Elea

"Eléa is a big, attractive Greek restaurant, and it's a good option for an upscale meal in the neighborhood when someone in your group really likes hummus. There’s a bar area upstairs and a large dining room in the basement, and the whole space leans hard into the coastal Greek theme. Your options range from salads and beef moussaka to lamb chops and a whole grilled fish, and you should always start with a few of the dips." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, hannah albertine, will hartman

"The Deal: $45 Lunch, $60 Dinner, $60 Sunday Dinner Astoria is typically where you'll find the best Greek food, but Eléa has you covered on the Upper West Side. This bi-level spot looks like something you'd find on Mykonos and serves great crudo, hummus, and horiatiki salad. The upscale, all-white space works just as well for a date as it does for a nice family meal." - bryan kim

"The polished Eléa has been a hit out of the gate as its décor is picture perfect and the menu replete with classic Greek fare. Fitted out with whitewashed brick walls, weathered wood beams, and pretty lighting, the bi-level space exudes all the easy-breezy feels. Add on the deliciously rustic food and you have a win. Imagine everything from creamy spreads with pita bread to fresh fish to get your taste buds going. Following suit, ingredients are given the spotlight in the likes of htipiti (feta with roasted chili pepper); taramasalata with cured ikura and pickled capers; as well as whole grilled tsipoura in a lemon, olive oil, and caper sauce.Finish with elmek, mountain tea-infused custard crème in shredded phyllo and topped with crumbled pistachio." - Michelin Inspector

"Your options at this Greek restaurant on 85th Street range from salads to lamb chops to a whole grilled fish - just be sure to start with a few of the dips (we especially like the hummus), and try to not fill up on the complimentary bread. Also, they’ve been hosting live jazz events on weekends. You can make a reservation for one of their sidewalk tables online so you can get a front-row seat." - hannah albertine

"Eléa is a big, attractive Greek restaurant, and it's one of the best options for a somewhat upscale group meal on the UWS. There’s a bar area upstairs and a large dining room in the basement, and the whole space leans into the coastal-Greek theme. Your options range from salads and vegetarian mousaka to lamb chops and a whole grilled fish, and you should always start with a few of the dips. We especially like the hummus. If you need a big table in just a few hours, there’s a good chance you’ll find one available here." - team infatuation