Ela! Greek Taverna Restaurant-Dartmouth in Dartmouth

150 Hector Gate, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0E6, Canada

★★★★☆
(654 reviews)
Categories: Greek restaurant
Website
elagreektaverna.com
Address
150 Hector Gate, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0E6, Canada
Plus Code
PC3Q+X8 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–9 PM
Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
654 reviews

Most Mentioned

food and service (22) greek salad (21) shawarma (14) haddock (10) skewers (10) lemon potatoes (8) appetizers (8) bowl (6) gluten free (5) birthday (5)
5 stars
422
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1 stars
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★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Great traditional Greek dishes. Very nice restaurant with friendly staff.

★★★★★
November 28, 2024

Fresh and delicious food! Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive. The inside of the restaurant is nice. Our only issue was that our pita was given to us burnt, but once our waitress became aware of it, she got it replaced right away. We would definitely come back here. 😄

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

I had an amazing experience at this Greek taverna! The atmosphere was warm and authentic, making me feel like I was in a cozy place in Greece. The food was simply outstanding - fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. The souvlaki and dolmades and Greek salad were delicious. The Mediterranean trio was like a homemade, natural and tasty. The staff was friendly, attentive and eager to make our dining experience unforgettable. Whether you are a fan of Greek cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely be returning to this taverna.

★★★★★
October 26, 2024

Absolutely delicious meal! Loved the atmosphere and interior, a lot of seating and great for large groups. Went with my toddler and infant, they had high chairs and were so kid friendly! Can’t recommend this place enough! Also plenty of gluten free options for celiac.

★★★★★
September 8, 2024

Hummus and the Gyro were the best I’ve ever had. Absolutely love this place. Staff was very friendly too.

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

Food is fantastic, as always! Service is remarkable and the atmosphere is so inviting!

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

It's probably one of the best lunch menus in HRM. It is a bit pricey, but honestly excellent, and you're leaving full. Lamb burger was lovely, and the salad was full of feta. Staff was on it refilling water and checking in often. If you haven't had fried golden hallumie cheese, this is a good restaurant to start.

★★★★
July 7, 2024

I dared get Schwarma at a Greek restaurant, but didn't regret it. The pita was so fresh, and the toppings were flavorful. Tasty Greek salad. The lemon roasted potatoes, on the other hand were the worst I have ever had. Not hot, and flavorless. The people we were with all enjoyed their food as well. Great service. The tables are uncomfortably small and difficult to extricate yourself from, otherwise great atmosphere.

★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Food was good but nothing great. Had the chicken penne which is basically an Alfredo, wasnt worth $27. Wouldnt return.

★★
December 16, 2024

For the meal I ordered, I could have had much more satisfaction elsewhere when considering the total price after tip. I got the chicken souvlaki, which was underseasoned. The Greek salad came on the plate with it, but could literally fit in the palm of my hand, it was so little. They must count out their olives and tomatoes (two each). I usually dont have room for dessert when eating out, but I did due to the dinner not being enough. I ordered the first dessert on the menu. When something says whipped cream, I am anticipating actual dairy product whipped cream. Put whipped topping when it is clearly an edible oil product. Was the phyllo pastry supposed to be soggy? Very disappointing meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Lots of GF options. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

I absolutely loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Solid food, quiet.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Incredible food, absolutely terrific staff. My wife and I celebrate every birthday/anniversary/special occasion here because of how phenomenal this place is. I have never had a bad experience or bad meal, and I am by nature a very critical person. 5 million stars to fantastic Ela

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

The food was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Have had lunch here as well as dinner. Really good fresh food. Authentic and tasty roasted potatoes!! Friendly service and an open bright modern decor. I wish I had Greek food close to me that was even half as good as this! Coming back next time Im in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I love everything about Ela! Thanks for making my milestone birthday so enjoyable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Best Greek Food in HRM. The lamb is incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food is always good here. Its a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We like it!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I recently booked them for catering a big meeting, excellent food and excellent service! The ladies at the Dartmouth Crossing location was great to work with!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was good! I also left my hat and immediately they put it aside for me when they saw it even before I noticed it was missing. Great service team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Im a first-time customer. The restaurant is beautiful, the service is fast and friendly and the food is divine. I had the salmon shawarma, and the fish portion was thick and perfectly cooked.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was alright, nothing memorable. Salad was great though. Service was top notch, atmosphere was typical and music seemed dated and lacking, like an enya tape on repeat. Otherwise an alright time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I loved the Greek Salad, my husband loved the spaghetti. The wine was great and the aperol spritz was delicious. Great Service. I thought there could be less lettuce in the salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great Lamb options did not disappoint!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

