. Staff was great and the live Jazz was a terrific.

Food was great, service a bit iffy. My only serious reservation is that it was very loud, so I could speak only to the people directly beside me

Really good for brunch!!

The Ellington is my go to spot when I’m in the city. The wait staff are superb and the atmosphere is designed for those who either want to be “grown and sexy” and/or just hit up an after work chill spot. It’s rare to be able to mix those two types of vibes with success, however the Ellington does this with ease. Also, Im huge on cleanliness, which I never worry about with this establishment. The food is tasty and never disappoints. This last go around I had the burger and fries (just had taste for a burger this particular day) :) The burger was seasoned very well and the fries were a smash! I almost asked the waitress to bring more fries, but I was trying to be on my best behavior. To top everything off, the waiter recommend the pumpkin cheesecake with the vanilla ice cream to complement. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this was surprisingly ridiculously good. It was so good that I had it twice! (Guess I failed at being on my best behavior). If you’re in the city, drop in. You won’t be disappointed. Parking like anywhere in the city can be a challenge, but if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to find parking right in front of the restaurant.

Food was good, delicious starters are big easy to share

Some excellent; some very average... a bit overpriced for the area!... their outdoor place in Riverside Park at 108th St-RSD is very good! ask for Fermin behind the bar.

Happy hour everyday food was good and 8 dollar wine which was great worth a visit

When this space was Henrys, it was a great restaurant. This incarnation - The Ellington - had friendly service but only acceptable food. There was nothing actually negative about the experience, but nothing special.

Basic but dependable weekend brunch. Strong and spicy bloody marys, and the food is pretty good. A must visit for the neighborhood!

Listen. The atmosphere? Quiet and casual. The food? Fantastic. The alcohol selection? Great. The staff? Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping, spectacular.If you want a place to relax and have a couple of drinks this is the place.

Delicious truffle fries! Really really good. Spicy margaritas for the whole table. Nice quesadilla too.

My husband and I spent New Years eve at the Ellington after having lunch there two weeks before. The party was excellent, the staff is so friendly and the host for the evening made sure our table was held until we arrived (a little late).The live music was fun and so was the countdown. We usually spend New year’s eve on a cruise, but this was a great alternative. Had a great time!

Wonderful brunch experience! Nahid was an exceptional server.

Had a wonderful steak and frites last night. The large plate was so generous, I couldn’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch. Much to my disappointment, they omitted the large amount of leftover steak.Someone’s dog had a nice treat last night LOL!

Very good cocktails. Nice bar tender. Nice food

My family and I have followed The Ellington when they were on 106th Street and we love going to Ellington in the Park in the summer. This is surprisingly the first time weve eaten at their Broadway location. Weve seen it crowded for dinner but never knew they offer brunch. We love the decor, the staff is warm and friendly, and the food was excellent. It did not disappoint! Im also a coffee snob and loved the lattes. Nice and strong but not bitter.

Cool vibes, relaxed atmosphere, ambiant lighting, helpful but not overbearing staff. Great date night spot.

Food was really good and service is on point. Lunch menu is quite affordable.

Glenda and her team were amazingly helpful in planning a last minute gathering. The event space is quiet, private, tranquil, and the catering options are perfect for a larger group.I highly recommend this restaurant and their event space to all.

The patio made for a nice vibe outside, the live piano made for a nice vibe inside.

Food is nothing special, but when the weather is nice the whole restaurant is open and absolutely lovely for an afternoon drink.

Note the brunch hours are incorrect. They stop serving at 3.45

Beautiful brasserie serving the most delicious dishes.

Great tile fish

Best brunch in the area no cap. live jazz duo (piano and upright bass)Nahid is the best server ever

Lovely feel - for the upper westside. The owner is one of chief ...always creats passionate food

We had brunch here. The food and mimosa deal were amazing- and our server Berglye was so kind and accommodating! Props to her :)

Ellington is a solid local spot by Columbia. Kate (bartender) is fricking awesome!!!

A lovely, lovely brunch. Nice menu, very reasonable prices and crazy attentive wait staff. We felt comfortable hanging out and socializing without any pressure to turn the table over. Food was portioned nicely, served at the right temp and delicious.

Great food.. Wonderful jazz and a tribute to Duke Ellington.

Only had a few drinks at the bar but the bartender was sweet and attentive!!

Food are great, its very friendly staff and great family restaurant

Server was genuinely kind and on top of all service steps. Food left a LOT to be desired.

Great location and layout. Mediocre beer selection and food. Friendly staff.

