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Elia Taverna Marblehead, Marblehead, MA

Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.7
4.7
27 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 499-5006
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 27 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Neighborhood gem

27 Reviews
  1. MMB02116

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is very flavorful, the decor attractive and the service attentive. I found the portions yo be very large -- in fact the Gyro plate my Father in law ordered was stacked so high with meat he had to request a second pita to assemble his meal and enjoyed leftovers for another meal. I'd love to see the Elia team try to address the noise level as it detracts from the experience and is definitely the loudest place in town.

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  2. Jdgreek

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, feels like you are in Greece

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  3. AnnD

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here, definitely won’t be my last. We had a variety of meals and everyone was more than pleased. The service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elia is by far my favorite place to eat when visiting Marblehead. Normally, I get the Bronsini - SO YUMMY This time I went with the salad and a side of the spinach orzo. 😋 We ended up with a party of 10. Dinner was under $600 for Aptz, dinner and drinks. The 🔥 cheese is my mom's favorite. I could eat the bread and olive all day long. The Spanakopita is DELISH! Waitstaff is ALWAYS on point and lovely!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic authentic Greek cuisine … great service it’s a great addition to MHD restaurant scene

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  6. JenniferW

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I keep going back. It’s my absolute favorite Greek food!

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  7. TamiS

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and service. My new favorite place! Really enjoyed

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  8. Onlyrealfood

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I felt as if I left the country and went to Greece. Loved everything about this restaurant. The live Bouzouki music added so much to the experience. My favorite

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  9. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best meal and best restaurant experience I've had in a few years on the North Shore.

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  10. Heidik

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food, attentive staff who made excellent recommendations. Very small space, so feels crowded and can be loud when full.

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  11. JulieS

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We celebrated there on Father’s Day. Great service, Greek menu and vibe of people enjoying themselves. A tad bit loud but not so much you can’t hold a conversation. Will definitely go back!

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  12. Rj1541

    Greater Boston

    144 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    A good enough, low-key neighborhood restaurant serving fresh Greek fare. Only substantive complaint is that they too heavily salted the food.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent service was excellent. It was a little noisy, but we survived.

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  14. JohnH

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A visit to this restaurant is like a mini holiday to the Greek islands. They have the absolute freshest ingredients, original and authentic Greek dishes that truly make you feel as though you’ve been transported to Hellas. They also offer an extensive list of wonderful Greek wines. Gone are the days when Greek wines were all super dry. Most of all, the staff makes you feel like a part of the family!

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  15. Andrew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for mother's day, we sat in the front window area where there were just a couple tables and at one point i went to the bathroom and was amazed at how crowded the place was. The silence and ability to enjoy our meal and conversation was great! The food, service and drinks were all amazing, couldn't recommend this place for authentic Greek food more! I've been to Greece, and this was incredible in comparison.

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  16. AmandaS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent local Greek restaurant. Delicious food, generous portions. Great service from friendly staff. Very nice decor and ambience. A great addition to the Marblehead dining scene!

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  17. annec

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A tremendous Saturday night dinner with friends. The moussaka is delicious!! Staff are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the varied menu. A wonderful evening!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. It does get a little busy, so we had to wait for our reservation.

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  19. Mikaela

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten here countless times and it is always the MOST delicious. Elia Taverna transports you to Greece with beautiful decor, traditional music, and a TV that plays footage of the stunning Greek islands. Not only is the food delicious, fresh and authentic, but the staff treats you like family. I highly recommend the Octopus and greek salad (Horiatiki) as starters, and then the Mediterranean Grille (for larger parties as it's quite big), Bronzini, or Lamb Chops for entrees. All of the desserts are delicious and the perfect end to a meal. In addition to their authentic and extensive dinner menu, Elia has an array of wine and ouzo imported from Greece as well as classic cocktails. A must-go for anyone on the North Shore.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Have been here a few times. Food is decent. We went tonight to celebrate my husband’s birthday and brought a cake with us. We offered some to share with the staff. Upon leaving the restaurant, we asked for the remainder of the cake and we come to find out they had thrown the whole cake in the garbage. The owner did nothing to make up for the fact that they threw the cake away without asking us first if we wanted the rest to take home. Owner responded “don’t know what to tell you guys.” Absolutely HORRIBLE customer service. Would not recommend and will never go back.

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  21. not23anymore

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING!! This was our third time at Elia and our best experience yet. We tried - and loved - the spanakopita, meatballs, fried calamari, avgolemono, the salmon, the shrimp santorini and …. The winner of the night , the moussaka. I cannot wait to dine here again!!!

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  22. BarLev

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here. We had tried it when they first opened. Meh. Opening kinks to be worked out. We decided to go back and it was well worth it. The food was excellent as was the service. Glad I don't have to schlep to "greek town" in Peabody on Route One anymore . . .

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Elia Taverna for Valentine’s Day. All who work in service are friendly, informed, and attentive. I needed a slight shift in my meal due to a dietary restriction and it was welcomed with no difficulty and executed beautifully. My husband has the seafood pasta special which arrived with Instagram worthy plating and was equally delicious. My salmon was cooked perfectly. The food is authentic as are the wines. The Greek music and background tv at the bar tuned to Greek TV enhances the ambiance. This was my second time eating at Elia and it will not be the last.

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  24. Bill

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Favorite Greek restaurant on the Northshore. Will be going frequently.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food excellent but a little pricey, service excellent. Difficult acoustics and tightly spaced. Still, enjoyed the experience.

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  26. KarenM

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Greek food!

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  27. IleniaG

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great food music unpleasantly loud.

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FAQs

Elia Taverna Marblehead does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Elia Taverna Marblehead is rated 4.7 stars by 27 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 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elia Taverna Marblehead

261 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3335

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marblehead
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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