Elia made for a really satisfying dinner. The Seabass Carpaccio, Halibut, Burrata, and Arnisia Plevrakia (Lamb Riblets) were all delicious -- every dish was well-crafted and full of flavor. The bright Mediterranean atmosphere is charming and genuinely well done, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout. It's a great date night spot. It's on the pricier side, which makes it more of an occasion dinner than an everyday go-to. Worth every bite for the right night out.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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I LOVE Elia. Every time I came here for dinner. The food that I ordered never go wrong. I came here on Saturday around 6:30 pm for dinner. This place was jam packed due to lots of people coming here to pre-celebrate Mother's Day. My party ordered the combo spread, grilled octopus, zucchini cakes, baratta as appetizers. Lobster pasta and lamb chops for entrees. All of them are at least 4 out of 5 ratings. Grilled octopus are Lamb chops are my favorite. I strongly recommend Elia if you want some good food, ambience and service. I am coming back again soon. :) read more

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Food - 4 stars. Service 1 star 1. Kolokithokeftethes 4 stars- zucchini fritters were excellent. Flavorful with different herbs and not oily at all 2. Melitzana (melitzanosalata in Greece)- 3 stars. Good but not enough garlic, the depth of flavor from roasting was absent, and the eggplant was not as delicate as the melitzanosalata we had in Greece and NY. 3. Butter lettuce and Beet salad- 3 stars - solid but not outstanding 4. Keftedes (meatballs)- 5 stars-excellent flavor, texture and good quality meat, not too salty like a lot of meatballs or sauce 5. Kokkinisto - 5+ stars -outstanding- lamb was so tender, not over salted, excellent flavors, and the side of veggies complimented it very well 6. Moussaka- 5 stars- excellent, perfectly cooked, could taste individ ingredients instead of being mushed together like some moussakas. Service- ONE star. It took 4 requests for more water and 5 requests for ice before they brought it. There was 1/2 hr of sitting and waiting between courses after finishing the dishes. With the dishes we ordered for 4 ppl and no drinks, it took 2.5 hrs for dinner, even with repeated queries about our food. In many restaurants, a table for 4 has a 1 1/2 hr limit at a table. It was hard to find someone to flag down to ask questions about our food and other tables had the same issue of waiting a long time for their food. Yes, it's Mother's Day, but as I said to the manager who kept telling me they're busy, they know how many reservations they had. They know it's Mother's Day. They should be prepared; it wasn't a surprise. We cancelled the one dessert we were going to share between the 4 of us because it took so long and we have to work early in the am. And by the time we ordered the dessert, the restaurant was half empty so it should have arrived promptly. It looked like they prioritized the large tables with 8 ppl ordering a lot of alcohol. Sad because I was looking forward to dinner here after a friend's recommendation. There were no apologies, just excuses, from the manager read more

This was probably some of the worst service I have had a restaurant for a while. We came in on a Sunday for brunch around 11am. The place was practically empty. We sat outside. The ambience of this place was really nice. The decor was beautiful and we sat outside near the fire which was lovely. They were so incredibly slow. They never brought us extra bread we asked for. They took my friend's plate away before she was done eating her bread so she didn't have a plate for her bread. She ordered the salmon benedict - no salmon on her benedict. We had to ask three separate times for our check. The food was fine but nothing to write home about. I got a Greek omelet and honestly it was no big deal. I don't know if they were short-staffed but we won't be returning. read more

Been here 5 times now. The seafood paella keeps me coming back! This time I asked for them to take the lobster out of shell for me. They did but they did it before cooking so it turned into a small curl, I definitely feel like I got less this way so I'll go back to getting it out of the shell myself. Spanakopita is a great appetizer and I need it every time I it's wonderful even though they don't serve it with any dipping sauce. You only get 2 pieces. Desserts are all presented beautifully. The appetizer bread with olive oil tapenade is fabulous! Service is great here. Restrooms are clean and stocked with extras like tissue and mouthwash. Tried escargot for the first time, it's a no for me. Sokolatina is a must!! It Was heavenly- warm chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, antep pistachio read more

