Elia Taverna Marblehead

Name: Elia Taverna Marblehead
Address: 261 Washington St, Marblehead, MA, United States, 01945-3335
Telephone: (781) 499-5006
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

34 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

Top tags:

Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

10:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 499-5006
Website
https://eliatavernama.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our catering menu offers most of our customers favorite dishes. From our famous Greek salad, moussaka, chicken and pork kalamakia, desserts and many many more. We us Ezcatering or you can call us to place an order at 781-499-5006.
Private party facilities
We offer private events for anyone interested please contact us for more information. 6178279186

Location
261 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3335
Neighbourhood
Marblehead
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Winter Elia salmonUS$32.00
Spicy Shrimp santoriniUS$36.00
Winter Lamb chopsUS$39.00
Winter Roasted organic chickenUS$30.00
Mediterranean grill for 2US$55.00
mediterranean grill for 4US$110.00
KalamakiaUS$24.00
- extra kalamakiaUS$5.00
chicken KalamakiaUS$24.00
- extra chicken kalamakiaUS$5.00
MoussakaUS$26.00
YouvetsiUS$30.00
Winter Boneless rib eyeUS$37.00
PastitsioUS$26.00
- extra biftekiaUS$5.00
gyro carvingUS$22.00

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston Metro North
Best Overall
Boston Metro North
Best Food
Boston Metro North
Romantic

