Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

Name: Ela Mesa Taste of Greece
Address: 109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, United States, 20879
Telephone: (301) 944-3750
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

70 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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Inspired by the Greek philosophy of "philoxenia" we aim to extend the warmth of our home to the hearts of our guests. Our cuisine is centered on traditional fresh ingredients and contemporary dishes in a fine dining setting. Come discover our heritage of great food and uncomparable hospitality.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 944-3750

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(301) 944-3750
Website
http://www.elamesatasteofgreece.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Neighbourhood
Gaithersburg
Cross Street
109 Paramount Park Drive
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Beef & Lamb Gyro PitaUS$14.00
Fresh slices of beef & lamb gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Chicken Gyro PitaUS$14.00
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Haddock RollUS$16.00
Crispy battered haddock on a hoagie roll, tartar sauce, graviera cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, served with fries
Chicken Skewer PitaUS$14.00
Chicken skewer, wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, feta, tzatziki sauce, served with fries
Vegetarian PitaUS$14.00
Falafel wrapped in pita bread, tomatoes, onions, feta, tahini sauce, served with fries

Soups

Avgolemono-Chicken SoupUS$8.00
Traditional chicken lemon soup, orzo, veggies, aromatic herbs

Salads

Add: Gyro $6, Chicken $6, Grilled Shrimp $8, Grilled Salmon $8

Horiatiki (Greek Salad)US$14.00
Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, capers, Kalamata olives & Feta cheese
Manouri SaladUS$16.00
Grilled manouri cheese of Thessaly, arugula, sliced speck, marinated baby tomatoes, basil oil & balsamic reduction
Kesara (Caesar Salad)US$12.00
Romaine hearts, creamy dressing, croutons, shaved graviera cheese & graviera crisps
Patzaria (Beets Salad)US$16.00
Heirloom baby beets, goat cheese mousse, arugula, Aegean vinaigrette & aromatized pistachios

Platters

Gyro SpecialUS$18.00
Fresh slices of beef & lamb gyro served with Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken SkewerUS$18.00
Chicken Skewer, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Chicken Gyro SpecialUS$18.00
Fresh slices of chicken gyro, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread
Ela Mesa SpecialUS$22.00
Combination of gyro & chicken skewer, Greek salad, fries, tzatziki sauce & pita bread

