My wife and I have eaten at several of what are considered to be the best Greek restaurants at the "Sponge Docks" in Tarpon Springs, (Greek Village) Florida, and deservingly so. Without naming them individually I must say that they definitely knocked it out of the park. Well, tonight, Friday 7/31/2026, we just ate dinner at another absolutely superb Greek restaurant which might possibly be the best of the best, the G.O.A.T., only it wasn't at the sponge docks. It wasn't even in Tarpon Springs. We ate at a wonderful little Greek restaurant nestled in the middle of downtown New Port Richey Florida. Both our palates were very well pleased with our zucchini patties appetizer, setting the pace served with four delicately fried croquettes stuffed with cheese and fresh herbs. After thoroughly enjoying that delight, we were served with both our main courses. Hers being a chicken gyro platter served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pita bread, tzatziki, and lemon potatoes, and I opted for the moussaka, my favorite Greek dish. All that I can add to this review is that if you want to truly experience the heart and soul of the Mediterranean's finest cuisine, book yourself a table at Ela's Greek Restaurant, downtown New Port Richey. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy; Jim M. Service: Our server Tiana was wonderful and delightful !! Ambience: Pleasant and refreshing. read more

Ela is located in the historic downtown of New Port Richey Florida an authentic Greek restaurant. Me and my husband shared the Seafood platter with mussels shrimp and clams serve over pasta cooked with perfect olive oil fresh garlic and herbs with lemon potatoes. Loved the taste of the seafood platter. We tried ed the falafel fried balls for first time delicious made from chicken peas served with a dip. Received a complimentary dessert just right not too sweet Balaclava was delicious. Tiana was a great server and welcoming and friendly. The restaurant offer in door and out door seating. Plan to visit again soon. read more

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Very cute place in downtown New Port Richey! The food was delicious and the service was awesome! We started out with cocktails that were displayed so cute! Then we opted for the saganaki (Greek fried cheese) and some lemon chicken soup. Both were very good. We then had the Florida Greek Salad (comes with potato salad on top) and a side of gyro meat that we topped our salads off with. The salad was huge and very fresh. We will definitely go back! read more

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Delicious, fresh, beautifully decorated Greek in NPR, not from the area, was impressed with everything we ordered. We would return, would recommend. Smells amazing when you walk in the room and there is also a shaded patio for al fresco! Yes & Yes read more

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Had a wonderfully delicious and filling meal tonight on a solo whim. I'm glad I chose this hidden gem! My server Joslyn (I think the name is wrong sorry about that) was very knowledgeable and had answers and solutions to all my questions and requests. I would be here on the regular if I didn't live in NJ. My meal was very delicious and I left satisfied completely. read more

We are here on a Wednesday night. It had a nice crowd of people. The restaurant is very cute and clean. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. It's a great location and the staff was friendly. The menu has a nice variety of items. We were disappointed that they didn't offer a side Greek salad. The food was good, fresh and hot. The chicken was on the dry side. The fish dishes were cooked nicely. The portions were generous. Nothing we ate was rave worthy although it was a decent meal. Not sure I would rush back. read more

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Our server (I believe her name was Brittany - so sorry if I remembered that incorrectly!) was amazing. Very sweet, attentive girl. The food was fantastic! We sampled a few different things and split them all. The Saganaki cheese came with a little show as they lit it on fire at your table. If you want real, homemade authentic Greek food, this is a fantastic place. Very clean, beautifully decorated and lots of seating inside and out. Great experience! read more

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Such a beautiful restaurant, inside and the outside area. Food was so good, everyone was nice and very reasonably priced. We are excited to go back and try out more of their menu. read more

My friend told me about Ella's and I'm glad she did! Portions are huge! I ordered the pita platter and there is enough left over for dinner tonight. My friend had half a fat chicken with lemon potatoes. Very delicious Greek food. Ela is a bit pricy but you get great service and lots of food. Give this place a try. You won't regret it. read more

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I'm so glad we stopped to eat here for lunch because the food was amazing. This is a really nice Greek spot with a great menu selection. The ambience was perfect & the restaurant was well decorated. I had no complaints regarding the service as the staff were attentive & pleasant. I would eat here again! read more

Ela - Lamb kofta with tzatziki & a side of green beans - Greek Near Me - New Port Richey, Florida

