Elba Trading Co.

Mitali Prasad

1 year ago

5.0

We’ve been wanting to visit this place for a while, so we went for dinner last evening. The ambiance, with its brown and purple hues and pasta menu on a board, reminded us of charming Italian restaurants in Europe. The restaurant manager, Angel, patiently explained the menu, and we were impressed to learn that all the pasta is handmade. For starters, we tried the milk bun with truffle butter and a variety of focaccia breads, all of which were delicious. The buns were incredibly soft and buttery, and the truffle butter made a perfect combination. We ordered the recommended milk bun with truffle butter and a variety of focaccia breads as starters. Both were delicious, especially the soft, buttery buns, and the truffle butter paired perfectly. For the main course, we had molten cheesy pasta with sun dried tomatoes, which was fantastic. I also tried the aglio olio pasta with a side of cheese sauce, which complemented it well. For dessert, we shared a chocolate misu, which was amazing. The service was quick, and we loved the food and ambiance. We’ll definitely be back!

Siluvai Harsha

1 year ago

5.0

Have been here a couple of times and tried a variety of appetisers and mains including their hand made pastas on the menu. Their lobster is a must and I would go for it again. The Chef is very polite and passionate about what he does, he takes time and explains us about the food and the process behind making it. I would suggest anyone who visits to take his suggestions and place the order. One of the best place for Italian Cuisines in Chennai as far as I know!!!

Druhi Sethi

1 week ago

5.0

100/10—highly recommend! Everything was absolutely delicious. The mozzarella sticks were amazing, and the stracciatella dips plate was so yum. The standout for me was the mango burrata truffle salad—so unique and flavorful. And the tiramisu? Loved every bite! I didn’t love the panna cotta or the gnocchi as much, but overall it was a fantastic experience

Sangeetha Deiveegarajan

1 year ago

5.0

we had a wonderful experience at ETC. the food is very fresh and light. the pastas stand out , so do the small plates.

Vasant Srinivasan

1 year ago

5.0

Great vibe, excellent ingredients, very very warm host. We are definitely going to be regulars.

Swathika

6 months ago

3.0

Whenever I choose a fine dining establishment, I look forward to exceptional service from the team, as it is an integral part of my self-care and overall experience. While the food itself was of high quality and the ingredients were excellent, I found the service during my visit to be below expectations. In many Chennai cafés and regular eateries, guests are greeted with genuine warmth and smiles, which was noticeably missing here and proved to be a disappointment. Although I appreciate the culinary standards, I am unlikely to return due to the service

bharadwaj

1 year ago

2.0

I visited this restaurant in the evening with a friend after making a prior reservation over the phone. However, upon arrival, I was informed that seating was limited to one hour and tables were allocated on a slot basis—an important detail that was not communicated during the booking process. Ambience & Service The overall experience was underwhelming from the moment we arrived. The lack of transparency regarding the seating policy was disappointing, and the service did little to enhance our visit. Additionally, almost everything seemed to be an add-on, making the experience feel unnecessarily restrictive and overpriced. Food & Portions • Tomato Soup: Average in taste and lacked depth in flavor. • Milk Bun & Truffle Butter: The bun was soft and fluffy, and the truffle butter had a rich, well-balanced taste. However, the portion of butter was disproportionately small compared to the buns. When requested for an additional serving, I was informed that it would cost an extra ₹150 for a tiny portion—an unreasonable pricing choice. • Pasta: The pasta was good in terms of flavor and preparation. However, the portion sizes were disappointingly small, and the pricing was excessive for what was served. It simply did not offer value for money. We ordered a pasta each and the vegetables were again an Add on. Pricing & Value The total bill came to ₹2,315, which included a service charge of ₹105. While I do not mind paying for quality, the portion sizes and overall experience did not justify the pricing. Moreover, anything additional—be it butter or extra condiments—came with an extra charge, making the dining experience feel more transactional than enjoyable. Final Verdict Neither the food nor the service lived up to expectations. The lack of transparency, small portions, and excessive add-ons make it difficult to recommend this place. Given the abundance of better options in Chennai, I would not revisit Update: Following my review, one of the restaurant’s partners reached out to me personally to apologize for the experience. They also extended an invitation to visit again for a better experience. While I appreciate the gesture, my review reflects my experience on the day of my visit.

Varin Bhatia

11 months ago

2.0

Had gone there yesterday. The food was decent, although it was served quite late. The bad part about the whole experience was the service. There was a gentleman named Ganesh (who was apparently the chef and manager), who made it seem like he was doing us a favour each time we called for him and he came to our table. Of course, he or none of the other staff would come to our table otherwise. If we are going to a fine dining restaurant, we expect good service along with good food. Was extremely disappointed with that one.

Manya Raman

6 months ago

2.0

Would not rush back here- tried their fettucine pesto handmade pasta : pretty average . The sauce in the sweet potato gnocchi tasted good, but the gnocchi itself was quite chewy. I also tried the truffle butter chicken thigh which sounded promising, but neither had a sharp flavour nor did it taste great. The only thing that I felt was decent is their tiramisu. In my opinion, their food does not do justice to the steep prices. Service was good and ambience as decent.

Deepak Chakravarthy

4 months ago

1.0

Portion sizes are ridiculously small. Pasta was a disgrace. Waste of money.