Elia

My husband, my son, and I had dinner here on December 31st, and it was our very first visit. From start to finish, the experience was truly delightful. We enjoyed every aspect of this restaurant. The tzatziki, made with Greek yogurt, Persian cucumber, dill, garlic, mint, and pita, was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The escargot was delicious, the ribeye steaks were tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, and the lamb chops were absolutely finger-licking good. The vegetable sides were perfectly seasoned and cooked, especially the potatoes, which stood out. For dessert, we had the Sokolatina, a warm chocolate cake with melted chocolate and ice cream, simply exquisite. The drinks were excellent as well; it was our first time trying the Evil Eye cocktail, and we loved it. The atmosphere was warm, beautiful and festive. First class service too! We highly recommend this restaurant—100 percent. An unforgettable dining experience we will happily return to.

We had the most beautiful baby shower today at Elia, and I truly can’t say enough good things about the experience. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff was incredibly welcoming, kind, and accommodating. They went above and beyond by printing special menus with the baby shower logo, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. The service throughout the whole event was amazing, they helped with everything, cut the cake for us, and made sure every guest felt taken care of. The food was excellent (honestly 10/10), and the atmosphere was perfect for celebrating such a special moment. Thank you to the entire Ilia team for giving us an unforgettable three hours. We felt so supported and genuinely cared for. Highly recommend for any special occasion, we’ll definitely be back 💛

The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful and the service was super good. They checked in on us so many times and the food was great! Chicken souvlaki was amazing, the cous cous side imo could be replaced with something better I wasn’t a huge fan but the arugula was great. We also liked the lobster pasta and risotto. The filet mignon souvlaki was good too. They gave us a cute baklava for my friends birthday too and were super attentive!

The ambiance was great, so was the food, the service was even better. We ordered about 10 dishes and loved them all with the exception of the cauliflower (it could use a sauce or glaze). We also ordered a few different cocktails which were also all delicious. Highly recommend!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Pleasanton downtown. The atmosphere is perfect for a small group gathering or just for family. Food is great and people are very nice too. The only thing is that it is a little pricier than a typical American style brunch.

Took my wife here last night to celebrate valentine and we were both sadly disappointed in our $400+ meal. To preface this and to be fair the night started off well. We arrive half hour early had a drinks by the bar and got sat down on time. It was while waiting for our main course that things really led me to write this review. I understand yesterday may be busy and my wife and I do our best to understand but between course 2 (consist of 3 pieces of oyster and 1 piece scallops) that we wait for almost over an hour for our main course. We had to ask our server to check on it twice and when we told the server if we aren't getting our course soon we wanted to leave. And what we ended up getting was not advertise. And this is what we ordered: 1. Fried goat cheese, roasted tomatoe soup 2. Scallops, and oyster 3. Ribeye and the half lobster What we ended up getting is fliet mignon skewers (due to the ribeye sold out) fine But my half lobster became two small lobster with some sort of rice. Which is a farcry from what was on the menu. But hey at least they comp our drinks but I wish they had also waive the mandatory 20% service fee for a disappointing dinner. We ended up having to something on the way home.

Visited on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner with a large group. It was cold and raining, and we were seated outside on the covered patio — the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were warm, even bringing cozy blankets for everyone!! Service was excellent! They cut and served the birthday cake for us, which was a nice touch. The flaming cheese appetizer (Saganaki) is a must-try — fun and flavorful. I had the filet mignon souvlaki, which was tender and delicious, and the roasted veggies on the side were delicious! Great food, thoughtful service, and a memorable night despite the weather.

Excellent! We had the prawns and lamb riblets appetizers. I rarely like lamb, but they prepared it perfectly and it was very tasty. Recommend!

Our friends first time here. Octopus, delish, their best dish in our opinion. Our server was so amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better server! Lobster pasta so good! Must have a fun & delicious bubble shots! Blanco tequila, Cointreau & lilikoi/passionfruit. Then, at the table they put on a show to add the bubbles. The staff here is as amazing as the decor here. Welcoming & sophisticated at the same time. We loved the meatballs, the fried green olives & the bubble shots as well! Enjoy!

Elegant, modern, sexy.. this restaurant was really all that! We had an excellent time celebrating our friends bridal shower here over delicious food and carefully crafted cocktails! The staff was very attentive & made our group feel special.. the cheese on fire was the highlight to our night. Absolutely fantastic. Weather it's date night, girls night, or lunch break from work this is your spot. We'll be back this time to try the Pleasanton location next!

