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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.8
4.8
1427 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

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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–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 369-9800
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a special experience, with a 3 course prix fixe for 145$ and festivities including live music and Times Square live stream for the countdown
    New Years Eve Photo

What 1,427 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elea on the Upper West Side is a "neighborhood gem," celebrated for its "excellent food and service." Known for its Greek cuisine, standout dishes include lamb chops, seafood, and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is "beautiful" and "local-feeling," making it perfect for dates or family gatherings.

1,427 Reviews
  1. valeria

    New York City

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was delightful. Highly recommend the octopus and shrimp in the small plates section and the short rib in the land section. Great greek wine options!

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  2. Steven

    West Palm Beach

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and very happy with the meal. In addition to the excellent food and service, we were impressed with their interior design downstairs, using glass and fabrics to give the illusion of being seated on the main level.

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  3. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner w my grown children and my niece and nephew, a couple of college students. They were very hungry and liked the food. I appreciated excellent service and good ambience.

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  4. Willard

    New York City

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ELEA is my absolutely favorite place on the upper west side! I celebrated my birthday there this week and they really rolled out the red carpet for the occasion! The food and service have never been better! The lamb chops are always fabulous as are the fish dishes. One of my new favorites is their muscles eaten alongside the crunchy fried calamari. I could make a dinner on just that it was so delicious. I thank everyone there for showing me such a marvelous time for my birthday!

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  5. Joan

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. We sat outside and avoided noise

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  6. Jaime

    New York City

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Every visit to ELEA is wonderful... from the service to the food and drinks. It is always a great place to meet up with friends or family for delicious sharing appetizers and then on to tasty individual meal choices. Our waiter was on point throughout our dining experience. Thank you for a memorable evening, ELEA. See you on my next trip to NYC.

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  7. lisa

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful service! First time trying it!

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  8. sybil

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the food was excellent, the noise level was as is in too many places lately, extremely high making conversation difficult

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  9. Jack

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time I’ve been here in a year, and it did not disappoint. Came with work colleague who was equally impressed. Fresh food, great service, very good value.

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  10. arthur

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice but inexperienced waitress. We felt rushed. Our first course arrived much earlier than the cocktails that we ordered first. Could have been a more welcoming experience.

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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 1427 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 66 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 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
    (212) 369-9800
  • 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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