Went to Eloura for lunch last Wednesday 4/8/26 for a friend's birthday. Two of us ordered espresso martinis, which were delicious and the birthday girl had a beautiful spritzer that was purple and had a flower in it and she liked it so much she ordered a second one. For the appetizers, we had the Mezze platter which came with hummus, baba ghanoush, a roasted red pepper purée, stuffed grape leaves, veggies, and warm pita bread. We all really enjoyed it! We also ordered the crispy brussels sprouts which were absolutely fantastic (I couldn't stop eating them) and the spanakopita cigars, which were also very tasty! One friend had the chicken kebab and the other the Adana kebab and both loved them! (I was full from the appetizers!) And for dessert, we shared the baklava with pistachio whipped cream. . A little fancier take on traditional baklava, but we liked it. Overall, we had a very good experience and thought the food was absolutely delicious! Our server was very attentive and the managers even came by to say hello and make sure we were well taken care of. Definitely would return! read more

Rating: 2/5 Stars I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but I've had enough cappuccinos and lattes in my time to know the difference between a quality brew and a miss. My wife and I stopped by Eloura around 10:00 AM on a Friday, looking for a cozy spot near our hotel to get some work done during a business trip. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The Negatives: * Cleanliness: We struggled to find a clean spot to sit. It looked like the staff had simply swept debris off the tables and onto the seats. We had to use our own napkins to scrub down the sticky table and clear the crumbs off the booth just to sit down. * Amenities: We specifically chose a booth for the outlets, but they were incompatible with standard US 3-prong plugs (they had round prongs). * The Coffee: This was the biggest letdown. My cappuccino was lukewarm and tasted like a massive amount of half-and-half mixed with weak, gas-station-quality coffee. My wife's caramel latte didn't taste like caramel at all--it had a strange peanut flavor and was overwhelmingly sugary. The Positives: The atmosphere is beautiful and the cafe itself feels very cozy. Most importantly, the staff was wonderful. Our barista was incredibly kind and professional, which is the only reason I'm giving this a 2-star rating instead of a 1. Verdict: Great vibes and lovely people, but please avoid the coffee at all costs read more

We needed a caffeine fix to deal with the crazy weather we are having latterly! So, we decided to stop at Eloura for coffee. We had the baklava and the rose pistachio latte, as well as the matcha and matcha pistachio cookie. The cozy space had a great view of Capitol, staff was super friendly and welcoming. I'll write another post about Eloura Restaurant, once we try their fine dining Mediterranean food. read more

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Sadly, Eloura was below average on nearly all fronts. The service was extremely slow and it took a very long time to get our drinks after we spotted them sitting ready at the bar. Our appetizer plates weren't cleared until our main dishes arrived. The atmosphere of the restaurant was ok, but quite dark in our corner. The food was also below average, especially for the price point. The portions were small and the meat was not very flavorful. We did enjoy the spanakopita cigars and Athens loaded fries, but that was simply not enough to make this dinner worth our time or money. I would save yourself some money and skip this one. There are plenty of other great spots nearby. read more

Eloura - Eloura Mezze Selection - Mediterranean Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The ambiance is pretty nice; however the food quality is okay, not that great. Additionally, we found that the service, while nice, was very slow despite the restaurant not being very busy at all. read more

A solid start for Eloura as in enters it's second week of being open. Stopped in for a weekday lunch. Eloura is a hybrid of cafe/restaurant-offering lunch and dinner with a full bar. This review focuses purely on the lunch/bar experience. Will come back later to review the cafe. The bar currently has a few drafts on tap but no bottles/cans of beer, several whites/reds by the glass and full bar. Labeled as an "Mediterranean experience", their menu is mediterranean with a touch of asian fusion (ie. Chicken katsu gyro, banh mi with tahini, etc). The lunch menu contains appetizers, soup/salad, and sandwiches. For the sandwiches, 3 out of the 6 options are some variety of burger. A little surprised that the menu didn't have falafel as a major player-with it only being available in the large and expensive ($32) mezze platter. I opted for the adana kebab in the bowl (vs. gyro) with the side salad (fries were other option). The side salad was average and could have benefited for a zippier vinaigrette with more seasoning. The kebobs were well constructed and perfectly grilled-the yogurt sauce that was drizzled over was very nice. The yellow rice, like the salad, was also average but served as a good foil for the meat. My server was pleasant and quick to refill my water glass. It will be interesting to see how Eloura fares. It has a prime spot on the square in a space that has been cursed for many years by subpar restaurants occupying it. It is a large and well appointed space and sits between casual and upscale in design. I could see people stopping in for a coffee or a casual business lunch during the day while drawing guests in the evening who are looking for a nicer meal. The question will be can the space draw that many people in throughout the day for it to be both. read more

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Overall kinda disappointed with my experience. Upon entering I asked if the restroom was in the back and was answered with a straight faced "yes". I brushed it off and after using the dirty restroom I went to order. The girl taking the order was very friendly. She is one of the reasons this isn't a 1 star review. I informed her I had a pistachio allergy as their menu was pretty pistachio heavy. I wasn't expecting special treatment but the lady making the drinks looked at me and said "I'll try". It wasn't a very reassuring "I'll try" but rather a dry and annoyed response. My wife watched as she made my drink and she did take special care to not cross contaminate. I was fine but the lack of concern was..well...concerning. Drinks took an easy 15 minutes to make which was upsetting. Overall not the best experience. But drinks were good. read more

So this is our second visit and it's on a Saturday night. We ordered 2 appetizers and sat at the bar. Drinks were good, not great like last time. One appetizer arrived in 15 minutes. The second one an hour later. That's not going to work. Even though they comped the last one, it still makes the evening less enjoyable. We want this restaurant to make it!! We'd like to have it be our weekly go to place. I know they're newer and staff is hard to find. But. I'll give them one more chance before we never return in one month. I hope they read this review. Steve read more

My husband and I had dinner here a few weeks after its official opening. The restaurant was quite busy, and the ambiance was very warm and inviting. Our waitress was excellent and very attentive throughout. I got the beef smash burger and my husband got the lamb smash burger - both were very good! We got the Prosciutto and Date Bruschetta to start which was excellent. Overall - an impressive start for this restaurant and we will be back! read more

Was super excited to eat at this new restaurant that opened on the square. Initially when you walk in, the restaurant looks very nice. Brick walls, moody lighting... but upon closer examination the chairs are cheap, all the plants are fake, and the decor looks like something you'd find in a TJ Maxx. One half of the restaurant was clearly the main dining area, the other half was their designated coffee shop with bright lighting and trash cans within your eyesight. Drinks were great, super strong. No complaints. The food was lackluster. I was very confused by the Asian fusion aspect, Mediterranean food is great by itself. You don't need to include wasabi and Seasame seeds and call it "cutting edge". The meals here are a bit more expensive than the other restaurants on the square, I got the lamb chops which were advertised as "garlic and truffle". No truffle flavor whatsoever (and for $45 the size of the lamb chops was underwhelming and disappointing). On top of that, they were also served room temperature. You'd never have known they were on a grill. My friend got the Kavurma which was on the salty side. We split an appetizer and got two drinks along with an entree, I paid a little less than $100 while she paid $75. Safe to say that we won't be coming back or recommending this restaurant to others unless they're looking to dine in a restaurant that looks like it would be found in a hotel lobby. read more