This is one of New Port Richey's hidden gems. Directly across the street from Richey Suncoast Theatre it's a perfect place for dinner before the show. It's also a short walk to Sims Park, where we walked off dinner. The restaurant is cozy inside and lovely outside, too. We had several dishes, and all were satisfyingly good. The lemon potatoes were something Husband and I had never tasted. They were incredible. Our gyro platters were perfection - the meat was not greasy, was tasty, and there was so much that we had to take some home for lunch the next day. Our boys had the wings and the lamb shanks. They were impressed by taste & presentation of their meals. Service was exceptional. We were not rushed, and whenever we needed or wanted something, we were accommodated. Prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back!! read more

Ela - My gyro platter that was excellent. - Greek Near Me - New Port Richey, Florida

Delicious meal tonight with wonderful service at Ela! We were seated quickly on a busy Friday night in downtown New Port Richey. Everyone we encountered in the restaurant was kind and helpful- we learned how to say some names of Greek dishes that were new to us with their help! We stuck with some faves for tonight- started with spanakopita and followed with a gyro pita sandwich with fries and a HUGE portion of moussaka. Everything was fresh, delicious, and we had enough for leftovers. Prices are amazing and the menu is tremendous. Check out Ela! before a show at Richey Suncoast Theater or when you're adventuring the sights, shops, and businesses around Main Street! read more

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We've been there 3 times already and every time it's great! The food is delicious, great quantity and quality and the server is very helpful and nice! There is plenty of space so you don't feel like you're too tight. Pretty flowers inside and bathrooms clean. Definitely give them a try if you haven't yet! read more

Ela - Forgot to take photo of the lemon soup as soon as we got it but it's big quantity and yummy! - Greek Near Me - New Port Richey, Florida

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Great service! Delicious food! Thanks T! You are awesome! I highly recommend Ela! The owners are very accommodating! Feels like you are in Greece! read more

Super yummy! Stopped in yesterday, and I ordered a Greek salad. The salad was huge and super fresh! The baklava was delicious! The location is right off Main Street, so welcoming with great staff! The interior is whimsical. read more

I've stopped in for lunch twice and the food been fresh and flavorful. I got the chicken kebabs with rice and salad. The 2nd time I got the rice bean and beef/lamb bowl. Both were filling and I took half home for another meal. We shared a piece of their orange cake and a few bites was enough. It was very sweet and rich so a taste was perfect. Glad we all shared it. The staff are friendly, the food came out fast and the place is clean and spacious. I'd be happy to go back again. read more

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful customer service!! Bonnie was so kind and helped us walk through the menu as we made our choices. Everything she recommended was soooo delicious! I had the apple cidar which was very pleasantly tasteful-- especially on the cold day we had today. The pork gyro was AMAZING!! Perfectly flavored! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! I don't live here, but will certainly be coming back! read more

Ela - Greek Near Me - New Port Richey, Florida

We had a large group reserved here and we're really lucky to have their spacicous back room..Poppi made sure everything ran s.ooth and answered all questions about the menu..service was excellent! Food served fresh and hot and was absolutely delicious...from the Bowls, salads , the Saganaki to the Pasticcio, it was all so good...I highly recommend going here and I personally will come here and support them instead of driving to Tarpon. They also had an assortment of desserts that looked amazing too! I did not partake, lunch was a large portion and plenty to take home too! read more

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Traditional Greek style with elegant elements. Our friends that invited us to dine with them here suggested everything we ate and everything was soo delicious. We had a variety of their hummus with pita, dad had lamb, mom and I had the stuffed grouper, we met the lovely couple that owns and operates this gem. Wonderful experience! Service was excellent! read more

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If you are ever in New Port Richey, FL, you need to eat here. The food was awesome. Bonnie and Brenda were great hostesses. The owner is a very gracious and elegant. This took me back to time I was in Salonika. !! read more

ELA's is hands-down my favorite spot! The owners, Chris and Popi, make you feel like family, and Bonnie, our server, always makes the experience special. The feta and honey appetizer is a must. I love the meat platter and moussaka--always cooked to perfection. The lunch bowl and gyros hit the spot every time. And please--never skip the orange cake! Whether it's lunch or dinner, ELA's is a gem. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Food was amazing! Service was just as splendid. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Ella's for a wonderful family meal.

