I loved the food ambiance and service at Elia and I would definitely be back! The food was probably a 4/5, the drink I had was a 5/5, and the service was a 5/5 as well. Am looking forward to being back! My server was Tolia (sorry if I'm misspelling/misremembering) and she did an AMAZING job. She was super friendly, made awesome menu recommendations and was a delight to chat to. She recommended I start with the char grilled octopus and this was delicious. It came with capers and a grilled lemon and olive oil and was beautifully presented. The potion was easily finished by just me, so if you have more than 2 people I'd recommend getting more than 1 order of these. It's so delicious. I was then picking between the pastitsio and the moussaka. I was told they both have a strong nutmeg flavor which was not a problem for me. I decided on the moussaka and it was so delicious. It did have a strong nutmeg flavor but not in an overwhelming way. It came with a bechamel sauce on top and layers of eggplant with ground beef tomato and potato. It sort of reminded me of a shepherds pie if you're not as familiar with Greek food. The portion was HUGE - could easily split between 2. I ate almost half of it but couldn't eat the rest although I wish I could've. It was so good. The cocktail I ordered was a nectar spritz (something with "nectar" in the title at least) and genuinely was one of the best cocktails I've had. Definitely beat every other one I had in Pittsburgh this week by FAR. So yummy. I was so impressed with every aspect of my dining experience and would definitely be back! read more

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Ok, so admittedly I don't look at the menu prior to choosing to jump off the turnpike to grab a sandwich to go. I am from Detroit where Mediterranean food means accessible, quick shwarma and hummus- easy peasy. I walked in and asked for 2 chicken shwarmas to go. The hostess looked at me like I had two heads. I asked for a menu, looked at it and then asked "This is a Mediterranean place, right?" After explaining what I wanted she recommended the meatball sandwich. Meatball sandwich? As my husband approached I explained the options and he asked "This is a Mediterranean place, right?" After debating to leave or not, we agree to wait 15-20 minutes for a chicken pita handheld, described in the pic. We receive our order and it's two flatbreads (see pic). We inquire and the hostess emphatically says we ordered the flatbread. (My husband detests olives so I can assure you he didn't order the olive laden flatbread prepared for us. ). She full on argued with us. We don't eat white bread and cheese for any meal so we 100% did not order this. I can't say the flatbread with no chicken at all but loaded with olives tasted bad (well, my husband would) but the sheer lack of accountability for full on screwing up our order is unacceptable. One more question, in Pennsylvania is "Gyro"pronounced (GI-Roh)? So, maybe in Pennsylvania meatballs sandwiches, crab cakes and sausage sandwiches are Mediterranean, if perhaps that is not what you are looking for, keep looking. read more

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We were running late. Called and was able to bump our reservation 30 minutes. We were seated outside and it was very warm. We started with stuffed banana peppers and spanakopita. Very expensive for 2 very small banana peppers with feta and marinara. Not very good. The spanakopita had 2 large pieces over a salad. Very good. For dinner I had the Shrimp Sunrise which is shrimp, rice, and feta. Tails present well but trying to eat are a little messy. The other diner had the seafood medley with mussels, shrimp, etc. over pasta. Both meals were large portions and we took half home. Suprised by number of food options. Will be back to try other offerings. read more

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Our server Tiona was great....and the way they use runners to deliver food is excellent. The food is delicious! W head the Trio Dip and Zucchini app...both yummy. I had the chicken Athena and it is superb. We had a burger and filet sandwich...both excellent. read more

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We love this restaurant! We have gone twice within a month, and both times were wonderful. The first time my husband and I wanted to try a little of everything. We got the trio appetizer of dips...our favorite was the cold eggplant. We also loved the table bread, which had Kalamata olives in it, and the dipping oil. We had the grape leaves and shared the chicken platter...which had chicken, grilled veggies, rice, and a pita. We loved it all. read more

