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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Came here for bday dinner and had made reservations ahead. Street parking was available. The restaurant was beautiful and please to the eyes. We ordered seafood paella, filet mignon, lamb shop, fried calamari. The lamb chop was amazing. So tender and well seasoned, I would totally order again. This is a great restaurant for anything celebratory! read more

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Nice experience at Elia for Father's Day! Great ambiance inside! Made me feel like i was back in Santorini! The food is good, I liked the temperature of the pasta which was piping hot! Cute for date night and also for girls night! A little pricey on the entrees but overall nice experience! read more

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We went to Elia in Pleasanton and tried several dishes -- everything from the lobster paella and lobster pasta to the whole branzino, ribeye skewer, and ceviche. Every plate was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh and vibrant, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. Service started out great -- attentive and friendly -- but toward the end, things slowed down. I had to ask for the bill several times, and it took quite a while to get it, which was a bit frustrating. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, especially the front area, with a warm, inviting vibe, with the fire pits. That said, the chairs have to be some of the most uncomfortable seats I've ever had in a restaurant, which made lingering over a nice meal less enjoyable. Overall, amazing food, good service and lovely ambiance -- just be prepared for the seating read more

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Never been to Santorini, but if you are in the Tri-Valley and want to pretend you are, then go to Elia in downtown Pleasanton right next to Heritage Bank of Commerce. Pleasanton-ini. Let's cut to the chase, there is a reason there are now three locations. Because they are "opa" Aristotle-style. Yea, I'm 45 now so dad jokes are the new norm. Came here on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Ordered an eggplant appetizer, chicken thigh skewers, and whole sea bass. Honestly, I forget what they were called because it's hard to pronounce Greek shit. I think the eggplant was something called MELITZAHAKUNAMATATA? A lot of Ts, Zs, Ks and Ls and a ton of vowels thrown in between. Greek spelling bees must be hard AF. The chicken thigh skewers were juicy and the vermicelli-bulgur with toasted almonds was fantastic. To all my Asian people and lactose people out there. You may want to stay away from the tzaziki though. I won't go into details. The lavraki, a whole Mediterranean sea bass was cooked to perfection. Crispy skin, perfect seasoning, grilled lemon slices... On top of that, it was semi-boneless with the main bones removed. You may find a bone here and there, but being Asian, just removing the main spine for me was a bonus. That said, this dish will likely scare away the fine dining people who are used to having fish filets where the fish looks nothing like the animal that it used to be. I am sure looking at the expired fish's beaty eyes will freak out some snowflakes. Meanwhile, us Asians are fighting over who gets to eat the eyeballs LMAO. At the end of the day, aside from the tzatziki that game me the tza-shitzies, I am definitely going to be back. Especially since I want to order the flaming cheese thing. I think it was called Saganaki but looked like Nagasaki in a pan when they set the cheese on fire tableside. read more

Elia - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The service is great. The food is amazing. The decor is absolutely stunning. Definitely a 5 star experience. read more

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I've been to Greece two times and this restaurant was as close as you can get to the real deal. Everything was fresh, well seasoned and our spot by the fire outside was magical. read more

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Elia was our second stop on our (espresso) Martini Monday. We knew they had octopus so we decided this is where we would get a bite. The interior is clean and crisp, definitely a Greek beach vibe. The service was attentive, although in a prescriptive way, not a friendly or engaging way. The espresso martini... I'm just going to come out and say it, this was not our favorite, not even close. The flavor was okay, but lacked the punch we expect from a nice espresso martini. We never even entertained getting a second. Not to mention, there were five beans in each glass. Dear Elia, three is the magic number. Martini Ranking: We hit up three spots for our Martini Monday and this was 3/3, with Almafi and Lokanta coming ahead. We ordered a couple of starters and the lamb ribs to share. Octopus: 4/5 Perfectly cooked, a nice crispy exterior and a buttery interior. The flavor was spot on, and that's how this landed 4 stars. We were not sure why the presentation included a partially roasted (and out of season) whole tomato, it was very bland and took away from the dish. There was one small tentacle, definitely not what we would expect for the price or in comparison to octopus apps at some of our favorite spots. Beet Salad: 3/5 . A visually pleasing plate, but given the title was beet salad we expected more than three little wedges of beets. We both liked the crispies on top, and I enjoyed the greens. If it was advertised as a salad with some beets, we may have given it a fourth star. Lamb: 1/5 Disclaimer. I cook a mean lamb. This one... so disappointing. There was no crisp or the outside, whatever searing they did added no flavor. The lamb and the fries (we asked for fries but it comes with mashed potatoes) were terribly underseasoned. Terribly. Lamb should not be bland, and a pinch of salt, maybe some pepper, would have helped this dish out a lot. read more

