Imagine you and your special Valentine sipping on perfectly aged wine in a romantically lit, contemporary style restaurant with elegant Victorian touches. The plates offering sound like a tour through Europe: Beef Carpaccio, Madai Snapper Crudo, Lamb Scottadito, and Burger Au Poivre. The atmosphere is chic without pretension. Feeling pretty swanky, right? Everything is perfect…even the temperature. While mechanical engineering systems aren’t the most romantic thing in the world, they make an environment for a romantic cozy evening with your significant other at restaurants like Ella Elli.

Ella Elli is a high-end restaurant located in the coastal neighborhood of Lakeview. Rated as one of the 10 Sexiest New Restaurants and Bars in Chicago by Zagat, it’s the perfect place for first dates, anniversaries, and numerous other special occasions. They boast an atypical wine selection and succulent global food options by chef Matt Eversman, as well as a sizable brunch menu with a selection of charcuterie and mimosa bottle service. 

Yagla Engineering Services partnered with SPACE Architects + Planners to make sure that all of the comforts you expect at Ella Elli are there but unnoticed. When dining, the decor, food, and service should stand out, not whether the building is drafty, too hot, the toilets don’t work, or the electric flickers. The lighting design has to be perfect for creating ambiance, without putting the diners in darkness or harsh lighting. That’s the proof of the excellent service YES provides for their clients. They work to ensure that the system designed is appropriate for the intended use of the building, while maintaining client budget criteria. An excellent MEP system is one you don’t think about or notice.

Try Ella Elli for Valentine’s Day. You can make reservations here and taste chef Matt Everman’s selections for only $95. Take a moment to notice how comfortable it is and how the lighting accentuates your Valentine’s eyes.