Elia

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4.5

261 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for groups
Fancy
Healthy

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(773) 770-3658
Website
http://eliachicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer catering of any size for your special event and party.
Private party facilities
A combination of high-ceiling loft style setting and open bar concept creates a uniquely designed space for your next special occasion. We will be delighted to host your party at our private dinning room .call for availability of our private dinging room. We look forward to creating an amazing experience for your private dining!

Location
1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
Division & Damen
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
W Division & N Damen#50 Damen#70 Division
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Adana KebabUS$23.00
Mild spicy Turkish pepper and chopped red pepper
Truffle Eggplant KebabUS$27.00
Middle Eastern seasoned ground lamb and eggplant skewers, char-grilled to perfection and enhanced with truffle, served with tzatziki sauce
Lamp ChopUS$35.00
Char-grilled grass-fed Australian lamb chops with roasted pepper mash
Chicken ShishUS$22.00
Char-grilled chicken thighs with herbs and spices, grilled pepper, tomatoes, with tzatziki dip
Beef ShishUS$25.00
Grilled tomato pepper and tzatziki sauce
Lamp ShishUS$25.00
Grilled tomato pepper and tzatziki sauce
Salmon ShishUS$25.00
Grilled Norwegian salmon filet with creamy lemon sauce & cherry tomato
Fisherman StewUS$26.00
Chef choice seafood selection, saute fish, octopus, mussels, shrimp, homemade broth sauce
Mix Grill Platter for TwoUS$60.00
A chargrilled selection of tender chicken shish, Adana kebab, and lamb shish, served with grilled vegetables.
Grilled Seabass for TwoUS$60.00
Char-grilled Mediterranean Seabass
Egea VeganistaUS$30.00
Grilled mushrooms, grilled asparagus, grilled baby carrots, truffles, tahini sauce and rice

DESSERT

BaklavaUS$8.00
Homemade traditional baklava with walnuts and kaymak
Kaymakli KadayifUS$10.00
Semolina, milk, and sugar with finely shredded kadayif that has been roasted in butter. Enhanced with pistachios and vanilla; this dessert is crowned with Kaymak.
ProfiteroleUS$9.00
Handmade pastry cream, chocolate sauce, pistachio.

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Chicago
Innovative
Chicago
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elia offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding grilled meats," "delicious and authentic food," and a "great ambiance." Guests appreciate the "beautifully presented" Mediterranean dishes and "excellent service" from attentive staff like Mustafa. While some service inconsistencies exist, the restaurant's "cozy and elegant" setting ensures a memorable visit.

261 Reviews

K
Kennise
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
the noise level was obnoxious. the DJ had a practically empty restaurant and she played loud techno music with willful disregard for the impact on a mostly empty restaurant and a few tables of guests trying to enjoy DELICIOUS food. The space is beautiful. The food is delicious though I found the fish stew disappointedly oily and less enjoyable than I hoped. I will return and recommend it BUT a bit of "reading the room" is indicated. She is the only person who seemed to enjoy her loud music
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Ann
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was excellent but music was really loud so be prepared
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John
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Food was good. Service, not so good. One server could barely understand english. My biggest complaint, a small crowd so the kitchen is not rushed, yet my said and entree are brought at the same time. Who wants a cold entree. Hardly what you expect at this price point.
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Deborah
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was so yummy… and the service excellent … will definitely go back !
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Jolie
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was terrible. Food was fine. We waited 20 minutes just to have someone come over to take our drink orders and the drinks never came out. Lol. Also got the wrong food.
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Mustafa
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elia was a wonderful time! Service by Josiah was wonderful, he was very knowledgeable and kind. The ambiance is great and the food even better. 10/10 recommend eating here for a great Chicago dining experience.
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Ozgur
VIP
Miami
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Turkish restaurant in chicago you must try adsns
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Tony
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Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time at Elia - the food, atmosphere, and service were all phenomenal, thank you.
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Omotayo
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food we were served was not fresh especially the fish. The food was overpriced and we didn’t get value for what we paid. The hype is absolutely unnecessary for the quality on offer
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Carol
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant has not returned my $180 deposit they required to hold a table for 12 guests. I called 10 days ago and the manager has not returned my call.
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FAQs

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

Elia is rated 4.5 stars by 261 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.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

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1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Division & Damen
Area
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
W Division & N Damen#50 Damen#70 Division
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://eliachicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 770-3658
Catering
We offer catering of any size for your special event and party.
Private party facilities
A combination of high-ceiling loft style setting and open bar concept creates a uniquely designed space for your next special occasion. We will be delighted to host your party at our private dinning room .call for availability of our private dinging room. We look forward to creating an amazing experience for your private dining!

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Elia

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Dining areas

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Adana Kebab

Greek salad

Salmon Shish

ENTREES

Adana KebabUS$23.00

Truffle Eggplant KebabUS$27.00

Lamp ChopUS$35.00

Chicken ShishUS$22.00

Beef ShishUS$25.00

Lamp ShishUS$25.00

Salmon ShishUS$25.00

Fisherman StewUS$26.00

Mix Grill Platter for TwoUS$60.00

Grilled Seabass for TwoUS$60.00

Egea VeganistaUS$30.00

DESSERT

BaklavaUS$8.00

Kaymakli KadayifUS$10.00

ProfiteroleUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elia restaurant rated?

Does Elia offer gift cards?

Is Elia currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card