MAIN COURSES Beetroot risotto, served with goat cheese and caramelized figs (v,d) 65 Chesnut and Mushroom Stifado stew, with rosemary, bulgur & vegetables (v) 67
SOUP Greek summer pasta, with sundried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers and Metsovone cheese (v,d,g) 75 Traditional Chicken soup with Ksinoxontros and Vegetables (d,g) 69 Gemista stuffed tomato and capsicum with rice, zucchini, herbs and Feta cheese (v,d) 65
STARTERS Grilled Prawns served with herb salad and orange dressing 110\
Tzatziki dip made of Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill and extra virgin olive oil (v,d) 34 Fillet of Fresh Sole Fish, served with black eye beans, green peas, fresh clums and butter sauce (d,a) 72
Tyrokafteri our own spicy Feta Greek cheese dip (v,d) 34 Seafood Giouvetsi orzo pasta cooked with shrimps, calamari, mussels and fresh tomato (a,d) 85
Taramosalata roe fish eggs with extra virgin olive oil and lemon 34 Sea Bream on the grill accompanied with boiled wild greens and garlic sauce 135
Melitzanosalata eggpland dip garlic, capsicum, herbs and olive oil (v) 34 Sea Bass whole (800-1kg) stuffed with horta, baked in wood oven and Greek egg lemon sauce 332
Pita Bread traditional homemade served with oregano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (v,d,g) 8 Sea Bass fillet (400-500 gr) with horta, baked in wood oven and Greek egg lemon sauce 176
Tomatokeftes from Santorini Island with diced fresh tomato and fine herbs (v,g) 32 Moussaka made with minced beef and lamb, eggplant, topped with béchamel sauce (d) 79
Grilled Cypriot Halloumi "the Traditional" served with Fig marmalade (v,d,a) 49 Grilled Chicken Souvlaki served with potatoes salad, homemade pita bread and tzatziki (d,g) 76
Kotopita traditional chicken pie with handmade yoghurt dough (d,g) 32 Chicken kontosouvli with potato salad, served with tzatziki and roasted tomato (g,d) 80
Cheese Saganaki Oven baked Metsovone smoked cheese from Epirus & fresh tomato and capsicum sauce (v,d,g) 70 Slow cooked Lamb with potatoes baked in wood oven, served with eggplant puree and ksigalo (d) 135
Hortopita wild green pie with Mizithra cheese and herbs (v,d,g) 32 Greek style Lamb chops on the grill with fresh oregano and olive oil lemon served with roasted potato, cherry tomato and zuccini. 130 Dolmadakia made of stuffed vine leaves, rice and herbs served with light yoghurt (v,d) 43 Lamb Gamopilafo Cretan traditional, served with rice pilaf and lemon zest (d) 125 Patates tiganites hand cut fried potatoes with oregano & sea salt (v) 23 Mixture of grilled meats, halloumi cheese and vegetables (for 2) (d,g) 250 Tiganita of Carob dough stuffed with tarama & sautéed shrimps with slice of avgotaraho (g) 65 Rib Eye grilled served with potato, green salad and roasted tomato (d) 0.260 kgr. 130 / 0.360 kgr. 165 Grilled Octopus with fava from Santorini Island, caramelized onions, olive oil, oregano and capers (a) 85 Beef Tenderloin with crispy potatoes sauteed, vegetables and gravy 185 Keftedakia, traditional beef meatballs accompanied with red capsicum sauce, yoghurt and mint (d) 49
Garidokeftedes, deep fried shrimps kefte with fine herbs (g) 52 DESSERTS Beef liver, served with cauliflower puree and aromatic balsamic vinegar (d) 58 Yoghurt with Greek Honey and walnuts (d,n) 32 Chicken Tigania our interpretation of a classic dish, made with lemon and cumin (d) 65 Galaktoboureko traditional dessert in filo pastry, custard, fresh milk and vanilla (d) 43 Grilled Calamari stuffed with Graviera cheese, Greek fennel and tomato confit (d) 47 Baklavas "Traditional" with walnuts served with vanilla ice cream (n,g) 40 Fried Calamari with traditional eggplant salad and pickled purslane (v) 40 Loukoumades traditional sweet dumplings with honey, walnuts and cinnamon served with vanilla and Mastiha ice cream (d,n) 38 SALADS Chocolate Lava with hazelnut ice cream (d,n) 45 Greek Salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, capsicums, Kalamata olives and fine herbs, served with authentic Greek Feta cheese (v,d) 46 Portokalopita, flavored orange pie, served with mastiha ice cream (d,g) 40
Rocca Salad with kataifi, Anari cheese, figs vinaigrette, strawberries and olive oil-lemon sorbet (v,d) 55
Dakos Salad with Cretan homemade barley rusk, fresh grated tomato, Feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and oregano (v,d) 43
