First Look at Luella: Buckhead’s Newest Spot for Steak, Pasta, and Sushi

Revival Restaurant Group (Little Betty, Uptown Cantina, and the Family Dog) is ready to show off its shiny new interiors and menus for steakhouse Luella, which opens on Tuesday, November 25, in the former Ivy Buckhead space. Luella is billed as a “steakhouse inspired by European sensibilities,” so there are slabs of premium beef and wagyu cuts, but the restaurant also offers plates of pasta and a few sushi rolls, because why not throw those in, too?

Leading the kitchen is executive chef Stuart Rogers, who has held roles in restaurants like Aria, the Optimist, and Nava. Some intriguing highlights from the menu include a spicy salmon avocado roll with crunchy rice pearls, crab and artichoke lasagna, bone-in veal chop Parmesan, lobster rigatoni alla vodka, and snow-aged beef from Hokkaido.

Customer care is a large part of the ethos at Luella. “We want guests to be wowed when they walk in, feel instantly cared for, and be swept up in the moment. Great food, better people, and a place that feels like home,” said Jamey Shirah, CEO of Revival Restaurant Group.

For the dining room, Revival worked with architect Jonathan Lacrosse, designer Micah Hall, of Gather & Grow Studios, and interior designer Helen Hanavich. The dining room has Casino Royale aesthetics, with rich red hues, velvet seating, black-and-white tiled floors, a marble bar, and pendant lights. Custom wallpaper lines the walls, creating richly textured landscapes.

Take a look around the space and menu here before the big opening next week.