Elia — Restaurant in New York

My experience at this place was simply exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the unique decor that created a cozy yet elegant ambiance. Every detail had been carefully thought out, from the dim lighting to the decorative elements that added a touch of sophistication.

The background music was perfectly selected, at a volume that allowed for effortless conversation while also adding to the overall enjoyment. It created a pleasant atmosphere that contributed to the overall experience.

I started the evening with a Negroni with mezcal, a bold choice that resulted in a surprisingly balanced and delicious cocktail. The seafood appetizer of the day was a burst of fresh and exquisite flavors, clearly showcasing the chef's talent in masterfully combining ingredients.

The tomato salad was a refreshing delight, highlighting the quality of the ingredients used. However, the highlight of the night was the dish of tuna with wheat and chanterelle mushrooms. Chef Ivan showcased his mastery in creating a combination of flavors and textures that was simply spectacular. The smoky touch added a unique and indescribable dimension that had to be experienced to be understood.

The company of my daughter made this dinner even more special, and the photos we took perfectly capture the beauty of each dish. I want to extend my sincere praise to the chef and the entire team behind this culinary experience. Their attention to detail and passion for cooking were reflected in every dish that arrived at our table.

In summary, my experience at this restaurant was simply perfect. The decor, music, food, and service all came together to create an unforgettable evening. Without a doubt, I recommend everyone to visit this place and enjoy a culinary experience that exceeds all expectations. Bravo to Chef Ivan...

We walked in with high expectations, I admit, but shouldn't expectations be high considering all the rave reviews? Listen I'm no food critic, okay? I'm not, but the food was simply bad. It was all under seasoned and "head scratchingly" expensive. The photos looked amazing on the iPad menus so our party of 5 had a difficult time deciding on dishes but when the entrees were placed in front of us, we had to ask the waiter if there was some mistake? For example, one of the things we ordered was a beautifully depicted whole fish (from the iPad menu). What was served however was only part of the midsection of a fish just below the head and substantially above the tail. The response from the waiter was, "That's all we have", and then he walked off. We all tried a piece.... verdict? A cat would have trouble eating that. We also tried the Greek inspired paella... once again, looked amazing in the photo, but underwhelming and under seasoned. And again, the ravioli?... c'mon guys. What's going on? Are you being sabotaged by the staff? Do they want you to close down? Seriously, don't waste your money. You will regret it if you have an experience like we had. Instead, we wished we were at Mezze over on 13th Ave. Now that's amazing authentic Greek food done the right way. No misleading photos or subpar food served there. Its unpretentious comfort food and half the price to boot. Sorry Elia... we were excited to try what you could do with the Greek cuisine - especially when we saw that you "apparently" earned a "Michelin Star", which is a hallmark of fine dining quality and restaurants around the world. Holy cow, was someone paid off? Incredibly disappointing. Seriously, if it continues like that, you will need Gordon Ramsay there to scream at the chefs and staff if you want to save your...

Not sure if it was owner, but he had a potbelly and tan, male pattern on head. pink shirt. Mean. Rude behavior. I didnt want to write this until I asked locals and they say its the owner, which is more bad than it being an untrained manager. My sister in law was allergic to mostly all of the menu, we are group of 3. We already placed an order of $120 dollars of food that night. 2 entrees, 3 appetizers, 3 drinks.

We are hungry. After we ordered we asked for extra plate so my sister in law can eat her own food from home. Servers smiled and help right away. But this potbelly guy come over to our small table that really should have no more than 2 people and complained. He said we were taking up space from people who were "all going to order and eat" together. He made the server uncomfortable. We already placed an order for over $120 dollars of food and drinks but still he has the nerve? Many couples dining? Was he gonna put 2 more in their tiny table? We over ordered and got more drinks, expresso, sweets since we planned to celebrate that night, bill coming out close to $200. We didn't let him ruin our night but felt unwelcome the whole time and rush so much so he can try to seat 4 people to our small table. Let's be real, this is NOT an upscale place but he really want it to be.

Dont even have a good picture of food, without all my husbands hairy arm the, napkins, everything pushed on the small table. CHEAPO AND DISRESPECTFUL. PICTURES SHOW THIS IS A REAL REVIEW. AND FOOD PORTIONS ARE SMALL l baby food. all pure CANOLA oil is yellow in food. DRINKS WEAK, what the hell for that prices!! Food service is serivce hijo. We laugh about this memory, this cow. Review from 2 months ago, I had to fix typo. I felt...