Elia

Name: Elia
Address: 240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ, United States, 07073
Telephone: (201) 939-9292
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2261 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 939-9292
Website
http://www.elianj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jose Luis Falcon

Location
240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Neighborhood
East Rutherford
Cross street
Orchard Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Assorted Olives$5.00
Marinated in Mediterranean spices
Greek Spreads & Pita$15.00
Tzatziki / Roasted Eggplant / Fava Puree / Htipidi (Vegan options available)
Eggplant & Zucchini Chips$15.00
Cut paper thin with yogurt spread
Spanikopita Empanadas$14.00
Kale pistachio puree, balsamic gastrique
Burrata$16.00
Baby kale, arugula, pear, pomegranate, pecans, honey pear vinaigrette
Shrimp & Artichokes$22.00
Olives, chilies, fennel, tomato, crumbled feta, grilled bread
Grilled Octopus$23.00
Sushi grade, braised gigantes beans, smoked onions, oven tomato, shishito peppers, fava puree
Baby Shrimp & Calamari$16.00
Flash-fried, crispy chickpeas, lemon, spicy aioli, tomato sauce
Tuna Tartare$18.00
Avocado yogurt mousse, tahini, ginger puree, haricot verts, oven roasted tomatoes, shallots, chives, crispy quinoa
95% Crab Cake$22.00
Pickled winter fruit, blood orange, baby kale, pear, whole grain lemon tartare sauce
Prince Edward Mussels$16.00
Tomato sauce with chilies, feta, and lamb sausage or White wine lemonato sauce
Mediterranean Ceviche$18.00
Chefs selection of the day
Keftedes$15.00
Braised meatballs, savory tomato, cumin essence, Greek yogurt, dates
Mini Lamb Gyros$17.00
Braised lamb, picked cucumber, dill, onions, tomato, tzatziki
Snail Stifado$18.00
Roasted tomatoes, lamb sausage, mushrooms
Short Rib Crostini$15.00
Whipped ricotta cheese, apple slaw, pickled jalapeno
Filet Mignon Beef Tartare$21.00
Classic condiments, grilled artisan bread, Quail Egg

Greek Cheeses

Saganaki$15.00
Pan-fried Graviera cheese sticks, apple & delicate squash jam, honey, pistachio
Sesame-Crusted Feta$15.00
Grape tomato, olives, red-wine-poached dry figs, mint
Cheese Board$16.00
Assorted Mediterranean cheese, Grapes, prosciutto, dried nuts, honey, olives

Salads

Horiatiki$16.00
Greek "peasant" salad, organic tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, barrel-aged feta
Farro & Black-Eyed Peas$14.00
Oven-Roasted tomatoes, asparagus, avocado, dried cranberries, candied almonds, lemon vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chopped Salad$14.00
Organic tomatoes, peppers, onions, cucumbers, chickpeas, capers, crispy pita, crumbled feta

Salads Additions

Chicken$10.00
Shrimp$20.00
Salmon$18.00
Steak$20.00

Raw Bar

Served with our house condiments: citrus cocktail sauce, mignonette, and garlic aioli

Cherry Stones Clams
- ea$2.25
Littleneck Clams
- ea$2.00
East Coast Oysters
- ea$3.50
West Coast Oysters
- ea$3.50
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- ea$5.00
Calamari Ceviche$14.00
Raw Sampler Royale
- For Two People$55.00
- For Four People$55.00

Whole Fish

Fresh-caught, whole fish grilled on charcoal. Please visit our fresh whole fish display for our seasonal availability. Our chef de-bones your fish to the best of his ability unless otherwise instructed. All whole fish served with lemon potatoes or horta. Weekend Whole Fish Specials Available

Lavraki$34.00
European sea bass (Loup de Mer), sweet & flaky white fish
Tsipoura$34.00
Royal Dorado, Mediterranean fish with mild flavor & firm flakes
Red Snapper
Sweet & nutty flavor, moist with a firm texture
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Main Course

Seafood Pasta$33.00
House made fresh pasta, shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, dried chilies, fresh tomato
Lemon Shrimp$35.00
Sweet potato skordalia, roasted maple candy carrots, Xinomavro sauce
Seared Yellowfin Tuna$37.00
Buckwheat, golden raisins, string beans, grapes, fried tomato, citrus pistou
Chilean Sea Bass$40.00
Squid ink risotto, baby shrimp, roasted fennel, Champagne Beurre Blanc sauce
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$38.00
Tricolored cauliflower, dried cranberries, crispy parsnips, cauliflower mousseline
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$33.00
Shaved Brussel sprouts, braised purple cabbage, oyster mushrooms, date sauce
Braised Short Rib Cavatelli$38.00
Assorted mushrooms, fresh herbs, burrata, cream sauce
Organic Boneless Half Chicken$29.00
Tarragon polenta, roasted seasonal vegetables, chicken demi sauce
Braised Lamb Shank$45.00
Greek orzo, baby onions, carrots, tomato lamb sauce, crumbled feta
Domestic Lamb Chops$44.00
Vegetable souvlaki, roasted tomatoes, lemon potatoes, mint pistachio pesto
Skirt Steak$38.00
Crushed fingerling potatoes, garlic confit, spinach, grilled peppers confit, basil chimichurri sauce

