Elea

Name: Elea
Address: 217 W 85th St, New York, NY, United States, 10024
Telephone: (212) 369-9800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

820 Reviews

$50 and over

Greek

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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Takeout

(212) 369-9800

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 369-9800
Website
http://eleanyc.com/
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: (833) 431-2111

Location
217 W 85th St New York, NY 10024
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

Horiatiki Salad$19.00
vine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers, olives, Arahova feta
Lahanosalata$18.00
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot, orange slice, golden raisins, shaved almonds, kefalograviera cheese
Watermelon Salad$17.00
arugula, toasted walnuts, jalapēno emulsion, feta cheese
Baby Arugula Salad$18.00
cherry tomatoes, manouri cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$22.00
orange, cucumber, sesame oil, lime zest, Greek yogurt mousse

Selection of Greek Spreads

Individual Spreads | $9, Tasting of 3 Spreads | $19, Tasting of 5 Spreads | $27

Chickpea Hummus
smoked paprika, marinated chickpeas
Skordalia
blanched almonds, garlic paste
Tzatziki
Greek strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic
Taramosalata
roe of grey mullet fish, capers, red onion
Fava
Santorini yellow split pea, shallots, dill
Tyrokafteri
spicy roasted red pepper, feta cheese

Eléa Classics

Eléa Chips$23.00
lightly fried zucchini & eggplant, tzatziki, kefalograviera cheese
Spanakopita$19.00
baked spinach, leeks, feta cheese in phyllo dough
Kounoupidi$19.00
cauliflower fritters, toasted pine nuts, honey, black currants
Sesame Crusted Feta$18.00
puréed dried figs, pink peppercorns, honey
Grilled Shrimp$21.00
wild Gulf shrimp, radish, frisée salad, cara cara orange
Mussels$21.00
Dutch mussels, green peppers, white wine, feta cheese, Greek herbs
Octopus$24.00
grilled Spanish octopus, shallots, capers, cherry tomatoes, fava
Fried Calamari$18.00
golden crispy squid, Nafpaktos tomato sauce
Keftedes$20.00
Greek style meatballs, feta sauce
Chicken Souvlaki$20.00
organic grilled skewered chicken, homemade Dijon mustard

From the Sea

Lavraki$35.00
Mediterranean seabass - lean, mild flavor
Tsipoura$35.00
Dorade Royale - flaky, full flavor
Salmon$30.00
grilled Loch Duarte salmon, black rice, asparagus Mavrodafni sauce
Seafood Orzotto$32.00
shrimp, mussels, clams, safron, orzo
Pepper Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$36.00
black eyed pea and lentil salad, gazpacho sauce with avocado purée

From the Land

Greek Summer Garden$26.00
traditional stuffed tomato, pepper, eggplant with rice & Greek herbs
Vegetarian Mousaka$26.00
traditional casserole layered with potato, zucchini, eggplant, bechamel sauce
Organic Chicken$29.00
organic roasted chicken, lemon potatoes
Lamb Chops$42.00
taverna style lamb chops, fresh-cut Greek fries
Short Rib Youvetsi$32.00
xinomavro braised short rib, baked orzo, kefalograviera cheese
Filet Mignon$42.00
8oz filet, chef's signature sauce, fresh-cut Greek fries

Sides

Sautéed Spinach$10.00
Horta$10.00
Asparagus$10.00
Lemon Potatoes$10.00
Greek Fries$10.00

Signature Cocktails

Passion Fruit Mojito$15.00
Bacardi rum, passion fruit, honey & mint
Watermelon Cooler$16.00
Ketel One vodka, muddled watermelon, lime juice
Fig Martini$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, fig, honey
Spicy Margarita$16.00
Patron Silver tequila, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeño
The Greek Old Fashion$15.00
Maker's Mark, ouzo, preserved cherries, orange bitters
Kymatini$16.00
Stoli Cucumber Vodka, Kleos mastiha liqueur, mint
Smoke & Fire$15.00
Del Maguey Viva mezcal, jalapeño, cucumber, lime juice
Lavender Collins$15.00
The Botanist gin, lavender, tonic, lime
Honey Deuce$15.00
Grey Goose Vodka, fresh lemonade, Chambord, honeydew melon
Bourbon Mint Lemonade$15.00
Redemption bourbon, agave nectar, mint
Mykonos Mule$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, Metaxa brandy, ginger beer, muddled cucumber
Santorini Spritz$14.00
Fleurs de Prairie Rosè, St. Germain liqueur, strawberries, lemon, mint
White or Red Sangria$14.00
white or red wine, pineapple, Cointreau

White Wines

Biblia Chora, Sauvignon Blanc Blend$17.00
fresh, intense flavors of tropical fruits and grapefruit
Assyrtiko, Santorini, Santo Wines 2020$17.00
aromas of citrus, white fruit and flowers
Sancerre, France 2018, Durand Reserve$17.00
notes of citrus, apples, gooseberries with hints of passion fruit
Chardonnay, Macon Villages 2017, Cave de Lugny$14.00
green apples, weighty and simple
Chardonnay, Chateaux Julia 2020, Costa Lazaridi$15.00
very well balanced with a pleasant acidity, notes of pineapple, banana, and lemon
Malagousia, Atalanti Valley 2020, Estate Hatzimichalis$15.00
floral, moderate acidity, citrus and peach flavors