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Stopped in here for lunch and had such a great experience. Love this restaurant. It feels like you escape Pittsburgh when you sit in the outside area. It's beautiful and Well run. The service was great. And we loved our salads -- we got the Mykonos's salad and the beet salad read more

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ELIA Mediterranean Grille is a local restaurant and bar that serves mostly upscale Greek foods for lunch and dinner for dining in, takeout, and catering. Examples of menu items are Greek salad, lemon soup, dolmathes, gyro flatbread, chicken pita, meatball sandwich, moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki skewers, filet mignon, crab cakes, and kataifi. My husband and I ate one dinner here. The seating hostess promptly and courteously seated us. Our server's service was slow, and she made some mistakes such as bringing an incorrect side. Here are my ratings for what we ate: Spanakopita Spinach Pie - 4 stars - This appetizer consisted of two large pieces of spanakopita and a salad. The layers of filo dough, spinach, and feta cheese tasted very rich. Trio Spread - 4.5 stars - This appetizer consisted of my choice of three dips and pita or vegetables. I rate the Hummus as 5 stars, the Tzatziki as 4 stars, the Melitzanosalata Eggplant Dip as 4 stars, the pita as 4.5 stars, and the carrots, celery, and cucumbers as 4.5 stars. Shrimp Scampi - 4.5 stars - The linguini pasta was cooked well and was topped with six broiled shrimp that were large and juicy. Lamb Chops - 4 stars - My husband ate this entree. It got cold while we waited a while for the servers to bring a fork and to clear the appetizers from the table. Four grilled lamb chops had a smoky flavor and were served with lemon potatoes (not what my husband had ordered) and asparagus. Baklava - 4 stars - The phyllo, walnuts, and honey had a very strong flavor. It tasted good, but I prefer that baklava be sweeter. Bougatsa - 4.5 stars - Perhaps my first time eating bougatsa, which is phyllo dough, a custard filling, and powdered sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on top. It tasted slightly sweet. The total price for these foods plus one soda was $128 plus a tip. read more

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The moussaka was super oily and greasy not really recommended but the portions is really big! The bread and oil is free for dinner but sadly the bread is not toasted either.. Also $24 for the gyro platter was terrible for the fries... McDonald's fries is better read more

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Great food, cocktails and service! If you like trying some place different-this is the place!

Recently came here for a birthday dinner celebration. We had a group of 5 and made reservations. Note: for reservations, you submit a request and you will get a confirmation if they can accept it. I would prefer either a Rezy or Open Table so you can see available times more easily. But the confirmation came back pretty quickly after sending the request. We were seated in the main indoor dining area across from the fireplace at the booths surrounding the tree in the middle of the floor. It had a very cute vibe and they were decorated for Christmas. Our server was very friendly and service was very quick which was appreciated. We ordered the dip trio and fried zucchini. Both were great! The spicy feta and eggplant dip were amazing! Fried zucchini was very tasty as well. We all ordered some seasonal cocktails which were so good!! Our group enjoys a festive drink and Elia delivered. Our group ordered a variety of mains including some chicken dishes, pasta, and the moussaka. Everything was very good overall if not slightly underwhelming. A few of the dishes needed some salt but luckily it was provided at the table. We did order a side of potatoes which came out cold but the flavor was good. Overall had a good experience and looking forward to coming back to try more things. This place has plenty of space for large groups and cozy booths for date nights. There is a parking lot that fills up pretty quickly but there is plenty of parking throughout the shopping center Elia's a part of. Elia is a good addition in the north and conveniently located off of Perry. read more

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We ordered Tzatziki with the veggie option, calamari, char-grilled octopus, the Elia Salad (with salmon and Greek dressing), Pork chop, chicken souvlaki, and biftekia. My favorites were: 1) the char-grilled octopus - so tender 2) chicken souvlaki - the roasted veggies were so good with the smokiness of the chicken! 3) the salmon on top of the Elia salad - it was cooked to perfection. Juicy and flaky! Our server was the one who recommended the Elia Salad with salmon on top with the Champgane Vinaigrette. But, we went with the Greek dressing... I think we would have liked her recommendation more because the combo of salmon and salad was spot on! She definitely knew what she was doing and what tastes good! We sat in the indoor patio-like area and it was very bright with natural light and I love the exposed wood deco inside. It feels rustic and classy at the same time. Such a nice vibe, would definitely come again with a group of people to have a filling and and diverse meal! read more

