Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

4.7

222 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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
Phone number
(301) 944-3750
Website
http://www.elamesatasteofgreece.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Neighborhood
Gaithersburg
Cross street
109 Paramount Park Drive
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 222 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
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece offers a delightful journey through Mediterranean cuisine with "scrumptious food and beautiful plating" at reasonable prices. Guests appreciate its fresh ingredients, attentive service, and charming ambiance. The menu includes standout dishes like the fried zucchini and lamb chops. "Highly recommended" for a memorable dining experience.

222 Reviews

J
Jim
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service, menu selection and food were all great! Our server, Baris, was exceptional and was attentive, knowledgeable and personable. Well done overall.
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Kim
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible, atmosphere was lovely and our waiter Wellington was superb. This was our first time having dinner there and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
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Glenn
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my parents here for my mom's birthday. My parents and I loved the food! Also, enjoyed the atmosphere. The customer service was great too! we will definitely come back to try other dishes!
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Dwayne
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I've been here 5 or 6 times before and this time the food was not as good. Grilled octopus had been excellent before but was dry and not as good. Lamb chops fine but also not quite hat it had been. Hopefully just a slow Sunday night because I've gone out of my way to come here.
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Mo
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice local Greek restaurant. Great service. Great food. Very pleased.
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Valerie
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a welcoming staff. Owner always greeting patrons and attending them. Food is outstanding. Authentic Greek food ..just as we experienced when we traveled to Greece.
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lynn
Washington DC
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service, really appreciate having such a gem in the area!
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Alice
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great in everything! Wonderful first time experience!
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Ken
Washington DC
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Undoubtedly the best Greek restaurant that I have been to. The egg lemon soup is superlative. Lamb, dips etc are all excellent.
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Dr Larrie
VIP
Washington DC
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time we ate there and brought our friends. We all loved our dishes. The salmon was amazing!!!
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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 222 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 21, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Additional information

Cross street
109 Paramount Park Drive
Neighborhood
Gaithersburg
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elamesatasteofgreece.com/
Phone number
(301) 944-3750

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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 222 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?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information