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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.9
4.9
1436 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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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

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a special experience, with a 3 course prix fixe for 145$ and festivities including live music and Times Square live stream for the countdown
    New Years Eve Photo

What 1,436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elea on the Upper West Side offers "excellent food" and "lovely service," making it a neighborhood gem. Patrons rave about the "amazing lamb chops," "wonderful seafood," and "delicious cocktails." The atmosphere is "energetic yet cozy," perfect for a date or celebration. Although slightly pricey, it's "one of the best meals" you'll find locally.

1,436 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were very good. All of our selections were delicious. However, the table was too small for 4 people, the tables downstairs had little space between them, and it was very noisy and difficult to hear each other talking.

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  2. Elizabeth

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WHat a great additional to the Upper West Side, which used to be a place of good but ordinary food of many often ethnic types. Elea is a game changer. I ate there several times outside during COVID and had no idea the inside is so elegant and un-Upper West Side (if you've lived here for a long time you know what I mean--before the bazillionaires moved in). Anyway, a first-rate restaurant in every way, and the noise level is bearable, as opposed to unbearable, as it is in so many nice restaurants. Thanks.

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  3. Aaron

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's an amazing restaurant from the food, service and ambiance. Our waiter was great, gave us very nice recommendations and options. The food is delicious, we tried a few of the appetizers and they are a good portion for sharing. Our dinner plates didn't disappoint. We also enjoyed the drinks, especially the Smoke & Fire (if you like Mezcal).

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  4. Merrilee

    New York City

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Elia never disappoints ! My favorite classy aies restaurant!

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  5. nicole

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding vibe, service and food! Can't wait to go back. Loved the DJ touch as well. Very fun!

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  6. Giambattista

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and very attentive service, great experience

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  7. Kristof

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic, honest and pure food. Warm and attentive service.

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  8. Theresa

    VIP

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. Service was top-notch, although they were busy. They were so attentive to every single need and the food came out quickly. The food was the very best. We ordered 7 appetizers.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing vibe. George was a pleasure. Definitely coming back. Don’t miss out on this culinary experience

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  10. Penny

    VIP

    New York City

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great appetizers of vegetable chips and pita with dips started our meal. Beverages arrived quickly. Two of us had fish and it was delicious. My husband had lamp chops, which were perfectly done. Service was very good and timely. The restaurant was jammed, but noise level was fine. We could have conversation without shouting. We’ll be back to enjoy the great food and service.

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FAQs

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

Elea is rated 4.9 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 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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