The owners were looking to create something akin to "Sacramento's living room." It looks like they got their wish.
The restaurant's design, concept, and branding were undertaken by Amsterdam-based UXUS (this project taken on by their Napa office).
The floor is Mexican concrete tile. A creamy smooth surface to interplay with the jagged textures of the shutters behind.
Five hundred pairs of reclaimed shutters were culled for the restaurant's interior. There's also a hand-carved stone and marble bar along with hand-screened wallpaper. One of the features of the restaurant is a Host's table situated within the kitchen where diners "may experience firsthand the excitement and artistry" of making a meal. Presumably, without the expletives of Gordon Ramsey disturbing the mood.
Above is the intimate banquet room with custom wallpaper.
Ella was also featured at the excellent arch daily blog.
