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Elia, Chicago, IL

Elia

4.4
4.4
401 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Elia, a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in the heart of Wicker Park. Elia's menu features dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. The restaurant's beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance its charm, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive."

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Experiences

  • All you can eat

    US$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    🔥 Elia Grill Fest – Unlimited Grill, Meze & Pide Feast! Every Thursday night, experience an unlimited feast at Elia Chicago! Enjoy Adana kebab, lamb shish, chicken shish, and döner, served hot and fresh at your table. Complemented by a variety of mezes, freshly baked pide, and delicious sides, this is a feast you don’t want to miss! 💰 Only $35! 📅 Every Thursday Night ⏰ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Elia Chicago 📞 Reservations: 773-770-3658 🔥 Unlimited meat, meze & pide! Don’t miss out!
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What 401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and diverse Mediterranean cuisine that delights many patrons. Guests love the "amazing service," "delicious food," and "friendly staff." While some reviews note room for improvement in consistency and speed, the "cozy ambiance" and "great cocktails" make it a worthwhile experience for many diners.

401 Reviews
  1. Simeon

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I wasn't too impressed with Elia. The people who worked there were very nice and polite. Food was average. It all started from the beginning, we got 2 glasses of water and it tasted nasty. Not sure if it was straight from the top or what, but Elia should definitely consider investing in a better filtration system, possibly RO. The lentil soup was great but I kept thinking, "what if it's made from that water." The bread was amazing. For some reason the cheese that came out wasn't warm which was very strange since there weren't any other people in the restaurant, I thought it should be hot. Did they just warm it up or was it fresh and didnt bring it out for 5 min, can't tell. The octopus was amazing but I was expecting a bigger piece or maybe 2 pieces for the price of $23.

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  2. Liz VIP

    Miami52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is simply amazing! Fantastic food, warm service, and a great vibe.

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  3. Agartha VIP

    Miami52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great experience!

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  4. Elisa VIP

    Miami49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, welcoming ambiance

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I met for a casual girls’ brunch and ordered the all-you-can-eat brunch special and it was DELICIOUS. Our waitress was great, general service was also nice, and the food was excellent. Would definitely come back for brunch again!

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  6. Tabeer

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was slow, the food came super late. We were seated at a table that was evidently too small for 4 guests, and the servers did not have the training to remove prior utensils that were already on the table before putting the entrees down, hence leading to a lack of space for us to eat. They just didn’t seem to care enough. Also the music was way too loud, the trumpet player became annoying at one point and gave us all a headache. I would suggest he take breaks in between so people can have some peace while eating with mellow music because the constant trumpet in our ears made the experience poor

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    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a live sax player ?!?!? Hilarious. But food was great.

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  8. Anonymous VIP

    Miami18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elia is a gem! Delicious food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere.

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  9. keyylee VIP

    Miami49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elia never disappoints! Great food and friendly staff.

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  10. Anonymous VIP

    Miami21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elia has excellent food, friendly service, and a great ambiance. Highly recommended!

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FAQs

Elia does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Elia is rated 4.4 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

Elia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elia

1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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