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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.8 (1508)
$50 and over
Greek
217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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.

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–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

Private dining

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What 1,508 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elea is a standout Greek restaurant on the Upper West Side, celebrated for its consistently excellent food and attentive service. Diners rave about the "amazing" food, including fresh seafood and inventive dishes. The atmosphere is both vibrant and welcoming, making it perfect for special occasions. "Service is excellent" and the staff are friendly and professional, enhancing the overall dining experience.
1,508 Reviews
  1. sandy VIP

    New York City205 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy this place. Always have zucchini/eggplant chips. Everyone enjoyed their meal.
    EleaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sandy, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 4-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy our zucchini/eggplant chips and that everyone enjoyed their meal here at Elea. It's our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to your next visit. Best, ELEA Guest Relations

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  2. David VIP

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant evening. Delicious food and excellent, attentive service
    EleaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi David, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy we were able to accommodate your evening and provide attentive service and of course, delicious food! You are welcome back anytime!

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  3. ellie VIP

    New York City131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner and wine very much . The appetizers were delicious and fish prepared well. The service was excellent .
    EleaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Ellie, Thank you so much for your generous review! It is our top priority to serve delicious food along with excellent service to our wonderful guests, so we are very grateful for your positive feedback. Please feel free to return anytime!

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  4. Harriette VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ŵ sat upstairs in the back. Noise was moderate and environment lovely and as usual food choices to share were really great!

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  5. Carolyn VIP

    New York City81 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is consistently good and it is always pleasant to eat at this restaurant..

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  6. Valerie VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!! Service was A+. The staff were amazing and so was the food.

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  7. Caitlin VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eléa never disappoints. We love all the food options and often have trouble narrowing down our choices.

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love dining at Elea! The food is amazing!!!

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  9. David VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elea is one of the best restaurants on the UWS. The food is always excellent regardless of what you order. The fish is extremely fresh. The appetizers are delicious. The wait staff is friendly and professional.

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  10. Linda VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An upscale restaurant in an area that lacks places at this level. I walked past the place practically everyday, and had no idea that there was a downstairs area, which is actually quite massive. The service was extremely professional, something that seems to be disappearing these days. The food was excellent. Everything was on the expensive side, but we all got two meals out of our entrees so it ended up not being so bad.

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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 1508 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
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–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 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
  • 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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