Ela is located in the historic downtown of New Port Richey ,Florida an authentic Greek restaurant. Nice menu with plenty of selections to choose from. my friend and I ordered Scordilia to start. The mashed potato didn't seem to be real potatoes,but it was garlicky. served with Greek gyro pita bread triangles. Score C I ordered the Moussaka. It was excellent,served in a large round souffle dish, it as enough for two people. One of the best Moussaka entree's I've ever had. Score A+ My friend got the large burger and fries, he was satisfied. Score A They gave us a piece of Baklava on the house,served before meal came,but we ate after we finished eating. Score A Good service as well. read more

My son asked me to dinner and I picked Ela. WOWZERS. I started with dolmades and they were scrumptious . I also got Kalameriakia and it was the best I ever tasted. For dessert my son surprised me with a dark chocolate torte from Greece. Sooo good My son had a lamb shank and he thought it was delicious. He ordered a different kind of Baklava and he loved it. We will be back. % awesome. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. Everyone there was nice. read more

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Oh my goodness!!! Stumbled upon this little place in New Port Richey. The food, service drink were off the map good!!!! If you come to New Port Richey, go in and ask for Allie!! She's sweet welcoming and very knowledgeable about the food. If she recommends it, order it!!!!! read more

Authentic and tasty Greek food and amazing atmosphere. I love this place! The staff is friendly and attentive and the have amazing desserts! read more

Restaurant was packed and we waited for a very long time. The owner came over to us and apologized for the long wait, but it was well worth the wait. We received free wine and a free dessert, and even though they had a packed house, the food was still excellent. Great ownership in treating us so well under trying circumstances. read more

Had awesome Lunch Today ,Bonnie waited on us I had best gyro ever it was large and 100% Lamb with the veggies melt in your mouth with Baklava desert -Wife had salmon with rice lemon potatoes of course I had dig in to hers as always John& Dotte! read more

Very cool place, with a great vibe. You feel like part of the family when you walk in. The ambience and the decor fit very well. Independent, and locally owned by members of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. It was our first visit, but will not be our last. The chicken souvlaki bowl was a winner, and you can combine it anyway you want. Choose your base, choose your protein, choose your Veggies, sauce, etc. I love the fact that you can get actual grilled lamb on your pita for a gyro!! Think thinly sliced ribeye for a cheesesteak, but the Greek edition. Yes, you still have the option of the usual gyro beef and lamb mix, but having the option to upgrade and have thinly sliced grilled lamb it is not something you see very often. Our service was excellent, and the waitress was very knowledgeable. You can tell that the Taziki is fresh made. If you opt for the lunch bowl, just add a grilled pita. You can thank me later. read more

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Grilled Platter was very good and reasonably priced. Fed two of us with some to take home. Service was impeccable, attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance was "Comfortable Greek" if I can coin a phrase...Bistro-ish, which is enjoyable. My dining partner/significant other is mostly from Greek heritage, she enjoyed her meal as well and stated... "these flavors remind me of my time in Calamata." Thank you Ela for bringing some authentic and quality culture to our community. Battered fried foods are boring! Fresh culture is not. ~ ...was so involved that I failed to take photos. Going back tonight. read more

The best food I have ever tasted, plus- fantastic service, friendly and warm. Try the homemade baklava, you won't regret it.

The food was absolutely amazing. Service was great, our waitress Allie hooked it up. And the entire restaurant was decorated beautiful with Greek music and and it felt like I was on vacation. read more

Way over cooked meat on two orders. Requested well cooked French fries as side, first order came out cold, second order not fully cooked! This is our second and last visit. First visit was lovely, not somewhere I will subject my stomach to again. read more

Worst service ever. We were not greeted at the door. We were seated outside as requested. Ordered drinks, waited 10 minutes. Another couple with a child was seated after us, they ordered and received their drinks. They ordered their dinners before our drinks came, we left. Never to return. read more

Friendly staff and great food! Nothing beats a fresh Gyro. Baklava for dessert finished the meal perfectly. I highly recommend this restaurant! The interior isn't large, so plan ahead if your going during crunch time. Free parking is either out front on the street, or one of the city's parking lots. Yves a lot going on in Downtown NPR, so take done time and walk around after your dinner. read more

Had a great meal at Ela. The place has a great Greek vibe. Service was great. We had skordalia to start. Wow, the garlic with warm pita. Then had the lamb shank with orzo. Lamb was great tender and lovely favor, but orza was a bit overcooked for me. We would come back. read more

Ela - Skordala was great. Lots of garlic favor. - Greek Near Me - New Port Richey, Florida

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Warning! I got food poisoning. Ordered several items and was so disappointed with the taste of everything. Will not be returning. I've been vomiting in the toilet for hours. read more

Authentic Greek cuisine in a central location in downtown New Port Richey. Friendly staff who are very attentive. A relaxed vibe and great menu selections, reasonably priced. We really enjoyed our meal and overall experience read more

Greek food that takes you right back across the pond. It has a cute Greek isle feel inside with something for everybody. The service is prompt and very sweet. read more

Awesome service coupled with delicious food and the entire inside has such a great vibe.