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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.7
4.7
1213 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek
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 94 times today
Experiences are available.

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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

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2023

    $145.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Welcome the new year with us at Elea! Our final seating is a 4 courses Greek dining experience. There will be a DJ, festivities, a countdown to midnight and a complimentary champagne toast. For parties of 8 and above please email us at nye@eleanyc.com Earlier seating will be offering our regular dinner menu.
    New Years Eve 2023 Photo

What 1,213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Greek

1,213 Reviews
  1. DanielK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! One of the best meals we’ve had in NYC and Greece! Everything we ordered was exceptional as was the service. Can’t wait to return!

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  2. AMKo

    New York Area

    288 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    288 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the happiest restaurant on the UWS. There is such a good vibe, the service is exceptionally attentive (overseen by carefully attentive managers). Great food, good decor, excellent and cordial management, a nice selection of wines—so satisfying!

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  3. JenPerez

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was stellar. Just truly excellent. We went for our anniversary and it was not loud which we LOVED. and we were treated so nicely, our server was very sweet.

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  4. LeDute

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only thing that happened in this beautiful, delicious place is that the coffee came late.

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  5. Citymom

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All great. It was Saturday night so inside was loud -- as expected. We switched to an outside table and it was just fine. All very good.

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  6. Joel

    New York Area

    117 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service and ambience was very good. Nice job 11

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  7. Foodlover

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived half a hour early for a 8:45 reservation on a Friday night. Sat at the bar. Reminded the front desk to seat us twice and we finally got a table at 9:15. Servers were really nice. Food was good. Nice atmosphere

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  8. talula

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything perfect for a birthday celebration with family. Food always delicious and service friendly and professional

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  9. BenK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. The noise level is high because the tables are quite close together, which makes conversation a challange.

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  10. Truewords

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing... so fresh. The beet salad is YUM! We love the cauliflower fritters. WOW have the Fig Martini... fresh lime juice.. show stopper... I had 2:) My husband said the octopus is the best ever! Love the ambiance.

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  11. Mediocre

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular. Elevated neighborhood joint without having to feel bad about spending $.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best restaurants on UWS! Great quality and both standard and original Med. fare

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  13. ASds

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not great. Lamb chops were dry and bland.

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  14. LOUISS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service with manager coming to all tables to make sure everything is ok. The whole fish (tsipoura) was delicious and they’ll even serve it de-boned if you prefer. Party of 3 also enjoyed the shrimp, meatballs, & gigantes beans!

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  15. carolyn

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food but so noisy that it is great when you can eat outside to hear your friends. Otherwise very good restaurant

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  16. nina

    New York Area

    306 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    306 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Upscale in every way with delicious food and drinks. Excellent service and ambience. Lots of sharing choices too. Favorite is grilled shrimp with salad. Great combo!

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  17. Petite4

    New York Area

    134 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fine Greek food with a good variety of menu options, wine and cocktails.

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  18. Hank

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I very much enjoyed this recent visit to Elea. The restaurant was crowded at 6:45 pm with a noise level to match. Service started off a bit slow but definitely picked up and was excellent by the time drinks were ordered. The food was delicious and the halibut entree was outstanding. I would highly recommend.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant delivered on all fronts – delicious food, a welcoming ambiance, and impeccable service. It's safe to say that Elea excelled not just in its cuisine but also in creating a pleasant and satisfying dining environment.

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  20. HoGo

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and the service very attentive, but way too loud to carry on a conversation for the most part.

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  21. Richard

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our number 1 restaurant on the upper west side. Never disappointed.

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  22. RuthL

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent as always as was Waitstaff. I always enjoy Elea - very noisy but a true NYC experience.

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  23. JoyceM

    New York Area

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood place with good food and good service.

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  24. HeatherK

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Elea several times and will be back again! Our server noticed someone in my party didn’t enjoy her meal and went above and beyond to try to fix it. We were so appreciative and it made our night!

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  25. GoodVibesGoodEats8

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been twice and both times amazed by how good the food is. The service was notably thoughtful. Tzatziki is always good and the pita is warm and tasty. The salmon and risotto are comforting. Lavraki was flavorful, fresh and had the right amount of salt. Dessert was good too. Definitely recommend for date night or a night out with friends.

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  26. AMKo

    New York Area

    288 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    288 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t known about this gem of a restaurant right in our neighborhood until we stumbled on it for an excellent lunch last week. Last night we tried it for dinner, and it was even better. There is an extensive and varied menu, not confined to the many Greek specialties (loved the spanakopita, but also the tuna tartare; loved the moussaka, but also the short ribs). Service is intelligent and caring, as the bus staff and management are attentive. The place is run like a well-oiled machine. No wonder it is packed.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service- very good food- a bit too noisy

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  28. MerylsFaves

    New York Area

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy everything about Elea and I keep remembering to back here as one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants! The food is consistently delicious and the service attentive and excellent. I have been there for both brunch and dinner and am always happy! Try their lamb chops!

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  29. elorac

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant on the West Side. Best lamb chops I ever ate.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elea is one of our favorite restaurants-the staff is wonderful, it’s beautifully decorated and the food is always, always delicious.

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  31. Misty123

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a milestone birthday with family and so glad we chose Elea. Food was great as was service. I’m can’t wait to return. What a fun spot on a busy Friday night.

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  32. ChrisE

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprisingly large Greek restaurant. We were seated downstairs which had very tight seating. The spreads were very good and entrees were good but not great. My wife had the salmon and I the Short Ribs. Our server was pleasant but failed to tell us about the specials we overheard being offered by a different server to another table. We might go back again sometime

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  33. JANEL

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the fig martini to the mini baklava, dinner was delicious.

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  34. Lainie

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had friends visiting from St Petersburg, FL, and we had a terrific dinner! Everyone loved all of the food that we ordered, the ambience was great and we all enjoyed! We will definitely return to Elea!

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  35. KathrynP

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. It was a gorgeous November evening, so we are outside in their beautiful outdoor setup.

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  36. jocko1945

    New York Area

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience in evert aspect! The service was impeccable. Our server George P. was wonderful.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great Food. We Love it here, thank you team Elea.

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  38. TGCcc

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to meet friends for dinner. Lively and the food is fantastic. The service is attentive and accommodating. We'll be back.

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  39. sb18

    New York Area

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants in this neighborhood. The food and service are consistently of high quality.

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  40. CEA10025

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was on time, the food was delicious (as always) and we had the best server ever! Made outstanding recommendations, and was engaging and attentive. 1,000,000 out of 10 stars!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Elea is rated 4.7 stars by 1213 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 94 times today
Experiences are available.

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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