Elea

Name: Elea
Address: 217 W 85th St, New York, NY, United States, 10024
Telephone: (212) 369-9800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

872 Reviews

$50 and over

Greek

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 369-9800

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
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–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 369-9800
Website
http://eleanyc.com/
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: (833) 431-2111

Location
217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024
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

Popular dishes

Horiatiki Salad$19.00
vine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers, olives, Arahova feta
Lahanosalata$18.00
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot, orange slice, golden raisins, shaved almonds, kefalograviera cheese
Watermelon Salad$17.00
arugula, toasted walnuts, jalapēno emulsion, feta cheese
Baby Arugula Salad$18.00
cherry tomatoes, manouri cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$22.00
orange, cucumber, sesame oil, lime zest, Greek yogurt mousse

Selection of Greek Spreads

Individual Spreads | $9, Tasting of 3 Spreads | $19, Tasting of 5 Spreads | $27

Chickpea Hummus
smoked paprika, marinated chickpeas
Skordalia
blanched almonds, garlic paste
Tzatziki
Greek strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic
Taramosalata
roe of grey mullet fish, capers, red onion
Fava
Santorini yellow split pea, shallots, dill
Tyrokafteri
spicy roasted red pepper, feta cheese

Eléa Classics

Eléa Chips$23.00
lightly fried zucchini & eggplant, tzatziki, kefalograviera cheese
Spanakopita$19.00
baked spinach, leeks, feta cheese in phyllo dough
Kounoupidi$19.00
cauliflower fritters, toasted pine nuts, honey, black currants
Sesame Crusted Feta$18.00
puréed dried figs, pink peppercorns, honey
Grilled Shrimp$21.00
wild Gulf shrimp, radish, frisée salad, cara cara orange
Mussels$21.00
Dutch mussels, green peppers, white wine, feta cheese, Greek herbs
Octopus$24.00
grilled Spanish octopus, shallots, capers, cherry tomatoes, fava
Fried Calamari$18.00
golden crispy squid, Nafpaktos tomato sauce
Keftedes$20.00
Greek style meatballs, feta sauce
Chicken Souvlaki$20.00
organic grilled skewered chicken, homemade Dijon mustard

From the Sea

Lavraki$35.00
Mediterranean seabass - lean, mild flavor
Tsipoura$35.00
Dorade Royale - flaky, full flavor
Salmon$30.00
grilled Loch Duarte salmon, black rice, asparagus Mavrodafni sauce
Seafood Orzotto$32.00
shrimp, mussels, clams, safron, orzo
Pepper Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$36.00
black eyed pea and lentil salad, gazpacho sauce with avocado purée

From the Land

Greek Summer Garden$26.00
traditional stuffed tomato, pepper, eggplant with rice & Greek herbs
Vegetarian Mousaka$26.00
traditional casserole layered with potato, zucchini, eggplant, bechamel sauce
Organic Chicken$29.00
organic roasted chicken, lemon potatoes
Lamb Chops$42.00
taverna style lamb chops, fresh-cut Greek fries
Short Rib Youvetsi$32.00
xinomavro braised short rib, baked orzo, kefalograviera cheese
Filet Mignon$42.00
8oz filet, chef's signature sauce, fresh-cut Greek fries

Sides

Sautéed Spinach$10.00
Horta$10.00
Asparagus$10.00
Lemon Potatoes$10.00
Greek Fries$10.00

Signature Cocktails

Passion Fruit Mojito$15.00
Bacardi rum, passion fruit, honey & mint
Watermelon Cooler$16.00
Ketel One vodka, muddled watermelon, lime juice
Fig Martini$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, fig, honey
Spicy Margarita$16.00
Patron Silver tequila, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeño
The Greek Old Fashion$15.00
Maker's Mark, ouzo, preserved cherries, orange bitters
Kymatini$16.00
Stoli Cucumber Vodka, Kleos mastiha liqueur, mint
Smoke & Fire$15.00
Del Maguey Viva mezcal, jalapeño, cucumber, lime juice
Lavender Collins$15.00
The Botanist gin, lavender, tonic, lime
Honey Deuce$15.00
Grey Goose Vodka, fresh lemonade, Chambord, honeydew melon
Bourbon Mint Lemonade$15.00
Redemption bourbon, agave nectar, mint
Mykonos Mule$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, Metaxa brandy, ginger beer, muddled cucumber
Santorini Spritz$14.00
Fleurs de Prairie Rosè, St. Germain liqueur, strawberries, lemon, mint
White or Red Sangria$14.00
white or red wine, pineapple, Cointreau

