Ela Greek Eats

10/10 beef bowl with white rice and the sesame sauce Service was chill They opened 30 mins early

This was our first visit, and we ordered quite a spread: gigantes, the salmon bowl with quinoa pilgouri salad and tahini, the shaved beef brisket bowl with rice and tzatziki, the lamb gyro with tahini (though it came with tzatziki instead), the traditional Greek salad, Greek lemon potatoes, moussaka, chicken avgolemono soup, spanakopita, and baklava. It was definitely more food than we needed for four people, but we were eager to try as much as possible.Overall, everything was fantastic, and I would gladly order it all again--except for the soup. Three out of four of us found it too sour. I've had avgolemono soup before and, based on the reviews, I was expecting it to be my favorite, but it missed the mark.The restaurant has limited parking outside and a cozy amount of seating inside. There's no restroom available, so keep that in mind if you plan to dine in. The service was warm and accommodating; we requested hot water, which isn't typically offered, but they made it work for us.The food was excellent, though on the pricier side. If you're looking for ambiance, however, this may not be the place, as the focus is clearly on the food.

Very filling bowl and very healthy! Gotten it delivered so many times and decided to come in and was surprised with how small it was but was in and out!

So good! Delicious Mediterranean/Greek food near LMU and Otis College of Art and Design. It's a very small spot in a strip mall. There are a few small tables inside and a small bar area for a quick bite and go. The staff is super nice and accommodating to help you choose the best items. It is reasonably priced and a must go to if you're in the area looking for a good meal.

If you like Gyros and Mediterranean food! Look no further. This has been my spot for years for Lamb Gyros! Oh my God, the taste of the crackle and the flavor with the yogurt sauce, and all the vegetables on a nice warm pita is absolute heaven! Go here you need this!

AMAZING greek food in Venice! Such a great option for lunch or dinner take-out. Friendly staff and delicious options. Food is ready very quickly and great prices!I enjoyed the falafel platter - the falafel was the perfect amount of moist and flavorful, the hummus and other accoutrements were all so delicious. My partner enjoyed the Lamb Gyro and was impressed with how delicious it was as well! Will absolutely be ordering from Ela again and recommending it to all of our friends in the area.

best gyro i've ever had!!! shop is cute (though seating is limited). food is fresh, service is fast, hummus is thoroughly seasoned, gyro is loaded. absolutely coming back.

I am very dissatisfied and disappointed. I ordered their Lamb Youvesti, and unfortunately the lamb was rotten. The smell was just unbearable. I don't know how the chef and the cashier were okay with serving me this smelly food. Then comes the gigantes, you cannot mess that one up. However, they've given me barely any. I could count the amount of beans I was given. I mean come on it's beans, fill the plate up. Sorry to say, this will be my last time to order from there.

Great food, friendly staff, sparkling clean, convenient locaion (just far enough from the beach to not be slammed 24/7). Highly recommended!

Do yourself a favor. Get the lamb here. In a bowl. In a salad. In a wrap. On the side. Just get it in some capacity. Those slow roasted, juicy, tender, and mouth watering flavors make the lamb the undeniable option at Ela. The chicken bowl with rice was also solid (I just added my side of lamb to that bowl). The rice and veggies were fresh and had nice, authentic, zesty spices. And the chicken was pretty good. But next time, I'll just get double lamb. The lamb stole the show. Ela's also has that hole-in-the-wall type charm. More of a to-go spot with its lack of space, but there are a few seats and tables inside if you choose to dine in. I wouldn't recommend dining in with more than 3 people here though. An excellent option for a healthy, fresh, and authentic meal. I'll for sure be back!