3.5/5 I recently visited this location for the first time. The ambiance and decor are lovely, and the menu offers a good variety without being overwhelming. We started with the kalamarakia (calamari) appetizer which was delicious. They also offer complimentary bread with oil and vinegar. For mains, we had the bucatini astakos and moussaka. Portions were filling, and the food was good, though nothing extraordinary. My favorite was the bucatini. The moussaka, which includes a mix of lamb and beef, was good but not something I'd order again, as I'm not a big fan of lamb. If you are, you'll like it. Presentation for all dishes was nice. For dessert, we had the galaktoboureko which was a sweet, satisfying finish. After our visit, I noticed we were charged slightly more for our appetizer than the menu listed, and their online menus don't seem to have accurate, updated pricing. While the 'happy birthday' menu was a nice touch since we booked under a birthday reservation, we didn't receive any additional acknowledgment or birthday treats as recent reviews mentioned. Overall, the food is good, the service is friendly, and with a few small improvements, this place could be even better.

I took one of my best friends here for her birthday dinner, and Ilya made it feel so special from the moment we walked in. They surprised her with a custom menu that said Happy Birthday Haylie, which was such a cute and thoughtful touch. We both ordered drinks--I forgot what she chose, but I got the one with the evil eye. It was this vibrant blue cocktail with an actual evil eye floating in the middle, and it was super yummy. We started with their famous cheese appetizer that gets lit on fire tableside, which was fun and definitely a little bit of dinner entertainment. We also got the octopus and the arugula salad, and honestly, that salad might be one of the best I've ever had. I even had her try escargot for the first time, and she actually liked it! The ambience and the colors inside really make you feel like you've stepped into Greece--bright, warm, and beautiful. It's such a cute spot, perfect for a special birthday, a nice date night, or anytime you want a dinner that feels a little extra memorable.

Great ambience, beautiful restaurant, excellent service. It's a lot of fun here. The food is decent, looks good, people have a good time here. It is one of the most beautiful restaurants in downtown Pleasanton. The beautiful, expansive interior reminds me of Greece and Mediterranean beauty. The Greek interior is beautiful - white walls, wine, head busts and authentic Greek wines and bread. The appetizer selection is quite good : often it serves a watermelon salad (good) with cheese, house made warm unique bread (it is a cool small oval shaped) with olive oil and seasoned dipping, Mediterranean salad, octopus leg (a bit pale), anchovies (huge, nicely grilled, large portion). The entrees : we tried lamb chops, full branzino, noticed people get the full lobster tail. It's a very a very friendly restaurant welcoming to all people, unlike some other restaurants on Main Street. You can see people ordering delicious seafood, celebrating with family and have large groups here. I appreciate that very much about Elia.

Unbelievably overpriced for food that was either too salty or had no flavor at all, and awful service. I expected so much more from this place. The menu looks delicious, the decor is lovely, and the vibe is fun and cozy. But what we got was a server who scowled at us the entire time, walked away after taking 3 out of 5 of our drink orders, brought a Cabernet instead of Sauvignon Blanc, and forgot and appetizer AND a dessert. Oh, we also had a "large party" mandatory gratuity added on to our bill even though there were only 5 of us and they list a large party as 6. And finally, my drink order came with what I think was supposed to be an animal face of some sort but I couldn't figure out what kind of animal and it seemed very amateurish for a non-alcoholic beverage that cost $16! Will not be returning to this restaurant.

What a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous interior and patio! I had been eyeing this place for a while. Came on a Friday night for a work holiday dinner-- we were about 10 people and had reserved a table ahead of time. The decor and warmth, friendliness of the staff were not only welcoming but made us feel special. My colleagues enjoyed the Evil Eye cocktail and I loved my Cupid's Arrow mocktail-- what a treat! Hold your hats for the appetizer Saganaki-- flaming cheese that is quite a show-- don't miss it! As a vegetarian there are many apps to choose from but that is the way to go. For vegetarian entrees there is the veggie pasta, mushroom risotto, veggie paella. My colleague found her veggie pasta underseasoned but I enjoyed my creamy decadent risotto! I ordered a side of mixed vegetables but probably should have gone with a salad instead as the veggies were mainly a frozen mix with artichoke and roasted peppers added. The staff were attentive and made it a fun night for our large group. I look forward to coming back for a romantic date night with my husband. There are multiple public parking lots within walking distance. Keep in mind this location does NOT have live music/DJ.