White Wines

Biblia Chora, Sauvignon Blanc Blend$17.00
fresh, intense flavors of tropical fruits and grapefruit
Assyrtiko, Santorini, Santo Wines 2020$17.00
aromas of citrus, white fruit and flowers
Sancerre, France 2018, Durand Reserve$17.00
notes of citrus, apples, gooseberries with hints of passion fruit
Chardonnay, Macon Villages 2017, Cave de Lugny$14.00
green apples, weighty and simple
Chardonnay, Chateaux Julia 2020, Costa Lazaridi$15.00
very well balanced with a pleasant acidity, notes of pineapple, banana, and lemon
Malagousia, Atalanti Valley 2020, Estate Hatzimichalis$15.00
floral, moderate acidity, citrus and peach flavors

Sparkling Wine

Cuvee Clasico, Codorniu, Barcelona$12.00
floral aspects, clean and light with melon flavors

Rose Wine

Hampton Water, South of France$14.00
burst of red fruit flavors, strawberry and watermelon, light acidity
Whispering Angel, Vin de Provence$18.00
quintessential French rosé, strawberry, silky texture

Red Wines

Agiorgitiko, Nemea 2015, Saint George$16.00
luscious and velvety, ripe red & black fruits with lingering finish
Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni 2017, Naoussa$16.00
the Barolo of Greece, dried fruit, tomato leaf, rose petals, robust tannins
Pinot Noir, Oregon 2017, L'umami$15.00
Burgundian in style, awesome acid, dried black stone fruits
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017, Napa by Napa$16.00
big & fruity over ripened black cherry and stone fruit, heavy red

Beers

Fix$8.00
Brooklyn IPA$8.00
Blue Moon$8.00
Peroni$8.00
Septem$8.00

Water

Vikos Flat$6.00
Souroti Sparkling$6.00

What 872 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Let me just start off my saying you will NOT be disappointed here. We thought we were going for restaurant week and didn't realize they don't do that menu on the weekend. However the host was so kind and super apologetic, and even threw in dessert wine for me and my date at the end of the night. We got full off apps but the main meal looked good too, will have to come back to try it. We got the zucchini chips and a trio of spreads!
GP
GrahamP
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience1
For $70 a person, without desert, I would expect better quality.
SL
SLDC
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cute date spot! The drinks were absolutely delicious!
NM
NarM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent experience. The food and service was fantastic
a
apinnyc
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great stuff, upstairs more energy, beautiful bar and outdoor space, downstair is more quiet and intim. Amazing food and service.
I
Impressions
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This will be a new go to place for me. Food was so good, the waitress really pleasant and attentive and its nearby. Can't ask for more than that.
JO
JustOk
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were so helpful, professional, kind, and accommodating of my husband’s friends who were inexplicably and exorbitantly late for the reservation. Thank you so much!
NN
NNNN
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was good, the food was fantastic, and the layout/decor were interesting as well. On the pricier side
NY
NYStateOfMind
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve written several reviews over time and still love Elea as much as I did the first time I went. The food is always great. It never disappoints. The service is always personal and delightful. It’s a go to for me. And I live in the 60’s on 2nd!
MM
MMcg
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very much enjoyed our meal. We shared small plates the cauliflower fritters, skordalia dip, the Brussels sprouts salad and two desserts. Everything was delicious. Services was very good.
JW
JosephW
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the keftedes, peppered tuna, and the chocolate cake on the Restaurant Week special. All were perfectly prepared and delicious.
M
Miasamber
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time at Elea and I went for my birthday dinner. I had an amazing experience from the service to the decor to the food to the drinks. Absolutely fantastic! Couldn’t have been better. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was great! The food was definitely one of the best culinary experiences I have had. And take it from me a true foodie. I can’t wait to go back. We had the zucchini and eggplant chips, the watermelon salad, calamari, grilled octopus, lamb chops, organic chicken, and Tsipoura (grilled white fish), cheesecake, chocolate cake, and baklava. Thank you for making my birthday extra special. Special shout out to Savas and Hanz.
e
enjoysdiningout
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Courteos and professional staff. Excellent food. Went there to celebrate a birthday and it was acknowledged and recognized!
A
Adri
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Disappointed: food quality not how I expected. If you book a table, ask for those located in the first floor (the basement lacks light and ambiance).
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Have been a few other times either early or late for dinner but this time went at 7 when it was busy. Food wasn’t as strong as it normally is and service was quite slow. Great value for restaurant week though, maybe the best around.
PB
PBluv2dine
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Elea is a gem, with consistently excellent food and great service. There is ample outdoor seating, which is very pleasant. The food is always freshly prepared and delicious. I highly recommend.
P
Penny
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Can be a bit noisy, but definitely worth it!
l
larryk
New York Area
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. A little noisy for conversation but not impossible. Veggie chips were a great starter and lamb chops were big, juicy and delicious.
NS
NicoleS
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff and manager tops off the experience!
UW
UWSider
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always
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nina
New York Area
282 reviews
vip
4.0
282 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
So good! Delicious food - super fresh. Good service and atmosphere.
GH
GeraldineH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great neighborhood place where they always deliver with quality of food, service, and ambiance.
M
Monique
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal. Fantastic waitress! Absolutely love this restaurant! Adjusted reservation with no issue!
RP
RobertP
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food. A bit pricey. Great service. Lucky to have in our neighborhood.
SA
SA26
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
We had an OK experience at Elea. I had heard so many good things so booked brunch for my mom's birthday. Good things - Octopus and Baklava are delicious!! Prasini salad is a joke, its just lettuce with cheese, I added shrimp and it was 4 shrimps diced into small pieces. Not work the $30. Service was really slow, we had to wait a long time to get our food out. Ambiance is great, live music is an excellent addition.
K
Kris
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Greek food on the UWS/UES
VL
VanaL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time at Elea with the family. Compliments to the chef, food was great! Our waitress Dimitra was outstanding and kudos to the mangers that came by several times to make sure that we were okay. Great ambiance and overall experience. We will definitely be coming back!
L
Loulou
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We ate outside where tables were pretty close together but at least you were outdoors. We didn’t even go indoors. The food was a mixed bag — my octopus was fabulous but my husbands spanakopita was disappointing. We shared dips as a starter which were all wonderful. Service was outstanding even tho the restaurant was very busy. They seated us on time but mentioned there was a 90 minute limit on our table. I would recommend Elea.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent bday dinner
GM
GMohta
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good experience but that left me feeling as though it could be better. The space is beautiful though - the food just needs to match up!
w
wizardofroz
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant-somewhat pricey-can only afford to go there for special occasions. Totally worth it, though.
SZ
SashaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and we enjoyed the nicely decorated outdoor area. Great place for Fathers' Day!
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
father’s day
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with very delicate food and nice ambiance
A
Asgl
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Food, service, ambiance all excellent. Very friendly and accommodating too. Always service with a smile! Love this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, an ambiance to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. Desert came with a sparkler which was awesome!
C
Cholt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancé and I came for dinner. We both stated that this was by far the best food we had while visiting Manhatten. The staff was very attentful and the ambience of the restaurant made our experience. We will be returning.
KM
KathyM
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Salads were amazing! Risotto was also outstanding!
A
Annon
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Moussaka was shockingly super bland but the apps, filet and lamb chops were delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent- highly recommend for any occasion!

