Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

4.7

253 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Inspired by the Greek philosophy of "philoxenia" we aim to extend the warmth of our home to the hearts of our guests. Our cuisine is centered on traditional fresh ingredients and contemporary dishes in a fine dining setting. Come discover our heritage of great food and uncomparable hospitality.

Additional information

Location
109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone number
(301) 944-3750
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Beef & Lamb Gyro Pita$14.00
Fresh slices of beef & lamb gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Chicken Gyro Pita$14.00
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Haddock Roll$16.00
Crispy battered haddock on a hoagie roll, tartar sauce, graviera cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, served with fries
Chicken Skewer Pita$14.00
Chicken skewer, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Vegetarian Pita$14.00
Falafel wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, feta, tahini sauce, served with fries

Soups

Avgolemono-Chicken Soup$8.00
Traditional chicken lemon soup, orzo, veggies, aromatic herbs

Salads

Add: Gyro $6, Chicken $6, Grilled Shrimp $8, Grilled Salmon $8

Horiatiki (Greek Salad)$14.00
Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, capers, Kalamata olives & Feta cheese
Manouri Salad$16.00
Grilled manouri cheese of Thessaly, arugula, sliced speck, marinated baby tomatoes, basil oil & balsamic reduction
Kesara (Caesar Salad)$12.00
Romaine hearts, creamy dressing, croutons, shaved graviera cheese & graviera crisps
Patzaria (Beets Salad)$16.00
Heirloom baby beets, goat cheese mousse, arugula, Aegean vinaigrette & aromatized pistachios

Platters

Gyro Special$18.00
Fresh slices of beef & lamb gyro served with Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken Skewer$18.00
Chicken Skewer, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken Gyro Special$18.00
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Ela Mesa Special$22.00
Combination of gyro & chicken skewer, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread

What 253 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece delights with "fabulous authentic food" and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "excellent food," "attentive service," and "beautifully crafted dishes." Though some find it pricey, many agree it's "well worth it for a special occasion." A "hidden gem" for Greek cuisine enthusiasts.

253 Reviews

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MAJFoodie VIP
Central Coast11 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First impression , it looked and seemed like they were understaffed. If this is the case, then take out orders should have been turned off to not impact the diners experience. 10mins and a wave down to place an order. The gentlemen who sat us seemed rushed and flustered. Feeling like they were over whelmed we placed our complete order: wine, appetizer, and entrees. We immediately received our wine and bread. Over the next 20 minutes, 3-4 take out orders went out the door and a table that was seated after us received their appetizer (same one we ordered). People completed their meals around us and tables sat dirty. Only when they needed a table did they clean it. After another 10 mins and zero communication from our server, hungry and disappointed, I left money for the wine and we left. This was not what we had anticipated as all the reviews talked up the great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Ela Mesa was wonderful. What made it especially enjoyable besides the delicious and fresh food, was our interaction with Boris, our server. He was so friendly and attentive to us. His service was exceptional and made our experience so enjoyable. We will definitely be back.
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Julie
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely lunch at Ela Mesa. Food is always great and the service and staff are wonderful and pleasant, always! Thank you!
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Scott VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, will definitely visit again!
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Eleni
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Greek food. The fish is fresh and moist, cooked to perfection. Moussaka is absolutely divine. Saganaki is a special treat and even the sides of lemon potatoes and spinach and rice are excellent. Boris, our waiter, was attentive and actively working to make sure we had everything we needed. Took our friends along tonight and they really enjoyed the evening.
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Tracy
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love Ela Mesa. This visit they were busier as we try to go on the early side. The food is very good ! The Pita is excellent -- and we had the chicken Kebab, lamb chops and lamb shank. Everyone liked the main dishes. Owner was working hard with his staff. We will return. If this place was closer to us it would be packed every day. It is so much better than most other restaurants.
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Harriet VIP
Washington DC23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was wonderful. We will be back.
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Nicki
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service Loved it. Would definitely come back
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Dee
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant and have introduced it to many of our friends! The food is always excellent!
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Valerie
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Peter, was charming and attentive. He gave us excellent suggestions. Wine choice was exceptional.
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FAQs

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 944-3750.

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece is rated 4.7 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Additional information

Phone number
(301) 944-3750
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Risotto

Salmon - Solomos

Avgolemono-Chicken Soup

Menu

Sandwiches

Beef & Lamb Gyro Pita$14.00

Chicken Gyro Pita$14.00

Haddock Roll$16.00

Chicken Skewer Pita$14.00

Vegetarian Pita$14.00

Soups

Avgolemono-Chicken Soup$8.00

Salads

Horiatiki (Greek Salad)$14.00

Manouri Salad$16.00

Kesara (Caesar Salad)$12.00

Patzaria (Beets Salad)$16.00

Platters

Gyro Special$18.00

Chicken Skewer$18.00

Chicken Gyro Special$18.00

Ela Mesa Special$22.00

What 253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ela Mesa Taste of Greece offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ela Mesa Taste of Greece restaurant rated?

Is Ela Mesa Taste of Greece currently accepting reservations?

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