Elia

Name: Elia
Address: 1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 770-3658
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

250 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Innovative
Gluten-free-friendly
Good for groups

Elia features Mediterranean inspired cuisine, in contemporary atmosphere. Elia - a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant - is now open in the heart of Wicker Park.
Elia (Greek for “olive tree”) pulls inspiration from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries and translates those flavors and techniques into Elia’s soups, salads, spreads, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts.
Beverage-wise, Elia boasts 12 handcrafted specialty cocktails, 24 wines sourced from around the world available by the bottle and glass, 10 craft draft beers,100+ spirits spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings as well.
Elia features 90 interior seats - including a glassed-in private dining room that doubles as the restaurant’s wine cellar - along with 60 seats on the restaurant’s sidewalk patio.
Sprawling imported Mediterranean wall murals of golds, blacks, and off-whites; original imported artwork; and mid-century modern lighting round out the restaurant’s stunning interior.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 770-3658
Website
https://eliachicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering of any size for your special event and party.
Private party facilities
A combination of high-ceiling loft style setting and open bar concept creates a uniquely designed space for your next special occasion. We will be delighted to host your party at our private dinning room .call for availability of our private dinging room. We look forward to creating an amazing experience for your private dining!

Location
1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighbourhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
Division & Damen
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Late night happy hour
Multiple dates available
Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Let the night shine with you! On Friday and Saturday from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am, ignite the night with cocktails for just $10!

Popular dishes

Adana KebabUS$23.00
Mild spicy Turkish pepper and chopped red pepper
Truffle Eggplant KebabUS$27.00
Middle Eastern seasoned ground lamb and eggplant skewers, char-grilled to perfection and enhanced with truffle, served with tzatziki sauce
Lamp ChopUS$35.00
Char-grilled grass-fed Australian lamb chops with roasted pepper mash
Chicken ShishUS$22.00
Char-grilled chicken thighs with herbs and spices, grilled pepper, tomatoes, with tzatziki dip
Beef ShishUS$25.00
Grilled tomato pepper and tzatziki sauce
Lamp ShishUS$25.00
Grilled tomato pepper and tzatziki sauce
Salmon ShishUS$25.00
Grilled Norwegian salmon filet with creamy lemon sauce & cherry tomato
Fisherman StewUS$26.00
Chef choice seafood selection, saute fish, octopus, mussels, shrimp, homemade broth sauce
Mix Grill Platter for TwoUS$60.00
A chargrilled selection of tender chicken shish, Adana kebab, and lamb shish, served with grilled vegetables.
Grilled Seabass for TwoUS$60.00
Char-grilled Mediterranean Seabass
Egea VeganistaUS$30.00
Grilled mushrooms, grilled asparagus, grilled baby carrots, truffles, tahini sauce and rice

DESSERT

BaklavaUS$8.00
Homemade traditional baklava with walnuts and kaymak
Kaymakli KadayifUS$10.00
Semolina, milk, and sugar with finely shredded kadayif that has been roasted in butter. Enhanced with pistachios and vanilla; this dessert is crowned with Kaymak.
ProfiteroleUS$9.00
Handmade pastry cream, chocolate sauce, pistachio.

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago
Innovative
Chicago
Healthy
Chicago
Great for outdoor dining
Chicago
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. The beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance this restaurant's charm, though some reviews mention inconsistencies in service speed.

250 Reviews

T
Thomas
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great ambience. Service was a little on the slow side particularly since it was not busy. However, we were just hanging out, so it wasn't really an issue. Highly recommended.
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Brianey
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved it 😍. The food, the presentation and the place are a great combination. Everything was super good 😊
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Anonymous
Miami
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every visit here is a memorable experience, with consistently outstanding food and exceptional service.
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Liz
Miami
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food,great service, cozy vibe! Thank you guys!
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Anonymous
Miami
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are amazing. The drinks were fabulous. I will definitely be back .
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Clara
Miami
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here is a stunning restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine. The food is flavorful and beautifully presented.
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Anonymous
Miami
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for a dinner-food was delicious, atmosphere top notch and the staff was friendly. Thank you!
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Agartha
Miami
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great night with the girls. The limoncellos were delicious. Thank you
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Anonymous
Miami
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best night at Elia! Food was incredible and the cocktails and wine. Great atmosphere too.
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Elisa
Miami
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Elia Chicago with my family and it was an unforgettable experience!
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FAQs

Elia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Elia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 770-3658.

Elia is rated 4.5 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

Elia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Division & Damen
Neighbourhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://eliachicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 770-3658
Catering
We offer catering of any size for your special event and party.
Private party facilities
A combination of high-ceiling loft style setting and open bar concept creates a uniquely designed space for your next special occasion. We will be delighted to host your party at our private dinning room .call for availability of our private dinging room. We look forward to creating an amazing experience for your private dining!

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Elia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Late night happy hour

Adana Kebab

Greek salad

Salmon Shish

ENTREES

Adana KebabUS$23.00

Truffle Eggplant KebabUS$27.00

Lamp ChopUS$35.00

Chicken ShishUS$22.00

Beef ShishUS$25.00

Lamp ShishUS$25.00

Salmon ShishUS$25.00

Fisherman StewUS$26.00

Mix Grill Platter for TwoUS$60.00

Grilled Seabass for TwoUS$60.00

Egea VeganistaUS$30.00

DESSERT

BaklavaUS$8.00

Kaymakli KadayifUS$10.00

ProfiteroleUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elia restaurant rated?

Does Elia offer gift cards?

Is Elia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card