Tried Elia Taverna for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it definitely lived up to the hype. Some of the best Greek food I've had, even though we were only able to order from the brunch menu since it was a Saturday morning. The food was incredibly fresh. We ordered Horiatiki Salad, Bougatsa, Tsoureki French Toast, fresh pita and tzatziki, and everything was phenomenal. One thing that really stood out was the French toast. It was topped with fresh diced fruit, a pistachio sauce, Nutella chocolate drizzle, and real maple syrup. I've honestly never had French toast like that before. It was unbelievable. The service was great, and the whole experience was excellent. I'm already looking forward to coming back so I can try more of the regular menu. read more

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First time here. Fantastic delicious food. Must try stuffed seafood mushrooms for an appetizer but all was great.

Elia Taverna is a great dining experience in Marblehead. It's cute and cozy with friendly staff. We shared the saganaki, village salad, and Mediterranean grill. Everything was delicious. The salad was fresh. The grill platter was very good and my favorites were the lamb chops, and surprisingly for me, the loukaniko. There were plenty of leftovers. We all enjoyed our cocktails. The entire menu looks awesome and I cannot wait to return to Elia to try more options. read more

Another superb meal at Elia! We enjoyed the complimentary tapenade spread, calamari with delicious dips, expertly grilled lamb chops that practically melted in our mouths, and big juicy shrimp. Service was warm and inviting, as always. I cannot say enough. read more

Elia Taverna - Greek Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Was here on Halloween night with my son and two friends. The food, service, and atmosphere were incredible. Amazing! We got the large Mediterranean Grille, Octopus, and Hummus. All were fantastic! Even the Bread they bring out with that Eggplant appetizer was absolutely delicious. Loved it and can't recommend this 4.8 rated on yelp Greek Restaurant. They're getting a 5.0 from me! read more

Elia Taverna - Heaven on Earth! - Greek Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

The food needs improvement and the service not a great atmosphere for a Mediteranean restaurant needs to be upgraded from kitchen to staff

Great service, fun neighborhood vibe, tasty dishes. Our group of five enjoyed all of the various dishes we ordered. Nice cocktail list too.

We decided to come here after finding out that the local Thai places were closed this week They are a family owned and operated Greek restaurant. We met the son (bartender) and the dad (who brought us to our table). We were a party of 5 and we made a reservation on Open Table. I am unsure whether or not we were marked here for our reservation but I do know we were there! We waited about 10 minutes more for our table so we decided to have a drink at the bar- wine, Deere's and a grey goose vodka with club soda! We brought our drinks to the table and we were very happy. They brought us toasted bread with olive tapenade to share. We then ordered fried calamari (Calamari, spicy avocado aioli, marinara sauce.) which was delicious. And then we ordered moussaka which came with potatoes and carrots, salmon (Feta cheese, Greek cous-cous, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, herbs, garlic and tzatziki called the Ella salmon), Kalamakia dish which is a choice of pork or chicken skewers, tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki, pita, lemon potatoes - here we opted for chicken; gyro carvings (Ground lamb and beef gyro, tzatziki). Yes, all luscious .We did want lamb chops but they were all out! It was very loud here with lots of activity which I actually liked! I would return and try their specials at happy hour on Wednesdays! I love Good Greek food so I was very happy here! read more

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Very cosy, airy, beautiful decor.friendly service. Crisp white tableclothes. A big selection of dishes - difficult to choose as one is better than another. Well priced. will be our regular place from now on. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I was up in the area photographing my friends son's college graduation. After graduation, they had reservations for dinner at this beautiful restaurant. Probably the best service at any restaurant that I have ever been too. The food was delicious. I tried things I don't normally care for and it was made in a way that I enjoyed it. Needless to say I left stuff! Appetizers, main course, and desserts all too notch. If you enjoy Greek food and you are in this area, it is a must stop! read more

Elia Taverna - Meat platter with Gyro meat, lamb, chicken, and pork. - Greek Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Wow what a fantastic restaurant- everything was crazy delicious, well priced, service was great, and atmosphere was lovely. Great new addition to Marblehead and well be back soon! read more

Elia Taverna - Cauliflower and Briam - Greek Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Went for an early dinner during the week. The food was fresh and delicious with large portions! Started with hummus and horiatiki. Dinner was moussaka and shrimp Santorini. Service was attentive but not rushed. Looking forward to the next time! read more

We reserved Elia Taverna for a surprise party for my mom's 75th birthday in November and were so pleased with every step of the event! The owner Angelo was very helpful picking menu items and allowed us to bring decorations which complimented the beautiful restaurant. He was very attentive and seemed to be able to effortlessly pivot with any changes. Our guests are still remarking on how beautiful the dining room was, how helpful and friendly the staff was, and how delicious every dish was. The pastichio and moussaka are still making my mouth water. We love Greek food and love that we were able to stay local and eat 5 star quality food. No notes- it was a perfect evening! read more

Very friendly and helpful owner and waiter, Michael, who steered us to the Mediterranean Grille for 2...it gave us a sampling of several meats and was very enjoyable! We will be back for excellent Greek food! read more