By far one of my favourite places to eat when I take a trip into the city. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is perfect and the staff is friendly, and friend. They offer suggestions, and the best ones at that. The bread and oil is also one of my favourite things about the entire experience and you can buy it directly at the restaurant. Definitely recommend going in and experiencing Elas!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was perfect, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was relaxing

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best lemon potatoes weve had in HRM, fresh delicious food, fresh bread and refills on Pita. Amazing experience

★★
September 22, 2024

This Ela s location was a big disappointment. Had to send a salad back bc the vegetables were grey. The rest of the food was bad to okay. Service was nice though with friendly and attentive waitstaff. Would not recommend this location, but the location Bayer s Lake is consistently amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Always great place to visit yummy food

★★
September 22, 2024

I am normally such a fan of Ella, I come often for evenings out and work lunches. This evening is the first time that I have been so disappointed in the food here. The service was really good as always, professional and polite. Our meal quality was disappointing this evening, our appetizer was tough (calamari) and our main meal, the lettuce was gritty and seemed not washed, although they assured us it was, and time of year etc it was not edible. So the conditions don t excuse that we had poor Greek Salads (which was our main course) We didnt eat them they actually that bad. As a fan of this restaurant, I was very disappointed this evening Which we shared our feedback with our server who accepted graciously and sent us on our way. Update: We still have never returned to Ela. Its been over a year, but the experience with the food and the excuse to why it was dirt gritty lettuce still is not acceptable to me.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Having been to Greece and Having authentic Greek food, I was a bit disappointed. The gyros is nothing like what I was used to. Spoke to the waitress and she was amazing. Made me something similar. It was ok. The taziki sauce was not taziki sauce.tasted like Mayo with seasoning. The lamb was in chunks. Again was ok. Just not what I was used to having in Greece. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating with my allergies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Service was great, food delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Loved the atmosphere. The service was stellar. The food was ok but the way the food was plated ruined the experience for me. I had the short ribs which in general were tasty and had the ela fries. Now Im not at all excited about soggy fries but when your meat or fish is placed on top of your fries with the lemon and the hot meat on top of the fries they are going to end up soggy and it just in my opinion was not ideal. My wife had fish and it was served the same way and she expressed the same disappointment. Just odd in my opinion. As always I recommend that you try the restaurant for yourself as you may have a completely different experience to mine.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food. Nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good Greek experience at Ela! Courteous and fast service. Beautiful presentations of quality dishes.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Love the atmoosphere, food and service. Will absolutely be back again.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We ate at Ela tonight I had the ela burger and my wife had the lamb skewers. The burger without a doubt was amoung the finest burgers I have ever had. I am very picky with my burgers and it was moist tasty, burger first.....outstanding. my wife thoroughly enjoyed the lamb skewers....fantastic. thank you!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food is average for the price. Our waitress kind of forgot about us for a while until we gently asked how long would our appetizer be.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Awesome restaurant! food is great, very clean and inviting atmosphere. Very accommodating for kids and service is fantastic, my go to spot in Dartmouth crossing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: This place has a lot of gluten free options! Food

★★
June 22, 2024

Wouldn t return, and I m not that hard to please. How does a Greek restaurant make a poor Greek salad? Barely any dressing, small amount of feta crumbles, a few very thin strips of onion really? For $18? Plate of romaine and maybe five cherry tomatoes, outnumbered by the olives with pits. Even more surprising, the lamb was tough as old leather. How can that even happen, considering the age of the animal? There are better Greek restaurants in HRM.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great little place with a wonderful atmosphere. The service was quick friendly and were able to offer suggestions. Its a great place for a date or adult birthday gathering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Everything was really good

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was so tasty and scrumptious and very fresh. Service was all it should be - warm, attentive and friendly. You gotta eat here!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options available. Dietary restrictions: Good for vegetarian and vegan diets. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Have always had a great meal at Else. First rate with fresh ingredients. Highly recommended.