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 4.8 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 369-9800

217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

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–10:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
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

Website
http://eleanyc.com/
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: (833) 431-2111

Elea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Octopus

Eléa Chips

Salads

Horiatiki Salad$19.00

Lahanosalata$18.00

Watermelon Salad$17.00

Baby Arugula Salad$18.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Selection of Greek Spreads

Chickpea Hummus

Skordalia

Tzatziki

Taramosalata

Fava

Tyrokafteri

Eléa Classics

Eléa Chips$23.00

Spanakopita$19.00

Kounoupidi$19.00

Sesame Crusted Feta$18.00

Grilled Shrimp$21.00

Mussels$21.00

Octopus$24.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Keftedes$20.00

Chicken Souvlaki$20.00

From the Sea

Lavraki$35.00

Tsipoura$35.00

Salmon$30.00

Seafood Orzotto$32.00

Pepper Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$36.00

From the Land

Greek Summer Garden$26.00

Vegetarian Mousaka$26.00

Organic Chicken$29.00

Lamb Chops$42.00

Short Rib Youvetsi$32.00

Filet Mignon$42.00

Sides

Sautéed Spinach$10.00

Horta$10.00

Asparagus$10.00

Lemon Potatoes$10.00

Greek Fries$10.00

Signature Cocktails

Passion Fruit Mojito$15.00

Watermelon Cooler$16.00

Fig Martini$16.00

Spicy Margarita$16.00

The Greek Old Fashion$15.00

Kymatini$16.00

Smoke & Fire$15.00

Lavender Collins$15.00

Honey Deuce$15.00

Bourbon Mint Lemonade$15.00

Mykonos Mule$16.00

Santorini Spritz$14.00

White or Red Sangria$14.00

White Wines

Biblia Chora, Sauvignon Blanc Blend$17.00

Assyrtiko, Santorini, Santo Wines 2020$17.00

Sancerre, France 2018, Durand Reserve$17.00

Chardonnay, Macon Villages 2017, Cave de Lugny$14.00

Chardonnay, Chateaux Julia 2020, Costa Lazaridi$15.00

Malagousia, Atalanti Valley 2020, Estate Hatzimichalis$15.00

Sparkling Wine

Cuvee Clasico, Codorniu, Barcelona$12.00

Rose Wine

Hampton Water, South of France$14.00

Whispering Angel, Vin de Provence$18.00

Red Wines