Elia Taverna - Mediterranean grille at Elia Taverna! Wow! - Greek Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

The place is small and intimate. It's a lovely place to talk and the food is very very good. It's been overlooked. They don't seem to be many people there, but it's a lovely place. If you really want to share the experience with friends. read more

How magical to journey back to Greece on a blustery March night by way of Elia's Taverna! My partner is from Greece and we spend many summer weeks gloriously feeding our soul and stomachs to great satisfaction. It's hard to find anywhere that rivals the real thing. Not anymore! Elia's delivers morsels of authenticity in every dish and choice of beverages. I found my FIX beer!! The perfect beer with hints of honey and florals and a lightness befitting for a hot sunny day or a night of nostalgia Now the food: We chose Gigantes Beans & Flaming Saganaki for appetizers. Every bit authentic. Perfectly enjoyed with the flame toasted bread soaked in olive oil and sprinkled with salt and oregano. Our main dish was of course: Mousakka. A large portion of layered eggplant, potato, beef, and béchamel sauce with sides of tender carrots and chunks of roasted potatoes in light tomato. Between the apps and the mousakka, washed down by my two Fix's and my partner's two Tsipouro's, it was plenty enough food. Like stuff ourselves plenty! Not wanting any of it to end, we ordered an AMAZING galactaborico to savor as a sweet breakfast in the morning. Turns out too that the owner and my partner share the same name: Athanasios (Nasos and Arthur for short). And we shared with him and his wife, our true love affair with Greece. Both looking very forward to our next trips. It's pricey but as I said, portions are plentiful and every taste worth its weight in gold. When we need a hit of sentimentality and me my fix of a Fix, we will head back to Elia's in a heartbeat! read more

We moved here from Chicago and we missed Greek Town. Well, Elia Taverna has made us feel like we are on Halsted again. The food is excellent and the service is amazing. Full bar. And it was really hopping last night, fun vibe. This is just what MHD needed. We will be going back. read more

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This place is incredible. Food is so fresh, server was also the owner of the restaurant. You can tell they they really care about quality and hospitality here. We sat outside on a beautiful day but inside is also just as lovely. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Excellent food. The platter for 2 was filling and yummy. I highly recommend this restaurant

Amazing- can't wait to go back. The north shore is always in need of quality, tasteful and reasonably priced food and great service. So glad this opened up in Marblehead. Already planning my next visit. read more

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Visited last night for the first time, and was looking forward to it after reading reviews. I guess I'm an outlier. The place is pretty, and we were casually greeted for an early dinner. The service was perfunctory, and a bit defensive. While ordering wine we depended on our server for Greek recommendations, who turned out to be the owner. He seemed offended when we inquired about the wine list, though we weren't challenging him. The appetizer of zucchini and eggplant chips weren't chips at all, but a pile of greasy slices. The tzatziki was amazing. When we mentioned it, the comment wasn't taken graciously. We ordered the gyro and the lamb shank as mains. The lamb shank was delicious, served over a wonderful orzo, but $30 delicious? The gyro was inedible: the pita was scorched and unpliable, and the meat tasted like yesterday's. When asked why it wasn't touched, and we told why it wasn't enjoyed they argued that it wasn't supposed to be a traditional gyro. They were nice enough to remove it from the tab without asking. The service was odd, and the food came out so quickly that it didn't seem freshly cooked. The prices are inflated. I won't return. There are several good Mediterranean restaurants around. read more

From start to finish, the best Greek food we have ever enjoyed outside of Greece. The octopus was exceptional. Every meal we ordered was delicious. Two orders of Lamb Shank, Lamb Chops, Chicken Souvlaki, Calamari, bronzino, and one of each dessert. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Everything was perfect! The service was nice and quick. Food hearty and delicious. Hit the spot. The ambiance was cozy and everyone was happy so that made a good room! read more

Food was great. Service was excellent. Portions are plentiful atmosphere was very good, drinks were bountiful!

Just a fantastic eating experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the authentic Greek beer, the appetizers were plentiful and delicious, but the main dishes were definitely the standouts. I split the Mediterranean grill which says it's for 2 but could easily feed 4. The meats were perfectly cooked and the standout was the lamb chops: they were literally falling off the bone. The home made desserts were delicious and generous as well. They atmosphere feels like a small Greek tavern. Although small, it is cozy, warm and relaxing. It filled up quickly for dinner, so I would recommend reservations in advance. The whole experience was so pleasant, I can't wait to return. read more

First visit last night. Service was very good but it is way way TOO NOISY. Had to practically yell just to be heard across the table. Now for the food - my husband said his Branzino was very good. Three of us had lamb shank and while the shank itself was good, the orzo was mushy. Wine choices were very good and the Cab I had was delicious. Not sure I would go again - it isn't enjoyable with that noise level. read more

Simply outstanding. From the time we were greeted to the service to the food. We ate the saganaki, spanikopita, Avgolemono soup and lamb chops. Top to bottom an outstanding authentic experience. I would highly recommend visiting this restaurant and we will be back for sure. read more

