Ela

4.8

286 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

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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Dining areas

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

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!
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 286 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ela, nestled in Virginia Highlands, offers an impressive Mediterranean dining experience. Revel in "fantastic" food, a "beautiful" ambiance, and "superb" service. Standout dishes include the mezze board, lamb skewers, and Greek fries. Perfect for date nights or brunch, Ela promises a memorable visit with ample parking and friendly staff.

286 Reviews

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MicB
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite restaurant. I love everything about this place!
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Audrey
VIP
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Ela and it was wonderful. Great ambience, service, drinks and food. We will definitely return!
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Alexa
VIP
Jacksonville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was ok. Should have more wine options on the menu. Location good
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Rande
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are always great each time we return!
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crystal
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about this place. Great addition to the neighborhood.
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Edwin
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end, my wife and I were wowed! We came on a mini trip from Florida and started looking up places on TikTok. That’s where I found Ela. It looked amazing, so we thought, “Why not?” Nick was our server, and he was absolutely AMAZING. As first-timers, we trusted his recommendations, and he did not steer us wrong at all! From the Moroccan Hot Chicken to the cauliflower falafel and mussels, ending the night with the black pepper lamb, and topping it off with the GREEK FRO-YO—it was a night filled with incredible flavors and vibes. Those who live nearby are so lucky! This visit made us excited to return to Atlanta and bring our family and friends to Ela. Another huge shoutout to Nick—he knows everything there is to know and answered all our questions. The FOH staff overall was fantastic!
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Samantha
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, cozy atmosphere! The food was incredible - the Mezze Board is a must! - and such a great value. Service was immaculate, our server was so sweet and kind. The biggest gold star was the chef taking time to make a comprehensive list of ingredients for a person in our party with several dietary restrictions. Ela is for sure a rising star and will be a do-not-miss for the foodie scene.
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Tala
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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KENNETH
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is fresh and delicious, the service was great, the restaurant is very nice, with free parking. However, the music was way too loud to be pleasant and me and my date were not able to speak to each other without talking at a very, very loud level while sitting next to each other. My recommendation would be to turn down the music a lot.
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harvey
VIP
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Sorry to say that I do not see how eater atlanta decided that this place was new restaurant of the year. So many better restaurants were available for restaurant of the year.
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FAQs

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

Ela is rated 4.8 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Ela

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour

Saturday & Sunday Happy Hour

Menu

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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