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Elia, Chicago, IL

Elia

4.5
4.5
259 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
  • 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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!
  • 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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What 259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.
259 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Deborah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  3. Jolie

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Tony

    VIP

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Patrick

    VIP

    Calgary

    210 reviews

    3.0

    210 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    1st time here. Good location, nice vibe. We had issues with our food orders (one overly salty, the other overly done) but both our server (Jon) and the kitchen jumped all over it to make it right, which was greatly appreciated. The substitute food was good and was it not for the issues encountered at first, I’d give this a 4-star. We’ll come back.

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  10. Thomas

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great ambience. Service was a little on the slow side particularly since it was not busy. However, we were just hanging out, so it wasn't really an issue. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

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

Elia is rated 4.5 stars by 259 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
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Elia

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
  • 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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