Sides

Fresh Cut Greek Fries$8.00
Roasted Lemon Potatoes$7.00
Polenta & Mushrooms$7.00
Sautéed Spinach$7.00
Horta (Steamed Wild Greens)$7.00
Winter Roasted Vegetables$10.00
Grilled Tomatoes & Shishito Peppers
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Tahini ginger puree

What 2,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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NancyP
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elia is always a treat. Not only is the food fresh, delicious, and beautiful but the service and ambiance are also stellar. Extra shoutout for their outdoor dining area—it sure doesn’t feel like a parking lot! Everything we ordered was excellent and the service was superb. We’ll be back, of course!
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Derek
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have been for dinner many times over the years since Elia opened, but never for brunch. What a delight. The brunch menu is a lovely selection of breakfast & lunch dishes, including salads & appetizers from their main menu. My wife’s salmon eggs Benedict was fabulous, as was my Farro salad which I had with grilled salmon. The salmon was done perfectly, and the combination of flavors were so delicious. And, we were well tended by our server, Jan, who didn’t miss a beat… very attentive! Overall, Elia never disappoints. Thank you for another great dining experience!
AR
AlmaR
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff and great service, beautiful place!
MR
MariaR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , great service ! I always have a great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! Servers and staff are very friendly and really profesional. I been to many restaurants, this place they know what they doing. From the moment they greet u at the door till u leave. WORTH EVERY PENNY. Can’t wait to be back.
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RonR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time trying Elia. Service was really good. Plenty of staff. Food was delicious and we weren’t rushed, so we were able to take our time and enjoy. Drinks were creative and very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had a wonderful 1st experience and will definitely be back. Our server went above and beyond recommending the most popular dishes and spaced out the timing of the courses really well. The music and energy was so cool without being overbearing like some other restaurants.
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janetG
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
I would never come back to this restaurant. They said that they would give us an indoor table and the rude maître d’ told us no way. So the service was slow and the food was terrible And my husband got sick from the raw wasters we had. It was bad enough we had a sweat outside and listen to terrible loud music.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience4
Although we liked the food and ambiance, we felt rushed from the beginning and couldn’t fully enjoy each course of our dining experience, which was a shame. When our table was cleared from our main course, we wanted to order dessert and asked to see a dessert menu as soon as a random server came to our table and not the main server who took our order. He reluctantly gave us one and seemed annoyed because he was more worried about dropping the check and getting us out since they needed our table. So we quickly paid our bill and left disappointed. Tip: If you are a slow-eater or enjoy taking your time to eat, especially if you want a three course meal, make sure to bring a stop watch or use your phone’s timer because your 90 minutes start at the time of your reservation and not when you actually get seated at your table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Elia’s. Excellent food and service, but noise level was very high. Overall a very good restaurant, looking forward to returning.
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Sgw340
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was my first visit to Elia. I was pleasantly surprised at the ambience of the restaurant, the quality and variety of food, and the overall experience. I had never heard of it and was shocked to see how popular it is. Clearly I was the last to hear about this wonderful restaurant. Maybe the best I’ve been to in New Jersey
J
Jabhbp
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always as excellent meal with amazing service and a stunning setting. The oysters are so delicious and fresh. The octopus appetizer and Chilean Sea bass are favorites of ours. Can’t wait to go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the ambiance. Great brunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been to this spot a few times and it never disappoints. Last night we had Steven C as our server and he was AMAZING! So attentive, kind and funny. Food was delicious and it wasn't too crowded so that helped us relax even more. Will be back soon.
D
Diane
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Waiter extremely friendly and attentive.
HN
HNG6
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and terrific ambiance. Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was amazing. 10 out of 10 must try!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Went for lunch with a group of five and we sat outside because the inside was really dark and quickly regretted it because the outside traffic was so hard to have a conversation with one another. Also server rushed us to order entrees while we were still enjoying the 5 appetizers we ordered and bottle of rose we were sipping, overall a bit more tact would of been appreciated.
MT
MadelineT
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here great food ! Love the ambiance too! It’s a must try!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch menu and staff is so friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service,food and atmosphere we were seated outside Surrounded with beautiful flowers it makes us feel like we are overseas in Greece
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came in with my family for Sunday brunch. Everything tasted so good all the flavors work together so well. The decor and ambiance is just as good if not better. One of the best espresso martinis I've had in a while. Will be back for brunch again very soon.
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G333
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really happy they are playing the new bad bunny album. My lady friend loves it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my parents to my everyday spot for brunch and they couldn’t believe this place exists in Bergen county: they felt that they where in vacation.
AF
AnthonyF
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a food experience!! Our Bronzino crudo was to die for. The service was impeccable. My only issue was the music was to loud. Maybe I’m getting old. DEFINITELY recommend!
DG
DanaG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience1
We returned to Elia for another outstanding meal. The food was phenomenal as always. It was a busy Saturday night, so we had to wait for a few things, but our server was friendly and attentive, and we were happy to linger over drinks and apps, making the slight wait time less of an issue. The only downside was the blaring DJ playing throughout our meal. We love good food. We also love a party vibe, but the combination, for us, did not work. Conversing over the loud music was difficult and distracting. We love the fresh, creative, delicious food and we will definitely be back. We'll probably opt for a quieter day or time to avoid the unnecessary, forced attempt at hip ambiance.
LB
LeaBC
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
It was a birthday dinner and we asked for outdoor seating. We were brought to our table in the corner of the bushes. Our main food server/waiter was not pleasant and hardly came over to our table or the other tables in our small area of tables for two. The food was very good. We had the skirt steak and the lamb chops and both were prepared well. We left upset about the poor service and to top it off the valet brought us the wrong car and lost our ticket and made us wait 20 minutes before finally finding our car.
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DiegoL
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
First time at Elia, the service was very good, friendly staff and very nice ambiance. However food was a bit disappointing. We will give it another try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! What an incredible experience that was! Everything from the music to the food and to the drinks. The service was also amazing will definitely come back. My waiter Erick was attentive and hospitable. I will be asking for him again.
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lajavier
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We LOVED! We chose Elia as our date night spot and had a great time. It was a Friday night so there was a DJ (great music!) and was also louder than we expected. Regardless, the food was delicious, the service was great, and the music was also amazing. Right up our ally! Will definitely be returning and recommending. The bill was reasonable for an upscale place, as well! We each got a cocktail, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a dessert. Before the tip, our total was about $80 each.
CR
CarolR
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the Greek Peasant salad, eggplant and Zucchini chips, grilled Lavraki fish, halibut and Chilean sea bass. Service was excellent and restaurant is beautiful. A tad noisy for us but enjoyable for most.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful lunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the ambiance beautiful place and the food always surpasses my expectations. Highly recommend to anyone who wasn't been before.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my moms birthday. Everything was amazing. She loved the tuna tartare, the octopus, also the chips. The special halibut they had was fantastic. I meant this places has a great menu. Also, our server was very profesional! Beautiful place! Well done! And thank you!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Steven was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great.
RT
RichT
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend a visit. Great food and service.
RW
RobertaW
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit and I can’t wait to come back! Excellent service, superb cuisine…..and the drinks were stellar as well.
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stephanieN
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Lovely meal from an excruciatingly slow kitchen. We ended up missing the first 5 songs at Elton John, as a result. We were there for over 90 minutes and finally told the waiter if the food didn’t get to the table in the next 5 minutes we didn’t want it. A pity as it’s a very pretty restaurant with very good food. I would go back if we did not have a hard time commitment right after dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!!!