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The most exquisite ambiance I've ever seen with its gorgeous interior design very demure and polished. The service was amazing and we came to celebrate my friend's birthday so I'm glad we received amazing treatment from the staff. The food was hot and very delicious and we were served a complimentary dessert which was amazing. I'm so glad everything worked out in our favor and we will be back again soon read more

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Food is excellent! Service is excellent! Just be warned, it is extremely loud when busy and you some tables you sit right next to other people. Definitely not a romantic calm experience, but perfect for a delicious meal. read more

Our friends first time here. Octopus, delish, their best dish in our opinion. Our server was so amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better server! Lobster pasta so good! Must have a fun & delicious bubble shots! Blanco tequila, Cointreau & lilikoi/passionfruit. Then, at the table they put on a show to add the bubbles. The staff here is as amazing as the decor here. Welcoming & sophisticated at the same time. We loved the meatballs, the fried green olives & the bubble shots as well! Enjoy! read more

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Nice date spot in downtown Pleasanton for semi-elevated Mediterranean fair. Relaxing, quiet, and somewhat intimate dining space. Service was very attentive on a weekend. We tried grilled octopus, paella, souvlaki, and pasta. Everything tasted fine, but portions were a bit light. A few of us left wanting a little more. read more

Elia - Seafood Paella & Chicken Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I took my husband here for his 34th birthday and it was truly an experience. As soon as I told them it was his birthday, they greeted us again with a glass of champagne. We sat at the bar for a more intimate dinner, but they noticed our large coats were hanging off our chairs. So they quickly grabbed a coat rack and hung our jackets up next to us. The food was amazing. The lobster pasta was buttery and delicious. The cocktails were yummy. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great ambience, beautiful restaurant, excellent service. It's a lot of fun here. The food is decent, looks good, people have a good time here. It is one of the most beautiful restaurants in downtown Pleasanton. The beautiful, expansive interior reminds me of Greece and Mediterranean beauty. The Greek interior is beautiful - white walls, wine, head busts and authentic Greek wines and bread. The appetizer selection is quite good : often it serves a watermelon salad (good) with cheese, house made warm unique bread (it is a cool small oval shaped) with olive oil and seasoned dipping, Mediterranean salad, octopus leg (a bit pale), anchovies (huge, nicely grilled, large portion). The entrees : we tried lamb chops, full branzino, noticed people get the full lobster tail. It's a very a very friendly restaurant welcoming to all people, unlike some other restaurants on Main Street. You can see people ordering delicious seafood, celebrating with family and have large groups here. I appreciate that very much about Elia. read more

I took one of my best friends here for her birthday dinner, and Ilya made it feel so special from the moment we walked in. They surprised her with a custom menu that said Happy Birthday Haylie, which was such a cute and thoughtful touch. We both ordered drinks--I forgot what she chose, but I got the one with the evil eye. It was this vibrant blue cocktail with an actual evil eye floating in the middle, and it was super yummy. We started with their famous cheese appetizer that gets lit on fire tableside, which was fun and definitely a little bit of dinner entertainment. We also got the octopus and the arugula salad, and honestly, that salad might be one of the best I've ever had. I even had her try escargot for the first time, and she actually liked it! The ambience and the colors inside really make you feel like you've stepped into Greece--bright, warm, and beautiful. It's such a cute spot, perfect for a special birthday, a nice date night, or anytime you want a dinner that feels a little extra memorable. read more

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This time we chose a restaurant with a nicer environment and décor for dinner. The food quality was very good, and the flavors were a pleasant surprise. The only downside was the fried calamari, as the batter didn't stick well. The service was also very attentive, making us feel very comfortable and overall very satisfied. read more

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Chose this restaurant for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint!! The service was amazing with a lot of jokes and constant support. We were treated like family and the food was delicious! There was such an inviting environment inside with beautiful decor and a great location to walk around after we finished our meal. Overall would put this high on the list for places to try when you are in the area! read more