Great service! Tge crew are friendly and all smiles. The food took a bit long to arrive but they made sure they keep the free pita bread and dip flowing. Food was also good. I ordered the lamb shank and it was falling off the bone. Serving was a bit smaller than the other restaurant I went to such as Meso in Santana Row, but it was flavorful. Ambiance was casual and some tables had birthday celebrations so it was a bit loud where we found ourselves screaming even if we're seated next to each other.

A lovely atmosphere with a upscale look and experience. Our server was extremely patient throughout the entire process. I enjoyed the grilled octopus for my appetizer, and the beet salad for my main course. I highly recommend both dishes, as they were both beautifully plated and perfectly executed. The goat cheese in the meat salad was a perfect addition and the salad was wonderfully balanced

This place is a gem. Nestled in downtown Pleasanton but the vibe is totally Mykonos. From the outside the blue and white umbrellas and outdoor seating is so inviting! But the inside.. a blend of whites, warmth and that classic blue, it's quaint and not kitschy. The service is consistent and quick. There are many severs and bussers who are constantly filling drinks and clearing the table. Lastly but most important, the food. Fresh. Tasty. Light. Intentional. Everything feels scratch made and so good. I would say the inside is small and might be best for a reservation or early dinner, but absolutely delicious and such a hidden gem!

I took my husband here for his 34th birthday and it was truly an experience. As soon as I told them it was his birthday, they greeted us again with a glass of champagne. We sat at the bar for a more intimate dinner, but they noticed our large coats were hanging off our chairs. So they quickly grabbed a coat rack and hung our jackets up next to us. The food was amazing. The lobster pasta was buttery and delicious. The cocktails were yummy. I can't wait to go back.

For our anniversary, there were few options that we considered, Elia at the top of the list. It's been a while since we last visited, and now they have a full bar. I started with a cocktail, called "Cupid's Arrow," and for appetizers, we had zucchini cakes which disappeared fast. For dinner, I had a glass of white Greek (Amethystos) wine recommended by our waiter. The entrees were lachanika and halibut, nothing superb. They brought us cheesecake and galakto for dessert, with something special for the anniversary. Elia has the nicest dining room in town, and we watched the staff as they hustled around, making every table look special. One of the classiest places to eat in the area, and definitely the best Greek food.

I've been to Greece two times and this restaurant was as close as you can get to the real deal. Everything was fresh, well seasoned and our spot by the fire outside was magical.

Love Elia for creative and fun cocktails and Mediterranean mezze plates! Great service that is prompt and very courteous. Ambience is classy, stylish and elegant. Love the outdoor seating near the fireplace on cold day. We will be here again!

From food to service and serving up Mediterranean favorites at high quality this is the place to meet . Seating both inside and out . The cost of dishes is steep , $32 for a piece of Moussaka - but it well done. Wine too , the cheap side is $40 - so next time we come - likely bring our own wine and pay corkage. The place is lavishly furnished - makes for a great romantic dinner - Overall it's a thumbs up -

I had a quick lunch with a coworker here and it was delicious! I was in the mood for Mediterranean and this came highly recommended by a colleague. When we arrived, there was plenty of seating and we were sat right away. Our server was very attentive and the whole staff was friendly. The decor is gorgeous with little cutouts in the wall and beautiful light fixtures - a very fresh experience! The food was good- I do wish I had an opportunity to try more but it was only a quick meal. I love Gyros and it was very tasty although the meat might have been a bit overcooked. It came with some delicious fries and also there was bread and oil for the table that was a treat as well. There were many items on the menu that looked good and I look forward to trying more