★★★
May 22, 2024

The quality of the food was okay, but the service was poor. There were only 2 or 3 people around, and they were constantly running, yet we still waited a long time for the drink menu. We requested lemon, but they only brought us two very small slices with almost no juice But we really liked the atmosphere and the decoration.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The decore is very nice The service is great And the food is absolutely exceptional Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great friends , good food enjoyed by all, will definitely be back

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Bit on the load and cramped spacing

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Enjoy the establishment and the company we were with. Parking: Lots of parking spaces Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

OK. Quite expensive, but service was super nice, food was fresh

★★★★
May 22, 2024

A favourite spot of ours to enjoy an evening out. There s nothing quick about the service, sometimes we re left wondering if they just forgot about us. Often we re not checked on after we receive our food and most times our water is not refilled, which is so unfortunate and this is expected when sitting down to a meal in a restaurant. If you go make sure you don t have anything you re in a hurry to get to afterwards. We go back because the food is just so wonderful every time and the atmosphere is so inviting. A few tweaks with service and it could be a perfect experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Always a favourite however it can get very loud at this location, consider that if you are looking for a nice quiet time - this may not be the spot. Excellent food and service however!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Wonderful meal. Everyone ( in party of 11) loved their food. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Delicious Greek food. The atmosphere is very nice. I had the falafel platter and I really enjoyed it. Everything looked delicious and I would definitely have it again. Vegetarian options: The had falafel plate and other vegetarian options. Parking: Parking lot

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Shared appetizer ($65) for 4 was not very good. Most items only came in 2s (only a half per person), the French fries and calamari were cold, the calamari was overcooked - like rubber. Not planning to return to this restaurant.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This was an absolute terrible experience. We ordered one of the very expensive appetizers, and the fries were absolutely cold as ice when they got there the calamari was like chewing on a rubber band and it was cold. Terrible I will never go back ever again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food and service!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food is good and the staff very nice. A little pricey for a glass of wine, but it wont stop me from eating there again. Dietary restrictions: Very limited on plant based/vegan options.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Beautiful and cozy place and good customer service, but food was not good enough. I was kind of disappointed. I had Mosoka (not sure spending is correct or not) that was so dry and no good taste. However, I havent tried other food, and my 1 star is only for Mosaka. It is not fair if I judge all the food since I havent tried so far.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Awesome

★★
February 22, 2024

We went there to celebrate my birthday with friends and of all places I chose it because I love the atmosphere. The food was delicious but the person that served us that night is not a happy person. Shes not a people person and her service is terrible. For the amount I paid for a big number of people that night I wasnt happy and the people I invited with me also noticed her attitude. I dont think it was worth it we couldve went somewhere else where food was great and service was great as well. I think those two things matters when you dine in.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Such a yummy Greek salad! And the rice was a lovely texture and nicely seasoned.cant really go wrong with this choice.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I enjoyed my time here, it was a beautiful atmosphere with a decent wine selection. Where this restaurant lacks is the food. The lamb souvlaki came with two skewers, rice and salad. The lamb was great. The rice was extremely overcooked and resembled more of a rice pudding than actual rice, the salad was very small as well. I talked to the server about the rice and she brought out a side of potatoes. They had been sitting out for at least an hour (they were dried and tough on top from the heat lamp). As seen in the first picture, the meal is not worth the $27 I paid. For $27 I would have expected a bit more than a plastic cup of tzatziki. Wine, music, atmosphere and beer were great. Service was also wonderful. But I m here for the food hence the poor rating. The atmosphere was amazing. Beautiful design and cozy feel. I really want this restaurant to be better but the food was just subpar.

February 22, 2024

Awful service,all meat was burned out Make to bites,didn t finish the meal,they make a discount 25% and you still paying for food that you can t eat Food

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Im not going to say its bad, Im not going to say its great. Maybe I just dont like Greek food that much, but once again my experience at Ela could be described as fine. You certainly wont be disappointed eating here.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Had lunch here today and the Santorini Sangria was delicious. My gf got the pork souvlaki with rice and I got the chicken souvlaki with the potatoes. Both skewers were seasoned and cooked perfectly, the potatoes had a nice flavor and the salad was fresh. The rice was a huge disappointment though, to start - they used basmati rice (not long grain), it had no flavour whatsoever. If the chef could switch the brand of rice and cook it properly, the meal would be perfect. The waiter and atmosphere was also lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

My wife and I stopped in for a drink and some Kalamri. So tasty.