This place is a gem. Nestled in downtown Pleasanton but the vibe is totally Mykonos. From the outside the blue and white umbrellas and outdoor seating is so inviting! But the inside.. a blend of whites, warmth and that classic blue, it's quaint and not kitschy. The service is consistent and quick. There are many severs and bussers who are constantly filling drinks and clearing the table. Lastly but most important, the food. Fresh. Tasty. Light. Intentional. Everything feels scratch made and so good. I would say the inside is small and might be best for a reservation or early dinner, but absolutely delicious and such a hidden gem! read more

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For our anniversary, there were few options that we considered, Elia at the top of the list. It's been a while since we last visited, and now they have a full bar. I started with a cocktail, called "Cupid's Arrow," and for appetizers, we had zucchini cakes which disappeared fast. For dinner, I had a glass of white Greek (Amethystos) wine recommended by our waiter. The entrees were lachanika and halibut, nothing superb. They brought us cheesecake and galakto for dessert, with something special for the anniversary. Elia has the nicest dining room in town, and we watched the staff as they hustled around, making every table look special. One of the classiest places to eat in the area, and definitely the best Greek food. read more

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Came here for a bottomless mimosa birthday brunch. The decor vibe was super classy and perfect for a girls brunch. Our waiter was kind and attentive. I ordered the filet mignon soulvaki plate. The meat was sooo soft and tender. Absolutely delicious! The veggies were fresh and seasoned perfectly. read more

Elia - Filet mignon soulvaki with an egg - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

3.5/5 I recently visited this location for the first time. The ambiance and decor are lovely, and the menu offers a good variety without being overwhelming. We started with the kalamarakia (calamari) appetizer which was delicious. They also offer complimentary bread with oil and vinegar. For mains, we had the bucatini astakos and moussaka. Portions were filling, and the food was good, though nothing extraordinary. My favorite was the bucatini. The moussaka, which includes a mix of lamb and beef, was good but not something I'd order again, as I'm not a big fan of lamb. If you are, you'll like it. Presentation for all dishes was nice. For dessert, we had the galaktoboureko which was a sweet, satisfying finish. After our visit, I noticed we were charged slightly more for our appetizer than the menu listed, and their online menus don't seem to have accurate, updated pricing. While the 'happy birthday' menu was a nice touch since we booked under a birthday reservation, we didn't receive any additional acknowledgment or birthday treats as recent reviews mentioned. Overall, the food is good, the service is friendly, and with a few small improvements, this place could be even better. read more

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Fancy! Yes it is . With its chic decor it gives out Santorini and Mykonos vibes alright and the food to definitely match . It's an uber chic place to head out for your special evening in tri valley . From the flaming halumi cheese, trio dips to its paella or lamb chops , everything on the well curated menu is worth a try . The wrap around patio with its fire pit and lovely bougainvillea is a great spot to people watch while enjoy a lovely meal . The cocktail list is fun and eclectic and the wine list is extensive . Weekends feature a great brunch spread and dj / live music in the evenings. read more

Returned here again and gave the lobster paella a second try and was sure glad I did! Cooked perfectly and rich with flavor. Evil eye cocktail was little too sweet for my taste. It was like eating candy. So if you like that, give it a try. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous interior and patio! I had been eyeing this place for a while. Came on a Friday night for a work holiday dinner-- we were about 10 people and had reserved a table ahead of time. The decor and warmth, friendliness of the staff were not only welcoming but made us feel special. My colleagues enjoyed the Evil Eye cocktail and I loved my Cupid's Arrow mocktail-- what a treat! Hold your hats for the appetizer Saganaki-- flaming cheese that is quite a show-- don't miss it! As a vegetarian there are many apps to choose from but that is the way to go. For vegetarian entrees there is the veggie pasta, mushroom risotto, veggie paella. My colleague found her veggie pasta underseasoned but I enjoyed my creamy decadent risotto! I ordered a side of mixed vegetables but probably should have gone with a salad instead as the veggies were mainly a frozen mix with artichoke and roasted peppers added. The staff were attentive and made it a fun night for our large group. I look forward to coming back for a romantic date night with my husband. There are multiple public parking lots within walking distance. Keep in mind this location does NOT have live music/DJ. read more

