Great service, foods are amazing, ambiance is very new. Definitely coming back. Next time will sit outside

Beautiful decoration, and staff are so friendly. They play our special song for " Happy Birthday ". Food was so delicious. read more

We left hungry and confused. Not sure if this was an off night, but I think they need a bit of more polish. First we ordered two cocktails, which were beautiful and the highlight of our visit. There are a lot of appetizers on the menu that appealed to us, so we asked our waiter if it was customary for people to just order a bunch of appetizers. We were confused by his response. He went through several appetizers, mentioning what you would add onto them. We decided to go ahead and order three appetizers and just order more if we were still hungry. That would have been a great plan if the waiter were at all attentive. We ordered our appetizers, and he made no suggestion of things to add on. Our order proceeded to come out one dish at a time. It started with the beet salad, which was good, but missing something. I see in other reviews. The beet salad has a lot more crunchy onion topping than ours did so maybe that would've helped? It needed another layer of texture. Next, the lamb riblets came out. They were good, but were missing something to really make them shine. After that was cleared, a server brought out the flaming cheese. That's all it was. We had nothing to scoop the melted cheese with, and we were confused how to eat it. We tried it alone, but it really needed something to absorb the oil. We finally flagged down a bus boy and asked for some bread, but by this time the cheese was a bit cold and chewy. I think his duties include giving out rolls, but I think we would have had to track down the waiter to order pitas. I'm still wondering if people eat it plain--it seems like the server who lit it on fire would have noticed we had nothing to eat it with. Since we were still hungry, we chatted about splitting a main course, but the waiter was still missing. After waiting a while, we decided to flag down the waiter for the check. He must have forgotten, because I saw him chatting with other staff when I went to the bathroom. We finally flagged him down again and paid. I'm not sure how things typically work, but they had several bus boys plus servers who frequented the patio, (and did a great job refilling waters etc.), but this made it hard to ever catch our waiter. This wasn't a busy night, so maybe they only had one waiter for the whole place? I think we threw them for a loop ordering 3 appetizers for the 2 of us. I did overhear the neighboring table expressing some frustration over catching the waiter, so I don't think it was just us. We looked forward to this place opening since we frequently ate at Opa, but I'm not sure we'll go back. The food was not memorable (unless you count the numerous flaming cheese wad jokes that were made), and the waiter was not attentive or helpful. read more

Elia - Sangria and a cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

Don't go there on weekends. They're busy and their service is super poor. They keep forgetting what you asked them if it's water or drink and they just want you to leave as soon as possible so they can sit more customers! Every time we went there they made us wait 20 mins even though we had reservations!! The food was good in the beginning when they opened the restaurant but it got so bad! My friend and I decided not to go back there anymore!! read more

I really wanted to not love Elia because the idea of the dinner / party vibe in downtown Campbell seemed out of place but god - I LOVE this place. I came for a birthday dinner. The inside decor is sooooo cute. You feel like you're transported to Greece. We ordered a bunch of stuff on the menu and shared and I can honestly say there was not one bad thing. Standout items were the lobster pasta, the whole fish, and the lamb. Sometimes around 9pm the lights went down and a DJ came on. The bartender started doing bar tricks and part of this restaurant became a dancefloor. The vibes were great and so were the drinks. Another thing I love about Elia is that every single person that works there is incredibly nice and accommodating. If you're looking for a quiet family dinner, probably best to sit on the patio or not come on a weekend night. If you're looking for a good time - look no further. There's really nothing to not love about this place - it is exactly what Campbell needed. read more

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THE AMBIANCE / ATMOSPHERE, FOOD, SERVICE! Amazing! We felt like we were in Greece! My wife and I walked in knowing it would be crowded Saturday night. The hosts promptly worked to get everyone seated and accommodated. We were grateful to be seated at the bar where Ellis and another bartender helped us out. We had multiple orders of wine and evil eyes! My favorite drink now! To eat, I got the paella to split and grilled artichoke hearts to start off. My wife was so happy as she's been raving about the online reviews. We cannot wait to return. WE LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

