I went to a Birthday dinner at Alisa last night with a group of girls who we all are actually from Venice. So we have seen a lot of restaurant's come and go. I was excited to try this new place in Venice. Lets start by saying the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The outdoor space in the back is stunning. You feel like your somewhere in Europe. Unfortunately though the food was a bit disappointing, it was just OK... the flavors were kind of bland and the portions are tiny for the price. The service was just Ok also. Our waitress was friendly enough, but zero personality. I would probably go back just for the beautiful ambiance for a glass of wine and app. read more

Beautiful restaurant with a lovely and elegant garden that feels like you're really in Greece. All the food was exceptional, we particularly loved the squid and the tomato salad. Service was great. Highly recommend read more

Alright listen up... Slid into this spot just to grab a bite -- ended up having a full-on flavor experience. The meat? Juicy like it owed me money. Seasoning? Hit every taste bud like a perfectly blended fade. Vibes? Chill. Service? On point. Definitely not the last time I'm pulling up here. read more

"Super cozy Greek spot in a great part of Venice Beach! The vibe is chill and the food is really tasty. Perfect place to hang out with friends and enjoy some delicious Greek dishes." read more

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Amazing food, wonderful service, the staff is great, beautiful patio looking forward to coming back read more

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The server brought two tiny bottled waters after asking still or sparkling. The bill showed $18 for them. Throughout the meal our waiter overtly pointed us toward the priciest items. Every recommendation was the most expensive thing on the menu. The tip screen is set up in descending order, so the first button is 25 percent... The food was fine at best. Small portions for the price. We left hungry and annoyed. If management cares, fix the water upsell, train staff to offer options across the menu, stop the tip-prompt games, and price portions to match the cost. Until then, I would skip this place. read more

Besties drop what you're doing and get over here! Best girls night spot! Shareable plates, fab drinks, and the sweetest staff ever. Server Fred is the best!! read more

Alisa - Greek Near Me - Venice, California

So good. Fresh and with a nice amount of seasoning. We had everything from the anchovies and hummus to the kabobs and meatballs. Cool relaxing atmosphere. Music was a little on the loud side, so it made what should have been easy conversation difficult. Service was good. I will be back. read more

The restaurant is GORGEOUS and the ambiance is perfect- quiet and chic. Came for a Sunday evening dinner with girl friends and we all loved it. Food was flavorful and came in a timely manner. Fred was our waiter and he was a gem- friendly, extremely helpful and patience, always had a smile on his face! Such a great add to Abbott Kinney, excited to go back!! read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner at Alisa! Beautiful space, beautiful people, very lively ambiance and great food. Will definitely come again!

The service was amazing ! I had a wonderful dinner with my lovely lady! The appetizers were the best I've had in venice as well as the meatballs!! The wine selection is extensive. The staff is nothing but delightful and genuine, everyone has a good heart here. The restaurants ambiance is wonderful too ! Will be frequent for sure:) Evan is especially attentive and open to hear your stories of the world! Nick is a great bartender who is also a sports fanatic if you have time to indulge in such. Veronica and KC made me feel at home upon arrival with warm smiles and professionalism, best entrance I've received in a Venice restaurant. read more

Alisa - Olives, eggplant dip in the bar room - Greek Near Me - Venice, California

The food was great, the service was very mediocre which we were required ti tip, and the ambiance was great, felt like I was in Europe.

This restaurant is my new fav!!!! We went and absolutely loved it, the food and the service was impeccable. We tried all the dips- all 10/10, such authentic Greek food. We also had the branzino, octopus, and meatballs. You can tell a lot of care goes into this food. The vibes were so good, the decor is beautiful, it felt like we were in Greece! We can't wait to go back read more

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This restaurant is a true culinary gem! The perfect blend of cozy ambiance, impeccable service, and dishes that delight from the very first bite. read more

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Agree with other reviewers ...Alisa is a gorgeous place ...beautifully designed in and out ....delightful patio/very special! portions are v. small...and yes it is v. expensive ! can't say I tasted anything that I'm dreaming about. Tried to order lamb chops rare to medium rare....server told us "chefs won't cook it rare - it's lamb" Hmmm never heard that before! They were served medium. Meh...If they had a bar area I would probably come back for a glass of wine... but they don't... so I probably won't return .... read more

Love this spot. Amazing sake based drinks. Fun vibes kind servers and cool layout. The Greek salad is to die for. Please come here you won't regret it. read more

I wanted to love this place--the design and location set the stage for a cozy Mediterranean escape. Unfortunately, the execution fell short at every turn. The wine by the glass was tiny, the dips came with nothing to dip them in (and flatbread was an extra $8), and every dish lacked seasoning--so bland that I had to ask for salt four different times before anyone finally brought a large shaker from the kitchen. Service felt inattentive too; my water was never refilled unless I specifically asked. But beyond the technical missteps, what disappointed me most is that Alisa doesn't reflect the essence of the Mediterranean dining experience. In Greece or anywhere around the Mediterranean, meals are never rushed. You're encouraged to settle in, order as you go, share, linger, and feel at home. Here, I was pressured to place my full order at once, which stripped away the relaxed, welcoming energy that defines real Mediterranean hospitality. Alisa looks beautiful, but looks alone can't carry a restaurant. Until the food has flavor, the service is attentive, and the vibe actually embraces the spirit of Mediterranean dining, it's not a place I'd recommend. read more