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A lovely atmosphere with a upscale look and experience. Our server was extremely patient throughout the entire process. I enjoyed the grilled octopus for my appetizer, and the beet salad for my main course. I highly recommend both dishes, as they were both beautifully plated and perfectly executed. The goat cheese in the meat salad was a perfect addition and the salad was wonderfully balanced read more

Love Elia for creative and fun cocktails and Mediterranean mezze plates! Great service that is prompt and very courteous. Ambience is classy, stylish and elegant. Love the outdoor seating near the fireplace on cold day. We will be here again! read more

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I had a quick lunch with a coworker here and it was delicious! I was in the mood for Mediterranean and this came highly recommended by a colleague. When we arrived, there was plenty of seating and we were sat right away. Our server was very attentive and the whole staff was friendly. The decor is gorgeous with little cutouts in the wall and beautiful light fixtures - a very fresh experience! The food was good- I do wish I had an opportunity to try more but it was only a quick meal. I love Gyros and it was very tasty although the meat might have been a bit overcooked. It came with some delicious fries and also there was bread and oil for the table that was a treat as well. There were many items on the menu that looked good and I look forward to trying more read more

Elegantly decorated. Burrata with fruits were refreshing and it awakened my palate. The lamb chop is a little gamey than the others that I tasted, I personally do not mind it, for me, it is the distinguishing factor between lamb and beef. And I love lamb! Fish was tender and perfectly seasoned. Moussaka was really good. Will order this the next time I go back. Prawns Rockefeller tasted good, like playground in my mouth. Some ingredients were sour, some were a little sweet... but they all compliment each other and was just the perfect combination of taste and texture. I understand Paella has variety depending on where it came from. Seafood Paella is not to my liking. It did have a lot of protein but I am not a fan of the taste, nor the texture of the rice. Greek coffee was good. The texture was kind of like drinking a chocolate drink. Like there's depth but flowy. Service was great. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

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Dined in for a weekday work lunch with a group less than 10. I'm honestly new to Greek/Mediterranean food, but everything on the menu looked tasty. I had no idea what the items are, so I had to refer to the ingredients and some photos on Yelp, but no combination of ingredients sounded not good to try. It took me so long to make a choice. The item I got (no longer found on the menu--I literally been scanning their current menu and cannot find it for the dear life of me) was a coconut dish with fish, avocado, mangos, and chips for dipping. It was a fun dish, but a very tasty one. The drink on the side is the coconut juice they extracted from the coconut bowl. Everything tasted very fresh. I would order it again, but sadly it is no longer on the menu. My second option would had been the beet salad with a salmon protein. My coworker ordered it, and it looked very good. Everyone's items looked tasty, and I didn't hear anything that went wrong with their food. The only thing that was disappointing at first was the service. It was not busy for weekday lunch, but we were left abandoned outside at the corner and we didn't really get attended to. We were basically the only party outside in our area. A lunch that could had taken an hour took to almost a hour and 45 minutes because of their inattentiveness. When the server was there, he was kind, but they did not check in with us when we were ready to order. I would come back and try other dishes though! read more

