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Elea, New York, NY
Award-winning

Elea

4.9
4.9
1453 Reviews
$50 and over
Greek

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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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
    (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,453 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Greek

  • Manhattan

    Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elea offers a delightful Greek dining experience with "delicious food," "attentive service," and "beautiful ambience." The menu features modern twists on classic dishes, with highlights like the octopus starter, short rib, and Elea chips. Though lively, the restaurant's energy adds to its charm. It's a "favorite" for many patrons.
1,453 Reviews
  1. DB

    VIP

    New York City

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick our waiter was outstanding and helped make the evening a fun event!

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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Lovely environment- quiet enough to have comfortable conversation

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  3. lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Octopus was inedible rubber. Staff attempts to remediate awful

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive and responsive staff. Excellent service

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  5. Nikita

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place outstanding service worthwhile to visit

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  6. Dana

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my second time here and for sure not last. Everything was excellent!

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  7. joann

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great energy and delicious food! Staff was very friendly

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  8. Amy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place we come all the time. Services is great and food is incredible! Very loud!

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant serves a Greek "modern" menu. Many of the old classics with some interesting updates. The wait staff is extremely helpful and very attentive, no small feat given how full the restaurant was. It was very loud, but that is a problem at most Manhattan popular restaurants. If you are willing to spend a lot for a very good meal, this is a definite place to consider

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  10. Leanne

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about our experience. The ambience was beautiful with white tones and low lighting. The food was delicious, the short rib was amazing! Our server was kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

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

Elea is rated 4.9 stars by 1453 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 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (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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