Beautiful restaurant with big shoes to fill- first, they took over the location where Maddens Casual Gourmet reigned supreme for years with exceptional food and service: then, they also have the reputation of Luigi’s to uphold.
The atmosphere is always lovely- live music and engaging staff..the tapas are always wonderful, however, the main courses leave something to be desired- especially at their prices. I ordered the beef Wellington (it’s a favorite and it was my birthday). The meat was still cold in the center- beyond RARE. My husband ordered the lamb, and told the waiter to have the chef cook it however he usually cooked it- it came out VERY well done (lamb should never be served well done!) and our dear friends order the bacon wrapped filet, which was bland, and the other ordered the duck, which was obviously sliced way too far in advance, as it was both cold, and dry. Very disappointing for an almost $400 tab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Alex McMahon
Underwhelming food and drinks. The bartender was very friendly, however, the hostesses were unprofessional. The hostesses were also conducting a training at the time that I went (6pm on a Saturday) so there were 4 hostesses which clogged the area I was seated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bill Morris
Disgustingly good, couldn't stop eating! Service was fantastic! Definitely going back to try all the tapas. Duck was amazing! Busy but still got in before our reservation time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanna Morrow
Having eaten alot of tapas, this was pretty great! Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
raja kushwah
One of th best Spanish places I have been too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frieda Micheletti
Perfect place for date night or ladies night out! Delicious food, happy hour specials, great atmosphere, low noise level good for talking/ hearing, and on 3rd Thursdays they have live bossa nova music! Try it out!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laila Navarro
Everyone was very attentive during our experience here. We enjoyed a variety of dishes from the menu and all of them were excellent! Thank you to the staff and management!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Wilson
Was so excited to try this place! So cute inside, started off great! Unfortunately the food was lacking seasoning/ flavor and the server was super nice but not very attentive nor remembered what we asked for. A kids menu was finally brought to us right before our order was delivered, so our son just ate off our plates. 5 adults orders, 2 steaks and 3 salmon’s. Steaks were very over cooked (medium, came out very well done), salmon had no seasoning, asparagus was bitter and woody. No checking on food, server was MIA most the time, so we just ate it as is and didn’t say anything. (Don’t think it would have helped) For the price points this service was very disappointing. Hoping it is mainly just not having a good chef but after reading other reviews this morning, seems food has been lacking for over a year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Karen Trawick
Our experience at Elia Tapas Cafe was extraordinary. My friend and I hosted a themed bridal shower for a young lady. Service by D.J. was non-stop and Madyson as the event coordinator kept us on track. Everything from the tapas to the flaming cheesecake bites on the dessert bar were top notch. We highly recommend Elia for an event or a meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr Malcolm Rude
We enjoyed brunch with friends and had a great time. The eggs Benedict and monte cristo were favorites. They were very accommodating with gluten free too
First time trying this place last evening, for dinner with friends. We started with the Empanadas de Carne, which were outstanding and the Datiles Rellenos, which were very good as well. For dinner, the wife and I split the Pasta Campera, and both enjoyed it very much. Overall, it was a great experience and we will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr. O
Having traveled to many locations across the globe, we found this establishment to offer some of the finest tapas in the United States, and the experience was truly delightful. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Our server, Gio, was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations for tapas, wine, and dessert. Each dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and expertly prepared, making it a pleasure to sample the various offerings. It is advisable to visit between 5 and 6 PM for their happy hour, where tapas and desserts are significantly discounted. We vsuted on Bryan's first Friday and that is a very busy time to be in downtown at that time of the month. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant opens at 5 PM and quickly becomes quite busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ezequiel Salinas
Great place. Waitress and bartender was wonderful, helpful, informative, polite and accommodating. We felt taken care of! Food was delicious, Hemingway cocktail was on mark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica M
I have went there twice. I personally feel it is over priced for the food you get the presentation is beautiful but... and the restrooms are not the cleanest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
J.R.