(4) ~ very good overall food & service DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Stamnaki (Greek Red Wine) = (4) very drinkable *** Espresso = Next time... FOOD: ** Bougatsa (dessert) = (4.35) Very tasty! ** Greek Yogurt (Txatziki) = (4.25) Very good ** Lamb Lollipops = (4.25) Very tasty ** Melitzanosalata = (4) very good ** Pita = (4) very good ** Biftekia = (4) very good ** Shrimp Saganak = (4) very tasty * Spicy Feta Dip = (3.75) Good * Octopus = (3.75) Good * Baklava Cheesecake = (3.75) Good *** Greek Yogurt w. Sour Cherries = Not available... read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and our waitress Nicole was a sweetheart. If I was just rating those I would give it 6 stars! However, you go to a restaurant to eat and in this case the food was a let down. My wife ordered the spanakopita and it was very good. The egg lemon soup was good but could have been served hotter. The hummus was tasty and fried pita bread a nice touch. The odd thing is the preparation of the pastitsio and Mousaka. They are baked and served as a casserole rather than made in a pan. The béchamel topping was over cooked and took away from the meal. I'll need to try some other items the next time. read more

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I stopped by here this past Saturday for takeout. My wife and I were looking for a place to eat when I remembered that a friend had told me about Elia Mediterranean Grill. After looking through their website, I did not see a way to order online and ended up calling to place my order instead. I was told it would be about 15 to 20 minutes, and when I arrived roughly 30 minutes later my food was ready. What surprised me was just how busy this place was. The lobby was completely full, and I could not really see into the dining room, with more people still coming in as I was leaving. For dinner on this evening I went with the chicken souvlaki while my wife chose the spanakopita flatbread. The menu describes my dish as grilled chicken skewers with grilled peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served on a warm pita with house made tzatziki sauce and rice. Hers was described as spinach, leek, feta, and a blend of cheeses. When I opened my container, I have to admit I was a little disappointed at first. My "skewers" consisted of six pieces of chicken along with one tomato, two pieces of bell pepper, and two pieces of onion. Overall, it did not look like a lot of food for the $25 price tag. Thankfully, the chicken itself was very good. It had a nice lemony flavor and was moist and juicy. The tzatziki sauce was interesting, as it contained more grated cucumber than any version I have had before. It was very thick from the amount of cucumber, which was different but not bad. If anything, it may have been more authentic than what I am used to but I honestly don't know for sure. My wife really enjoyed her flatbread, and she gave me a piece to try. It definitely tasted like spanakopita, which made sense, and I liked the flatbread crust, which had a nice chew to it. The bottom line for me is that I might stop by here again in the future. While I definitely enjoyed both the chicken and the flatbread, it felt a bit pricey for what you get, and this may be a restaurant that is better enjoyed dining in rather than ordering takeout. read more

