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Elia, East Rutherford, NJ

Elia

4.8
4.8
2970 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 939-9292
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Falcon
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event Spaces available, please call to inquire more details
  • Neighbourhood
    East Rutherford
  • Cross Street
    Orchard Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.<br />Valet Available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Burlesque Night

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday night for our Burlesque Night! Limited Indoor seating only. First come first serve. Live Show begins at 8:30 pm and last seating is 10:30pm. Ladies first cocktail is complimentary. Music by DJ Sava
    Burlesque Night photo

What 2,970 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Hot spot

  • Bergen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bergen

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia offers a stunning dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The ambiance transports you to the Mediterranean, perfect for any occasion. While some reviews mention high prices and noise levels, the restaurant consistently delights with its vibrant atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and "impeccable" service.

2,970 Reviews
  1. EVANGELOS

    New Jersey

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience in Elia!!! Excellent service delicious food and amazing atmosphere!!!

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  2. EVANGELOS

    New Jersey

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place.... excellent service... Great food!!!

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  3. EVANGELOS

    New Jersey

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One more great lunch to Elia!! Great food and amazing atmosphere!!!

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  4. EVANGELOS

    New Jersey

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you look one authentic Greek restaurant the Elia is the best place for you!!!!

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  5. Jonathan

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere though at times can be a bit too loud. Music is great but maybe try lowering the volume by about 10%. Cocktails were great, service was great and came with a smile, making it that much more special. Marcelo was great! We will be back

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  6. Charles

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful restaurant. The food is generally good, and the service is typically above average. I have dined here a dozen times or so.

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  7. Armando

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First Time here everything was great , Marcelo was on point, also special was amazing.

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  8. Carrie

    New Jersey

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a person who has been in the hospitality industry for many years. The excellent service, food presentation and flavors become important elements to know where to spend a great evening. Elia Mediterranean restaurant it is the place! The professional staff, music, plates presentation; and attention to details made the evening a special dinner to celebrate my friend’s birthday! Thank you Elia staff !!; for such welcome and sophisticated service this evening.

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  9. Javier David

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and great food service was in point for sure. I’ll be back again.

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  10. German

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our company's holiday get together.

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FAQs

Elia is rated 4.8 stars by 2970 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elia

240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Orchard Street
  • Neighbourhood
    East Rutherford
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.Valet Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Falcon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 939-9292
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event Spaces available, please call to inquire more details
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