Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg
(301) 944-3750

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Branzino Sharas Grilled Whole Fish
Special Slow Roasted Lamb Kleftiko
Fried Calamari - Kalamari Tigania
Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono
Whole Grilled Fish Branzino
Lamb Shank - Arni Yiouvetsi
Greek Salad - Horiatiki
Yiouvetsi Lamb Shank
Paidakia Lamb Chops
Orange Honey Cake

Menu

Appetizers
Spinach Pie - Spanakopita
Handmade spinach pie encased in phylo dough with leaks, onions, feta cheese & herbs
Traditional Greek Spreads\ pick one
Your choice of tzatziki, tyrokafteri, melitzana or basil pesto hummus
Grape Leaves - Dolmadakia -
Traditional stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs finished with a creamy avgolemono sauce
Grilled Cheese Plate - Halumi & Feta
Grilled halumi cheese & baked feta cheese, marinated baby tomatoes, grilled peppers, olives, basil pesto humus, olive oil, balsamic reduction , oregano & pita bread
Trio dips
Griiled Octopus - Htapodi
Marinated grilled octopus with mediterranean spices, capers, onions, peppers, balsamin reduction, fava bean puree
Zucchini Chips - Kolokithakia
Crispy fried zucchini chips, tzatziki sauce
Fried Calamari - Kalamari Tigania
Lightly fried calamari, oregano, Greek tomato sauce & Aegean vinegar
Shrimp Saganaki - Garides
Ouzo infused sautéed shrimps, Greek evoo, onions, peppers, Greek tomato sauce, aged feta & pita bread
Mussels
Gigantes Beans
Flamed Saganaki
Flamed graviera cheese finished with lemon, pita & tigella bread

Soups
Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono
Traditional chicken lemon soup, rice, aromatic veggies

Salads
Greek Salad - Horiatiki
Beefsteak tomatoes, persian cucumbers, onions, peppers, capers, Kalamata olives & feta cheese
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad - Paztaria Salata
Heirloom baby beets, goat cheese mousse, arugula, Aegean vinaigrette & aromatized pistachios
Caesar Salad - Kesara
Romaine hearts, creamy dressing, homemade croutons, shaved graviera cheese & graviera crisps
Manouri Salad
Grilled manouri cheese of Thessaly, arugula, sliced speck, marinated baby tomatoes, basil oil & balsamic reduction

Sides
Small tsatsiki
Extra pita
Lemon Potatoes
Roasted potatoes, lemon,olive oil & herbs
Spinach Rizotto - Spanakorizo
Arrowhead spinach, scallions, aged graviera, hint of lemon & caramelized leeks
Ela Mesa Fries
White truffle oil, aged graviera & oregano
Fasolakia
Green beans stew, Greek tomato sauce, olive oil & herbs
Grilled Vegetables
Olive oil marinated seasonal vegetables

Entrees
Chicken Kebap - Kotopoulo Kebap
Marinated grilled chicken breast, zucchini, peppers, rice pilaf & green beans.
Lamb Shank - Arni Yiouvetsi
Slowly braised marinated aged lamb shanks, red wine jus, light tomato broth, vegetable stew & orzo pasta
Mousaka
Layers of eggplant, potatoes and zucchini, slowly braised veal ragout, aromatic spices & creamy béchamel sauce
Whole Grilled Fish (Branzino)
Whole branzino, grilled, capers, oregano, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice & choice of two sides.
Seafood Rizoto Crab & Shrimp
Maryland jumbo lump crab meat, shrimps, white wine saffron broth, shallots, thyme, graviera cheese, zucchini & arborio rice
Cannelloni - Kanelonia vegeterian
Baked cannelloni pasta filled with ricotta cheese, manouri cheese, feta cheese, chives, spinach, mint, basil, lemon zest, nutmeg & vodka tomato sauce
Pastitsio
Layers of thick macaroni, slowly braised veal ragout, nutmeg, hint of cinnamon & creamy béchamel sauce
Seafood Pasta - Thalasina Makaronada
Sea scallops, shrimps, Maryland jumbo lump crabmeat & mussels tossed with white wine tomato broth, graviera cheese & linguine pasta.
Greek Style Half Roasted Chicken - Gioulbasi
Half roasted chicken, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, roasted potatoes & green beans.
Chilean Sea Bass
Sauteed, fresh Chilean Sea Bass, lemon potatoes and green beans.
Fileto 16 oz (Steak)
Chef's cut, 16oz Steak grill to perfection, lemon potatoes, and sauteed broccolini
Salmon - Solomos
Grilled Salmon, spinach risotto and grilled veggies
Special Slow Roasted Lamb (kleftiko)
Slow roasted lamb neck, with lemon potatoes.

Lunch Sandwiches
Beef & Lamb Gyro Pita
Beef / lamb Gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce & fries.
Chicken Gyro Pita
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce & french fries
Haddock Roll
Crispy batter fresh Haddock fish fillet on a hoagie roll, tartar sauce, graviera cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles & fries.
Chicken Skewer Pita
Chicken kebap wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce & french fries
Vegetarian Pita
Grilled veggies, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes onions, feta, tahini sauce & french fries

Lunch Platters
Gyro Special
Fresh slices of beef & lamb gyro served with Greek salad, french fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken Gyro Special
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, greek salad, french fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken Skewer Special
Chicken Kebap , Greek salad, french fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Ela Mesa Special
Combination of you choice of gyro & kebap, Greek salad, french fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Rainbow Trout Fillet

Dessert
Baklava Pagoto
Walnuts, Almonds, Pistachios wrapped in phyllo dough, and honey syrup. Scup of vanilla ice cream.
Karydopita
Traditional Greek walnut sponge cake, Chocolate chips, Honey syrup and Mascarpone cream.
Politiko Ravani
Homemade coconut cake, vanilla custard, and honey syrup.
Orange Honey Cake
Orange, Honey, and Greek yogurt sponge cake

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Recent Reviews

Wonderful service, atmosphere, and food.

Our servers Bob and Kathya were kind, patient, & knowledgeable.

They took the time to share this amazing culture with us and offer descriptions, and suggestions.

Food was FRESH!!!

Manager Peter was kind and took time to chat with us.

We will be back
August 2025
I had a great time at the restaurant! The food was really good, fresh and tasty. Our server, Peter was amazing super nice, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. He made the whole experience even better. Would definitely come back!
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August 2025
I had a wonderful experience thanks to our server, Peter. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. He had great menu suggestions, checked in at just the right times, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Peter’s professionalism and warm attitude truly enhanced our dining experience. Highly recommend asking for him if you visit! 🌟
August 2025

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Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 944-3750