Elia - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Unbelievably overpriced for food that was either too salty or had no flavor at all, and awful service. I expected so much more from this place. The menu looks delicious, the decor is lovely, and the vibe is fun and cozy. But what we got was a server who scowled at us the entire time, walked away after taking 3 out of 5 of our drink orders, brought a Cabernet instead of Sauvignon Blanc, and forgot and appetizer AND a dessert. Oh, we also had a "large party" mandatory gratuity added on to our bill even though there were only 5 of us and they list a large party as 6. And finally, my drink order came with what I think was supposed to be an animal face of some sort but I couldn't figure out what kind of animal and it seemed very amateurish for a non-alcoholic beverage that cost $16! Will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Elia - The lemon animal head "garnish" on my mocktail. - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came here today with the wife and in-laws. My wife is Greek so she LOVED it here. She said it felt like home. Outside is very nice and wonderful amount of seating available. Inside you feel like you are in Greece right away. I bet at night its beautiful inside. Inside seating availability is wonderful as well. Overall you can fit a lot of customers without feeling it's too packed. Alcohol options is great. But for me I'm bourbon fan and I was impressed with their options. I had the Michters small batch. Menu's and the options are great. You don't feel like your looking at a over packed menu that has too much on it. Very clean. For apps we had SAGANAKI, KALAMARAKIA and AVGOLEMONO. All was very good. The KALAMARAKIA came jalapeno's and red onions. Really added a great flavor. For the main course we had KOKKINISTO, HALIBUT and LAVRAKI. All was very good as well. Halibut came with a sauce that really went well with it. For desert we had Baklava, Greek Yogurt Cheesecake which was absolutely amazing and I don't like cheesecake at all! Their Greek coffee is WOW. Will be looking for it to buy for home. Staff is very professional and beyond friendly. They take the time answer any questions you have. Also very well dressed. The only negative thing for me which was not enough to lower the stars is my food came out first and the rest at my table came out 20 minutes later. But things happen and it was ok. Not everything is also going to be perfect and you have to understand that and not be a snob about it. At the end with all the wonderful food we had I did not feel over full like I do when I have an American food restaurant. You can for sure tell the food is quality and ingredients are fresh. I highly suggest giving tis place a try cause you will be sorry if you don't. read more

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I wanted a new restaurant to go for Easter Brunch and this place fit the bill. The decor was lovely, the hostess, and our server were attentive and courteous. I had browsed their menu before coming and wanted to order the dolmathes, grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and herbs ( I was able to order and they were scrumptious), and a gyro sandwich, unfortunately the gyro was not on the brunch menu which was a huge disappointment. I opted for a Greek omelette with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive, peppers, and onions with a side of fruit, and breakfast potatoes. The omelette was okay a bit salty, from the combination of the olives and feta cheese. The ambiance and service made up for the omelette and not getting a gyro sandwich. I need to go back and get that sandwich. The restaurant was packed for brunch. A lovely restaurant in downtown Pleasanton across from Zachary's Pizza. read more

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Great service! Tge crew are friendly and all smiles. The food took a bit long to arrive but they made sure they keep the free pita bread and dip flowing. Food was also good. I ordered the lamb shank and it was falling off the bone. Serving was a bit smaller than the other restaurant I went to such as Meso in Santana Row, but it was flavorful. Ambiance was casual and some tables had birthday celebrations so it was a bit loud where we found ourselves screaming even if we're seated next to each other. read more

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Amazing food and great ambiance and atmosphere. Good customer service, all the crew are very helpful. read more

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Didn't have a great experience here and was disappointed given the stellar reviews. My friend and I came in at 10:30 so shortly after they opened for weekend brunch. There was only one party of 2 seated in the restaurant as far as I could tell (ie, not crowded at all). At first the waiter was pretty attentive and asked what we wanted to drink, gave us our coffees and refilled mine quickly, etc. But once we ordered we waited quite a long time for our food... especially given there weren't many people in the restaurant and I think our food should have been pretty quick to make: French toast and the Greek breakfast plate (basically a charcuterie board with 2 fried eggs). After ~25 min? the food came. The French toast was really good! The charcuterie breakfast plate was interesting lol. The two fried eggs were exactly as described lol. Not really any seasoning for them as far as I could see. There were some good dips for the rest of the board: honey w/ butter, some sort of fig jam, and maybe something else I forgot. Fries with ketchup were good, too, and thin cut. The bread was kind of interesting because one was like a pretzel bread and the other was sort of like a doughy donut? I wish there were crackers or some sort of pita bread / thin bread to spread the cheese and dips on. Of note, olives had the pits in and my friend had a rude awakening when chomping on one lol. In addition to the slow food I was disappointed with the service. Our water glasses were those tiny ones that get empty super quickly and no one refilled our water until the very end so I was quite thirsty. I was trying to look for the waiter throughout the meal but he basically disappeared. My friend and I were both disappointed and wouldn't come back. Nice ambiance, decent food, but service leaves something to be desired. read more