Elia - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We really enjoyed the food, highly recommend the pasta and paella! The ambience was amazing, but the service could've been a little better. The area is super cute, would definitely recommend trying! read more

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I booked our KP staff here for dinner after an off-site meeting. Service was amazing we were checked on constantly. The food and appetizers was also on point. Even the prices were great. I would have given 5 stars however I ordered the bucatini astakos, because I am on a keto diet I asked to replace the pasta and due to a language barrier I received a plate of vegetable pasta, I asked if I could still have the dish "hold" the pasta because at this point I'm starving and I was brought the dish WITH pasta. It would have been nice to have a salad or veggies instead. So my recommendation is to not try and alter the menu. The lobster and sauce with the shrimp was delicious cooked to perfection! But I went home hungry other than that no complaints I would go again if I lived closer, ambiance is extremely nice and everyone is so friendly. read more

Elia - Beautiful dining room - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I came here with my family for dinner. Delicious food. Amazing pear dessert. Friendly and welcoming service from our server and the manager came around too to ensure everything was going great. We had a great chat with the guy refilling our waters. He had such a charisma and welcoming personality. Beautiful decor inside. Felt like I was in Greece. Would return! read more

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Food was really good. Services was the worst I've ever had. 45 minutes to refresh my water. A bottle of wine sat on the bar for fifteen minutes before it was bought. Our initial server was switched out because he was leaving, but he didn't leave, we got a new server. New server on eight different occasions when called over (he rarely came over on his own) stopped at another table, took care of them and had to be called over to us again. He was drinking with the other table, toasts and rounds with them to the point of ignoring us. On two different occasions they told us they would clear, 40 minutes late they had not cleared. Our server told us he would be back to take our order I a couple minutes, 45 minutes later we had to call him over. Only time I've ever been pissed off at service. Will not come back. Would be five stars for food, kitchen was amazing. Would be negative stars for service. These people should never work in a restaurant again. read more

We had an excellent experience as a group. We had our team's holiday lunch in a large group. The ambience and the decor was good. Not too noisy(Personally, I don't consider people talking loudly and having fun as noise!). The 5 stars specifically is for the staff and the service. They took care of us well. Main food, appetizers were super tasty. Every one liked what they got. Might be a wee bit pricey, but I highly recommend this place for those special occasions and also for work meetings, parties. Great memory we made! Thanks to the entire team at Elia. Creating gourmet food in such a hospitable environment is no less profound than the cool products we make at work. read more

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Elegant, modern, sexy.. this restaurant was really all that! We had an excellent time celebrating our friends bridal shower here over delicious food and carefully crafted cocktails! The staff was very attentive & made our group feel special.. the cheese on fire was the highlight to our night. Absolutely fantastic. Weather it's date night, girls night, or lunch break from work this is your spot. We'll be back this time to try the Pleasanton location next! read more

Good ambience. Great food selection. Little too loud. Otherwise pretty good for weekend dinner

We popped in on a Sunday afternoon around 300 pm. Not too many people in side their beautiful restaurant. We had a nice booth. The service was awesome but the food was so good I am already trying to go back asap to try other menu items. The calamari 5 stars The prawns 4.5 stars The red pepper/feta humus 5 stars The octopus and paella I can't give it enough stars. 5 + 5 wow. Next time I will get the octopus the fish and meatballs with the Greek salad. So good. I wish I took pictures but we forgot read more

Beautiful little spot in downtown Pleasanton, perfectly decorated for cute vibes and delicious food. We ordered the lavraki, chicken sandwich, and the zucchini cakes. They also gave some bread at the beginning of the meal which was really warm and fluffy. The zucchini cakes were perfectly crispy while the chicken sandwich was juicy and paired well with the feta truffle fries. The lavraki was fresh and I liked how it separated from the bones easily. Great paired with the arugula and veggie salad. It was a great, light meal that was still filling and satisfying. read more

