Wood smoke sharpens the seafood
Elia runs a contemporary room on Ydras Street with an open-air section, off-street parking and a kitchen that moves between fish and slow-cooked meat. Grilled sardines, gamopilafo, pork cheek with smoked aubergine and beef short rib with mushroom mash show more range than the seafood label suggests.
The menu supports vegetarians, but meat and fish drive the strongest reports. Reserve outside, ask for local wine and order the slow-cooked plates early; the restaurant serves lunch through late evening every day, though weekend tables turn more slowly.
What visitors say
Elia rates 4.7 from about 120 Tripadvisor reviews and carries a Travelers' Choice award; current diners repeatedly support its fish, slow-cooked meat, potatoes and local wine selection.
Good to know
Fish and slow cooked meat, Local wine list, Travelers' Choice, and Off street parking