Sparkling Wine

Cuvee Clasico, Codorniu, Barcelona$12.00
floral aspects, clean and light with melon flavors

Rose Wine

Hampton Water, South of France$14.00
burst of red fruit flavors, strawberry and watermelon, light acidity
Whispering Angel, Vin de Provence$18.00
quintessential French rosé, strawberry, silky texture

Red Wines

Agiorgitiko, Nemea 2015, Saint George$16.00
luscious and velvety, ripe red & black fruits with lingering finish
Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni 2017, Naoussa$16.00
the Barolo of Greece, dried fruit, tomato leaf, rose petals, robust tannins
Pinot Noir, Oregon 2017, L'umami$15.00
Burgundian in style, awesome acid, dried black stone fruits
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017, Napa by Napa$16.00
big & fruity over ripened black cherry and stone fruit, heavy red

Beers

Fix$8.00
Brooklyn IPA$8.00
Blue Moon$8.00
Peroni$8.00
Septem$8.00

Water

Vikos Flat$6.00
Souroti Sparkling$6.00

What 820 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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DonnaG
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always good, and looking forward to returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience perfect, service perfect, food delicious!!!!!
h
helenek
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, gracious hosts, beautiful outdoor setting. Perfect experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it so much
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Elea is always fresh and delicious. Fantastic Greek food from the best ingredients, simply but beautifully prepared. Highly recommended.
MH
MonicaH
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my mother here for Mother’s Day. The food was phenomenal, and the service was impeccable, wonderful ambiance. I highly recommend if you seek authentic Greek cuisine, friendly and warm staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
beer salad had items on it not included in description ( cilantro) which I dislike intensely also the apples and beets were in big chunks which was very unappealing for a salad
D
Danny
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was great, service at the bar was friendly and good but the main course took forever to come out. We almost left without waiting as it took almost an hour after the first courses.
SS
SaraS
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner. I ordered a cocktail but did not like it. The restaurant promptly replaced it. Great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The UWS has desperately needed a nice, refined, relaxing and oh-so-good seafood restaurant that doesn’t happen to be subject to the Lincoln Center rush. That place is Elea. I honestly have a hard time picking a more enjoyable date night spot than this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Noisy Service a little slow
C
Charlie
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Many of the dishes that we ordered were excellent, but two of us had mussels. The mussels were very small and chewy—actually awful— and that sort of ruined the meal. Others in our party were happier.
NC
NCMama
Greensboro
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my daughter’s 20th birthday. They brought out a fun sparkler with dessert. The food was terrific as was the service.
RL
RitiLH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the ambi.. its so romantic,casual yet classy at the same time. food was great. love it. Will visit again.
c
cornwallis99
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great spot, food rock solid +. Fun place very consistent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yanni was the best server. He made our first Greek dining experience impeccable. Definitely returning, the food is so good.
SF
SFJL
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fantastic meal! We had a large party of 7 and they were accommodating of all our needs. The food is absolutely delicious here, and you get great value for what you spend.
B
Bertio
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and attentive service. We have eaten there several times and have not been disappointed. The servers have been helpful in explaining the food preparation. We have found their Greek wine recommendations helpful at pairing with the meals.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Love this restaurant- will keep going there!!
CR
CarmenR
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a gem of a restaurant to have anywhere and we are lucky enough to have it in ours. I have been here for both lunch and dinner and the service and knowledge of the staff is outstanding and often surprising at the amount of information they have available on the methodology involved in preparing the food served. Great wine selection and value. This is certainly a place I frequently visit.
EG
ElizabethG
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, ambiance, service, all outstanding!
JM
JohnM
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food was a great. It is a modern twist on traditional Greek cuisine. This is not your Yaya’s (Greek grandma’s) cooking. The restaurant has a modern aesthetic and is very comfortable. The one drawback/criticism are the prices for the food and the drinks. The portions were on the smaller side (although filling), but the prices were a bit too expensive for chicken, spreads, etc. Before you go, take a look at the menu so that you are not surprised.
CL
CindyL
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service and food was great. The prices were high and inconsistent. After spending hundreds of dollars $3.00 was tacked on for some sauce For a take home leftover. Not too classy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was sublime. Classic Greek with a twist. Upstairs bar scene was lively and the downstairs dining room provides well spaced tables and a more low key vibe.
D
Delicious
New York Area
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS! SERVICE AMAZING AS ALWAYS! ONE OF MY TOP FIVE FAVES!
TW
TaraW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going to Elea; the food is always wonderful, the staff is great and it’s a beautiful restaurant.
TJ
TheaJ
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. We went for brunch and they had live music, which was lovely.
r
rinermo
New York Area
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed my meal at Elea so very much and can't wait to go back. Everything was delicious. I loved the ambience and the service and everything about it. I highly recommend it.
AR
AmesliaR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding!
JS
JulieS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great drinks , food and service! A lovely night out after a long week.
MM
MeganM
New York Area
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is excellent. This restaurant over delivers!
L
Lily
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my very favorite restaurants on the West Side. The food is always excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty, authentic Greek cuisine and top notch service! Our favorite spot on the UWS.
MK
MKMK
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our meal at the bar. Annika took excellent care of us.
DS
DanielS
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Warm, friendly, comfortable, good food, nice neighborhood place for a special dinner.
AB
AndrewdB
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all around. Food, atmosphere and service were all terrific.
D
Disappointed
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
The hummus was dry and the salmon was over cooked. The food in general is just ok. The place is nice inside and the service was good. For what you get for the price there are way better options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience3
I ordered the chicken and not at all happy with it. Not moist. Pretty bland
FR
FannyR
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great spot! Food and service was wonderful, although I felt a little rushed at the end
AB
ArthurB
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Our less-than-satisfactory experience at Elea, 7:30 pm, March 22, 2022 Visiting from Boston, we took a glowing recommendation from relatives, long-term Upper West Side Manhattanites, that Elea was one of their favorite ‘ethnic’ restaurants in all of NYC. We’re very partial to Greek and Mediterranean cuisines, so we were looking forward to a wonderful dinner. As is our custom when exploring a new, highly-recommended restaurant, my wife and I (both Senior citizens with many decades of adventurous dining experiences (on four continents and Australasia), generally begin our dinners by first ordering some drinks and a nice spread of appetizers/soup/small plates. We’ve found that’s a good way to discover a restaurant’s strengths. Afterwards, we decide on our entrees. This is how we began: a) Drinks (a Cosmopolitan for my wife; a Fix beer for myself b) Small plates •Fish soup •Prasini Salad •Tuna Tartare •Octopus •Chicken Souvlaki I will walk through our reactions to each of these, describing what was good and what wasn’t, and grading them from A to D, just like in school. (F would mean totally inedible, awful; mercifully we didn’t experience an F) The Cosmopolitan: My wife has a special love for Cosmos -- wherever we go out to eat, if they say they can make a Cosmo, she’ll have one. From the very outset, she disliked your bartender’s version. I tasted it and can tell you why: the drink was killed by way too much vodka. It totally masked any of the subtle flavors and scents you expect from a Cosmo. She had about ½ of it and gave up (we don’t complain and return food or drink unless it’s truly, truly awful; we just don’t return). Grade: D The Fix: Fine – a nice lager I haven’t encountered before. Fish Soup: A huge disappointment! We’ve had Greek fish soups in Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini, Nice, and elsewhere on the northern Mediterranean and Aegean Coasts. We’ve had Greek fish soups at serious Mediterranean and Greek restaurants in the Greater Boston Area, and t

