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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.8
4.8
1393 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
We are bringing "True Greek" to the Upper West Side. At eléa, we only use the finest quality ingredients (Grade 1 Yellow Fin Tuna, Loche Duarte Scottish Salmon) to create traditional "True Greek" fare. Now Open, on the heels of the successful summer opening of Kyma Flatiron, sister restaurant eléa on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation while also evoking an intimate, softly lit aesthetic perfectly suited for the uptown neighborhood. Meaning “olive” in ancient Greek, eléa offers guests a menu of soulful and modern Greek dishes that encompass flavors across the region’s many islands and terrains.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 369-9800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Moschos Akis Tzanakakis
  • Private party facilities
    With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation. We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Andrew Marin: (212) 369-9800
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking Until 7pm
  • Public transit
    86th street 1 train
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

1,393 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I was excited to eat here as we are Greek and our family has owned restaurants. I brought three people with me as my guests for dinner. I had made reservations and the restaurant wasn’t completely full. We were put outside as we had asked, but we were seated at a table furthest from the restaurant on a sloped, crooked sidewalk. The table was so slanted that all of the liquid would fall to the downhill portion of our plates. I was extremely uncomfortable. I have a bad back and because of the way that the sidewalk was, it made the chair and table crooked. In a short while, I was in pain. I mentioned it to three or four people, and no one really responded. Not one person apologized. No one offered to move us, I just think that they must know that that table is bad and clearly did not care. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a restaurant that didn’t really care about whether their diners are comfortable. I did not really want to complain in front of my guests, but I let them know at the restaurant and no one offered to move us. I would highly recommend the restaurant for the food, but stay away from the tables at the outdoor dining lower right section because they are not comfortable and no one should be sitting there, unless you’re like 10.

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  2. Austin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here many times, and the food has consistently been some of the best in the city! Would 11/10 recommend this spot for any occasion!

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  3. sandy

    New York City

    169 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Obviously love this place. Food is totally delish. Love the zucchini and eggplant chips with tzatziki. Octopus was outstanding. My husband loved the fish.

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  4. Mara

    New York City

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful evening so we enjoyed dining outdoors. The outdoor area was not ideal … but the weather made up for it. Everything else was PERFECTION‼️ SERVICE and FOOD … were TERRIFIC‼️

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  5. JasonM

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were delicious. The service was outstanding. The food was amazing. The ambience was beautiful. 5 out of 5 stars.

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  6. Karen

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place for a special dinner with friends. I've been here many times and seem to always order the same dishes as they are consistently great. Some day soon, I'll go back and finally have a main entre as their small plates are sensational!

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  7. Amy

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely LOVED this beautiful place! It is perfect!

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  8. David

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Front door staff is always kind and welcoming. Food, service, and ambiance are always top-notch.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and ambience were great, per usual. Our bartender, Igor, took great care of us, as did the rest of the staff.

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  10. Bernice

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dining experience at Elea. The fried calamari was very fresh as was the halibut and the seafood orzo. The food was flavorful and nicely seasoned. Service was attentive- just right. Have dined here previously and it never fails to impress.

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FAQs

Elea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 369-9800.

Elea is rated 4.8 stars by 1393 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elea

217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered Street Parking Until 7pm
  • Public transit
    86th street 1 train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Moschos Akis Tzanakakis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 369-9800
  • Private party facilities
    With an open split-level design punctuated with traditional Grecian pottery and décor, eléa will transport guests to a romantic island vacation. We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Andrew Marin: (212) 369-9800
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