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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.8
4.8
1476 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek
217 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,476 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Eléa, a vibrant Greek gem on the Upper West Side, delights with "great food and wonderful service." The ambiance is lively yet cozy, offering a delightful dining experience. Highlights include "delicious shrimp and octopus appetizers," "super tasty spreads," and "savory lamb chops." Perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
1,476 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth Baird VIP

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    George is an outstanding server who made our evening even more pleasing

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  2. Effie VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved all the food - lamb chops, calamari, chicken souvlaki, Greek salad - and all paired so well with a wine from Nemea.

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  3. Valentina

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nos encantó! Una pareja de amigos se casó acá y al ver sus fotos decidimos ir a probar la comida, y fue delicioso!

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  4. eric VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    UWS neighborhood Greek served with style is always busy and vibrant. Located just off Broadway, Eléa is comforting while also exciting as a festive evening out. Spreads and sides simply shine while entrees such as Fish Lamb also resonate with diners.

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  5. Dan

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful meal at Elea. Great ambience and impeccable service. Highly recommended.

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  6. marcia VIP

    New York City55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food and nice dining experience. Great place to meet friends

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  7. Sandy VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super tasty shrimp app, octopus app, etc. Great service. :)

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  8. Roger

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and accommodating host and server. Delicious and creative food.

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  9. Barbara

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful! Great ambiance and food and service. I just wish the amazing flash fried zucchini appetizer was offered for lunch and brunch

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  10. Cindy VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our experience was wonderful. It’s like going home to family.

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FAQs

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

Elea is rated 4.8 stars by 1476 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
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–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 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
  • 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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