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This one is a little tough, because there are a lot of components here that I like and wanted to like. The decor was very pretty and well thought out, with Greek/Mediterranean colors, which I have a soft spot for since we honeymooned in Greece. So classy looking and comfortable - we sat in kind of a cozy elevated booth with cushions. The menu is pretty extensive and lots of choices. The bread service was good and the bread was fresh and enjoyable. We ordered the coconut ceviche that came with taro chips and coconut water. I guess you're supposed to pour the coconut water (or at least we were told you could) into the ceviche, but not sure that added much unless you like moisture. But the water was good to drink on its own. The best part of the appetizer were the taro chips, very crisp and tasted good. The ceviche was pretty good - 4/5. Good portion and enough to share three ways. We actually ate the coconut flesh too, which was nice - you can't always get that. The main courses kind of let me down though, and it wasn't because they were small or skimped on ingredients. I had the lobster omelette, and there was actually very generous amounts of lobster - impressive. But the issue I had was it just wasn't very flavorful. I'm not an in-your-face "I want aggressive seasoning!" person, but this was on the bland side. Sometimes, when things aren't flavored a lot, you can look for more subtle layered flavors, but I wasn't getting those either. So it was filling, generous on portions, but not really enjoyable. Not unpleasant or hard to eat, but not anything I savored and made me think "I want to try other things too" or order it again. I sampled my daughter's truffle risotto. First bite was pretty good. But, at least to me, risotto is a tough main course to eat alone - a little heavy, a little samey. It wasn't really butter laden, so didn't seem excessively unhealthy, but again, it didn't really have any depth of flavor or umami, so it was just kind of there. My wife's sea bass looked like the best dish of the three and she seems to like it. So. . .I just wish the flavoring was more sophisticated and "better". I felt like I could have cooked at least 2 of the 3 dishes and they wouldn't have been inferior, and I'm not a very good cook. But service was excellent and friendly. Sometimes, the palette of the cook just doesn't match yours and it just doesn't work out, and this might be the case here. read more

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3.5 stars - the chicken was a bit tough and dry tonight so knocked off 0.5 points. But otherwise everything else was awesome. The fish was delicious, ambiance was always welcoming! There was a table behind us celebrating a birthday and they had a blast! read more

Elia - Chicken skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

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My friends and I had dinner here recently and really enjoyed it. I will say the food was very good and our server was very good but delivery of drinks and food was very slow when the place was only about half full outside and almost empty inside. We all started with sangria. Two of us had the white and one had the red. Very tasty and refreshing. Very pineapple forward. For entrees, two of us had the TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO: Chef's selection of mushrooms, English peas, truffle oil, Parmesan, cream, and truffle breadcrumbs. This was delicious. A large portion with tender mushrooms and rice. Very flavorful. One friend had the BEET SALAD: Arugula, pistachio-goat cheese mousse, fried shallots, yogurt-granny apple dressing. My friend really enjoyed her salad. Overall, a really nice meal. We had a nice spot on the outside patio. They had umbrellas blocking the sun so it was nice and shaded on a hot evening. They just need to pick up the pace in both the bar and kitchen and have stuff come out much quicker. read more

Elia - TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

Elia in Campbell is such a fun find. The owner doubles as your server and bartender, and he's hilarious, the kind of host who makes the whole night feel like a party. The cocktails were great and the food didn't miss once: burrata, meatballs, sea bass, all delicious. The vibe alone is worth the visit. It's giving cruise ship energy in the best way, all decked out and festive. We went on a Sunday and it was already lively, so I can only imagine what Friday or Saturday feels like. We never once felt rushed and definitely felt like we were taken care of! We'll be back! read more

IMHO We chose Elia because it is an InKind restaurant that gives a 10% discount when paying with their app. Check it out. Elia took over the space that once housed another Greek restaurant, Opa. I initially thought it would be too hot to sit outside on their patio, but in hindsight, indoor dining would've been too loud for my sensitive ears! We had a great table outdoors, well-shaded from the afternoon sun with their discreetly placed umbrellas. Francisco serviced our table and Johanna took our drink and menu orders. Both were very friendly and an asset to this establishment. Happily, we arrived just before the end of Happy Hour, so we took advantage of it and ordered almost everything on their HH menu but still had intentions of ordering off the main dinner menu. When you see the pictures of all that we ordered, you will understand why we didn't need to order more. And yet we still ordered dessert. The food was pretty darn good. There were a few misses, but generally we enjoyed everything. My tip is to dine during happy hour for the best prices and a good choice of menu offerings. Service was friendly and available. When it lacked, it was due to the busy crowd. The place was hopping on a Friday night, and it was fun to people watch. Will we return? You bet!!! read more

