Elia - San Carlos

Elia - San Carlos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sharmila VIP

   San Francisco30 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This is my second time dining at Elia. Last time was a Saturday evening and the food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. This time we went for Easter brunch/lunch. When we arrived for our reservation we were seated right away. The restaurant wasn’t too busy. We did take a while to order (4 women chatting) but after we did order, it took a very long time for both food and beverage to arrive. I did have to gently remind the server of my beverage order about 20 mins in. Our food arrived much later than expected - seemed like around 40 mins. Given they didn’t seem particularly busy we were surprised, but maybe they were short staffed given it was Easter Sunday. Food was delicious and presented beautifully. Service was always warm and with a smile. Just the wait seemed overly long for what we ordered.
   

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   Patricia

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The food, service and ambience were all outstanding. Elia’s is a wonderful place to have an upscale meal.
   

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   Sharmila VIP

   San Francisco30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   Wonderful service. Restaurant is beautiful. Food was delicious. Will have to come back as there are many more dishes I’d like to try. The DJ at the bar is a fun touch!
   

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   Karla VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   Appetizers and entrees were delicious, we got the spanakopita, soup, beets salad with halibut. However, the chocolate cake dome was stale, dry and lacked flavor. A complete waste of calories. The service was attentive without being pushing. They could have done a better job at cleaning the table, some greens from the salad dropped on the table and they just left them there after picking up the plates. Other than that, the experience was good and we’d go back.
   

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   Fenton

   San Francisco31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   We ordered 4 items which 2 were fair and 2 were great. Great was the lamb shank and also the Greek salad. Fair was the fried cheese appetizer and very fatty lamb riblets. Very nice upscale restaurant and service. All the staff and waiters were very attentive even when we mentioned the 2 negative items while to our surprise they agreed with us they weren't very good with a few honest explanations why but did charge us for the 1/2 eaten items.. Will definitely return and try again.
   

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   susan VIP

   San Francisco24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   Birthday lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon sitting on the patio enjoying delicious Greek food! Friendly staff made this pretty restaurant a new favorite in downtown San Carlos!
   

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   Ryan VIP

   San Francisco22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   We love this restaurant!! Unique and vibrant dishes, amazing cocktails, and an inventive wine list. We are hooked!
   

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   Carmen

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   The restaurant was really nice the decor was so beautiful and the drinks and food were amazing the presentation of the plates and drinks was outstanding .Service was a little slow, but overall the experience was great. 
   

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   Deniz

   San Francisco8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant was great. Upbeat and vibrant. The food was ok. The downside was feeling rushed through apps and our dinner by the wait staff
   

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    Daniel

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

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

    Fantastic food and service! Mushroom risotto was brilliant-we will be back.
    

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