Remarkable kitchen performance! I did not know what to expect from Sri Lankan cuisine, but from Ella you can expect the very best at every bite. Every dish is beautiful and full of flavour that takes you places. Couldn’t recommend more!

Wonderful. What a lovely experience. An unusual place for a restaurant, but you are magically transported into a beautiful space with very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Cocktails were exceptional and a lot of attention to detail with every ingredient and this was apparent in the taste. All of the waiters knew the cocktail and food menu well and gave very sound advice when we were choosing. All of the food was delicious. A different flavour profile that was refreshingly needed in a dining world of repetitive tastes. We started with small plates of Kangaroo tartare, pan roll, lamb ribs and the crispy pumpkin. All were delicious. The lamb ribs were possibly the best. Hard to pick. For large plates we had the spiced potatoes- nice, but not exceptional $32 was steep for this dish. As was $34 cor the spiced pineapple- however, I’m so glad we chose this dish. It was unusual and refreshing amounts the other food. Beef wagyu ribs were good, as was the chicken. We got Roti ( yum!!!), rice and a selection of small chutneys- we were recommended to order these, however, I felt they were an expensive addition that was completely unnecessary. The flavour of the food was enough without needing any additions. For dessert we were recommended to try one of their dishes and share it. I wasn’t a fan. It was way too sweet, although I did like the cardamom taste and the aftertaste of black pepper. The sweetness and texture seemed a bit off for me . Overall, an amazing addition to Darwin’s food scene. It really has nothing to compete with and we will be back, many times over.

The lemongrass mocktail was delicious — perfectly balanced, not too sweet or sour. It was quite busy, but service was quick. Our small plates arrived within about 10 minutes of ordering. The curry leaf–cured snapper was fresh and well complemented by the coconut dressing and green chilli oil — flavourful without being hot. The spiced lamb ribs were beautifully seasoned, and the yogurt paired perfectly with the dish. The crispy pumpkin with its seasoned sauce was a standout — easily one of the best dishes. The spiced potato had a nice kick of heat, and the eggplant moju was rich and full of flavour. The goraka chicken was succulent and nicely garnished with shallots (not spring onions). Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place — it’s tucked away from the main tourist areas and well worth a visit.

Pleasantly surprised at how good it was Not a fan of Master Chef or TV “chefs” in general so not really aware of the background of this place The service was of a very high standard. Given Darwin level service is generally poor this was well above that The menu is wonderful and the actual food delicious and again above my expectations Great cocktails as well Very pleasing experience all round

Exceptional food, incredible flavours, combination of traditional recipes with a modern twist that really exemplifies the ingredients, The techniques of the chef, and the incredible diversity of the flavours that encompass is delicious experience. The cocktails are absolutely divine and the wine list is something really special.