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Elea is rated 4.8 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 369-9800

217 W 85th St New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean
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

Website
http://eleanyc.com/
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: (833) 431-2111

Elea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Octopus

Lamb Chops

Eléa Chips

Salads

Horiatiki Salad$19.00

Lahanosalata$18.00

Watermelon Salad$17.00

Baby Arugula Salad$18.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Selection of Greek Spreads

Chickpea Hummus

Skordalia

Tzatziki

Taramosalata

Fava

Tyrokafteri

Eléa Classics

Eléa Chips$23.00

Spanakopita$19.00

Kounoupidi$19.00

Sesame Crusted Feta$18.00

Grilled Shrimp$21.00

Mussels$21.00

Octopus$24.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Keftedes$20.00

Chicken Souvlaki$20.00

From the Sea

Lavraki$35.00

Tsipoura$35.00

Salmon$30.00

Seafood Orzotto$32.00

Pepper Crusted Yellowfin Tuna$36.00

From the Land

Greek Summer Garden$26.00

Vegetarian Mousaka$26.00

Organic Chicken$29.00

Lamb Chops$42.00

Short Rib Youvetsi$32.00

Filet Mignon$42.00

Sides

Sautéed Spinach$10.00

Horta$10.00

Asparagus$10.00

Lemon Potatoes$10.00

Greek Fries$10.00

Signature Cocktails

Passion Fruit Mojito$15.00

Watermelon Cooler$16.00

Fig Martini$16.00

Spicy Margarita$16.00

The Greek Old Fashion$15.00

Kymatini$16.00

Smoke & Fire$15.00

Lavender Collins$15.00

Honey Deuce$15.00

Bourbon Mint Lemonade$15.00

Mykonos Mule$16.00

Santorini Spritz$14.00

White or Red Sangria$14.00

White Wines

Biblia Chora, Sauvignon Blanc Blend$17.00

Assyrtiko, Santorini, Santo Wines 2020$17.00

Sancerre, France 2018, Durand Reserve$17.00

Chardonnay, Macon Villages 2017, Cave de Lugny$14.00

Chardonnay, Chateaux Julia 2020, Costa Lazaridi$15.00

Malagousia, Atalanti Valley 2020, Estate Hatzimichalis$15.00

Sparkling Wine

Cuvee Clasico, Codorniu, Barcelona$12.00

Rose Wine

Hampton Water, South of France$14.00

Whispering Angel, Vin de Provence$18.00

Red Wines