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Elia is my favorite Greek restaurant in the Bay Area. The food is delicious and fresh and the service is friendly and attentive. I have been here for work dinners a few times and I always look forward to the experience. First of all, the decorators nailed it with the design and decor or the space. There is a full bar and outside seating as well. The servers take your drink order immediately and the cocktails are beautiful. I do not remember exactly what the evil eye cocktail was named but everyone at our table of 20 people ordered one and everyone had a smile on their face! We started off with many appetizers which I did not get pictures of. The highlight is always the saganaki which comes flaming to your table. If you are a seafood lover, the seafood paella dish is huge and delicious. Everyone at our table ordered something different and thoroughly enjoyed their meal. If you are in the Bay Area and love Greek food, this place should be on your list. There is also an additional location in Walnut Creek. read more

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The BEST Espresso Martini i have tried so far!! Had brunch/lunch with a good friend in April. It was a nice day and we sat in the front porch. The vibe was lovely and the people watching was fun. We had the grilled octopus and paella. Unfortunately we were there months ago so I can't remember the detail but my recollection was the food was very tasty. The service was good and we were checked on a few times. Did I say they have the BEST espresso martini?? read more

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Beautiful location that brings you into the perfect Greek dining experience, with very attentive staff. I absolutely love the meatballs and salad. Everything taste so fresh and simple. If you love the olive tapenade with the fresh bread, it's available for togo purchase. read more

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Top class service, decor with Santorini vibes and incredible quality of food. What more could you possibly want! The sea-bass quality was excellent as it came all the way from Greece. The server was gracious and polite. The salads accompanying the food were sumptuous. The meatballs, zucchini cakes and cauliflower deserve special mention. The key point was you could taste the freshness of the ingredients.The location was Pleasanton downtown do we got to see the veteran's day parade as well! read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Pleasanton!! Food here never disappoints - We ordered Seabass, Beet Salad, Fried Olives, Burrata Salad and Lamb Sandwich. And the star dish was Saganaki Drinks are great too! I ordered the Sipsmith Gin. The place will transport you to Greece, the decor is absolutely stunning. You must make a reservation here. Highly recommend it! read more

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Came here again for my mom's birthday and decided to get dessert as well. Food was very good- the prawns looked different than the images shown here but it tasted amazing! We got the poached pear and it was just the right amount of sweet with hints of pistachio. Overall, another great time! read more

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This was our first time and I am definitely looking forward to going back and trying more items. The decor and table settings were absolutely gorgeous and lended to a vacation feel while dining! This place has such a lovely ambiance! The service was terrific! From the second we entered, the hostess gave excellent service. She was so welcoming and acknowledged that we requested an outdoor table. We did change our minds and she was so kind and gave us a beautiful corner booth inside. Most of the food was absolutely fresh and delicious with the exception of two items. You can tell when fresh vegetables have been sitting cut for days before serving them. All the vegetables tasted like they were freshly cut that morning. The complimentary bread and dipping oil they gave was an absolute treat! The bread was warm and soft. We ordered the pikilia platter which had roasted eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, and tzatziki. I could have devoured the whole plate on my own. The crispy zucchini cakes with the side salad was so full of flavor. I will definitely order these again! My friend enjoyed her skillet baked eggs and it really did look delicious. I ordered the lamb beef meatballs and this was the disappointment. The meatballs were over cooked and extremely hard. It was difficult to even cut them with a knife. The last one was so hard I couldn't even eat it. However, the sauce and salad were delicious. Another disappointment was they didn't even give the eggplant chips that were supposed to be included on the dish. That's one part of the dish I had really been looking forward too. I wouldn't order this again. I enjoyed my dessert and it was the phyllo dough with semolina custard with a berry sauce. My friend didn't like her poached pear dessert. She said it didn't have any flavor and you can't even tell it was poached in champagne or any kind of alcohol. It just tasted like a pear boiled in water. She thought it would have been better with some sort of seasoning on top. However, all in all, everything was enjoyable and we would go back again! read more

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Amazing experience at Elia last night. The service was amazing. We had or company holiday dinner there! The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. The set up was perfect! Food was delicious and the team worked with us and had great communication! I highly recommend this place! Loved the holiday decorations too! read more

Elia - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Another, absolutely fantastic evening here at this gorgeous venue. The staff went out of their way to make our 16 year old feel extra special at his birthday. We had the seabass, the lambits, the flaming cheese (too good), the shrimp, the spanakopita (which were nice but got overshadowed by the other dishes) for appetizers. We got multiple servings of their fresh bread which is perfection! For the main course, we had the perfectly balanced and flavorful halibut, the lamb chops and the staff created a special lobster pasta for our son. We tied the evening with a bow by finishing off with the poached pear, the custard dish and lava cake, all lip smacking! We will return! Thank you! read more