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My wife and I stopped into Elia for a late lunch on a Monday. This is a big place, but other than a large group in the party room (a rehearsal lunch or something) there were not many customers. We walked in and waited for several minutes by the hostess station before anyone came to seat us. The rest of the service experience was spotty...a mix between being rushed and left waiting. My wife ordered some hot tea because it was freezing in there, but it was delivered with no sugar. We managed to flag down our server after several minutes, but then she neglected to provide a spoon. My wife just stirred it with her fork and we moved on. I don't think Elia is a chain, but it has that feel. It's less a Greek restaurant than a regular place with a Greek inspired menu, and the decor feels very mass market. There were burgers and flat breads and other generic stuff, with the Mediterranean items just kind of peppered throughout. Anyway, we tried to order an appetizer, but they were out of spanakopita. So, we just ordered our entrees. My wife had the Mediterranean Chicken Pita. She enjoyed it, but the fries were lukewarm and quickly got cold in the AC. I'm not usually the one who gets cold in restaurants, but the AC in this place was ridiculous. Perhaps it had something to do with the 75 people in the event room, but it was really cold in there. Anyway, I went with the Chicken Souvlaki, and although not awful, it was not very impressive. The chicken was decent, but the veg - 2 pieces of pepper, two chunks of onion, and one tomato - were soggy and very oily. In fact, the whole plate had an oil slick on it, making two of the four wedges of (store bought) flat bread inedible. Also, for a place that claims to be high-end, serving the tzatziki in a plastic cup seems a little weak...and moving it off the plate resulted in oil all over the table. Finally, I realize that the location is a bit challenging, but if you have to put the dumpster next to the front door, you could at least ensure that the gate is closed rather that leaving it wide open. Kind of gross. read more

Elia is a nice little Mediterranean / Greek style restaurant in Warrendale. The decor and atmosphere is warm and tasteful. The server that night was terrific and was very knowledgeable on the menu. I started with the white bean chicken chili soup. They didn't short you any meat, and it had nice spicy flavor to it. The gyro plate didn't disappoint either - the way they served it, was like you could make one of the Wendy's stuffed pitas from back in the day (only these were way better). The tzaziki sauce was great too. No room for dessert this visit but would love to return here for some of the richer entrees on the menu (on an empty stomach of course; they won't send you home hungry). read more

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It's good food, but the service is all over the board. It's a big place, so I get it, but the servers get lost. Has happened a few times. Still, authentic. read more

Our return trip to try the menu was a hit! So many delicious items, so we ordered a whole spread. We started with the trio dip with vegetables. We had the hummus, tzatziki, and spicy feta dip. Each was delicious and uniquely tasty. The spicy feta had very little heat, but that didn't take from the great flavor. My favorite was the hummus - so creamy and smooth! We also ordered the octopus. Absolutely delicious! Nice char on the outside while the middle was tender. Octopus, hummus, on top of a bite of pita - yum! The olive bread and the dipping oil --both are a must-get! My entree was the fillet of sole, and it was cooked to perfection. Excellent seasoning and flaky fish. I couldn't put my fork down! For dessert, we had the walnut cake. The syrup paired with a moist cake with earthy flavors... I wanted the whole cake!! We walked away satiated and talking about when we would be back! The food was fresh, tasty, light and filling. Such an awesome dinner! read more

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Elia is in the running for my favorite Mediterranean spot in Pittsburgh. Not only is the restaurant beautiful, but the food is delicious. I had their hummus and tzatziki dips, and the stuffed pepper over mashed potatoes. Our server Mark was lovely and very attentive, even on a Monday evening when they were very busy. I don't live close by, but Elia is worth the drive. read more

The ambiance is beautiful!! The chicken souvlaki was delicious. The lemon chicken soup was very good but not very warm. Sat at the bar Service was great but it was extremely busy for a Tuesday night. I will be back for sure! read more

I was in my hometown unexpectedly and my dad suggested Elia for lunch. After we were sat promptly there was a miscommunication and we sat and sat and sat some more. After four servers walked by multiple times I returned to the hostess stand to inform her that we had not been waited on as of yet. After addressing the lack of a server with the hostess the message still did not get conveyed so I addressed the hostess a second time on her way back to the hostess stand. Finally our server came and apologized and blames the "newer" hostess for the mistake. We were quite hungry and considering the time we had to review the menu, Yelp reviews, and gaze at many plates that bypassed our table we opted to order drinks, an appetizer and entree as soon as he came. We ordered the fried zucchini for an app and my dad ordered pastatitio and I ordered one of my favorites, moussaka. This review was based on 2 things; first and foremost the food and the tasteful decor of the restaurant. The food was outstanding! Loved the fried zucchini. It was a generous portion and was cut thin, breaded and fried crispy with 2 different sauces. Great starter! Our server came to our table about 5 min. after we finished the appetizer and said they forgot to cook our entrees. With the said about 2 min. later he brought our food. I don't know if the kitchen was playing games with our server or if they heisted someone else's food. Either way, I was hungry and was glad to have our entrees. My moussaka tastes great! If was cooked in a ceramic bowl and was piping hot. My dad enjoyed his Pastatitio also. We both ate about half of our entrees then we were stuffed. My dad spoke highly of Elia when he came for his 75th birthday so maybe the miscommunication we encountered on this visit was an outlier. Great food. Nice restaurant. Good place. Thanks! read more