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Three of us came here for lunch on Saturday. Parking in the neighborhood was easy as most parking lots had parking restrictions on weekdays only. Their huge outdoor patio was spacious and shady, and I was impressed by how beautiful the inside of the restaurant looked. We sat in one of the comfortable booths towards their back. It's really relaxing leaning against the various cushions and admiring their Greek style white & blue decor. Service was top-notched. They always kept our water glasses filled, changed our utensils and plates after we're done with our appetizer, offered dinner rolls with a delicious tapenade dip while we're waiting for our food, frequent check-ins with us... We shared the Coconut Ceviche as an appetizer. It was beautifully presented. The fresh coconut bowl held more well-marinated seafood than we initially thought. We poured some of the coconut water inside the coconut bowl. The ceviche was really refreshing together with the mango, avocado and pickled onions. It's the most special ceviche I ever had. I also liked that it came with taro chips. For entrees, I had the Lavraki. I didn't expect the sea bass filet to come with bones and skin, but it was very well cooked and flavorful. It's fresh and not fishy at all. The quinoa salad was not bad, either. Our daughter had the Truffle Mushroom Risotto. She enjoyed the mix mushrooms & peas, and loved the truffle taste but said that it was too rich to have as a personal entree. It would have been better as a shared dish. I ended up having quite a bit of her risotto, and had to agree with her that it was delicious but too rich. My husband had the Lobster Omelette, which came with breakfast potatoes and fresh fruits. I tried a small piece of his omelette. It looked better than it tasted because the lobster was a bit overcooked. He seemed to enjoyed it, though. Price was on the higher side, but it's still reasonable with their quality ingredients, beautiful decor and fantastic service. We would probably go back but try different items on the menu. read more

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I really wanted to like this place... came for dinner on a random Tuesday night. The place wasn't very busy and we took a table outside. The staff was very friendly but not at all attentive. It took them 15 min and us flagging them twice to get some water and our order taken. We got an appetizer and 2 mains. The appetizer arrived after 40 minutes, with the comment 'hope it was worth the wait'. Respectfully, nothing is worth a 40 min wait at a half empty spot on a random Tuesday. The spanakopita was just fine... After another 20 min, we got the main, the mousaka and the mushroom risotto. Both were fine but nothing to write home about. The mousaka was a very small portion in comparison to the risotto. The place is cute, but I can't imagine how long you'd have to wait when they are actually packed. Won't be returning anytime soon. read more

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This place is a must try. Interior is so beautifully designed, lighting is thought out. Drinks are tasty and creative. I loved the octopus. The ceviche was a little on the sweeter side - prefer it with more citrus and spice. Also, the feta watermelon salad was a bit too homemade for me. Very light if that's what you're looking for. read more

Elia restaurant: This Greek restaurant has been open now in downtown Campbell for about 2 months. The atmosphere is absolutely fabulous, I could tell they spent a lot of time thinking about every aspect of the interior, from brick white walls to archways, they transformed this place into a little slice of Greek culture with soft Greek music playing in the back ground "Absolutely beautiful" 5 ++++ stars The the service here is fantastic, they continued to fill our glasses with water, they do not rush you, our waitress knew the menu inside and out and was super helpful, as we were contemplating about five different dishes because everything looks so good" 5++++stars. They Change plates and utensils in between servings and the plates are beautiful 5stars. While we waited for our food we were given 2 nice pieces of bread with a Tapenade Dip, let me tell you...that dip with capers in it is something special " it had a light Kalamata olive flavor" 5 stars. We ordered an appetizer of calamari that comes with sliced fried habanero peppers. The Habanero peppers slices were so good that I found myself hunting for them on the plate. The gave us nice big pieces of tentacles with Calamari and everything was cooked to perfection "not chewy at all" unfortunately I did feel that they were too oily, the oil did not detract from the flavor however, the oil is a little heavy on the stomach. Flavor 5 stars, prep due to excess oil 2 stars... 3 stars total. "I probably will order it again anyways because of those peppers" I ordered the Keftedes Meatballs: 3 lamb & beef meatballs with a Greek salad and a big piece of feta cheese. The meatballs were light and airy, not dense and chewy at all. The salad was what I'd expected from traditional Greek culture, with big chunks of tomatoes, cucumber, black, and green olives and more! The flavor was wonderful: a couple negatives about the salad was that they were very heavy handed with the olive oil, they put way way way way too much olive oil on the salad "I mean it was drenched in olive oil, a little goes a long way" also the chips were soggy, again with the oil. Last but not least, the salad on the same plate with the meatballs...I found it clunky & very hard to eat the salad without making a mess all over the table. All that being said it's was still a very good dish and I enjoyed the leftovers c-: 3.5 stars Wifey ordered the Kotopoulo Souvlaki: chicken thigh skewers with couscous and fruit inside . Wifey said she loved the dish, I tasted the chicken skewers, let me just say that they were extremely juicy and flavorful 5 stars. Overall rating 3.7 I feel that 3 stars would be an injustice so I'm giving them 4. I took off 1 star for the heavy handed olive oil and greasy calamari and soggy chips. Other things of interest: They have Indoor & outdoor seating and a full bar. read more