The food is okay. It's not very good as my friends say. The dessert is very sweet. The restroom was smelly and not clean. They more focused in the front for customer service food. They should fix the restroom fan strongest suck the smell out. read more

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From food to service and serving up Mediterranean favorites at high quality this is the place to meet . Seating both inside and out . The cost of dishes is steep , $32 for a piece of Moussaka - but it well done. Wine too , the cheap side is $40 - so next time we come - likely bring our own wine and pay corkage. The place is lavishly furnished - makes for a great romantic dinner - Overall it's a thumbs up - read more

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This review is a few days late, but equally wonderful! I went to Elia last Saturday for my bridal brunch right when they opened at 10am. I had a reservation for 6 and since we went right at 10, there was no wait and inside was practically empty while we were dining - a lot of parties were outside which worked in our favor. Let me start by saying the decor inside and outside takes you straight to Greece. The vibes are modern, but calm and airy. Our server was Dominic. He was super attentive and very sweet. For my drink of choice, I ordered an espresso martini. For my entrees, I ordered 'Scrambled Eggs' and 'Blueberry Banana Pancake'. The beef gyro that comes with the scrambled eggs was delicious! It was super filling, but didn't make me feel too heavy. The blueberry banana pancake is exactly how you would think it would be. You can really taste both of those flavors! It was also light as well! Lastly, to finish off the meal, I ordered a poached pear for dessert. When I say I was happily surprised, believe me! It was fresh, also perfectly sweet. The pear mixed perfectly with the pistachio and vanilla bean gelato. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back! read more

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The food is good. The lamb meat balls were tasty as well as the drinks. Service was prompt, however we were charged non happy hour pricing despite it being happy hour. A minor error, I'm sure: read more

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The bread rolls were a little dry but served warm, and the olive oil with a sort of tapenade had a bold, well-balanced flavor that complemented them nicely. The atmosphere is fantastic! The Greek-inspired decor blends beautifully with downtown Pleasanton. Loved the succulents, white table linens, and the cozy-looking fireplace (which I bet is great at night). The soup was super flavorful, with a bright lemony kick that worked perfectly with the dill. It was served at just the right temperature and looked great. The rice clumped a little, and the chicken pieces were on the bigger side, but overall, it was really satisfying. Service was friendly and attentive, especially with water refills. There was a small mix-up where I was given the wrong check and my soup almost went to another table, but everything got sorted quickly. The music was just right, present but not too loud, setting a nice mood. Overall, a great spot with delicious flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely come back! read more

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The food is always good! We only ate apps tapas style and ordered more of the spanakopita and cauliflower because we wanted more! Must haves! The dips are all delicious and the sauce with the fried olives is sooo good! The zucchini cakes are good but not a standout. The vibe is always fun and feels like you are in Greece! The staff is very attentive and helpful! read more

Elia - Saganaki! - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Food: paella was the best I have ever tasted, moist and creamy, Service: friendly, attentive, professional Ambiance: beautiful, romantic, inviting, Parking: street, easy to park and it's free read more

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Nice ambiance, beautiful food presentation (and yummy) efficient staff, delicious drinks, and great service are all what makes this restaurant very alluring. I'm always looking forward to trying different cuisines, and this place was just perfect. Love the concept of having the coat/purse rack next to our table. When one of our appetizer orders came out wrong , staff immediately corrected the order and even allowed us to keep thr existing one. Great place for a girls get together!!! read more

Celebrated the birthdays of two of my friends here and loved how accommodating the staff were. I was able to drop off the cake prior and then they served it in a nice serving plate for us and even cut it into slices!! Everything we ordered was delicious, but highly recommend the burrata w/ the fig jam as an appetizer. Place was so beautiful, truly felt like we were in Greece!!! read more

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Fantastic dining experience! Beautiful interior & all dishes were delicious. All meals come with fluffy bread & olive dip. We got the zucchini cake & octopus appetizers, & for entrees got the lamb chops, seafood paella, lobster bucatini, & braised lamb shank. All were wonderful, & the braised lamb was a particular standout. All the flavors were lovely & it was cooked to perfection. The meat falls off the bone & melts in your mouth. Only downside is that the music felt a bit too loud/intense for the otherwise serene atmosphere. So excellent! read more

Elia - From L-R: lobster bucatini, lamb chops, seafood paella, & braised lamb shank. - Greek Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I've been here a few times already. We always love their octopus and bread with tapenade. Can't wait to come back soon

This is just was just one of several, but this was exceptional because of the outdoor fire that we sat next to. Beautiful nite, and the food and service is always amazing. read more