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Wow! Loved the ambience, loved the service, loved the food. I got a grapefruit margarita, very nice. Got the dip trio, so tasty! Lastly, I ordered the beet salad and stuffed banana peppers as my meal. It was all delicious! I'll definitely be back. read more

Food is spectacular! It does get noisy because its so jammed. Its so jammed because the food is so good. Bottom line? Such it up and go where the food is great! read more

This place is amazing! The service is incredible! The waiters are so kind, helpful, and are always willing to be of service. The owners and managers are always walking around checking on you during dinner and asking if there is anything they can do to help or make the dinner better. Everyone there is so genuine. Sophia, the waitress, is the best person ever! The food is incredibly delicious, flavorful, and authentically prepared. Some of my family's favorites are: the Mykonos salad, the lamb chop appetizers, the greek lemon chicken soup (to die for), feta dip, sunrise shrimp, and the fried calamari and zucchini. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the place is very spacious. It's a perfect place to go with your family or a big group of people. I highly recommend this place! read more

Food here is always good. Unfortunately the last time I ate here, the service was lacking. The meat in my meal came out cold. The waitress didn't check back until everyone was done eating. So I didn't get to eat. No worries though, the waitress fixed this by charging me for a meal I didn't eat. Funny how a restaurant can leave a bad taste in your mouth, with never even getting to take a bite. If you want good food (maybe, if it's warm) and crappy service, than this is the place. Good luck. read more

Couldn't get in the first time we came because of the line (always a good sign), so we made a reservation this time. Sooo worth the wait! The food was delicious, especially the magically crisp fried zucchini! Fun flatbreads too! I had the gyro flatbread and a Greek salad. The friendly staff was especially good, including Antonio, who took excellent care of us! We will be back (with a reservation!) read more

We sat outside in the enclosed patio and it was beautiful. Service was exceptional from Nicole. She was a pleasure we had the tzatziki Greek yogurt dip as an appetizer with Pita and veggies and it was very light and refreshing. I had the Mykonos salad which was quite unique but tasty. The lemon chicken Romano was delicious. read more

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My partner and I had been so curious to try Elia, and finally were in the area before the dinner rush, so we headed over to check it out. While I thought the atmosphere was nice and the guests were all summery and pleasant, the presentation of food and drink was mediocre at best. I ordered a mocktail for $7. It was beautifully presented, and the first sip was great. A few minutes later the waitress asked the girl at the table Next to me if she would like another mocktail, and she gave a quick "no". I took another sip of mine and it literally tasted like nothing at all. It was so dissapointing. Next I ordered my food. I got the chicken picatta -- one of my favorite dishes. It was under $25 so I thought it was reasonable, but when it arrived, it was literally just a pounded chicken breast with some veg and no pasta or starch. Super dissapointing. My partner got the meatball sandwich, and it was okay, but nothing exciting. We agreed that we probably won't be back again x read more