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Tonight we celebrated our 18th anniversary and we absolutely fell in love with Elia's new Campbell location! We're huge fans of Greek cuisine, so seeing all the Elia dishes we've loved at this beautiful new restaurant made us so happy. We especially enjoy dining outdoors, and the patio is absolutely gorgeous--warm, inviting, and such a relaxing place to spend the evening. The atmosphere alone made our dinner feel special. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Most importantly, every dish was a work of art. You can tell that each plate is prepared with great care and attention to detail. The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were exceptional. We had such a wonderful evening and left very happy. This is an amazing new location, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

Elia - Lamb Shank and Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

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It's really sad that Opa had closed its doors, but Elia is now open and let me tell you, it's VERY good!! The lamb was buttery and delicious grill flavor. The bread rolls so warm and delicious, ceviche fresh as ever and the ice cream was to die for! Only thing is the pizza, it needed more time in the oven.. it was definitely undercooked.. Anyway this place is a hit, highly recommend! read more

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Here with friends last night and got stuck with the worst table in the back by the restroom, with the sun reflecting off a mirror right into our eyes...very uncomfortable. Manager was nice about it, so not a big deal there. Service was the challenge...very rough. Took forever to get our order in. Our waiter was brusque and oddly very sweaty. There was one time where he came over with a cocktail from another table and said it was going back. I joked and said, you can leave it here and he very brusquely said..."I am going to drink it". At one point food was served to my friend and just as they were about to dig in, a staff member rushed back and yanked the plate away without a word because it was the wrong order... they told us that when they came back with basically one less chicken skewer on the plate. Very odd and awkward. Food was okay, but the service cast a real pall. Not coming back! read more

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Gotta say...I was missing the previous restaurant that here before. But ELIA outshined it by far. We were impressed by the service we received. Very attentive and professional. The decor was beautiful. Now the food...AMAZING! So delicious and fresh. We ordered the Ceviche. And I cannot wait to come back again for that. We also ordered the Halibut. That was my favorite. The pear dessert was a hit with the table. read more

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Greek Season Fourth location for this Bay Area chain of Greek restaurants, but their first one in the South Bay. This one is located in Downtown Campbell, ironically at the old, shuttered Opa! which occupied this spot for many, many years (RIP). Elia promises authentic Greek flavors using hand-curated, seasonal items and a strong bar program in a casual, but elegant environment that's good for a casual lunch or a fancy date night dinner. The Good: * Reservations via OpenTable * Free street and lot parking (more on this later). * Live music Friday nights * They have three different menus: Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner * Downtown Campbell is one of our favorite local downtowns. * Dog-friendly outdoor dining * Booths!!! We love booths :) * Beers on tap, as well as a full bar. I ordered the El Greko and thought it was fantastic! It was muy fuerte, but not so much so that I'd consider it boozy. The perfect mix between flavor and alcohol. * Moussaka was good, but I felt like it needed just a rich more seasoning to put it over the top from good to great. * Carissa loved her Horataki (Greek) Salad w/ Salmon add-on, as all the ingredients were fresh and delicious, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. * Roasted Cauliflower app (aka Kounoupidu Tou Fornou) had good flavor, but we wish they had roasted the cauliflower just a bit more as it was still very crunchy. Also needed a bit of salt, but otherwise it was yummy. The Meh: * Service was good to start, as we were all yucking it up and having a good time with our waitress, but by the end she was ghosting us and didn't seem quite as convivial towards us. Not sure if it was something we said or...?? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ * They only had one beer on tap at the time of our visit. I give them a break since they just opened not too long ago and are still sorting things out, but c'mon... =/ * It's a little pricey for what you get but it's Campbell. So... yeah. The Ugly: * Parking in Downtown Campbell can be a bear at certain times (mostly weekends and Fri evenings). So if you have a reservation, make sure you allow plenty of time for parking. Conclusion: Welcome new addition to Downtown Campbell as there's always room for some high-end Greek food. read more