34 Reviews

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Exceptional
Greater Boston
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent; staff friendly and knowledgeable. A neighborhood treasure.
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RogerM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The acoustics were difficult, but everything else was fine.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great last minute decision. We love greek food but this restaurant really surprised us. We ordered broccoli appetizer and lamb for main course.
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AnnD
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time dining at this wonderful Greek spot. The service was excellent and the food was tremendous. The octopus appetizer was “the best I ever had” in the words of one of our party. The mixed grille for two is enough for three easily. Highly recommended.
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Aaron
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, the food was fresh, well seasoned, perfect temperature, and incredibly friendly and helpful service!!
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TaraL
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time going, but this time we brought some first timers and they loved it. Everything from the food, to the wine, music, and ambiance was amazing. We love going here and always look forward to our next return. So great to get a taste of Greece so close to home.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with a very attentive staff and nice wine selection. We felt like we were in Greece on vacation.
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MMB02116
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food is very flavorful, the decor attractive and the service attentive. I found the portions yo be very large -- in fact the Gyro plate my Father in law ordered was stacked so high with meat he had to request a second pita to assemble his meal and enjoyed leftovers for another meal. I'd love to see the Elia team try to address the noise level as it detracts from the experience and is definitely the loudest place in town.
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Jdgreek
Washington DC
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe, feels like you are in Greece
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AnnD
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here, definitely won’t be my last. We had a variety of meals and everyone was more than pleased. The service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elia is by far my favorite place to eat when visiting Marblehead. Normally, I get the Bronsini - SO YUMMY This time I went with the salad and a side of the spinach orzo. 😋 We ended up with a party of 10. Dinner was under $600 for Aptz, dinner and drinks. The 🔥 cheese is my mom's favorite. I could eat the bread and olive all day long. The Spanakopita is DELISH! Waitstaff is ALWAYS on point and lovely!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic authentic Greek cuisine … great service it’s a great addition to MHD restaurant scene
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JenniferW
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I keep going back. It’s my absolute favorite Greek food!
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TamiS
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and service. My new favorite place! Really enjoyed
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Onlyrealfood
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I felt as if I left the country and went to Greece. Loved everything about this restaurant. The live Bouzouki music added so much to the experience. My favorite
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best meal and best restaurant experience I've had in a few years on the North Shore.
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Heidik
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Delicious food, attentive staff who made excellent recommendations. Very small space, so feels crowded and can be loud when full.
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JulieS
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We celebrated there on Father’s Day. Great service, Greek menu and vibe of people enjoying themselves. A tad bit loud but not so much you can’t hold a conversation. Will definitely go back!
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Rj1541
Greater Boston
146 reviews
vip
3.0
146 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
A good enough, low-key neighborhood restaurant serving fresh Greek fare. Only substantive complaint is that they too heavily salted the food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent service was excellent. It was a little noisy, but we survived.
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JohnH
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A visit to this restaurant is like a mini holiday to the Greek islands. They have the absolute freshest ingredients, original and authentic Greek dishes that truly make you feel as though you’ve been transported to Hellas. They also offer an extensive list of wonderful Greek wines. Gone are the days when Greek wines were all super dry. Most of all, the staff makes you feel like a part of the family!
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Andrew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for mother's day, we sat in the front window area where there were just a couple tables and at one point i went to the bathroom and was amazed at how crowded the place was. The silence and ability to enjoy our meal and conversation was great! The food, service and drinks were all amazing, couldn't recommend this place for authentic Greek food more! I've been to Greece, and this was incredible in comparison.
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AmandaS
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent local Greek restaurant. Delicious food, generous portions. Great service from friendly staff. Very nice decor and ambience. A great addition to the Marblehead dining scene!
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annec
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A tremendous Saturday night dinner with friends. The moussaka is delicious!! Staff are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the varied menu. A wonderful evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. It does get a little busy, so we had to wait for our reservation.
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Mikaela
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have eaten here countless times and it is always the MOST delicious. Elia Taverna transports you to Greece with beautiful decor, traditional music, and a TV that plays footage of the stunning Greek islands. Not only is the food delicious, fresh and authentic, but the staff treats you like family. I highly recommend the Octopus and greek salad (Horiatiki) as starters, and then the Mediterranean Grille (for larger parties as it's quite big), Bronzini, or Lamb Chops for entrees. All of the desserts are delicious and the perfect end to a meal. In addition to their authentic and extensive dinner menu, Elia has an array of wine and ouzo imported from Greece as well as classic cocktails. A must-go for anyone on the North Shore.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience3
Have been here a few times. Food is decent. We went tonight to celebrate my husband’s birthday and brought a cake with us. We offered some to share with the staff. Upon leaving the restaurant, we asked for the remainder of the cake and we come to find out they had thrown the whole cake in the garbage. The owner did nothing to make up for the fact that they threw the cake away without asking us first if we wanted the rest to take home. Owner responded “don’t know what to tell you guys.” Absolutely HORRIBLE customer service. Would not recommend and will never go back.
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not23anymore
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING!! This was our third time at Elia and our best experience yet. We tried - and loved - the spanakopita, meatballs, fried calamari, avgolemono, the salmon, the shrimp santorini and …. The winner of the night , the moussaka. I cannot wait to dine here again!!!
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BarLev
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here. We had tried it when they first opened. Meh. Opening kinks to be worked out. We decided to go back and it was well worth it. The food was excellent as was the service. Glad I don't have to schlep to "greek town" in Peabody on Route One anymore . . .
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Elia Taverna for Valentine’s Day. All who work in service are friendly, informed, and attentive. I needed a slight shift in my meal due to a dietary restriction and it was welcomed with no difficulty and executed beautifully. My husband has the seafood pasta special which arrived with Instagram worthy plating and was equally delicious. My salmon was cooked perfectly. The food is authentic as are the wines. The Greek music and background tv at the bar tuned to Greek TV enhances the ambiance. This was my second time eating at Elia and it will not be the last.
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Bill
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Favorite Greek restaurant on the Northshore. Will be going frequently.
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RogerM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food excellent but a little pricey, service excellent. Difficult acoustics and tightly spaced. Still, enjoyed the experience.
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KarenM
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Greek food!
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IleniaG
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great food music unpleasantly loud.
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FAQs

Elia Taverna Marblehead does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elia Taverna Marblehead also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 499-5006.

Elia Taverna Marblehead is rated 4.9 stars by 34 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

Dec 3, 2023

10:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

261 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3335

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Marblehead
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://eliatavernama.com/
Phone number
(781) 499-5006
Catering
Our catering menu offers most of our customers favorite dishes. From our famous Greek salad, moussaka, chicken and pork kalamakia, desserts and many many more. We us Ezcatering or you can call us to place an order at 781-499-5006.
Private party facilities
We offer private events for anyone interested please contact us for more information. 6178279186

Elia Taverna Marblehead

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Dinner

Winter Elia salmonUS$32.00

Spicy Shrimp santoriniUS$36.00

Winter Lamb chopsUS$39.00

Winter Roasted organic chickenUS$30.00

Mediterranean grill for 2US$55.00

mediterranean grill for 4US$110.00

KalamakiaUS$24.00

chicken KalamakiaUS$24.00

MoussakaUS$26.00

YouvetsiUS$30.00

Winter Boneless rib eyeUS$37.00

PastitsioUS$26.00

gyro carvingUS$22.00

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Elia Taverna Marblehead offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elia Taverna Marblehead restaurant rated?

Is Elia Taverna Marblehead currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information