I worked as a server in a restaurant for 2 year and can 1000% tell when a server is rushing a party of 2 because they want to tend to a larger party/get on with their night/ turn the table over because their section is small. It was very obvious that was happening to my girlfriend and I the other day at Alisa. We got there hungry and threw in an order for one of the dips. Some people on here have complained that each piece of bread that doesn't come included for the dips costs $8 but honestly I'm NOT because that was some of the best bread I've ever had in my entire life. Seriously. Probably the best thing on the menu. Could have charged me $9 and you still wouldn't hear a peep out of me. So good. The beer I ordered came warm which is fine, things happen. When I told our server, he said he would "bring a cup of ice" because they just got a new shipment of beer in and none of them have been in the fridge. I said it doesn't have to be this beer just any beer that's cold and he's like "Nope. Shipment just came." Does that mean they literally ran out of beer the night before? What? No way. I kept pushing for a colder bottle of beer and he eventually brought me an ice cold beer in 30 seconds which tasted great. (I realize it's a wine place and would have gladly pivoted if they actually had no cold beer.) The main issue we had is that our server came up to us as we were just getting settled in, still hadn't looked at the menu thoroughly, and said "hey it's getting really busy so you should probably order everything right now, I don't want the kitchen to get backed up and your food to take forever" which is valid if it actually got busy but it never did. He rushed us through the decision making process and just stood there. Our food was out super fast everything all at once and we were finishing up our entrees 40 mins after we arrived. Never got busy. At first I thought he was being the man and looking out for us to ensure we didn't have to wait an hour for our food but it literally never got busy. So many open seats. He also asked if he could "get these out of the way" when our plates still had half of the food on them. Probably 3/4 of our tentacle (very yummy, get that) It was kind of crazy. We just started eating our entrees and buddy with the earrings kept trying to rush us. This move especially is a textbook "let's get these guys out of here so I can go home/get my next table" move which I admittedly have done on special occasions when I was a server. He was just itching to grab these plates as we were eating (which he eventually stacked on the table before picking them up, but it's all good) It was just odd. I'm trying to have a nice date night with my girlfriend at this restaurant we wanted to try and this guys just rushing us. Maybe it was his first day or something so I cut him some slack at the end on the toast tablet but yeah not really the relaxing vibe that we thought we were going to get out of Alisa. read more

Alisa is an absolute hidden gem on Abbot Kinney! Honestly so fresh for the area, so authentic and might I say, stunning? The design and aesthetics are unmatched. The menu is truly worth exploring (aka try everything), from the warm flatbread to the perfectly tender Wagyu sirloin skewers with shishito tzatziki, the smoked tomato salad, the grilled halloumi, and so much more. Every dish feels intentional and beautifully balanced. And don't miss the epic NA sparkling rosé, it totally made my day! What a perfect singular selection for NA options in wine. Very impressive, not too sweet, no overarching acidity. The space itself is a dream, peaceful, artful, and transportive. The wood fire experience alone is reason enough to come back again and again. This is the kind of place you want to make part of your every weekend ritual. Just yes. read more

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. Our server Fred was so sweet, amazing and helped guide us through our order with a large group. We saw a lot of reviews that were mediocre for this place but we had an amazing experience here. The wine selection and food were spectacular. I would request the backyard was very private and ambient and I would absolutely recommend for a date night or a big dinner overall a really amazing spot. read more

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Who knew such a gem existed on Abbott Kinney? Alisa apparently just opened a few months ago and it looks JUST like a restaurant in Greece! Not only was the ambiance phenomenal, the food far from disappointing, but the service was the icing on the cake. Thank you Evan for your hospitality - we felt warmly greeted and so at home. Thanks for walking us through the menu and curating an incredible experience for us. We will be back!! read more

I will start with the positives. This space is lovely. It has a really charming, cozy interior and a beautiful outdoor courtyard. The menu has a nice variety of options. My friend loved her lamb chops and I really enjoyed the grilled halloumi. The hummus and crudite were fine. Pita was lovely. The Greek salad was so cold it felt like it had previously been frozen. The tomatoes were mushy and the salad lacked flavor. There was a brick of feta cheese on top that was the highlight. The service was wild. When the server asked if we were ready to order, I had recently arrived and I said "yes, they can start and I'll make a quick decision." he looked at me, his eyes went wide, and he said "are you sure you're a woman? Quick decision?" and then proceeded to laugh at his own joke. It was a failed attempt at humor, but we sort of brushed by it, not thinking too much of it. At the end of the meal when he dropped the check my friend put her card down, to which he responded "only one card?" and looked at the one male at the table. She confirmed that was correct and he could charge her card and he told her that she's breaking stereotypes as he proceeded to pick it up. "You're breaking the stereotype. A woman paying!" when I tell you, he was genuinely surprised, I am not kidding. We were all so confused about this very weird sentiment he kept bringing to the table about women. He then said something along the lines of "are you sure? did you look at the check? It's this much money." She continued to say yes, while he continued to communicate his surprise. The vibe was strange. And unexpected. If you wanna spend that much money on Abbott Kinney, I'd recommend going to RVR. Their service is impeccable and friendly and they don't miss with their menu. read more

Good service but the price is too high for a small portion and they charge $6 for one small bread.