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Came here last week with my coworkers for a birthday lunch. The inside of the restaurant is so pretty, the color, the vibe, felt like if you were in Greece. The customer service was great. The owner of the restaurant was very nice and helpful with what items on the menu were gluten free. I ordered the coconut ceviche, the ceviche was served with a real coconut shell. The juice of the coconut is served in a wine glass. The coconut juice and the ceviche tasted fresh. For the price of the ceviche I wish the portion size was a little more. Everyone else seems to enjoy their food. Definitely will be back again. read more

Elia - Inside sitting area - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

Beautiful restaurant, fun vibe, delicious food, good service. This place replaced Opa in downtown Campbell and has a huge front patio seating, and beautiful interior with arches, blue wall accents, (faux) bougainvilleas and plants all over. Very dreamy interior. The menu is also fairly intriguing and there were many items we wanted to try. For starters we had the Pikilia a sampler plate of Tzatziki, roasted bell pepper dip, and a chunky eggplant dip. (I gave up on spelling the last two dips by their official name..) We loved all three dips- I am an eggplant lover and loved the chunky eggplant one, and mixed with the tzatziki was like a chef's kiss. Comes with pita along with thing slivers of cucumber and carrots to dip. Also ordered the Beet Salad- an arugula beet salad is generally pretty standard, but I liked the twist of these mini sandwiches of a purple beet and yellow beet slices with goat cheese mousse between them. Fun! From the appetizers we also had the Octopus which was a beautifully plated and juicy arm. For our entrees we had the chicken kebab which comes with two juicy and large kebab sticks, a side salad, and a cous cous/raisin side, so it was a pretty hearty and flavorful dish. Loved that they had two fish on the menu- we opted for the seabass, which is served as a whole fish, with a nice crisp skin and tender interior. comes with really juicy potatoes as well and broccolini. Overall we loved the food- fun spot for a girls' night out or a date! read more

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A popular, high-traffic corner spot in Downtown Campbell that somehow transports you to Greece without the jet lag, passport, or having to explain to your bank why you suddenly have international charges. The liquor display and decor are beautiful enough that I briefly considered redecorating my house. The service is top tier, (BEKIR is the man) the music sets the mood, and whether you sit inside or outside, there really isn't a bad seat. The drinks were refreshing, and the staff actually looked happy to be there--which in 2026 deserves a five-star review all by itself. What an awesome addition to Downtown Campbell. I came for the atmosphere and cocktails, but apparently this place turns up after hours. I've heard they party a bit too, so I may need to return for some "further research." Strictly for scientific purposes, of course. PS : try the "Fire of Olympus" buzz button flower garnish for a once in a lifetime experience. read more

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Overall experience was excellent, ambience reminded me of my time in Greece and Turkey, but what stood out most was our the world-class service from Furkan, our server. Really appreciated his check-ins with us and had warm conversations with us, which really elevated our experience. We were greeted with a complimentary olive tapenade and warm bread rolls. For our appetizer, we ordered a delicious grilled octopus argula salad and for our main course, we went with the chicken souvlaki and creamy mushroom risotto. No notes for the food! We'll definitely be back for the food and we hope to have Furkan as our server again! read more

