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Travellers' Choice2023
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Merchant City
0.0 miles from George Square
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
European, Greek
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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I have been here a couple of times and enjoyed the food, so booked this restaurant to go to with friends who had never been before. On arrival we had to wait 15 minutes for our table, which was not an issue. However I will...now never go back. We had a nice meal, then we sat & finished our drinks. After being asked if we wished anything else, we asked to order one more drink each only to be told we couldn’t as it would now take over an hour to get any drinks from the bar as they were busy. We all thought this was strange as none of us had ever been told this before in restaurant we had eaten in. Five or so minutes later the waiter then came back and said he had spoken to the bar and we could now order some drinks, which we did. Then another 5 minutes later a waitress came over & told us we had to leave NOW as there was people waiting at the door for our table. She was extremely rude and unpleasant We said we had ordered drinks, only to be told she had cancelled them and we had to leave now. Usually if a restaurant needs a table back you will get a 15 minute warning. At no point we’re we told they needed the table back and if we had, of course we would have finished our drinks and left. I will now never return to this restaurant or recommend it to anyone due to one very rude and unpleasant member of staff.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Visited on Friday night. We had to wait a little for our table that was pre booked as it was very busy. But we got settled quickly at a table at the back of the restaurant which was very good. We ordered a selection of...starters as a mini meze and a chicken and pork kebab. The dolmades were the best I have tasted and the Greek salad was fresh and varied. The chips were amazing - proper home cooked chips just delicious. Would recommend and if visiting Glasgow again will be backMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The worse experience I’ve had, I had the beef stifado, I had frozen chunks of beef and warm chunks, the lemon potatoes were all dry, I think I had someone’s left overs, reported to the waiter and he took my plate and microwaved it till...it had gone dryMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent 👌 we ordered a few mezze dishes (five between two of us). Absolutely delicious and a good amount of food as well. Had the baklava as dessert which was also delicious. The staff were great, good service, not intrusive. Well worth a visit, would...highly recommend.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Dined here for dinner Saturday 18th December. Were seated promptly to table with menus on arrival. 15 minutes later no one had come to take drinks order despite restaurant not being too busy and plenty of staff around. Had to flag someone down to take...drinks order. Likewise another 15 minutes and no one attended to take food order. Had yet again to flag for attention. Food was tasty and well presented. Disappointed by the slack service but otherwise food was good .More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We booked a table for a group of five friends. Really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. We ordered lamb souvlakis, greek salads, tzatziki, hummus, prawn souvlaki, all served with lemon roasted potatoes. The food was delicious - the lamb was outstanding. We ordered a...variety of wine, cocktails, coffees and baklava - all were delicious. We will all definitely be back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We tried this restaurant on a busy Friday evening. Despite the fact that we hadn’t booked beforehand they went out of their way to find us a table. The menu looked very authentic and the food certainly didn’t disappoint. It was excellent in quality and...flavour and the portions were more than enough. What impressed us most was the quality and speed of the service. There were many young staff and they were all friendly and responsive. I would definitely come here again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Lovely welcome from staff even though we hadn’t booked. We shared Lamb Souvlaki ( lovely BBQ flavour) Greek salad and some cheese mezzi. All good and would definitely revisit. House red was very drinkable. Good atmosphere for a wet night in November.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 November 2023 via mobile

Great experience from start to finish. Great authentic food, literally felt like I was on holiday in Greece. Big restaurant but yet still felt intimate. Chefs did a great job as did everyone. Especially Sara who served our table. Legend. Brilliant night and strongly recommend!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023 via mobile

Very friendly and relaxing. Food was amazing and reasonably priced. A very good variety on the menu and the soup was excellent.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

I visited multiple times the restaurant obviously this time I got disappointed of the quality of the sea food plater for 2 frozen kalamari king prawns frozen 5 pieces on the plater full under with mixed leaf salad. Greek salad with mixed leaf 7 slices...of tomato and onion small piece of feta cheese isn’t a Greek salad .I spoke with the staff member Dimitris he told us to mare European . Waiting time for the main course it 35 minutes . The presentation of the food disappointed me and the quality they sale frozen seafood for fresh . I wouldn’t be back like a guestMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Soufritos were very poor. Small portions with the Chicken Souvlaki. Tzatziki with Pita was good. Overpriced for what we got. Mojito wasn't very good.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

Had a delicious pre concert dinner last night. The food and service were excellent and at a reasonable price!! Thank you guys

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023

We recently visited Elia for dinner on a Saturday night and can honestly say all 4 of us left saying it was one of the best meals of our lives! I had seen a few reviews mentioning the service but I can honestly say every...single staff member was so attentive, helpful, fun and kept us right with what to order. We had a fantastic experience, food was quick to be served and all so fresh and tasty. The bill was also incredibly reasonable. My only complaint is I don't live closer to go more often! Thank you for a fantastic experience, definitely a must visit if you're in Glasgow!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

4 of us had just had a lovely early evening meal booked via 5pm.com. Excellent value for money & couldn't fault the food or service. Really appreciated the pace of service, we weren't rushed & had time between courses.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Maria M
22 April 2023|
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Response from Sandy B | Reviewed this property |
Maria probably best you contact the restaurant for the answer. As lunch menu offers are often subject to being on specific days only, I attending on an evening so cannot answer the question as such. Enjoy the food is you go.
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Response from dimitriss313 | Reviewed this property |
Yes they do. They also have Fix and sometimes Alpha as well.
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Response from willow731 | Reviewed this property |
They definitely serve beer but I can't remember if there was draught beer so you would need to check their website. I would think they would though.
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Elia Greek Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4