My partner and I went here for a date night and it was 10/10!! It's got beautiful decor throughout the indoor/outdoor space and a unique layout that added to the ambiance. If the restaurant was 10/10, our server Frances was a 20! She arrived quickly after we sat down and guided us through the wine list. We ended up choosing a funky Greek wine that was perfect with dinner. It's a shared plates style menu so we ordered spanakopita, spicy feta dip, wagyu sirloin skewers, lamb chips chops, and dark chocolate moose. My favorites were the wagyu skewers and dessert - but all the food was wonderfully seasoned and cooked to perfection. Even though it was a large space and packed on a Friday night, the evening still felt intimate. I look forward to coming back to Alisa and hope it stays on Abbot Kinney for years to come! read more

Love this place! Food is amazing and the staff is so kind. Love the vibe....great addition to the neighborhood!!

I can't remember the last time I have left a yelp review for anything. As someone who has dinner out 4 to 5 times a week I can easily say this was the worst dining experience I've had in the last two years. Horrendous service, and mediocre food. Yes the garden outside is nice and they have cool fruit trees that I at one point considered eating off of. We were left alone outside to the point the hostess ended up taking our order after 45 minutes over to our waiter. Later, we got a new waiter who said the other waiter was gone who then also disappeared. read more

Frances is the best! She had amazing recommendations for the delicious food. The ambience and the staff are warm and welcoming. The warm fresh pita bread and dips are delicious. The complimentary olives are the best and complement the dry Greek wine. Looking forward to their patio that they will open this summer since I won't be making it to the Greek Isles this year. read more

What an amazing place.. new, sophisticated and tasteful. Evan was very accurate with our needs, lovely service. See you soon! read more

Alisa - Greek Near Me - Venice, California

I had an absolutely wonderful time here recently! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was amazing, and the staff went above and beyond! Shout out to Angel and his recommendations, that man knows his wine! Can't wait to come back soon! read more

Had a great dinner! Perfect date night spot Evangelos was a great severer, and recommended the best dishes. 10/10 will be back and sit on the back patio! read more

Lovely food, great ambience, our server Fred was attentive and helpful with his recommendations. Great for a date night or any night out. Music and decor remind you of a groovy Mediterranean night. read more

I LOVED this restaurant. The service from the whole staff (especially waiter Fred) was exceptional. Wine list was so great, and everything on the menu was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. And the ambiance was perfect! Couldn't have had a better experience all around! Best restaurant on the west side. Hands down. read more

Alisa - Greek Near Me - Venice, California

5 stars for our waitress frances!!! made our entire night with such great recommendations and amazing service i do have to warn you about the restaurant though. it gets VERY hot and VERY loud read more

Been to this restaurant a few times now and it never disappoints. Great decor and atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly and attentive service. Chicken skewers, meatballs, branzino, flat bread/dips, goat cheese cheesecake are my favorites. So glad we now have an awesome Greek restaurant on Abbot Kinney. read more

A fantastic place to nosh and drink great wines!!! Owner is fantastic and you feel like you are far away from home here!!

Great ambiance, great service, even better food. Everything is relatively reasonably priced, however a la carte adds up quick. our favorites were the wagyu skewers (a MUST) the Romesco dip, and those roasted potatoes that melt in your mouth and have the perfect charcoal smoky flavor. My husband said this was the first place in a long time where he was pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavor of everything. read more

Alisa - Wagyu and chicken skewers, romesco, roasted potatoes. - Greek Near Me - Venice, California

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i never write reviews but i had to do it this time unfortunately. the food is INCREDIBLY underwhelming and flavorless. the ambiance however, is beautiful and cozy. everyone was welcoming and friendly, besides our server who wasn't great. read more

I was at Alisa last night with friends. I knew before I went that the menu lacks vegan options other than dips, bread and a salad. Given that Greek food offers many main dishes that are or could be vegan, this is a disappointment. The space, as others have noted is pretty and we enjoyed a wonderful bottle of wine. My friends are meat eaters and loved it and they'll be back. It will be a while before I return because while I enjoyed the appetizers we ordered, it's not satisfying to eat appetizers only when the rest of your table has a proper meal. read more

Place looks good. But food not so great and very salty. Geek salad not good at all. Canned tomatoes and hardly cucumber. They charge you 4.75% hidden in between. Generally a rip off. read more

Honestly, I was really disappointed with my date night choice for last night. I have to say that the staff and the servers were absolutely delightful, but the food was crap; we ordered a Greek salad, which was OK a brand Zeno, which was rather dry, and beef skewers that were supposed to medium rare, but they were past well done and very dry. Also the place was so loud, I couldn't even hear my wife talking to me. Felt like I was in a classroom for two year-olds without a teacher. read more