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I really wanted to love Elia because the restaurant itself is beautiful, the atmosphere has a great vibe, and the staff were genuinely friendly. Unfortunately, the execution fell short. We were seated at 6:30 PM and were not asked for our food order until around 7:10 PM. During that time, a table seated after us had already received their appetizers and entrees before our order was even taken. While our server was pleasant and courteous, the service felt disorganized and not particularly attentive. As for the food, it was average overall, especially considering the price point. The octopus was overcooked, and the lobster in both the paella and the bucatini pasta was also overcooked, which was disappointing. The cauliflower lacked flavor and was pretty bland. The cocktails looked great but tasted watered down, with more juice than alcohol. The standout dish at our table was the lamb shank. My husband thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was easily the best item we ordered. Overall, Elia has a beautiful setting and a friendly staff, but it feels like they're still trying to find their rhythm when it comes to service and execution. Not a bad experience, but for the prices being charged, I expected more consistency and attention to detail. read more

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The place looks very pretty and the food is plated beautifully. But food was mediocre at best. The menu seemed limited and the flavor palate didn't wow. Service was attentive read more

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Elia is a small chain Greek restaurant that just opened in downtown Campbell. The place took over from Ola and is a big upgrade. It's nicely decorated and clean. The service is great, friendly and efficient. I think our waiter was the front of house manager. We got the spanakotiropita which is basically spanakopita with cheese and is very difficult to spell and pronounce. Anyway it was served quickly and hot. It has really good flavor but the two pieces seem quite small for $15. The seafood paella was just ok. There was a decent amount of scallops and ground chicken. The salmon was minimal but there was a decent chunk of lobster. It has a fishy smell but didn't taste bad. The seasoning was a bit overpowering. Honestly though, teleferic has better paella. We tried to provide feedback but the waiter didn't seem interested. I'll probably go back but probably order different items. read more

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This restaurant opened only a few days ago and we were excited to try this location. Plenty of free public parking in downtown Campbell. This place has an outdoor area and a beautiful indoor area. We were greeted immediately upon arrival. They had both the breakfast and lunch menu when we went. There is free bread upon arrival with dip, the bread was warm and the dip tasted great. We ordered the calamari and the eggplant appetizers, both tasted okay. The calamari was not as crispy as we would have liked while the eggplant appetizer tasted good, I felt like it could have used a bit more salt. Now onto the main course. We had the seafood paella and seafood bucatini. These took a while to come out, which is totally understandable, the dishes looked and tasted delicious! The seafood was fresh and plenty. We even had enough to take home. We also ordered the truffle mushroom soup which was so good! I would order that again for next time. Customer service was excellent and they kept refilling our waters without having to ask and kept checking on us. We wanted to walk around downtown after and we were worried about our seafood left overs as it was a warm day, the staff were more than happy to pack it up for us with ice so it stays nice and cool. Thank you Elia, we had a wonderful time and we would definitely come back! read more

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Fun spot with delicious food, fast service, and great vibes! The interior design is beautiful and gives you a taste of Greece. The apps were tasty, esp the cheese that lights on fire! Good drinks with a creative touch. Great for big groups. We came for a birthday and it was lovely! read more

Such a fun Saturday night out with amazing food and service! I was a little worried about long wait times after reading a few negative reviews, but the attentive staff completely blew me away. We were a group of eight and originally wanted to sit indoors, but we chose an outdoor table so we could hear each other over the DJ bumping inside. Furkan, Ayetullah, Adry, Evelyna, and Dejon provided top-notch service from beginning to end. Every dish was delicious and came out steaming hot. I highly recommend going at night if you are looking for fun, energetic dinner-party vibes! read more

Elia - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

It was my first time at Elia; from the reservation, greeting and services it was above and beyond in courtesy, professionalism and a pleasant experience. My friends and I loved the food, which was rich in flavor, appearance and a true Greek cuisine - super delicious. The ambience was super cozy, very traditional Greek style and the decoration super nice. Indoors or outdoor the experience was very positive. The only thing that will probably hold me to go back are the prices of drinks and entrees. Maybe a bit high for my budget, but the place is pretty good and I certainly recommend. read more

Elia - Moussaka of lamb and eggplant - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