January 22, 2024

Really disappointing Greek food. Lemon potatoes were reheated and overly soaked in lemon. Chicken was not seasoned. Calimari was frozen and not fresh. Portions were small. Chicken fingers were so dry. Burger was also so dry (so much so my daughter couldn t eat it). Greek salad is supposed to be a tomato salad. The Greek salad at Ela! Had two small cherry tomatoes, a slice or two of cucumber and mostly browning lettuce. Goats cheese and not feta. Service was great but the food was very poor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

great food, service is kind and attentive, and a great place for a bite to eat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The Gyro is soooooo good. Nice cuts of marinated steak. Delicious

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Beautiful traditional Greek food, tons of flavor and great service. You wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Excellent food and service, as always

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and great service. Parking: Lots of parking available outside the restaurant. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great little restaurant. We really liked it. Allows you to discover little delights

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love coming here. The food is always good and the service always great. The Moussaka is/was delicious. Parking: There is a large parking lot with free parking. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair parking right at the door

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and service. One of our favorite eateries in the area

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I have been regulars over the pass year or so. Not only is the food amazing, the staff are equally as awesome. We honestly feel like we are apart of their family! I highly recommend Ela! Especially the Dartmouth Crossing location. You wont be disappointed!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome moussaka and hummus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Location and atmosphere are fantastic !!! If you want a small piece of Greece go here. Spanokapita was the best Ive ever had fresh and hot. The mousake was delicious but a bit cold they did not warm it enough. Service was amazing kind and promt

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food and the ambiance make this place a super dreamy, kudos to the chef and the wait staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love coming here as a family, on a date night, or with friends; the food and atmosphere is excellent! Vegetarian options: The vegetarian moussaka is so good Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always excellent, always. Dietary restrictions: Very good help with gluten free Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place Quick service . Generous portions Clean and healthy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and service!!!! Well done!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was great. Food, service and atmosphere. Eat at Ela after you shop in Dartmouth Crossing. Highly Recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good place. Try their veggie s food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very delicious meals. Generous portion sizes. Good family restaurant spot! One of the best restaurants in the city

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This establishment is totally authentic Greek Taverna cuisine. The food is all prepared on site. The kitchen is OPA!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and lots to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We discovered Ela! while in town shopping and we were so impressed we decided to go back again the next day. The service was great, and we definitely recommend it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely Awesome!!! The staff is really nice and well informed about gluten and they can give you all information you need the menu contains a lots of gluten free options and they are easily identified by a red dot Food was phenomenal!!! Portion size was really big!!So far One of the best restaurant I ever go in the city!! I can t wait to be able to get back there! Vegetarian options: Lots of Gluten Free options! Amazing for Celiac

December 22, 2023

Went for Mother s Day for 5 pm. Took 20 mins to get a glass of water and 40 mins for our order to be taken. We are now 1.5 hrs in and still no food. The server said the kitchen is really busy. So are we so we left and went somewhere else and has a beautiful experience.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

ITs a TOMATOE- One of our parties had Haddock Lemonsto, the other had a Gyro, and I had the Pastitsio. Everyone liked their food, but I found what I thought was a piece of raw meat. I ate around it because they never came by to ask how our meal was. I mentioned it when they cleared the table and they said that it was tomatoe... Im not so sure about that (pictures attached). The service was OK, but I had to ask for something to drink when they had walked past 3 times and were finally clearing the plates (the restaurant was not busy 2:30 PM). Im disappointed and will not go back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had fond memories of Ela, but were very disappointed in our lunch experience. Service and staff were amazing, but the prices are really high for the amount of food you receive. The souvlaki skewer was 4 small pieces of meat, and an extra skewer was $8, same size. My vegetarian meal of a stuffed pepper with salad on the side was $22; it was a very small meal. Two of us each ate a small meal, no extra drinks, and it was almost $60. I m disappointed, and won t be back! You ve lost us, Ela.