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Greek
Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Maryland - DC Suburbs
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JferM
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Very busy on a Saturday night. This was our first time there. Waited an hour for our food, no apology, no bread while we waited and no one checked in on us. That being said the food was excellent and at the end we received a complimentary dessert. So we will go back but hopefully they are able to improve on service.
MD
MDDiner
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. So flavorful and authentic Greek cuisine.
L
Lenny
Washington DC
184 reviews
vip
4.0
184 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our appetizers, avgolemono soup and zucchini chips with tzatziki sauce, were delicious. I tried one of the specials, lamb's neck, which was very good. My wife enjoyed her lamb shank which I helped her finish. We got dessert which was coconut cake with vanilla custard and honey. We enjoyed everything. This was our second visit and there will be many more.
B
Brunchman
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were most accommodating allowing us to pick from either the lunch or dinner menu. It is a beautiful comfortable space and the food was terrific. Genuine Greek food.
F
Fredericklady
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This our second time here. Excellent food and service.
M
Meleb
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Will definitely return.
J
Jlkf
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from the food, to the presentation was outstanding. I had the lamp chops and they were done to perfection, my husband had the salmon and loved it. We had the ceaser salad also and the bread was so yummy too. A Greek honey style cake for dessert and all was perfect!
L
Larry
Washington DC
336 reviews
vip
5.0
336 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The calamari, octopus and saganaki cheese appetizers were all very good as were the main course. Excellent servers!
PB
PattyB
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful meal with great service. We will return again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from the beginning to end. We had a great time, food and specially dessert was unbelievably amazing, will dine again.
SN
SamN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Food was great. Service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
George is amazing host excellent food and service!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly and helpful staff & owner, delicious food, nice ambiance!
RR
RobertR
Washington DC
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
When we got to the restaurant there wasn’t a table available for us so we decided to wait at the bar. Our bartender, Lizzie, was very charming and attractive as well as attentive so, we decided to have our dinner at the bar.
EC
EllenC
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were greeted promptly with a smile. Service was well paced, we never felt rushed. My dining companion had grown up in Greece and said this was the best restaurant food she’s eaten! As a non Greek I would agree! The prices were comparable to other nice restaurants. Definite going back!
R
Rich
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Second time dining here was a wonderful as the first time. Both food and service were great. This time had the spinach pie and moussaka again, but also had the rainbow trout - - and I recommend all three of them.
C
Coach
Washington DC
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time…great food!
M
Marthawithhenry
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
I was looking forward to dining here due to the very good reviews. Our server was obviously new & inexperienced, but he was trying hard to make our dining experience enjoyable which we recognized. The 3 of us ordered alcoholic beverages. The wine pour was less than 5 oz; bourbon was fine. Chicken kabob dinner was good, but small for the cost. Salmon was overdone; moussaka was good. We received complimentary samples of the sponge cake which was delicious. It was nice to see the restaurant was eventually full as the evening wore on, but the noise level increased to where we needed a raised voice to communicate for most of the meal. Would consider trying again due to the nice staff and ownership and the requirement to eat either outside on the patio or during non-peak hours due to the noise.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Essentially no parking. Extremely loud inside. Didn’t have a table large enough to seat our party of 5 despite a reservation, so they put together 2 mismatched tables which made things awkward. Overpriced food, some was ok but some was pretty bad. Ordered wine and pour was barely the size of a tasting. Very rude owner insisted that the food was perfect and all of the dishes are big hits. Got angry and removed full plates of food from the table and still charged us for them. Would not ever go back
d
dinesoutalot
Washington DC
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem in Gaithersburg If you love Greek food, this restaurant offers delicious food, great service and a lovely restaurant setting. We ate there for the first time this past week, for lunch and enjoyed grilled octopus, a Greek salad and a lamb sandwich. A must try
R
Rich
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Spinach pie and moussaka were both excellent, and among the best I have ever tasted. Service was exemplary. Highly recommend this restaurant.
SM
SheldonM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend. We will be back.
AA
AAWG
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food were very good, but just little too oily, service were good.
C
Cager21
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an excellent first experience here! The service was phenomenal, the food and beverages were excellent, the plating was wonderful, all in a casual atmosphere. George, the owner, made sure every guest was taken care of well and that they enjoyed their meal. Everything is prepared so fresh here, and is so tasty. This restaurant is a phenomenal new addition to the local scene! Bravo!
LF
LilianF
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit. The food and service was excellent! I highly recommend and will def. go back soon.
M
Milano
Washington DC
387 reviews
vip
4.0
387 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Really nice genuine experience with great food - we will be back
G
Genevieve
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been twice but will return often!!! Starting with the warm pita bread with olive oil.....delicious. The drink selection was great- my husband loved the Greek beer, Fix was the name. The Dolmadakia (grape leaves) lightly drizzled with avgolemona sauce was divine. We shared the beet salad with goat cheese mousse......wanted more! The Chilean sea bass was flaky and delicious with the green been side and mashed potatoes. Everything tasted light and fresh and truly homemade! The dessert we are still dreaming of! Homemade Greek Christmas cookies called Melomakarona ....we even ordered some to bring home- they were THAT good! The coffee and espresso martini were a great finishing touch. The owner and chef made it a point to come to the table-interact and have a conversation...that is what made the night truly special. Making that connection wants us to return....and return....and spread the word to all!
f
foodtimes
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an amazing atmosphere… servers, chefs, everyone there was so pleasant and made us feel very welcome. The food was amazing also and portions were great. I ordered the goat special and it was fantastic
K
Kurly
Washington DC
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Best spinach pie we ever ate. Our only comment is the noise level and slightly prices. More than we expected but the food was superb and portions huge!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Came here for my birthday dinner with my sister. The food was really good. The octopus was delicious and the lamb was tender. Overall it was great and I will come back to try some other dishes.
M
Momv
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter (Ted) very knowledgeable about menu and attentive. Owner stopped by the table as well.
CR
CarolR
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Pleasant service. Love it! Definitely a go to place.
p
plhreh
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was incredible- lamb chops with potatoes and asparagus. Everything cooked perfectly. Chicken kabob with rice and green beans too. It’s a great upscale addition to this area. Menu was expansive so we will be back.
DD
DarinDD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Ela Mesa Taste of Greece, and very pleased with our food and service. Everything came out quickly and hot. The restaurant's ambiance is very nice, without being too much as some other Greek restaurants are. I will be back and am looking forward to trying the stuffed grape leaves and Avgolemono soup.
L
Larry
Washington DC
337 reviews
vip
5.0
337 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food; i.e, Branzino, pasta with seafood, mussels and wine and cocktails. Our2nd visit; will return
h
hungergames
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Thank you for an outstanding meal. Both the salad starter and roast lamb main dish were extremely flavorful - I was transported to the Mediterranean! There were generous portions of both dishes, great wine from Nemea, plus Ouzo to round out the evening. The staff were friendly, attentive and genuinely interested in sharing their knowledge of the food and drink. Ela Mesa will be a must-visit restaurant for me the next time I'm in the Gaithersburg area.
K
Kajaree
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Yay! Good Greek food closer to home! Our group of six had a great dinner! The staff was very helpful and attentive ... they were out of several things but that's not a shock these days. Three of us ordered the broccolini side but only one of us received it; other two got green beans for some reason? The grilled octopus was perfect as were the dips and pita. We all enjoyed the stuffed grape leaves as well. The Greek salad was yummy and the branzino was prepared to perfection and very flavorful. The sea bass was nice but the branzino was better. All of the desserts are worth the calories!
JH
JeffH
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time at this newer Greek restaurant. Nice brightly lit dinning room that is well furnished and modern. Menu had a number of interesting choices and a few specials. We shared a Greek salad and hummus to start and our entrees were mussels and the chicken kabob. Everything was well prepared and tasty. Service was attentive and friendly. Never felt rushed. We will be back.
MN
MteaNest
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is very authentic and absolutely delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. Enjoyed the restaurant and will come back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 944-3750.

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece is rated 4.7 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 944-3750

109 Paramount Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
109 Paramount Park Drive
Neighbourhood
Gaithersburg
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elamesatasteofgreece.com/
Phone number
(301) 944-3750

Ela Mesa Taste of Greece

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

Moussaka

Htapodi (Grilled Octopus)

Sandwiches

Beef & Lamb Gyro PitaUS$14.00

Chicken Gyro PitaUS$14.00

Haddock RollUS$16.00

Chicken Skewer PitaUS$14.00

Vegetarian PitaUS$14.00

Soups

Avgolemono-Chicken SoupUS$8.00

Salads

Horiatiki (Greek Salad)US$14.00

Manouri SaladUS$16.00

Kesara (Caesar Salad)US$12.00

Patzaria (Beets Salad)US$16.00

Platters

Gyro SpecialUS$18.00

Chicken SkewerUS$18.00

Chicken Gyro SpecialUS$18.00

Ela Mesa SpecialUS$22.00

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Make a reservation

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