A little disappointment on the visit last night. I was here to celebrate my friend's birthday. Service, drinks were fine. Appetizers and salad were good as usual, but escargot was very tiny. We were given a small table that was a bit challenging to share three appetizers at the same time, couldn't enjoy comfortably. When it came to the entree, lamb chops, was a big disappointment. The server specifically asked how we like it and also suggested us get 4 pieces because order comes in 3 originally. We agreed and asked for medium. However they came out overdone. The cook decided to make it up by giving extra two pieces to us instead of remaking the whole order. I am not sure if it's an appropriate way to do in a high end restaurant. A small gesture of giving complimentary birthday baklava was appreciated. read more

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Ambiance was excellent, we sat outside on the patio and it was so lovely. Service was good, our water was never empty. The food was so good! I read in one of the older reviews someone said the house bread was not good but i disagreed? It was very soft and the house dipping was delicious. We had tzatziki as appetizer and it was really fresh and bright . The beets salad was good but the octopus was delish! It was cooked just right and not rubbery at all. The Moussaka was also delish if eggplants is your thing. read more

Elia - Beets salad with octopus leg and moussaka - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

just came here with friends, and everything was EXCELLENT! food, ambience, decor, service, outdoor area, everything makes me want to come back for more! though was a tad on the pricer side for my usual budget ($25 appetizers, $40-55 mains), which means i probably won't come often, everything mentioned above made it worth it, and will surely return with my husband for date night. oh it's worth mentioning that what also made the price worth it is my friends and i were STUFFED after dinner. so again, WORTH IT! dishes we got were ALL delicious: coconut ceviche - appetizer pita combo - appetizer - they provide extra pita when we wiped out our plate seafood stew braised lamb shank lobster pasta lobster risotto (special is the day) sea bass - entire fish! also started with free rolls with amazing dipping oil, which they kept replenishing... (i'm now realizing why we were stuffed, heh) street parking was the only challenge, but so many other shops in the area makes walking to your car pleasant (plus we were so stuffed we needed the exercise) heard they also have locations on walnut creek, san carlos, and another soon in campbell... so go check it out! read more

Elia - appetizers: pita combo & coconut ceviche - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Service and ambiance of the restaurant was amazing, but sadly the food was a bit disappointing. My husband and I had come there for date night. Their outdoor seating has great vibes and little fire pits and blankets for if you get cold. We really wanted to like this place but almost every dish we ordered was just OK. read more

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5-star all the way, from ambiance, to service and food! Fine dining Greek restaurant. Quality service and food! Will surely come back. read more

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This place is located in Downtown Pleasanton. It's a very cute area and the restaurant is as well. They offer outdoor seating which was lovely. The Octopus was the best I've ever had in my life. (Sad I didn't snap a pic) It was grilled to perfection and melted in my mouth. The fish was fresh and delicious and the service was excellent. Everyone was polite and ready to help. I'll be back! read more

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My husband and I decided to try this new restaurant. He had a glass of Syrah and I had a mock tail, the cupids arrow. Both drinks were very good. We started with the keftedes meatballs. They were okay. Meat mixture not as tasty as my Yiayia's recipe. My husband had the chicken souvlaki. The rice pilaf needed salt or seasoning and the chicken was very bland. I had the moussaka and it was very tasty. We were too full to try any dessert. Service was very good. I would definitely return to try other entrees. read more

Elia - Mocktail-delicious - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

A Greek Spot That Gets It Right Beautiful blue and white decor with faux bougainvillea and real succulents - feels like Greece. Great for dates or families, locals love it. Service: Actually pays attention - no rushing courses, proper pacing. Food hits: * Burrata and meatballs (check under the burrata for fig/pecan surprise) * Moussaka - warm and homey with rich tomato sauce * Chicken skewers - amazing chicken, unexpected bulgur side but good Drinks: El Greco cocktail (strong, sippable) and moscato d'asti paired with Galaktoboureko. Solid Greek food with service that cares. The kind of neighborhood spot that earns its local following. read more

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