★★
December 22, 2023

Ela s is the first Greek restaurant that I ve been dissatisfied with the food/cost I had a souvlaki lunch and ordered a extra skewer of meat. As I received my plate I ve notice 2 little skewers of meat about 4 inches each, so I called the waiter and asked him if he remembered I wanted a second skewer. His reply was you have 2 on your plate. I was shocked and from there on felt ripped off and didn t really enjoy my meal. I asked to speak to a manager and I did let her know my disappointmen. She said that she s sorry and asked my waiter and he agreed that the skewer were small and she offered to make another one for me. I declined due to the fact that they all noticed it was small and still served it and after I asked about my second one he simply replied by saying I had my 2 skewers. A skewer in the Oxford dictionary is a long piece of wood or metal used for food. Long piece I told them they can t sale toothpick as skewers. It s the first Greek restaurant that I know that does this and charge you full price Seems that I m not the only one having issues with the food portions at Ela Definitely not going back and I won t recommend anyone to Ela s

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cant believe I havent eaten at this place before. Comparable in taste to food you get in Greece, which is 2nd to none IMO. The Spanakopita was fantastic. Saganoki was great. Wife had mousaka and loved it. Service and atmosphere were both top notch. Would like to go back without my four kids, one of which had eaten an adult meal but was still given the complimentary kids ice cream, so not be left out. Small things like that are much appreciated. I use to work for the owner at another establishment years ago, and got to say hi to him today, just as friendly a man as I remember. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best restaurants in HRM. I eat here weekly and always enjoy my meals and the great menu choices. Great staff and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The lady who took care of us was just wonderful!! So funny too! The food was absolutely amazing for me!! My friends lamb was delicious but seemed like it was lacking in amount for 22.00!! The haddock i had was soooooo good!! Thats the only real problem. The baklava and cinnamon coffee cake was delicious!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place. Food was bland. Rice was minute rice and no spice or ... bland. Disappointed for a Greek restaurant Food : 3/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great selection on the menu, and you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose. Prices are fair for quality and portion size.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Visiting Ela s is the first thing we do after arriving at YHZ! This restaurant has an amazing staff and wonderful Mediterranean food. Our local family has been visiting this location for years. Cannot say enough good things! Started with the Mediterranean Trio and Risotto Balls. Had the Chicken Souvlaki with Greek Salad and Lemon Grilled potatoes. My goodness. This is reason enough to visit again and again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I know its a chain but the food is amazing. A tad expensive but exceptional quality. Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was very nice. The staff working there are all happy. The food no. We tried ordering a staple of Greek restaurants a chicken souvlaki plate. For about $28.00 dollars I was given one medium potato cut in half. It tasted okay but wasnt cooked enough two really short chicken skewers that were tasteless. My wife said the chicken tasted like thyme was added to it. Nothing else. The salad was small but okay tasting. At almost $30.00 dollars for this they can do better. I can buy much nicer tasting food for less money at another restaurant. The atmosphere was generic for any Greek restaurant. Not worth the money spent. Maybe they pay a lot for rent there and have to charge more. Not worth my money to go back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had the shrimp souvlaki lunch and everything was delicious. The shrimp was grilled to perfection and the dressing on the salad was delicious. Great friendly service. I d recommend it to anyone.

December 22, 2023

Very poor experience. My sister and I visited this afternoon (Dartmouth Crossing location). My sister had had a Valentine s Day dinner here and enjoyed it a few months ago. Today s experience was night and day. We were seated promptly - good. Another server came over after we d spent time with the menus, asked if we wanted something other than water, we didn t. The server immediately turned her back and walked away without asking if we were ready to order. We were a little taken aback, but figured she d be right back. She returned several minutes later, after making eye contact with us and immediately turning away to check on another table s desserts. Seemed rushed and dismissive, even though there were very few people seated in the restaurant. We waited over 30 minutes for our meals. We were counting down to walking out when she came out of the kitchen. The food was very lacklustre for the price. Calamari was over cooked and rubbery. Lemon potatoes tasted like they had been cooked in vegetable stock and nothing else. Greek salad was fine, but it s hard to screw up a Greek salad. Pork skewer was very bland and under seasoned. Aside from the Greek salad, this was the most tasteless and unappealing Greek food either my sister and I have ever experienced. I had to go up and ask for the bill, as no one checked in on us after we received our meals. Staff were just standing around. Poor service, meh food quality for a pretty inflated price, and an extended length of time waiting ensures neither my sister or I will ever eat at Ela! again, and I will very much recommend against dining there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best falafel in the city. Food was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place and its people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, great service. Nice authentic place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service & not to mention the ambiance

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is great!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Heard great things cant wait to try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ela! Is probably in my top five favourite places to eat in Halifax/Dartmouth. I recommend many appetizers including the spanakopita which was one of the best I have had ! or the Kopanisti dip, which also is one of the best Ive had. If sharing, the grilled platter is a great choice and includes Seftalia, pork souvlaki, two pieces of rack of lamb, two chicken breasts, a salad, lemon potato and a dip. The lamb is always done perfectly. The stuffed chicken breast is also a great choice, always so good. The service at Ela! Is always great every time I go. I recommend the ekmek or chocolate torte for dessert, actually some of my favourite desserts around ! Ela! Is a cozy, well decorated restaurant with nice traditional background music & a romantic feel of Greece. I love to eat at Ela! Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options ! Parking: Lots of free parking !

