Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sheila

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I would highly recommend Ela Mesa Taste of Greece. We had an absolutely delightful dinner there. The food was delicious. There were five of us, and everyone loved what they ordered. The service was excellent (thank you, Boris!) and very warm and welcoming. Everyone truly enjoyed the experience.
   

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   MAJFoodie VIP

   Central Coast11 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   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 on March 8, 2025

   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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   Judith VIP

   Washington DC16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I highly recommend this restaurant, both for the food and also for the extreme cleanliness. It was well attended and the food was delicious and fresh and very nicely plated.
   

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   Julie VIP

   Washington DC14 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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   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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   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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   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 VIP

    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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