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Elia, East Rutherford, NJ

Elia

4.9
4.9
2992 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
A unique dining experience in an authentic atmosphere. Step through our doors and feel as if you have been transported to a Mediterranean island.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 939-9292
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Falcon
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event Spaces available, please call to inquire more details
  • Area
    East Rutherford
  • Cross Street
    Orchard Street
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.Valet Available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Burlesque Night

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday night for our Burlesque Night! Limited Indoor seating only. First come first serve. Live Show begins at 8:30 pm and last seating is 10:30pm. Ladies first cocktail is complimentary. Music by DJ Sava
    Burlesque Night photo

What 2,992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Best Ambience

  • Bergen

    Hot spot

  • Bergen

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Bergen

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elia offers a "truly exceptional" dining experience with "amazing service" and a "beautiful atmosphere" that transports you to the Mediterranean. Known for its "delicious food" and lively entertainment, it's perfect for special occasions or casual outings. While some find it pricey, the overall experience remains "outstanding."

2,992 Reviews
  1. Susanne

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    After we were seated the first thing the waiter said was just fyi you have an hour and a half. We said we don’t want to feel rushed and he was like I’ll do my best. Basically we were rushed appetizers came out within 5 mins of ordering and before we could even finish eating them they came over and said we need to clear your plates because your mains are coming. We asked to speak tot the manager (Michael) and he didn’t care at all. He told us we were already at the table 56 mins (which was not true) and if we wanted to cancel our dinner we could. So we said cancel it and went to capital Grill. They are actually timing your seating. So low class. They just want you in and out so they can turn the tables over and over. The waiter felt bad and it wasn’t his fault. We will never be back.

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  2. Ahmed

    VIP

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and specials , also service was above and beyond, since we walked in the welcoming smiles from the host and the manager, Thank you Elia for an amazing experience every time we come.

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  3. Yevgeniy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and very good service. It was a bit loud but not to the point were we couldn't hear each other. The music was very nice and not too loud. The drinks were very good as well. Octopus, calamaries and ceviche appetizers were great. Will definitely come back for another dinner.

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  4. Lori

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch prix fixe menu is the best kept secret in all of Bergen County! Every single dish we ate was a winner! And beautifully presented. And the service (shout out to Albert M) was superb! Albert and the busboy were so well-trained, warm, and polite. We've been to Elia for dinner but really loved this beautiful restaurant at lunchtime! Ample parking lot. It's worth the drive. Just go!

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  5. German

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entire experience was pleasant. Clients I bring with me are always happy and excited about returning. Especially for their thursday burlesque show.

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  6. Gia

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my friends birthday and it was a blast. There was dancing and singing and the food was excellent. We will definitely be coming back here!

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  7. Rena

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is 5 star. The food, service and ambience are exceptional.

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  8. Dina Marie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I decided to go for lunch instead of having dinner at Elia. Marcello was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We had a delicious lunch around noon and truly enjoyed the pre fixe menu. Will definitely be coming for lunch again, as we truly enjoyed the quieter and relaxing atmosphere.

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  9. Andrea

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the energy and food! The drinks are amazing and entertainment is always fun!

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  10. Chris

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elia never disappoints, food is always delicious. However they were advertising a full menu for NYE and it wasn’t like that. That was the only negative. Service and food was excellent.

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Elia is rated 4.9 stars by 2992 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elia

240 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Orchard Street
  • Area
    East Rutherford
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Public transit
    NJ transit train in Rutherford is less than 2 blocks from restaurant.Valet Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Luis Falcon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 939-9292
  • Private party facilities
    Private Event Spaces available, please call to inquire more details
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