★★★★
December 22, 2023

A great place for greek food - recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, even better service. A real restaurant. Cant wait to come back and try all the Greek specialties!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is always excellent. Fishcakes, fries, rice, shawarma... All great! Service -not so much. As for atmosphere -thats a mixed bag... The intended ambiance is quite nice, lovely candles, decor is quite nice, however two very large drawbacks for me... The chairs are heavy, tables have four exterior corner legs, quite difficult to pull chairs in under tables and leg/thigh room is quite limited and uncomfortably intimate at times if seated next to someone who isnt in your immediate family, would also be quite uncomfortable for a person of wide stature. The second and largest drawback for me is the noise. The acoustics are terrible and it gets quite noisy when busy and the chairs also add to the noise when scraped on the floors. Lastly, their website suggests they have brunch. They do not and never have. Kid-friendliness: All i can say is that its not a place i would choose if i had more than one well behaved child with me. (I AM a mother, I have 2 well behaved children, but I wouldnt take them there because the noise is intense and would wind them up. It would not be relaxing for any of us.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Theyre cold. Feta dip is unreal. I pick it up every couple weeks

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been all over the world and this is simply the best Greek food Ive ever had in my life!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had dinner with my friend on Wednesday, October 4 and our server, Tracy, made our experience great! We got the haddock and salmon and we both really enjoyed our meals. Fantastic service too :-)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious

★★
December 22, 2023

Saganaki was rubbery, lamb skewers overcooked.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

That was awesome. Had the pan fried haddock with Greek salad. Fresh flavors, good feta/olives and the haddock was cooked and flavored perfectly. This was memorable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, friendly service, my guests complained they were cold

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is very nice as well as the atmosphere but prices keep going up. This has meant going once every few months as opposed to about once a month like we used to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had the gyro and the seafood chowder and also the coffee cake for desert. The food was excellent the service was very friendly and attentive. The bathrooms were clean and tidy, although the facilities definitely need some maintenance TLC, flush valves etc we would definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little piece of Greece! Beautiful inside. The menu looked incredible, We only had the trio of dips with pita and it was delicious. We had a bottle of Greek wine too! It would have been nice if they had mixed olives as an appetizer but they dont. Our server behind the bar, Nicky, was very attentive. We cant wait to return to have a full meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice atmosphere, good service and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Outstanding visit, had the Haddock Lemonato and it was wonderful, great service & atmosphere, will definitely be back when I m in the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Drove 25 minutes just to have their Greek salad! So yummy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We have eaten at Ela many times over the years and have never been disappointed. The quality and quantity of the dishes are superb! Our friends were both chefs ..they were impressed as well! Thank you chef for the complimentary dessert!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Service was amazing and the food fabulous . So tasty and lots of choices. Something for everyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent service. Excellent food. Very authentic, rich atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great spot for a delicious, affordable, healthy lunch.

December 22, 2022

Both my husband and myself loved ela we actually ate there alot probably 3 -4 times at least a month and we got to know the staff and looked forward to seeing them and having a fantastic meal. Went yesterday so disappointed new staff waiter made us feel like we were bothering her, although its the same menu the food definitely was not serverd the same, my entrée a spinach pastry always served with a choice of side as it is the main dish but they actually brought iit in 2 separate plates and charged me 2 entrées , obviously we will nor be going back.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly service, varied menu but we were surprised by the childrens pasta tomato sauce with cinnamon

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always great food and great service! We eat here a lot!