Elegantly decorated. Burrata with fruits were refreshing and it awakened my palate. The lamb chop is a little gamey than the others that I tasted, I personally do not mind it, for me, it is the distinguishing factor between lamb and beef. And I love lamb! Fish was tender and perfectly seasoned. Moussaka was really good. Will order this the next time I go back. Prawns Rockefeller tasted good, like playground in my mouth. Some ingredients were sour, some were a little sweet... but they all compliment each other and was just the perfect combination of taste and texture. I understand Paella has variety depending on where it came from. Seafood Paella is not to my liking. It did have a lot of protein but I am not a fan of the taste, nor the texture of the rice. Greek coffee was good. The texture was kind of like drinking a chocolate drink. Like there's depth but flowy. Service was great. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Dined in for a weekday work lunch with a group less than 10. I'm honestly new to Greek/Mediterranean food, but everything on the menu looked tasty. I had no idea what the items are, so I had to refer to the ingredients and some photos on Yelp, but no combination of ingredients sounded not good to try. It took me so long to make a choice. The item I got (no longer found on the menu--I literally been scanning their current menu and cannot find it for the dear life of me) was a coconut dish with fish, avocado, mangos, and chips for dipping. It was a fun dish, but a very tasty one. The drink on the side is the coconut juice they extracted from the coconut bowl. Everything tasted very fresh. I would order it again, but sadly it is no longer on the menu. My second option would had been the beet salad with a salmon protein. My coworker ordered it, and it looked very good. Everyone's items looked tasty, and I didn't hear anything that went wrong with their food. The only thing that was disappointing at first was the service. It was not busy for weekday lunch, but we were left abandoned outside at the corner and we didn't really get attended to. We were basically the only party outside in our area. A lunch that could had taken an hour took to almost a hour and 45 minutes because of their inattentiveness. When the server was there, he was kind, but they did not check in with us when we were ready to order. I would come back and try other dishes though!

Didn't have a great experience here and was disappointed given the stellar reviews. My friend and I came in at 10:30 so shortly after they opened for weekend brunch. There was only one party of 2 seated in the restaurant as far as I could tell (ie, not crowded at all). At first the waiter was pretty attentive and asked what we wanted to drink, gave us our coffees and refilled mine quickly, etc. But once we ordered we waited quite a long time for our food... especially given there weren't many people in the restaurant and I think our food should have been pretty quick to make: French toast and the Greek breakfast plate (basically a charcuterie board with 2 fried eggs). After ~25 min? the food came. The French toast was really good! The charcuterie breakfast plate was interesting lol. The two fried eggs were exactly as described lol. Not really any seasoning for them as far as I could see. There were some good dips for the rest of the board: honey w/ butter, some sort of fig jam, and maybe something else I forgot. Fries with ketchup were good, too, and thin cut. The bread was kind of interesting because one was like a pretzel bread and the other was sort of like a doughy donut? I wish there were crackers or some sort of pita bread / thin bread to spread the cheese and dips on. Of note, olives had the pits in and my friend had a rude awakening when chomping on one lol. In addition to the slow food I was disappointed with the service. Our water glasses were those tiny ones that get empty super quickly and no one refilled our water until the very end so I was quite thirsty. I was trying to look for the waiter throughout the meal but he basically disappeared. My friend and I were both disappointed and wouldn't come back. Nice ambiance, decent food, but service leaves something to be desired.

Came here today with the wife and in-laws. My wife is Greek so she LOVED it here. She said it felt like home. Outside is very nice and wonderful amount of seating available. Inside you feel like you are in Greece right away. I bet at night its beautiful inside. Inside seating availability is wonderful as well. Overall you can fit a lot of customers without feeling it's too packed. Alcohol options is great. But for me I'm bourbon fan and I was impressed with their options. I had the Michters small batch. Menu's and the options are great. You don't feel like your looking at a over packed menu that has too much on it. Very clean. For apps we had SAGANAKI, KALAMARAKIA and AVGOLEMONO. All was very good. The KALAMARAKIA came jalapeno's and red onions. Really added a great flavor. For the main course we had KOKKINISTO, HALIBUT and LAVRAKI. All was very good as well. Halibut came with a sauce that really went well with it. For desert we had Baklava, Greek Yogurt Cheesecake which was absolutely amazing and I don't like cheesecake at all! Their Greek coffee is WOW. Will be looking for it to buy for home. Staff is very professional and beyond friendly. They take the time answer any questions you have. Also very well dressed. The only negative thing for me which was not enough to lower the stars is my food came out first and the rest at my table came out 20 minutes later. But things happen and it was ok. Not everything is also going to be perfect and you have to understand that and not be a snob about it. At the end with all the wonderful food we had I did not feel over full like I do when I have an American food restaurant. You can for sure tell the food is quality and ingredients are fresh. I highly suggest giving tis place a try cause you will be sorry if you don't.

