Elea

Elea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Amy VIP

   New York City72 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you’re looking for a wonderful UWS restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, this is it! Lovely server, warm ambience and delicious Greek food. The sangria, red & white, was sweet and fruity. Then a basket of yummy rolls with olive oil arrives. We ordered three spreads with toasted pita for our shared appetizer which was yummy. Two ordered the sea bass which was perfectly cooked with a side of Brussels sprouts and two ordered moussaka which was such a generous portion that we had leftovers for the next day. We were too full for dessert however because we were celebrating a graduation the server surprised us with a shooting candle and four complimentary after dinner drinks! Overall a memorable and fabulous dining experience!!
   

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   Julian

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elea is owned by the same team that owns Kyma in Flatiron & Hudson Yards and all of their restaurants are fantastic. Elea is more family oriented but the food is just as spectacular especially the lamb chops and striped bass.
   

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   Ravenna

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great place with excellent food. Inventive drinks, good service, wonderful food. It was a bit noisier than I like. So only 4 stars for ambience.
   

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   Michael VIP

   Baltimore32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, the food, the food! This vibrant and visually appealing establishment gets everything very right! Our party of 6 arrived and we were promptly escorted to our table. Our server checked in almost immediately to check in with our water service options and take drink orders. We tried a variety of appetizers including the tuna tartare, Elea Chips, grilled shrimp, and grilled octopus. All were outstanding. Service from the wait staff was smooth and we were not rushed to the next course. The diners in our group tried the Lavraki, the Tsipoura, the seafood orzo, the short rib, lamb chops, and Seafood Orzotto. Everyone was very pleased with the chef’s preparations. There’s something special about a chef that takes traditional dishes and makes them even more enjoyable with trying to be too fancy. Delicious is undefeated and that’s certainly the case here. The restaurant was very busy, but all orders were delivered in a very timely fashion in unison. We didn’t try dessert, but we had to save something for the next visit. We’re definitely going back!
   

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   Karen VIP

   New York City34 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always love coming here. The service is excellent and the food just so darn consistent I can't find fault with anything. The chef obviously knows his business and continues to deliver, especially the mussels and the Zucchini chips (EXCELLENT!). We had a seating problem but Yannis (John) stepped up and seated us at a good table. We'll be back for another delightful and delicious dinner. Question: Why do you not serve Zucchini chips at lunch?
   

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   Alexandra

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful restaurant food was good not great and over priced
   

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   Matthew

   New York City5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Just not authentic Greek food, it’s a beautiful space, much larger than I expected, we were a party of 5 and were all disappointed with the food, it was too “American brunch” not great quality and not authentic Greek food.
   

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   Carmen VIP

   New York City56 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Elea is a great neighborhood upscale authentic Greek restaurant serving food with very fresh seafood being offered whenever you go. the service staff are all very friendly while maintaining their professionalism and providing wonderful service. good variety of wines offered as well as fashionable liquors being available. A restaurant that we return to again and again,
   

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   JOHN VIP

   Orange County11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was exceptional! Such a fun night celebrating family!
   

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    Anthi VIP

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    One of the top restaurants in the Upper West area -the food is superb at all levels especially if you like tasty, high quality Greek food. Service was also very good and our waiter was attentive and friendly.
    

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