★★
December 22, 2022

This is definately NOT a restaurant to take a child even though they have a childs menue. We were the 3rd table in the restaurant at 11:40. We waited over 20 minutes for our food after we ordered. My grand daughters sluvaki pita had only chicken on it - when I asked for at least tasiki for her we had to wait another 10 minutes! A 4 year old has no patience for this, little on an adult. The waitress then asked her if she wanted ice cream and iI asked if it would take long but was told no. 10 minutes later after the waitress waited on numerous tables she brought the ice cream. My whole family loves Greek food and go regularly, but I will never go to Elas again!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice place

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time ever trying Ela and it was decent. The wait time for our food was a lot longer than expected but it was lunch time so understandable. The food was alright. The chicken was charred a bit too much so it s really all you could taste. I took home half of my meal and it almost tasted better later in the day? I ll definitely go again to try more options though!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I went here twice in less than a two week span. The first time was for lunch and I ordered the gyro. It was absolutely delicious - was served as a wrap (in tinfoil) with Greek salad and I got the lemon potatoes with it. I believe it was $21 for the meal. Then I went back for dinner the following week and I had enjoyed the gyro so much that I ordered it again. It was served with the same sides but was served open-faced like a flatbread. It was still delicious but it was $27 this time which I found odd because it seemed like the same amount of food I had for the lunch. That being said maybe there was more meat in the open-faced one. Regardless I was very happy with my meals! And the people I went with were also very happy with theirs! Will definitely be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hankering for a Mediterranean meal this will not disappoint . I had avocado Greek salad and ravioli vegetarian choices and my husband had Greek Salad and a lobster risotto . Risotto needed a little spice . Baklava was ok , not as crisp as some . Don t bother with latte.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My haddock was perfect and the Greek potatoes are excellent. My second time here and it didnt disappoint. Great service and atmosphere. Great drink selection. I highly recommend this place!!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Dirty and sticky tables. Suvlaki was burned. Fries burned in oil.

★★
December 22, 2022

Went two weeks ago with friends and family Was very, very disappointed in the quality of the food! The rack of lamb, the pastitsio were extremely dry, plus I was expecting Béchamel on the pastitsio not mashed potatoes! Anyhow, needless to say none of us will come back to eat there!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff good food good atmosphere Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate a number of items. Just let them know what they are Parking: Just out front mobility ease. Wheelchair accessibility: Inside they can make most parts accessible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing service.. GREAT food. One of my favourite places now! Thank you. Parking: Easy parking spot. Love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely delicious food and their Baklava is incredible!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the atmosphere and the delicious food! I have recently discovered the gnocchi fish. Wow!! The gnocci is the best I have had. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My wife and I each ordered a shawarma bowl. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was great. My wife has celiac disease and there were many gluten free options to choose from. The restaurant also had a very nice atmosphere. There were many places to park on site. Highly recommend this restaurant especially for people who love Greek food.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its ok. My lamb was unfortunately really burnt and I definitely didnt enjoy it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

my daughter and i shared a meal on friday evening thanksgiving weekend. we had one of the most positive experiances. i cannot say enough about our waitress who i think. was jackie. what a delightful caring person. the meal was absolutely perfect .jackie certainly made our evening. i had recent surgery and then covid so was one of my first outings in a long time. lauren mentioned it was a delayed birthday which was 3 months past. this delightful lady bought me a free dessert. i have passed this on to many of my friends. hugs to jackie

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent Greek food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food. Great prices and friendly staff. Parking: Ample free parking. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always excellent food and service. Highly recommend, make sure you try their 3 dip appetizer, one of best in HRM

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I m in a nearby hotel for work and walked over for supper 3 nights in a row and going back tonight. The salmon and salad was fantastic, the chicken penne was beyond fantastic - the flavors! You never go hungry and always feel welcome. Staff are so nice and personable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

YUM, yum, yum!! Went here yesterday for the first time despite always recommending it to people because a friend said it was the best. I decided to finally go myself and wow. The food was SO fresh, the falafels were the best I have ever had, and the crispy cabbage and pickled onions paired with them were so good. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very chill, quiet, and relaxing. The waitress was lovely.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Lamb burger was amazing. Go hungry. Big portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and friendly service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent menu and value. Restaurant was very busy but good service . Have not been there for a while but will be back soon.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious as always

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nothing about this place disappoints, great food, service and reasonably priced... Bonus, they will alter food menu upon request for dietary restrictions...ie.keto!!! Vegetarian options: Able to accommodate easily, many selections Dietary restrictions: Keto friendly if you just ask to modify the menu

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best service in town