I had a great experience at Ela especially because it was a cool and not humid so we dined on the patio. The service was quick and very friendly. You have to start off with the Mezzo plate. The three different humus's are delicious. I ate so much that I was worried that I would too full to eat the Greek donut and our two main dishes. The Chicken Skewer plate and the Bronzino was recommended by the waiter, and I so glad we took his recommendation. Great food, great service, and great location. Highly recommended read more

I love that Fifth Group converted the Original El Taco into a classy Mediterranean spot. The renovations look very current, making Ela the place to be. I visited Ela on a weekend without a reservation. It was crowded and there was a bit of a wait. However, they do have a window at the bar where you can order drinks to hold you over. Unfortunately, I forgot my ID, so no drinks for me--guess that's one way to save on the bill, lol! Once seated, we ordered the Mezze Board as an appetizer. It's definitely on the pricier side at $18, but it comes with eggplant spread, labneh, hummus, pickled carrots, and a few pieces of bread. I will say there is far too little bread for the amount of spreads they give you, and ordering a refill on the bread is an extra $4. However, everything tasted pretty good. For dinner, I had the chicken skewer. It was insanely expensive for a singular skewer with no side. If you'd like a side, they have three options for an additional $7+ charge: couscous, pita, or greens. We opted to split the Greek fries, which were the best part of the meal. Our server was really nice, and the food was pretty good. Overall, I had a good experience, but I would only come back for special occasions. read more

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Ela is such a great addition to the Virginia Highland neighborhood! I am in walking distance and have been loving it!! The restaurant is beautiful and the food is divine!! You have to try a Mezze board and I am obsessed with the Aperol Froze!! The covered patio is amazing in this great Atlanta spring weather, so I would definitely recommend sitting outside. This is definition of an instagrammable spot, so be ready to be impressed! read more

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I really loved my experience at Ela. I went on the Thursday night before Christmas, so there were several parties of women there to celebrate a girls night out... and our party was one of them! This place is so cozy with lots of live plants on high-up shelves, and it just felt like a nice neighborhood spot. The service was fantastic - so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. We got a bunch of things to share. Favorites included the mezze trio of dips (hummus, eggplant, and labneh - my literal only complaint from this place is I feel like they could have doubled the portions of the dips they served for the price), the spicy fried chicken appetizer, the Brussels sprouts, and the shrimp skewer. I would definitely return to try even more of the menu. read more

I had higher expectations for Ela. I went when it first opened, but I feel like both the food and menu have gone down significantly. The portions are smaller, the appetizers are redesigned to be harder to share and the food is overall disappointing. The service is always good with a friendly staff and with such a nice atmosphere, I had hoped the food would be up to par. read more

Great new Mediterranean spot in VaHi! Ela was a fantastic pick for my weekly group dinner and we had a really great time! I really liked the decor and our server Kendall was fantastic!!! My bf and I decided to split a bunch of plates for our dinner so we tried the pita and hummus, harissa chicken, fries, and the eggplant. I really wanted to try their butternut squash too, but unfortunately they were out. The harissa chicken skewer was my favorite out of the group! I loved the seasoning and it was cooked well and super juicy! The fries and hummus were both good too, but pretty standard to most Mediterranean spots in Atlanta. I wasn't the biggest fan of the eggplant, but I think if you really like eggplant, you'll like it. We ended the dinner with complimentary green tea shots which was fun. I'd love to come back and try some of their other food, but Ela was a big hit for both me and my bf even though we usually don't prefer Mediterranean food! read more

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Cannot recommend Ela enough. Fantastic vegetarian options and don't skip the Get Sauced! Great service too

Making a reservation is highly recommended. We went here on a whim and fortunately because there's only two of us we were able to find a seat at the bar. Very busy at the time. The cocktails were good and reasonably priced. We asked for a gluten-free menu and there were many options. The plates are more Tapas size than entree size. But all the flavors were really on point. read more

Nice ambiance, cauliflower was okay. Didn't expect the sauce combo to taste how it did. Service was great. read more

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Food was AMAZING but waitress with the auburn curly hair was so rude. She approached us with an unfriendly attitude and honestly made my party uncomfortable and not want to go back. Compliments to the chef though. read more

Great experience tonight at Ela. We ordered the spicy chicken, hummus & pita, and lamb belly. So delicious. We ended dinner with their Greek "fro yo"... topped with baklava & honey...outstanding. This was such a treat. Ela was a great date spot, fairly priced, and fantastic service. Thank you, Max! We will be back! read more

Ela - Greek Fro Yo- topped with baklava & honey. - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Thoughtful menu with a focus on fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Dishes balance creativity with approachability; the small plates are great for sharing! Thank You Chef Eric !! read more

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Came here for a date night on the weekend. we made reservations and were sat immediately when we got there. We ordered the fries, labneh, hummus, and their sauces. The food came out pretty quickly and was nice and hot! Food was taste and delicious! We had the harissa chicken for dinner which was juicy and tender. For dessert we had the donuts which came out hot and tasted great! Cute place with nice decorations and low lighting. They also have a patio seating area which looked nice. Will definitely be back again! read more

