Elia Greek Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was very tasty and enjoyable."
• "The melitzana especially was as good as any taverna in Greece would serve."
• "The food tastes authentic."
• "The food was absolutely fantastic."
• "Food is delicious. We are vegetarian so choice is limited. But we had feta and green salads along with baked feta, grilled halloumi and tsatsiki with Pitta."
• "The seafood risotto is the best I've ever had."
• "Beautiful, fresh food."

Cons:

• "Food is very basic, definitely prices are not justified."
• "The food was terrible and expensive for the quality they offer."
• "There was nothing Greek about this restaurant, food was poor, atmosphere shocking and the service was average."
• "Instead of the flavors of Greece, our food had the bland tastelessness of a chicken salad sandwich purchased at a roadside Tesco Express."
• "Food was tasty, but came out very quickly and lukewarm."
• "Food is particularly tasteless with not so very big portion sizes also."
• "The food was really bland with very little seasoning."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were excellent & very friendly."
• "Service was great."
• "Friendly, attentive staff and right on George Square!!"
• "Service is excellent. Friendly and attentive staff."
• "Great atmosphere in the place and the staff couldn't have been better."
• "The service has always been friendly and helpful."
• "The service was nice, friendly and prompt."

Cons:

• "When I raised the issue I was ushered outside and not offered any reimbursement."
• "Good food but terrible staff, even without this happening the service was pretty bad overall."
• "The waiters are so busy chatting to each other that they are not very attentive to their customers."
• "We had to practically flag down a server because no one was checking on us or taking our order."
• "Service needs improving. Three waiters were standing there chatting - none bothered to come over and ask if anything we need."
• "Service is terrible the lady is so unfriendly."
• "One of the worst services I've received within a restaurant."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "The atmosphere eating outside in George Square was great. What a pity about the food."
• "Location is very central and is opposite the Christmas Market on George Square."
• "It's such a nice, bright and open area too so always pleasant to linger over another glass of wine or a coffee and no pressure to leave."
• "Great atmosphere in the place and the staff couldn't have been better."
• "There was a nice cosy atmosphere in the restaurant, and the decor was very appealing."
• "Perfectly located right next to Queens Street Station."
• "Superb Greek restaurant, right in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Excellent value!"

Cons:

• "There was nothing Greek about this restaurant, food was poor, atmosphere shocking and the service was average."
• "It was really quiet inside, only one table dining, the music was somewhere in the back playing really low."
• "Whole building has NO atmosphere! Decor dated and impersonal, menu was photocopied sheets."
• "The ambiance was relaxing and would definitely recommend a visit."
• "However, when it comes to allergens, they do not handle it that seriously as it is required."
• "The place has halal chicken if you ask for it."
• "The fried cheese smelled rotten."

Value

Pros:

• "All for £70. Food was very tasty and enjoyable."
• "Portions are large but prices are very reasonable for a restaurant that is bang slap on George Square."
• "Their lunch menu is very affordable and accompanied by their decent house wine is a bit of a bargain."
• "The cost of the bill was also reasonable for the portion size of what we had."
• "Very good value for quality dining."
• "Had a very nice lunch on Sunday there: an entre and a main just for £14."
• "Fairly priced, considering the food quality and the use of imported ingredients."

Cons:

• "Food is very basic, definitely prices are not justified."
• "The food was terrible and expensive for the quality they offer."
• "Generally overpriced restaurant but sadly this is becoming more the norm these days."
• "£23.00 for kleftiko main... Food mediocre."
• "Both unfortunately were overpriced to what was presented on plate."
• "Food was not so great - had beef which was really tough and fatty."
• "The meat in the one that was delivered was dry, overcooked and not particularly tasty."