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Riverside Dining: Water Views & Italian Delights - Elia, Miami, FL

Elia

4.3
4.3
148 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
Elia offers an unparalleled dining experience on the river, combining stunning views with a carefully curated menu showcasing a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can look forward to enjoying their meals surrounded by luxurious imported marbles and a stunning hand-painted mural masterpiece, all while taking in panoramic views of passing yachts and breathtaking sunsets.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (305) 904-4045
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Peter Valdes

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Experience our signature Sunday Jazz Brunch at Elia on the River, where the serene ambiance meets the lively energy of our vibrant Miami setting. Explore our indulgent Brunch menu featuring our favorites from Antipasti, Pasta’s Pizzas. Round out your experience with fresh salads, and a decadent dessert. Enjoy a two-hour brunch experience with live Jazz.
    Sunday Brunch photo
  • Romantic Valentine’s Day (First Seating)

    US$75.00 - US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate love with an unforgettable evening at Elia on the River, where romantic riverside views meet exquisite cuisine and romantic live music from 6:30 PM. The evening ends with our signature chocolate dessert. Prix-Fixe Menus: First Seating (7:30–9:30 PM): $75 or $95 per person (plus taxes and service charge), with an optional Moët bottle upgrade for $125. 🌹 Add 12 roses for $80. Arrive early to enjoy our lounge with live entertainment. Limited reservations available!
    Romantic Valentine’s Day (First Seating) photo
  • Romantic Valentine’s Day (Second Seating)

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate love with an unforgettable evening at Elia on the River, where romantic riverside views meet exquisite cuisine and romantic live music from 6:30 PM. The evening ends with our signature chocolate dessert. Prix-Fixe Menus: Second Seating (10 PM–12 AM): $95 per person (plus taxes and service charge), with an optional Moët bottle upgrade for $125. 🌹 Add 12 roses for $80. Arrive early to enjoy our lounge with live entertainment. Limited reservations available!
    Romantic Valentine’s Day (Second Seating) photo

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Miami

    Great for brunch

  • Miami

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Miami

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia is a stunning riverside gem in Miami, offering "beautiful views" and a "modern Italian cuisine" experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "attentive service," and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for occasions, Elia features "live music" and a "romantic setting." While some events faced organizational challenges, overall dining experiences remain "fantastic."

148 Reviews
  1. kenia

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a late lunch! It was amazing. Ordered the Greek salad & spicy Rigatoni 10/10
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Kenia. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Greek salad and spicy rigatoni. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another amazing meal. Best regards, Elia on the River

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  2. Juliana

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good atmosphere! Nice band although a bit too loud for sunday lunch!
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Juliana. We’re so glad you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback about the music volume, and we'll certainly keep that in mind. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Elia on the River

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  3. Ray

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, view was excellent, service was Excellent, highly recommend will be back.
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    We're so glad you had an excellent experience with us, Ray. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Elia on the River

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  4. Adam

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Location and decor were amazing! Beautiful dinner by the water with great food and friendly service.
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Adam, it is amazing to hear that you enjoyed the location, decor, and the food. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Elia on the River

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  5. Maritza

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to dinner with 2 other coworkers. I have been wanting to visit for some time now. The restaurant was modernly decorated, nice view of the water. The appetizers (meat balls & octopus) were tasty but i did not car for the charred taste of the octopus. And for my main meal i had the lobster pasta which was great, i would definitely order that again.
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Maritza, for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, the lobster pasta, and the appetizers. We appreciate your feedback about the octopus – we’ll be sure to pass that along to the kitchen. We look forward to having you back for more great meals. Best regards, Elia on the River

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  6. Tamara

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional new spot in Miami. Great views of the river, beautiful design of the restaurant, delicious food, great music, excellent service. It’s obvious there is a lot of consideration to the details here. Would recommend for any number of occasions.
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words Tamara. We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience at Elia. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great occasion. Best regards, Elia on the River

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  7. Andrea

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! The restaurant is beautiful, service excellent and food delicious- I can’t wait to go back!
    EliaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your amazing review Andrea. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Elia on the River

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  8. Lorena

    VIP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The New Year’s Eve celebration at Elia on the River was incredible. The food was outstanding; we enjoyed salmon, lobster pasta, truffle pizza, and a selection of appetizers, all of which were delightful. The staff was very attentive and friendly, making sure we had a fantastic experience. The live music and the violinist added a special touch to the evening, turning our night into something truly memorable. Definitely a place I want to return to. Thanks Elia!
    EliaResponded on 3 January 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review Lorena! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your New Year's Eve celebration with us at Elia. We're glad you loved the food, service, live music and violinist. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Elia on the River

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  9. Rocio

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible, we waited 2 hours to get a table, with reservation. The poor girl at the door didn't know what to do and the manager completely irresponsible never showed up to talk to all the people waiting for a table for hours. When we finally got the table the waitress didn't know what she was doing, more than half an hour to get the food, and when we finally did it wasn't what we ordered, no one told us they run out of certain things, and it was burnt, i ordered filet mignon, my friend oreder salmon they were both burnt, my mom order the chicken, it was cold, my friend's mom order pasta and it was not good at all. I ordered a simple soda, supposedly coca cola, it was a fountain coca cola and it was pure water. Horrible, horrible, horrible. A place I'll never go back, it was my birthday and new years eve, they ruined everything!! Don't go to Elia, it's they have a very bad customer service. HORRIBLE

    3 people found this helpful

  10. arnaldo

    VIP

    Orlando

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made a reservation for the New Year’s Eve experience at 10:30 and they charge me $50 but they never comply with our reservation because they didn’t have tables available. It was a complete disaster and very disappointing.

    3 people found this helpful

FAQs

Elia is rated 4.3 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elia

1440 NW N River Dr suite 195, Miami, FL 33125

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We're located on the 1st floor of River Landing, facing the river.
  • Area
    Allapattah
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Peter Valdes
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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