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First off - wait staff were helpful and attentive. The ambiance is so cozy and warm - did not want to leave! The food was excellent - we had the Brussels sprouts which were rich with flavor, so addictive! I had a chicken kabob gyro. Was not a huge fan of the char on the chicken but I appreciated how big the gyro was and the other flavors of the dish. The wine was delicious, and because it was my birthday we got free frozen yogurt. Baklava is not my favorite but it was subtle in the desert and made it taste so good! I will be coming back for special occasions :) read more

Had a great experience here. 10/10. Great service. Happy hour is awesome! We love sitting at the bar. The food is also great. read more

Ela - Moroccan Hot Chicken is to die for!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great food, great service, great vibes! Tuna fruit salad is amazing and perfect for a summer night. Spinach pocket - yum! Pork skewer is delicious Pompano fish is ok Try this restaurant! read more

Completely amazing! The Meyer Spritz...OMG! The freshness of every single ingredient is phenomenal. I did not drink it with gin but I'm sure it is amazing. The Mezza Board with the pickled veggies and freshly grilled pita was delicious. The showstopper was the lamb burger and fries is simply incredible. 10's across the board!! read more

Ela - Mezza Board! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The service and food was great! Highly recommend the mezze board with the laffa. The harissa chicken skewer was good with the couscous. read more

Ela - Mezze board - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love this new spot in Virginia highlands! It fits in perfectly in this neighborhood. Love that they have free parking available around back. They have both indoor and outdoor seating as well as bar seating. We sat outside on the patio. Our waitress was awesome. She gave us great suggestions of food and drinks. This is a great place to split dishes with friends. My favorite was the mezze board! read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere at Ela is unmatched. This is a go-to when I have out-of-town guests visiting.

I absolutely love this restaurant. It's a shame it couldn't be closer to me in Cobb county. The VA highlands area houses this gem. The restaurant is stunning inside. Reservations are highly encouraged. The bar is pretty good size and the bartenders are friendly and enthusiastic about the menu. The entire staff is as a matter of fact. The outdoor seating is great street facing up front. I have eaten here three times and each time I sit somewhere different. If weather is permitting I suggest the outdoor seats. Every server is open and patient to guide the consumer thru the menu options. I have had quite a bit of plates with my friends and the only thing we didn't love was the lamb hot pocket. The spinach feta pocket was great. The hummus and the artichoke were good apps. Steve's greek fries are amazing. The Harissa chicken and the chili garlic shrimp were by far by faves. I get them on greens as a set. The flavor is powerful and there's no guilt. Try the wine selection here to really compliment the dish you choose. I cannot get enough of the vibes here. Also the bathrooms are very clean and beautifully designed. read more

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This a fresh new middleastern spot in VA highlands and replaces a previous Mexican spot. Plenty of parking in their surface lot. I had reservations and I recommend it as the place was bustling on Monday at 6.30 pm. The servers and hostess were excellent and attentive. They don't have a veggie specific menu but we got a bunch of appetizer and Mushroom shawarma(yum) The Cauliflower falafel and mushrooms hmmus is one of thr best I have had hands down. The eggplant roasted was good too. The grilled artichoke was the only dish we didn't like (the veg itself was too fibrous) but the server was very gracious to swap out the fish for us. It I would definitely come back. They were not ready for French press for two so that's another thing I want to come back for. read more

Great happy hour! We went on a Tuesday and it was very chill and not very crowded. The restaurant is beautiful and has a lovely enclosed patio, but we opted to sit at a high top near the bar. There was free parking in the small lot behind the restaurant that is shared with other businesses in the plaza. Happy hour is from 4-6 during the week, but they apparently also have it on the weekends from 3-5 which is amazing! We got the mezze board to share and the flavors were simply perfect. The platter comes with labneh, eggplant dip, hummus, pickled veggies, and pita. We loved that the pita was grilled with sea salt as that went really well with all of the cold dips. They don't give you enough pita, but we asked for more and were not charged extra. My favorite was the labneh and my friend loved the eggplant dip! For drinks, their happy hour cocktails were $8 each and we tried the white blossom and meter spritz. Both were on the lighter side and were well balanced and refreshing. I also had a white wine for $6 which can't be beat. The bartender served us and she was great and quick, no complaints! I would love to come back to try more of their menu and their brunch! read more

I went to Ela for happy hour with a friend. The happy hour specials are good in the bar area, so we grabbed a table there--no problem at all finding somewhere to sit. There were two bartenders on staff and they did a great job of taking care of us, popping out from behind the bar every so often to see how we were doing and whether we needed anything. Food was amazing (highly recommend the taco, it was a large piece of fried fish on pita with pickled onions and a tasty sauce) and we LOVED our cocktails. The decor was also beautiful, huge upgrade from the restaurant that was in this space before. I can't wait to go back to try out the dinner menu. Overall great place to go with friends or on a date. read more

