Really busy but staff still made time for us food excellent

A group of 18 of us went there on Saturday for an early bird. I was quite annoying because I wasn't sure of my numbers. The numbers went from a first booking of 15 and then up to 18 with the possibility of 20 and there was never a problem. The lovely Canadian woman who was dealing with us, sorry... More

I go to Ella with my husband at least once a month, with my mum every so often and with my girlfriends for a girls night out... No matter what the food is always good. The menu is great and there are always several dishes on the menu that you want. The wine is Ella is also great - slightly... More

We ate a late lunch at Ella on January 5 after taking an enjoyable walk around the harbor and then deciding to walk up the hill into the town. The server told us they used local food suppliers. We ordered a smoked salmon with soda bread and an Irish Sea crab quiche. Both came with salads. We shared a sticky... More

Lovely small Bistro with a great athmosphere. The food is expertly prepared and delicious, and very good value. I would be happy to eat here anytime

Unpretentious small restaurant with an imaginative menu and a varied and reasonably-priced wine-list. There is a daily fish special, depending on the local catch, and the menu as a whole is quite delicious. Service is attentive but not obtrusive. Prices a la carte are highish but fair considering the quality, and there are set menus for substantially less. This is... More

The starters were brought out immediately ....I mean within minutes of the waitress taking our order, which immediately dissipates any illusion that they are freshly prepared/cooked to order! The 2 starters we tried were the meatballs (good) and the crab with Greuyere cheese.....I wasn't sold on the idea of crab with cheese but actually they worked very well together. For... More

Next time you plan a visit to Howth be sure to dine in Ella, A charming Restaurant opposite the library. The food was delicious, I didnt think I would be able for dessert after a very tasty meal but there wasn't a crumb left on the plate by the time I finished. The Staff were very pleasant and together with... More