I wanted a new restaurant to go for Easter Brunch and this place fit the bill. The decor was lovely, the hostess, and our server were attentive and courteous. I had browsed their menu before coming and wanted to order the dolmathes, grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and herbs ( I was able to order and they were scrumptious), and a gyro sandwich, unfortunately the gyro was not on the brunch menu which was a huge disappointment. I opted for a Greek omelette with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive, peppers, and onions with a side of fruit, and breakfast potatoes. The omelette was okay a bit salty, from the combination of the olives and feta cheese. The ambiance and service made up for the omelette and not getting a gyro sandwich. I need to go back and get that sandwich. The restaurant was packed for brunch. A lovely restaurant in downtown Pleasanton across from Zachary's Pizza.

I've been here a few times already. We always love their octopus and bread with tapenade. Can't wait to come back soon

5-star all the way, from ambiance, to service and food! Fine dining Greek restaurant. Quality service and food! Will surely come back.

A Greek Spot That Gets It Right Beautiful blue and white decor with faux bougainvillea and real succulents - feels like Greece. Great for dates or families, locals love it. Service: Actually pays attention - no rushing courses, proper pacing. Food hits: * Burrata and meatballs (check under the burrata for fig/pecan surprise) * Moussaka - warm and homey with rich tomato sauce * Chicken skewers - amazing chicken, unexpected bulgur side but good Drinks: El Greco cocktail (strong, sippable) and moscato d'asti paired with Galaktoboureko. Solid Greek food with service that cares. The kind of neighborhood spot that earns its local following.

This place is located in Downtown Pleasanton. It's a very cute area and the restaurant is as well. They offer outdoor seating which was lovely. The Octopus was the best I've ever had in my life. (Sad I didn't snap a pic) It was grilled to perfection and melted in my mouth. The fish was fresh and delicious and the service was excellent. Everyone was polite and ready to help. I'll be back!

Amazing experience at Elia last night. The service was amazing. We had or company holiday dinner there! The staff greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. The set up was perfect! Food was delicious and the team worked with us and had great communication! I highly recommend this place! Loved the holiday decorations too!

A little disappointment on the visit last night. I was here to celebrate my friend's birthday. Service, drinks were fine. Appetizers and salad were good as usual, but escargot was very tiny. We were given a small table that was a bit challenging to share three appetizers at the same time, couldn't enjoy comfortably. When it came to the entree, lamb chops, was a big disappointment. The server specifically asked how we like it and also suggested us get 4 pieces because order comes in 3 originally. We agreed and asked for medium. However they came out overdone. The cook decided to make it up by giving extra two pieces to us instead of remaking the whole order. I am not sure if it's an appropriate way to do in a high end restaurant. A small gesture of giving complimentary birthday baklava was appreciated.

Ambiance was excellent, we sat outside on the patio and it was so lovely. Service was good, our water was never empty. The food was so good! I read in one of the older reviews someone said the house bread was not good but i disagreed? It was very soft and the house dipping was delicious. We had tzatziki as appetizer and it was really fresh and bright . The beets salad was good but the octopus was delish! It was cooked just right and not rubbery at all. The Moussaka was also delish if eggplants is your thing.

Top class service, decor with Santorini vibes and incredible quality of food. What more could you possibly want! The sea-bass quality was excellent as it came all the way from Greece. The server was gracious and polite. The salads accompanying the food were sumptuous. The meatballs, zucchini cakes and cauliflower deserve special mention. The key point was you could taste the freshness of the ingredients.The location was Pleasanton downtown do we got to see the veteran's day parade as well!

Service and ambiance of the restaurant was amazing, but sadly the food was a bit disappointing. My husband and I had come there for date night. Their outdoor seating has great vibes and little fire pits and blankets for if you get cold. We really wanted to like this place but almost every dish we ordered was just OK.

Came here for bday dinner and had made reservations ahead. Street parking was available. The restaurant was beautiful and please to the eyes. We ordered seafood paella, filet mignon, lamb shop, fried calamari. The lamb chop was amazing. So tender and well seasoned, I would totally order again. This is a great restaurant for anything celebratory!