Beautiful and delicious Greek restaurant that took over the Opa spot in downtown Campbell. Food: 4.5. Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (bit spendy with apps $13-27 dip to ceviche. skewers $32-$47 chicken, steak Opentableable: no bit toastab to preorder some items Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best melitzano Highlights: - Melitzano: so fresh and delightful with lots of eggplant and few red bell peppers and dill mixed in. 5 stars - Coconut ceviche: impressive presentation with seafood in a half of a coconut. Good mix of halibut, sea bass, and shrimp with lots of mango. 1/4 avocado in long slices on the side. Also with a small martini glass of the actual coconut water. 4.75 stars - Bread rolls: warm and light. Served with a seasoned oil. 4.5 stars - Filet skewers: big chunks of tender and juicy filet cooked as ordered medium rare. Came with green beans with the pepper and onions. Though pricey for 1 skewer at $47 and potato chunks could've been crispier. 4 stars - Chicken skewers: 2 large skewers mildly seasoned to my son's taste. They kindly substituted fries for his side instead of couscous. 4 stars - Saganski: cheese hunk in a skillet with some liquid to light it on fire. What's not to like? 4 stars - Atmosphere: beautiful elegant Greek building white dining room with a nice tall bar and booths on the side. Patio is covered and nicely decorated. Bonus to having large TVs out for the World Cup. Lowlights - Drinks and wine and deserts looked good but didn't get to try any--next time read more

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Tried a few of the appetizers and the paella. Overall the food was delicious, service was friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Elia - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

We had a nice meal here for a date night! Overall the food was decent, the atmosphere was charming and the service was excellent! Very attentive. Delicious cocktails! My husband had the lobster pasta-why are prawns so often used on menus when it's so clearly shrimp? That said, the dish was flavorful and generous. I had the lamb chops which were perfectly cooked. And they did not skimp-which was refreshing considering the price! Unfortunately, the Brussels sprouts were not done. Neither was the cauliflower appetizer-both perfect a couple days later when we finished them in our oven at home. Hope they'll iron this out before another visit. Nice to see another Greek restaurant in downtown Campbell! I think we'll try brunch next time! read more

Elia - Lamb Chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

I was so excited to try this place, but was quickly disappointed. Ambiance: 3/5 I came on Friday evening around 5:45pm. My party of two was seated pretty quickly inside. The tables are really closed to each other but luckily it was super busy at that time. Very lively staff and bar area was packed. Food : 2/5 stars I don't know if flavor was off because restaurant opened not too long ago but some dishes had zero flavor while others were too salty. Also, there was feta cheese on everything even though it was listed on menu. - fries - it was so bland - prawn appetizer - this is classic dish but somehow it came with feta cheese crumble on top (threw off the flavor so it was not good at all) - roasted cauliflower - also came with feta cheese on top (called out in menu) but it was sooo salty - chicken souvlaki - chicken was not very seasoned or lacked some salt. It was so bland. Service: 3/5 - our waiter was super friendly, though he barely checked on us. - one of our cocktail (tito and sprite came out wrong he gave is tito and tonic and we had to flag down bus boy to get our waiter). - our fries and prawns cane out fairly quickly. Then crickets... we waited forever for cauliflower and were disappointed with the flavor. We barely touched it. So our waiter was nice enough to take it off our bill. After the cauliflower, we waited some more for our entree. At this point restaurant was beginning to fill up. We didn't stick around for dessert - didn't want to risk waiting or disappointed with flavor. read more

This place is elegant with great service great food and drinks. Chef Antonio made our food beyond expectations! read more

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Let's begin with the good. Elia is beautiful, inside and out. The outdoor patio is shaded, comfortable, and sits on one of the best people watching corners in downtown Campbell. The interior decor is just as nicely done. Genuinely the only nice thing about this place when we went. Everything else fell short for the price when you can go to Dish n Dash or even Doppio Zero down the street. The trio dip was actually good, but at $29 (only a dollar less than the steak and eggs on brunch) it's not $30 good. It's just an appetizer, and we were expecting more for that price: more pita, plus other dipping vehicles like veggies or extra sides. As it stood there wasn't nearly enough to go around. Charging a minimum of $12 just to add protein to a dish is also steep. Service had real growing pains: we watched maybe seven guys standing around watching FIFA while tables nearby waited on food, drink orders, and water. We were never offered a brunch menu even though another table got one on a Sunday. The inside dining room was completely empty on a Sunday, so it's hard to understand why it still took forever just to get a beer and a Coke. We ended up asking for our drinks again after the food arrived. The food itself was mid at best. The gyro sandwich was fine, flavorful enough but just a sandwich, nothing special. My husband's salmon Benedict I didn't care for at all. Our son's cheese pizza was the worst part, tasted like a frozen pie straight from the freezer aisle, raw in spots with that cardboard flavor. Skip the $10 kids pizza entirely. For what restaurants are doing now, even at Yard House their kids pizza is homemade and really tasty! It also came out 15 minutes before the rest of our food when it should have been together. With newer spots popping up around South Bay like Eos & Nyx and Strata raising the bar downtown, Elia just isn't keeping up for what it charges. We'd go to Joey or King's Fish House for lunch or dinner before coming back here or Croissante, The Breakfast Club, or Bloom for brunch. read more