Absolutely delicious Greek Cuisine!!! The Spicy Dip, Santorini Shrimp, Saganaki flambé, Fried Calamari, Mediterranean Skewers, Salads, Baklava were all out of this world! Can't wait to go back again!! read more

Really terrific spot. We visited Greece in 2021 and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was everywhere. Elia's Taverna brings back those pleasant memories of sitting in the Plaka in Athens and enjoying great food with friends and family. Much like being in Greece the small things are the most pleasant and surprising. The toasted bread with olive tapenade they bring at the beginning of the meal is excellent as is the hummus and stuffed grape leaves. The real winner may be the lemon potatoes - so good. Last night I had the moussaka and it was excellent. Even the stewed vegetables that came as a side were awesome. It's a little pricey, but what places aren't these days. It's definitely worth the price to enjoy such authentic and delicious Greek food. read more

Food was mixed. Shrimp was good. Chicken was not. Beef was not. Would give one more chance

Elia taverna Is a traditional Greek restaurant. Its menu is the real authentic Greek food. The experience the amazing food and the atmosphere is the great combination. A must try place that everyone in the North Shore and Marblehead is talking about it. A verity of Greek wine Ouzo and Mastixa cocktails are the best. Lamb Chops Mousaka Saganaki Baked Feta Avgolemono soup Mediterranean Grill Youvetsi Galaktoboureko and more to try from the amazing menu that Chef Yoni prepares everyday for us. read more

This restaurant is small but mighty. Every dish is incredibly well crafted. If you're looking for excellent Greek and Mediterranean food, this is your go to. Highly recommend: gyros, baked feta, dolmades, moussaka, Greek fries, lemon potatoes, loukaniko, saganaki flambe and much more. read more

Went for the soft opening. Great atmosphere and service. Hot bread with olive tapenade was devoured by our group. We ordered a salad appetizer which was also amazing. My salmon dinner so fantastic I couldn't stop eating it as was the shrimp dish another in my party ordered. The chicken and gyro were a little dry...maybe precooked. Soft opening so we will give that another try. Overall a great experience and addition to town dining options. Honestly worth going for the salmon alone!!! read more

Visited Elia Taverna for the first time this past weekend and couldn't have been more pleased. Excellent ambiance, service, food and drinks. Having Greek roots myself, it's been challenging finding good Greek food in the area. Elia was just the place I've been looking for. We started with a Greek beer and a specialty martini. To start the meal they serve some tasty toasted bread with Greek herbs with olive tapanade free of charge. Based on some great recommendations from their staff, we ordered the Saganaki (kefalograviera cheese flambéed at our table) as an appetizer. A large portion that was delicious. We split the main course Giouvetsi, slow braised lamb shank in a tomato sauce with orzo topped with feta. It was the best meal we've had in a very long time. It will be hard to order anything else on our next trip there. We also had a side order of lemon potatoes. So good! We asked to meet the chef to complement him on an amazing meal. He obliged and greeted us with a smile. Our server, Dimitris, was very attentive and cordial all evening long. Their menu is extensive with many entrees and appetizers to chose from. Although their prices are a bit on the high side, portions are very large and the quality of the food can't be beat. Two thumbs up. Check it out! read more

Ok so we had take out tonight.we haven't had Greek food this delicious in a very long time! I had the lamb chops with potatoes that was cooked to perfection and so tasty ! I was like a caveman chewing every last bit of meat off the bones. My husband had the lamb shank with orzo. The lamb was very tasty and fall off the bone soft and delicious. We split a mixed vegetables side that was fresh and mixed with a nice tomato sauce. Also very delicious. We devoured everything even though we were stuffed. Lastly we ordered 2 balaclava desserts. Well you get what u pay for! They were large, sweet and authentic homemade baklava. We only were able to eat one and are saving the other one for tomorrow. So delicious!!!! We will definitely be coming back to eat here as it was a wonderful, homemade ,authentic Greek meal! Recommend to my friends and family! read more

Delicious- so fresh and adorable, brought us back to our honeymoon in Greece! We just had two drinks and the Horiatiki salad but are very much looking forward to going back! read more

Amazing Greek food. Very authentic and the portions are very generous. My dads Greek and it's the best food I've had in New England

Incredible service and a great clean atmosphere! Food is delicious. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommended

Had dinner at Elia Taverna in Marblehead Thursday evening and really enjoyed! They brought us out some olive tapenade and toasted bread. We started off with cocktails... my wife had a lemon drop martini and I enjoyed a Mangkas Manhattan. We shared the Spanikopita app which was delicious in taste and texture. For our main we shared the Mediterranean Mixed grill, wonderfully spiced dish of lollipop lamb chops, skewer of pork and another of chicken, loukaniko Greek sausage, gyro carvings, along with toasted pita bread and a tzatziki dip. Portions were generous, we brought home what we could not eat and enjoyed it for Friday's dinner. This is the real deal if you enjoy Greek food, everything was imported from Greece including the salt shakers on the table and the seltzer water. Service was terrific as well even though our original server had to leave for a family emergency and the rest of the staff picked up the slack. read more