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Food & Drinks: The drinks were good and very strong pours. Loved that's. The food was all delicious from appetizers to dessert with coffee. Really great plates to share or keep to yourself haha Service: The service was almost better than the food. Both were fabulous. Being new to this restaurant the waiter asked if we were and was exceptional about making us feel welcomed and walked us through the food options and the philosophy of the restaurants itself. Ambiance: This was a perfect date night spot. Very beautiful interior design and in such a cozy neighborhood (VaHi) Definitely will be back! read more

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As stated, a new mediterranean place in the Va-Hi area operated by the Fifth Restaurant Group. Had a work dinner with a moderate sized party, 9 in total on a weeknight. The server Nick, did an excellent job guiding family style service with a potpourri of dishes. The overall cuisine aspires to Del Bar, yet the ambiance is a little more subdued and generic. The cocktails were delightful with a variety of options. I also had the tempranillo which was not memorable. The dips were delicious and the bread was fluffy but with a generous constitution of butter or oil. The pickled veggies were a good palate cleanser. Kebabs were excellent! We tried them all (I think). My favorites were shrimp, chicken and the ground lamb. The menu is very creative yet authentic. I highly recommend checking Ela out! Hopefully, the service and food continue to impress as volumes increase. Bon Appetit read more

I saw someone post pictures of the food at Ela and it looked so delicious that I had to try it myself!! The cocktails were delightful and refreshing and the food was fantastic!! We ordered a bunch of small plates to share and taste. My favorite was the eggplant dish . The lamb hot pockets were also great. Reservations recommended. read more

Ela - L - Beet salad with strawberry and labne R - Eggplant with pomegranate seeds and tahini - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Ambiance was nice. Service was good. The menu is pretty limited imo and the food wasn't amazing. It was fine but I don't think I will come back. read more

Came here for brunch and LOVED it! I want to return for dinner. The coffee service was awesome. Everything was delicious and our waiter was so friendly. read more

ELA is always good when I visit. I love their hummus trio.. highly recommended. Their kabobs are also good. I love sitting at their bar.. perfect chairs. Highly recommended read more

The staff here were all excellent. In particular our server, Jamie. She recommended several menu items that were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was chilled. We actually arrived during happy hour and had a couple of cocktails before dinner. read more

Good happy hour, really cute restaurant overall. Food was pretty good, we got the mezze plate, kabob, pita

Everything we tried was delicious and the service was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit!

Don't walk, run!!!! This is now my favorite restaurant. We had everything and everything was SO good. The harrassa chicken, the fries, the trio hummus, the spicy chicken. The restaurant is nice too. Good ambience and the service was great. Honestly I can't wait to come back for brunch! Good job Ela! read more

Ela - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The most AMAZING experience. The food was flavorful, the drinks were very good and the ambiance was top tier. Shay was a great server and so sweet. We had the pleasure of meeting Dennis the General Manager who was so nice and explained the dishes to us. Moroccan hot chicken 10/10 Mezze spread 10/10 Lamb burger 10/10 Garlic Shrimp skewer 10/10 Donuts 10/10 We will definitely be back!!! read more

Service was great , food average but what bugs me is that they charge 3 bucks to pay the bill through their weird qr code , their Sunday checkout app !You are paying extra money to pay your bill ! Why would you not tell customers there will be 3 bucks extra for the damn QR code! Also 5 bucks for asking extra sauces . Its ok that you charge for sauces but not saying it out loud its going to be extra is bit disappointing .Should I keep the bottle of the sauce in my bag if its 5 bucks ! Like what the actual fuck ! The food is truly average.. Turkish hash had the smallest portion of braised lamb hidden below potatoes ! This city has great Mediterranean restaurants , this aint it ! At this point i dont even care about the food but how deceptive the whole process of billing is at the restaurant ! Hindsight 20/20 but I recall my server feeling and talking oddly when they presented me the QR code . read more

Ela - Sauces App for 5 bucks ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We stopped by for Happy Hour and will definitely going back for dinner. The food was amazing and the cocktails were divine. The service was prompt and timed perfectly. I heard there's a patio as well. There were alot of vegetarian options. The servers ( Hailey) were great and the manager, Dennis, went above and beyond. Definitely coming back with friends. read more

Ela - Mezze, Moroccan chicken, fries. - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food: 9/10 The food was great but there was not a lot of options of sides to go with the mains. We ordered the Harissa Chicken and Tamarind Date Pork Skewers and those were great but it was lacking great side options to really bring out the flavor. Service: 9/10 Great servers and we were seated quite fast despite being really early for our reservation. Ambiance: 9/10 It was nice and quiet and the place has that lounge type of vibe which was really nice. read more

Food was really top notch. Service was awesome looking forward to coming back. Had the lamb burger which was amazing with the french fries. read more

Ela - Lamb Burger! - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place a gem! Amazing food, shout out to the Phyllo French toast, and a beautiful ambiance. We could enjoy our meal without the competition of extremely loud music or other people talking over us. The service was exceptional and the food is unmatched. There other restaurants with similar cuisine but the food, service and ambiance at Ela has won us over. We'll be back soon. read more