Massive new restaurant with late hours now open in Mississauga

A huge new restaurant with a gigantic patio has opened its doors in Mississauga, and its serving everything from Middle Eastern brunch to late night lounge vibes.

Ella is a name associated with light, brightness, beauty and grace, and now it’s also a restaurant in Mississauga serving dishes that represent many of the regions of the vast Middle East.

The 4,885-square-foot space features a 136-seat main dining room, an intimate 16-seat private lounge and a 62-seat patio. Ella is open 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

Dishes on the menu include Iraqi-style kebabs, Lebanese dips, Turkish-inspired tawouk and Syrian-inspired Seabass Sayadiya served with rice. Specialty spices and ingredients are sourced directly from the Middle East. Ella also serves beverages that include shakes and coffees.

For groups, there’s the Ella’s Gathering Board, a massive feast that includes four tawouk, four kabab, two lamb tikka, two lamb chops, fries, rice and spicy bread.

For late night, Ella transforms into a nightlife lounge with shisha and live performances including DJs and fire dancers.

“Ella was born from my love for the Middle East, its cultures, its flavours and its stories. Having grown up in Dubai and travelled throughout the region, I wanted to create a place that brings those experiences together. I wanted every dish, every detail and every corner of Ella to tell a story. This is more than a restaurant; it is a celebration of the Middle East,” said Hunny Ali, founder of Ella, in a press release announcing the opening of the restaurant.

Ella is now open in Mississauga at 1488 Dundas Street E.