Great food and wonderful desserts! Good service too :)

Gorgeous restaurant with the friendliest staff and the yummiest food and cocktails

I want to start off with the positives: the food, service, and ambiance were all great. Zero complaints there.So why 3 stars then? The bathroom cleanliness and the lack of follow up from management, despite me reaching out multiple times.To make a long/drawn out story short: I noticed a cleanliness issue in their mens bathroom (sparing readers the gross details). It was obvious this issue had occurred long before I got there and no one bothered to clean it up.So that same day, I looked up their contact information, wrote them an email about the issue. About 6 days went by with no response. That annoyed me. So I called and spoke with a manager (Sherri/Sherry). She said shed look into the issue and get back to me within a day or so. Another 5 days has gone by with no response. And I have zero confidence anyone is going to follow up with either my email or my phone call.

IF I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE ZERO STARS I WOULD.Terrible experience. Never got our food. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME.

Eclectic neighborhood joint with great quality food and service. Coconut shrimp and carnitas tacos!

Very nice and relaxed atmosphere with a good selection of drinks.Everything we have tried from the menu has been great, especially the Braised Short ribs and the Filet Mignon.

Good foodSuprisingly good food in a nice location.Nice and helpful waitress.

Lovely brunch - Im a big fan of the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes.

Great place!! Family friendly, nice place to watch sports. Good food.

Nice food, nice atmosphere, Id go again

Absolutely an unforgettable experience. From the moment you step in you are catered to until the very last drop of wine or water. The staff are excellent.

Atmosphere and service cant be beat at this fantastic corner gem.

Awesome chicken and waffles and nice ambiance.

A great environment on a summer day, but the beer options are not awesome.

Great place for lunch which is what i went for. I loved it

Really good restaurant with good food, good service and good location.

I went with a group for lunch. All were very happy with the food and service.

An Upper Westside Cheers. I go here alone with a book, or with family and friends. My favorite is the fish tacos.

Very tasty food and awesome service. Shoutout to our waiter Fernando! We visited for brunch on a Saturday **Long review alert...--Food: I had the Nova with scrambled eggs (instead of the poached egg... Im not a fan of poached eggs) and it was delicious. My fiance had the steak and eggs-also amazing. Flavorful and cooked as requested. I recommend the sweet potato fries. We had had them as an appetizer.--Drinks: lots of unique options at a very reasonable price, specially for Manhattan ($14 for cocktails). I had the Duke, which was a perfectly balanced with the right amount of sweet and slightly bubbly. It was beautifully pink and girly. My fiance had some classics (vodka club, Jack and diet) which were also great. We got a nice extra, Irish coffee... delicious.--Service: Our waiter, Fernando, was awesome! Attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, ready with recommendations. The manager Maggie and owner Glenda are super welcoming and kind. We are considering this location for our wedding and they kindly showed us around.--Ambiance: romantic decor, with a touch of industrial modern. Large windows, great lighting, lots of flowers, with red highlights. Perfect for pictures, on any season.--Music: We visited on a Saturday for Brunch. They had a Dj and the music was popping with classic 80s. Im talking Prince and Queens kinds of vibe. Music level was perfect. Loud enough to hear, low enough to comfortably have a conversation. We were told that live jazz happens on Sundays, and Im willing to bet its probably awesome.---Overall: do yourself a favor and visit. You wont regret it.

Beautiful place, food was ok, pretty expensive considering the location

Overpriced but overall the service was solid and food and drinks good.

Nice atmosphere, fast service good lunch deals.

Dave and Kate are our favorite treats us with love ❤️ appreciate it

Delicious food in a very stylish venue...staff very friendly.

Best ice cream in upper West Side......Honey comb......yum

I got a ginger ale and breakfast burrito at this place for a quick lunch in the neighborhood. They appeared to be understaffed, but the food was solid.

Decent place, good burgers, cute waitresses

Went here for a fun night out and was not disappointed. Service was a little slow but food came out great. Little loud at times but the atmosphere is fun. Been there a couple times and the food is consistently good.

Nice place. Service could have been faster, but were very friendly.

Lovely food with great prices. Great atmosphere and wait staff aswell. 10/10 would highly recommend.

Meh, overprice bar food. Good ambiance though!

Loved our waiter Nahid.N amazing service very funny made our brunch! Music was absolutely amazing here much love!

A place that treats you like family. The waitress was friendly, and she made sure my meal was dairy free. Vegan friendly, as well. My 1st of many visits to come.