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4.5 stars. Deco is good, service is good, food is good, the only reason I took down points is their overall management and I'll elaborate. First off, I was able to make a last minute booking for Father's Day and we were able to snatch a 7:15pm appointment! Upon arriving, there were still plenty of seats outdoor and indoor, so I like the no-pressure no rush environment. Elia, a Greek restaurant that has multiple presence in the Bay Area, is a hot dining place in Campbell. At the corner with its opaque blue and white, it's hard to miss, and it's rather big with all the seating arrangements outside and inside. Even inside, we could choose tables or booth. The booths are cozy with lots of pillows and the table settings have shawls on the back of the chairs for the night chill. It's very inviting and accommodating for long lingering customers. The decoration mimics the cave hotels with the arched white walls, even the bathroom was painted blue, and the floor has the blue wavy lines. The music is upbeat and energetic. The menu has 2 sections, sharable plates on the top and bigger portion plates at the bottom. We chose 4 sharable and big plate to share. We had: - Complementary bread was warm and soft and the olive oil dip was delicious. - Grilled octopus (Octapodaki) which is soft and covered with healthy salad veggie and chopped olives - Roasted califlower (Kounoupidi Tou Fornou) which has big chunks of cauliflower roasted softly and covered with toasted almonds and crumbled feta, - Sea bass ceviche (Coconut Ceviche) which is fresh and sumptuous. I also love the creativity of the dish that inside a fresh coconut, chopped sea bass, halibut, prawns, and mango were stuffed with avocado slices on top and taro chips set aside. You can also scoop out the fresh coconut meat at the end, which is smooth and silky. - Beet Salad: all arugula are coated with goat cheese mousse, it's an interesting way of incorporating Greek elements. - Truffle Mushroom Risotto: can't go wrong with truffle. So all food were tasty and the presentation was nice. Menu was creative, not those boring gyro and skewer kind of Greek food. Service was friendly when you get their attention. But they were busy! Jesse took care of us along with the help of his colleagues and I like that we didn't have to wait for one single waiter but we could reach whoever is available. However, a couple things on my mind. First of all, they could leave a bottle of water on the table and that would eliminate most of the water requests and free up some of the waiter's time, coz those olives can be salty, you know. The whole situation just felt like they were a bit understaffed. At some point, some light switches were mishandled and the light on our booth went off. We waited a few minutes for the lights to get back on but the fact that no one immediately jumped on it to get it fixed left room for improvement. Overall, it was a satisfactory dinner. I wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

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Downtown Campbell is a nice area and this place fits right in. Beautiful restaurant with outside seating and a classy bar. The management is very attentive and overall great venue. Six of us came here for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was good to see how busy it was. Our waiter was slow getting to our orders and delivering our drinks. Also, when our food was ready, they delivered all of our entrees and appetizers and different times. I had to wait about five minutes before everyone had their entrees. The food was very good. I had the slow roasted lamb and it was delicious. We all enjoyed our entrees but the slowness, timing and absenteeism of the service was the real issue. It's a really nice place to eat but they need improving on the wait staff to be worth the price of the restaurant. read more

Elia - Mediterranean Near Me - Campbell, California

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Awful awful service! Waited an about 2.5 hours to be seated from a wait list that I was told was an hour and a half. When I checked about 1.5 hours in the hostess told me they haven't had a chance to address the waitlist yet. However, when checking on OpenTable they had tables available within 10-15 minutes. Guess I should've done this instead. Once seated, we had to wait 25 minutes for our server to take our order and another 45-50 minutes for our drinks to arrive. We ordered calamari as well which was mid to say the least, and arrived before our drinks. After waiting so long for our drinks we sent them back so I never even tried them. I won't be coming back until they have better service and more structure. We'll see how long this place lasts. Music was okay, very dark inside and out. Only positive, the bread was really good. read more