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Elia is rated 4.8 stars by 2261 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 12, 2022

7:00 PM

240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Additional information

Cross street
Orchard Street
Neighborhood
East Rutherford
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jose Luis Falcon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.elianj.com/
Phone number
(201) 939-9292

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Elia

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50 New York Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Grilled Octopus

East Coast Oysters

Chilean Sea Bass

Appetizers

Assorted Olives$5.00

Greek Spreads & Pita$15.00

Eggplant & Zucchini Chips$15.00

Spanikopita Empanadas$14.00

Burrata$16.00

Shrimp & Artichokes$22.00

Grilled Octopus$23.00

Baby Shrimp & Calamari$16.00

Tuna Tartare$18.00

95% Crab Cake$22.00

Prince Edward Mussels$16.00

Mediterranean Ceviche$18.00

Keftedes$15.00

Mini Lamb Gyros$17.00

Snail Stifado$18.00

Short Rib Crostini$15.00

Filet Mignon Beef Tartare$21.00

Greek Cheeses

Saganaki$15.00

Sesame-Crusted Feta$15.00

Cheese Board$16.00

Salads

Horiatiki$16.00

Farro & Black-Eyed Peas$14.00

Mediterranean Chopped Salad$14.00

Salads Additions

Chicken$10.00

Shrimp$20.00

Salmon$18.00

Steak$20.00

Raw Bar

Cherry Stones Clams

Littleneck Clams

East Coast Oysters

West Coast Oysters

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Calamari Ceviche$14.00

Raw Sampler Royale

Whole Fish

Lavraki$34.00

Tsipoura$34.00

Red Snapper

Main Course

Seafood Pasta$33.00

Lemon Shrimp$35.00

Seared Yellowfin Tuna$37.00

Chilean Sea Bass$40.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$33.00

Braised Short Rib Cavatelli$38.00

Organic Boneless Half Chicken$29.00

Braised Lamb Shank$45.00

Domestic Lamb Chops$44.00

Skirt Steak$38.00

Sides

Fresh Cut Greek Fries$8.00

Roasted Lemon Potatoes$7.00

Polenta & Mushrooms$7.00

Sautéed Spinach$7.00

Horta (Steamed Wild Greens)$7.00

Winter Roasted Vegetables$10.00

Grilled Tomatoes & Shishito Peppers

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

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