Aspen Restaurants at the Little Nell

At The Little Nell, our goal is to nourish each moment of your stay, and never more so than with our fine dining. Settle into a chair at one of our two restaurants or three bars, and you will find that in little ways as well as big, our menus are put together to surprise and delight. Enjoy house-made preserves from our Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, Element 47 or Truffle fries twenty steps from the gondola at the patio of Ajax Tavern.

The restaurants at The Little Nell offer world-renowned chefs, bartenders, and sommeliers ready to make your Aspen dining experience one to remember. Whether planning a casual lunch with stunning views of Aspen Mountain, arranging a private dinner in Element 47, or indulging in in-room dining, you can expect artfully coordinated food, drinks, and service.

Enjoy a private wine tasting or wine-paired dinner, catered to your every need and hosted by one of our sommeliers. Email dine@thelittlenell.com to reserve your experience.

Browse our collection of Aspen restaurants below.

*The Little Nell is pleased to accommodate diners with any food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please inform your server of your restrictions.

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The Little Nell's 35th Anniversary

In celebration of The Little Nell’s 35th anniversary, two food & beverage offerings are available for ski season 2024-2025.

La Finale Cocktail

La Finale is the 35th-anniversary cocktail, an elixir that is Jade green in honor of the gemstone traditionally given to commemorate a 35th anniversary. It is made with Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Lime, and Maraschino Luxero. Available throughout the hotel for $26.

The Scotch Egg

As a nod to the first chef at The Little Nell, Richard Chamberlain, a popular dish from the original menu, The Scotch Egg, will be recreated at Element 47 during ski season for lunch. Culinary Director Matt Zubrod, Executive Chef Keith Theodore, and Chef Tournant Colin Loomis curated this specialty dish, comprised of duck, pheasant, and foie gras, paired with Tomatillo Hollandaise, and Black Bean Relish. Available for $31.