We went to Elia in Pleasanton and tried several dishes -- everything from the lobster paella and lobster pasta to the whole branzino, ribeye skewer, and ceviche. Every plate was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh and vibrant, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. Service started out great -- attentive and friendly -- but toward the end, things slowed down. I had to ask for the bill several times, and it took quite a while to get it, which was a bit frustrating. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, especially the front area, with a warm, inviting vibe, with the fire pits. That said, the chairs have to be some of the most uncomfortable seats I've ever had in a restaurant, which made lingering over a nice meal less enjoyable. Overall, amazing food, good service and lovely ambiance -- just be prepared for the seating

My husband and I decided to try this new restaurant. He had a glass of Syrah and I had a mock tail, the cupids arrow. Both drinks were very good. We started with the keftedes meatballs. They were okay. Meat mixture not as tasty as my Yiayia's recipe. My husband had the chicken souvlaki. The rice pilaf needed salt or seasoning and the chicken was very bland. I had the moussaka and it was very tasty. We were too full to try any dessert. Service was very good. I would definitely return to try other entrees.

Nice experience at Elia for Father's Day! Great ambiance inside! Made me feel like i was back in Santorini! The food is good, I liked the temperature of the pasta which was piping hot! Cute for date night and also for girls night! A little pricey on the entrees but overall nice experience!

Never been to Santorini, but if you are in the Tri-Valley and want to pretend you are, then go to Elia in downtown Pleasanton right next to Heritage Bank of Commerce. Pleasanton-ini. Let's cut to the chase, there is a reason there are now three locations. Because they are "opa" Aristotle-style. Yea, I'm 45 now so dad jokes are the new norm. Came here on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Ordered an eggplant appetizer, chicken thigh skewers, and whole sea bass. Honestly, I forget what they were called because it's hard to pronounce Greek shit. I think the eggplant was something called MELITZAHAKUNAMATATA? A lot of Ts, Zs, Ks and Ls and a ton of vowels thrown in between. Greek spelling bees must be hard AF. The chicken thigh skewers were juicy and the vermicelli-bulgur with toasted almonds was fantastic. To all my Asian people and lactose people out there. You may want to stay away from the tzaziki though. I won't go into details. The lavraki, a whole Mediterranean sea bass was cooked to perfection. Crispy skin, perfect seasoning, grilled lemon slices... On top of that, it was semi-boneless with the main bones removed. You may find a bone here and there, but being Asian, just removing the main spine for me was a bonus. That said, this dish will likely scare away the fine dining people who are used to having fish filets where the fish looks nothing like the animal that it used to be. I am sure looking at the expired fish's beaty eyes will freak out some snowflakes. Meanwhile, us Asians are fighting over who gets to eat the eyeballs LMAO. At the end of the day, aside from the tzatziki that game me the tza-shitzies, I am definitely going to be back. Especially since I want to order the flaming cheese thing. I think it was called Saganaki but looked like Nagasaki in a pan when they set the cheese on fire tableside.

The service is great. The food is amazing. The decor is absolutely stunning. Definitely a 5 star experience.

Received great service. Drinks and food were excellent. Has its own parking which is awesome.

Elia was our second stop on our (espresso) Martini Monday. We knew they had octopus so we decided this is where we would get a bite. The interior is clean and crisp, definitely a Greek beach vibe. The service was attentive, although in a prescriptive way, not a friendly or engaging way. The espresso martini... I'm just going to come out and say it, this was not our favorite, not even close. The flavor was okay, but lacked the punch we expect from a nice espresso martini. We never even entertained getting a second. Not to mention, there were five beans in each glass. Dear Elia, three is the magic number. Martini Ranking: We hit up three spots for our Martini Monday and this was 3/3, with Almafi and Lokanta coming ahead. We ordered a couple of starters and the lamb ribs to share. Octopus: 4/5 Perfectly cooked, a nice crispy exterior and a buttery interior. The flavor was spot on, and that's how this landed 4 stars. We were not sure why the presentation included a partially roasted (and out of season) whole tomato, it was very bland and took away from the dish. There was one small tentacle, definitely not what we would expect for the price or in comparison to octopus apps at some of our favorite spots. Beet Salad: 3/5 . A visually pleasing plate, but given the title was beet salad we expected more than three little wedges of beets. We both liked the crispies on top, and I enjoyed the greens. If it was advertised as a salad with some beets, we may have given it a fourth star. Lamb: 1/5 Disclaimer. I cook a mean lamb. This one... so disappointing. There was no crisp or the outside, whatever searing they did added no flavor. The lamb and the fries (we asked for fries but it comes with mashed potatoes) were terribly underseasoned. Terribly. Lamb should not be bland, and a pinch of salt, maybe some pepper, would have helped this dish out a lot.