Ambiance is wonderful, very nice. Has a large bar and nice outside section. But why 2 out of 5? The service was not bad but has definite room for improvement. When people order wings you should get extra napkins, or a wet wipe without having to ask. The wings were from the freezer to the fryer, small and with very cheap sweet sauce. The flatbread with it was good but wing quality was about as cheap as you can get. The chicken meatballs were tasteless and the vodka sauce had no kick, watered down not good. That was the biggest disappointment. The zucchini fries were far too big, needed for more graded parmigiana and the marinara sauce tasted cheap. The food quality does not match the restaurant. Every place in Warrendale has better food by a wide margin even the place that only calls itself a bar and grill ( where I ate last night and loved it). I almost went to the place next door tonight and I regret that I didn't. read more

Good, but not curious to try more. Was a bit surprised how few vegetarian options there were considering the genre of food The Greek Salad was mostly lettuce, 3 olives, sprinkle of feta, with some tomatoes and cucumber. The lettuce overpowered the salad. The dips were the star, especially the Greek yogurt dip. The tables were close to each other enough we could hear everything next to us, and getting out was cozy. It was very busy at lunch, so plan accordingly! read more

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The food was adequate but nothing special. The waitress tried to charge a guest for an appetizer I had ordered for the entire table. There was an employee in the kitchen area standing on the counter cleaning a range hood during meal prep - Uck! read more

Excellent food - authentic Greek Excellent service Excellent atmosphere Suggest reservations. And look nice, take your hat off. Top place in Pittsburgh read more

I was very excited to try Elia, but my experience was just okay. One of the highlights of the visit would be our waitress. Even though she was very busy (we dined on a Friday evening around 7 pm) she remembered everything, down to the takeout bags she brought for some of my party. Foodwise, a highlight would be the trio spread. We ordered the hummus, tzatziki, and the melitzanosalata (Greek eggplant dip. It says it comes with either vegetables or pita, but they didn't ask our preference and just brought out pita. Other foods I tried were the fried zucchini which was good and for my entree, I ordered the Mykonos salad (no berries or walnuts for me). Overall, the food was fine- nothing special. However, the place itself is loud and cramped. It is a large space, and I understand trying to maximize seating, but it was very tight to get in and out of the booth seating, and it was very tight to walk to the exit. It was a fine experience, but I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here again. It's a nice spot if you live close. read more

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We all ordered different things-the best meal was the Moussaka. The chicken pita was drenched in dressing and the chicken was overcooked. The Greek salad had a number of mushy pieces of lettuce in it. The Gyro was good. The bathrooms were filthy and the garbage was overrunning and we ate there at noon, so it appeared they did not clean them from the day before. The service was also incredibly slow. Overall the experience was not as expected based on other reviews. read more

If you are gluten free or have Celiac, please do not go here! Their menu claims they have gluten free items but they are not actually gluten free (for example, the fries are marked gluten free but are made in a shared frier) We went here for a family celebration based on the supposed extensive gluten free offerings. Our server quickly informed us in their own words that not a single thing other than a side salad was GF. I called the next day and spoke to someone about this and they brushed me off and nothing was done to change the menu. read more

Best service anywhere around! Food is the best! Quick...food & drinks were super fast! Wil come here for every birthday our family!! read more

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Really large restaurant with a nice outdoor area. Met some friends that are real fans. Our series's very good and after we ordered the Greek eggplant dip said she would comeback later for the rest of our order to give us time to enjoy the dip. The dip was thick and tasty and came with some fried pita. We had a variety of items , Moussaka, gyro plater, pork souvlaki and everything was very good. The pork souvlaki was tender, moist, cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. Really nice place to meet friends. read more

I have gone to Elia for many years. Every time I go it never fails to meet my expectations! Highly recommend!!!

I had a great time at this restaurant. The service was really good and I was really impressed by the dessert. The vibe of the restaurant was dressy casual. The tossed salad and chicken souvlaki were standard. The chicken souvlaki would've been stronger with more veggies. The whole dish was too carb forward. The tossed salad could've used feta but it was huge and definitely a good one y to share. Overall the food was decent and the service was excellent read more

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The lemon chicken Romano is outstanding. Service was good, restaurant was clean and everyone enjoyed the food. I don't think anything could have gone better. read more