Elia Café Tapas Bar is a gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed—the kind of place that makes you want to linger and savor every bite.
Beautiful restaurant with big shoes to fill- first, they took over the location where Maddens Casual Gourmet reigned supreme for years with exceptional food and service: then, they also have the reputation of Luigi’s to uphold.
The atmosphere is always lovely- live music and engaging staff..the tapas are always wonderful, however, the main courses leave something to be desired- especially at their prices. I ordered the beef Wellington (it’s a favorite and it was my birthday). The meat was still cold in the center- beyond RARE. My husband ordered the lamb, and told the waiter to have the chef cook it however he usually cooked it- it came out VERY well done (lamb should never be served well done!) and our dear friends order the bacon wrapped filet, which was bland, and the other ordered the duck, which was obviously sliced way too far in advance, as it was both cold, and dry. Very disappointing for an almost $400 tab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Underwhelming food and drinks. The bartender was very friendly, however, the hostesses were unprofessional. The hostesses were also conducting a training at the time that I went (6pm on a Saturday) so there were 4 hostesses which clogged the area I was seated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Disgustingly good, couldn't stop eating! Service was fantastic! Definitely going back to try all the tapas. Duck was amazing! Busy but still got in before our reservation time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having eaten alot of tapas, this was pretty great! Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
One of th best Spanish places I have been too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect place for date night or ladies night out! Delicious food, happy hour specials, great atmosphere, low noise level good for talking/ hearing, and on 3rd Thursdays they have live bossa nova music! Try it out!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone was very attentive during our experience here. We enjoyed a variety of dishes from the menu and all of them were excellent! Thank you to the staff and management!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was so excited to try this place! So cute inside, started off great! Unfortunately the food was lacking seasoning/ flavor and the server was super nice but not very attentive nor remembered what we asked for. A kids menu was finally brought to us right before our order was delivered, so our son just ate off our plates. 5 adults orders, 2 steaks and 3 salmon’s. Steaks were very over cooked (medium, came out very well done), salmon had no seasoning, asparagus was bitter and woody. No checking on food, server was MIA most the time, so we just ate it as is and didn’t say anything. (Don’t think it would have helped)
For the price points this service was very disappointing. Hoping it is mainly just not having a good chef but after reading other reviews this morning, seems food has been lacking for over a year.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Our experience at Elia Tapas Cafe was extraordinary. My friend and I hosted a themed bridal shower for a young lady. Service by D.J. was non-stop and Madyson as the event coordinator kept us on track. Everything from the tapas to the flaming cheesecake bites on the dessert bar were top notch. We highly recommend Elia for an event or a meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed brunch with friends and had a great time. The eggs Benedict and monte cristo were favorites. They were very accommodating with gluten free too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First time trying this place last evening, for dinner with friends. We started with the Empanadas de Carne, which were outstanding and the Datiles Rellenos, which were very good as well. For dinner, the wife and I split the Pasta Campera, and both enjoyed it very much. Overall, it was a great experience and we will be returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having traveled to many locations across the globe, we found this establishment to offer some of the finest tapas in the United States, and the experience was truly delightful. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Our server, Gio, was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations for tapas, wine, and dessert. Each dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and expertly prepared, making it a pleasure to sample the various offerings. It is advisable to visit between 5 and 6 PM for their happy hour, where tapas and desserts are significantly discounted. We vsuted on Bryan's first Friday and that is a very busy time to be in downtown at that time of the month. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant opens at 5 PM and quickly becomes quite busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place. Waitress and bartender was wonderful, helpful, informative, polite and accommodating. We felt taken care of! Food was delicious, Hemingway cocktail was on mark.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have went there twice. I personally feel it is over priced for the food you get the presentation is beautiful but... and the restrooms are not the cleanest.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Elia Café Tapas Bar is a gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed—the kind of place that makes you want to linger and savor every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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