We really enjoyed the food, highly recommend the pasta and paella! The ambience was amazing, but the service could've been a little better. The area is super cute, would definitely recommend trying!

I came here with my family for dinner. Delicious food. Amazing pear dessert. Friendly and welcoming service from our server and the manager came around too to ensure everything was going great. We had a great chat with the guy refilling our waters. He had such a charisma and welcoming personality. Beautiful decor inside. Felt like I was in Greece. Would return!

WOW!! All of the apps and main courses were really good. Serving sizes were perfect for 6 people even splitting apps. The fried cheese and fried olives were my favorites. The escargot was unimpressive. Halibut is a must. Paella was a must. Service was good! Our waitress made good recommendations. Can't wait to try the Walnut Creek location!

We had an excellent experience as a group. We had our team's holiday lunch in a large group. The ambience and the decor was good. Not too noisy(Personally, I don't consider people talking loudly and having fun as noise!). The 5 stars specifically is for the staff and the service. They took care of us well. Main food, appetizers were super tasty. Every one liked what they got. Might be a wee bit pricey, but I highly recommend this place for those special occasions and also for work meetings, parties. Great memory we made! Thanks to the entire team at Elia. Creating gourmet food in such a hospitable environment is no less profound than the cool products we make at work.

The food is okay. It's not very good as my friends say. The dessert is very sweet. The restroom was smelly and not clean. They more focused in the front for customer service food. They should fix the restroom fan strongest suck the smell out.

Beautiful little spot in downtown Pleasanton, perfectly decorated for cute vibes and delicious food. We ordered the lavraki, chicken sandwich, and the zucchini cakes. They also gave some bread at the beginning of the meal which was really warm and fluffy. The zucchini cakes were perfectly crispy while the chicken sandwich was juicy and paired well with the feta truffle fries. The lavraki was fresh and I liked how it separated from the bones easily. Great paired with the arugula and veggie salad. It was a great, light meal that was still filling and satisfying.

Elia is my favorite Greek restaurant in the Bay Area. The food is delicious and fresh and the service is friendly and attentive. I have been here for work dinners a few times and I always look forward to the experience. First of all, the decorators nailed it with the design and decor or the space. There is a full bar and outside seating as well. The servers take your drink order immediately and the cocktails are beautiful. I do not remember exactly what the evil eye cocktail was named but everyone at our table of 20 people ordered one and everyone had a smile on their face! We started off with many appetizers which I did not get pictures of. The highlight is always the saganaki which comes flaming to your table. If you are a seafood lover, the seafood paella dish is huge and delicious. Everyone at our table ordered something different and thoroughly enjoyed their meal. If you are in the Bay Area and love Greek food, this place should be on your list. There is also an additional location in Walnut Creek.

The BEST Espresso Martini i have tried so far!! Had brunch/lunch with a good friend in April. It was a nice day and we sat in the front porch. The vibe was lovely and the people watching was fun. We had the grilled octopus and paella. Unfortunately we were there months ago so I can't remember the detail but my recollection was the food was very tasty. The service was good and we were checked on a few times. Did I say they have the BEST espresso martini??

Coming here is a treat that I usually reserve for special events. That's because Elia is a very special restaurant. The decor inside is beautiful and modern, but I think their outdoor seating is really something else. It's like I was transported from the urban bustle of downtown Pleasanton to a quiet Mediterranean villa. I love going there because of that immersion! Equally impressive is their food. Their seafood paella is really flavorful and the lobster was perfectly cooked. The rice was a bit undercooked for my liking, but that might just be my preference. I also really enjoyed their poached pear. It was the perfect dessert to end the night. Visually stunning and not too sweet. I've been coming back time and time again for birthdays, anniversaries and date nights. Each time was memorable and I highly recommend Elia if you're looking to impress!

The food was delicious, service perfect and the ambience was calming. We had a party of 8 and we all ordered something different. Everyone was very satisfied with their meal and the presentation was excellent. We ordered a bottle of Champagne which was poured out for us snd placed in an ice bucket and re poured until finished. I had the beet salad and for protein. We also had 4 appetizers and all were delivered in a timely manner. I definitely recommend this spot snd will return again for a nice meal in a pleasant place. They also offer outdoor seating although we dinned inside.

Beautiful location that brings you into the perfect Greek dining experience, with very attentive staff. I absolutely love the meatballs and salad. Everything taste so fresh and simple. If you love the olive tapenade with the fresh bread, it's available for togo purchase.