Ela

Visa Dining Collection

4.7

361 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

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2 people

Apr 17, 2025

April 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Ela Mezze + Spirits is a culinary journey through the diverse tapestry of the Mediterranean, with a welcoming twist that beckons you to explore further. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of VaHi, Ela takes patrons on a Grand Tour of flavors including charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, spices, regional wines and curated cocktails influenced by travels from Morocco to Greece, Israel, Turkey and back. A testament to the region’s history of trade and cultural exchange, Ela’s offerings result in a sensory mosaic as vast and intricate as the sea itself and the lands surrounding it. At Ela everything is shareable, because to us, the best dishes spark the best stories, especially when surrounded by friends -- both old and new.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 873-4656
Website
http://www.ela-atlanta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Darragh Dudley
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
Neighborhood
Virginia Highland
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us every Monday-Friday for Happy Hour at the Bar - 4pm-6pm. Drink Specials and a Happy Hour Food menu will be availabe each day!
Do you have a larger party???
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Somtimes, it can be hard to make a reservation online for a larger group. If you have a group between 8-12 people, calling the restaurant and speaking with a manager is a great way to see if we can make that work for you and your guests. We are available between 4pm-10pm every day to assist with your large party needs. Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon!
Saturday & Sunday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us every Saturday & Sunday for Happy Hour at the Bar - 3pm-5pm. Drink Specials and a Happy Hour Food menu will be availabe each day!

What 361 people are saying

Ela 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ela offers an "amazing dining experience" with "delicious Mediterranean-inspired food" and "superb service." Notable dishes include the "harissa chicken skewers" and "lamb belly." Guests enjoy the lively atmosphere and "attentive staff," especially Nick and Ian. "Creative cocktails" and "unique flavors" make Ela a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

361 Reviews

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David VIP
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait was a bit long for our drink order at first. But overall, the experience was good. Max was a fine attendant.
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William
Atlanta17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to ELA for dinner. Ordered some apps and a couple of skewers. It was all very good and fresh. The mushrooms and harissa chicken were very good. our server was attentive and friendly. Will definitely go again. Highly recommended.
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Brittia VIP
Atlanta7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IAN was fantastic! He provided amazing food recommendations! Will be back again soon.
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Bev VIP
Atlanta13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Barry VIP
Atlanta28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food, served with alacrity. Great spice. Could use a few more non-meat entrees Service was terrific and gracious
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Jeff VIP
Atlanta110 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic, but lackluster service made worse by a hostess with less than stellar customer service skills.
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Elika
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem. The food is amazing with unique flavors in every dish. The cocktails are perfectly crafted and they have some amazing rare wines also. Definitely one of our favorite places in Atlanta currently.
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Scott VIP
Atlanta112 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ANOTHER GREAT EVENING AT ELA! Each time I visit Ela, I find something new and inspiring to enjoy. For this review, I submit a photo of the TURKISH FROST. It's like an ice fudgecicle in a glass with just the right amount of brandy and rum.
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Corinthia
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place to eat. The food and the service was fantastic. The greeter and the servers are very knowledgeable of the menu and made excellent suggestions. Thank you.
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Joe
Atlanta221 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very good experience with a very good server and excellent service. The food was well prepared and delicious served timely so as to minimize any delays and problems. Server was attentive and efficient always delivering food at proper intervals.
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FAQs

Ela offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-4656.

Ela is rated 4.7 stars by 361 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 57 times today

1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Virginia Highland
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Darragh Dudley
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.ela-atlanta.com/
Phone number
(404) 873-4656

Ela

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour

Do you have a larger party???

Saturday & Sunday Happy Hour

Menu

What 361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ela offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ela restaurant rated?

Is Ela currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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