Feta Watermelon Salad served with mixed leaves, watermelon, feta cheese and balsamic glaze (v,d,n) 60
Cheese Loukouma made our own way with feta mustard leaves and herbs accompanied by red capsicum ice cream from Florina, Greece (v,d) 60 We are allergen aware. If you suffer from any allergy please notify the service staff. Alcohol: (a), Dairy: (d), Vegetarian: (v), Nuts: (n), Gluten: (g) Fresh grilled Tuna fillet salad served with fresh green beans, mediterranean tomato sauce and lemon olive oil dressing 75 All prices are in UAE Dirhums and inclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% value-added tax (VAT) In our recipes, we use the herbs that have been used as medicines since ancient times. You can find more information about some of them below:
With its goal of providing the glorious flavors of Greece to the Emirates, Elia has come a long way from it's simple roots. For more than 10 years it has demonstrated Blita-Amaranthus – a source of vitamins C, A, K, B6, potassium and calcium. It helps excellence in the Greek cuisine industry here in Dubai. In keeping with this proud in digestion, have fiber, shed sugar; also helps in pressure and heart. history, Elia is pleased to introduce a young upcoming Chef to helm our kitchen and Radikia & Vrouves-Dandelion-Grouse - contains sodium, calcium, phosphorus, continue on this tradition of excellence, Chef Georgios Efraimidis. Chef Georgios has vitamins C, A, B and B2. It was used for the treatment of liver and bile; protects spent time in different countries to master and perfect his art and passion for Greek heart, cleanses the blood and helps diabetics. food. As an artisan, he had earned the chance to showcase his talents in various restaurants not only in Greece but also to different parts of Europe, including a Harupi-Carob – a great nutritional value, which contains calcium that is instantly Michelin Star restaurant in the United Kingdom. absorbed by the body. The best for children, pregnant and elderly. Glistrida-Andranche – a great nutritional value, helps anemia and generally heart Chef Georgios believes the Cretan cuisine is the foundation of what we presently call dwarf; antioxidant, good for the stomach and digestion. the Mediterranean taste. He wants Greek cuisine to be a journey or an exploration that leaves memories with every dishes he designs and crafts. Here at Elia, Chef Melissohorto – lemon balm, which contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, K, P and was Georgios will have the pleasure of welcoming you to an experience like no other. used in antiquity as a medicine to fight inflammation, heart problems, stomach upsets, Greek cuisine that takes your hand and invites you to explore the glory of how pain and fever. wonderful the most authentic taste of Greece truly is.
Lemoni – lemon that creates alkaline bases in body fluids; rich in vitamin C; stimulates the liver and cleanses the intestine; the only food that gives cellular energy.
Eleolado – olive oil that has anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial in conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis; helps reduce acidity and treat Cretan cuisine is the basis, beginning and Alzheimer's disease. It is also added to many skin care products as it improves its end of the so-called Mediterranean cuisine. elasticity and prevents wrinkles on a dry skin. In Crete, scientific research has been carried out to find out the reason why they had the Rigani-Oregano – a medicinal plant which cleanses the intestines; it is recommended fewest heart disease problems. for colds and as a drink after every meal for better digestion and cleansing of the stomach intestine by toxins. Therefore, Cretan cuisine is considered to be among the healthiest diets in the Fagopiros-Buckwheat – a black wheat that contains many plant proteins, vitamins B, world. B2, B3, E and K. It has also a fiber that helps lower cholesterol and preventing heart dicease. The Cretan cuisine is mostly comprised of the wild greens Thimari-Thyme – The oldest and the most reliable herb in the world at all times. It from the mountains, Cretan Olive gives iron in the body, cleanses the digestive system; relieves cough; helps in sight, Oil, pulses and cereals, fish and blood pressure, strengthens bones and closes wounds. herbs as well as lemons where antioxidants are mostly found. Matzourana-Marjoram – known as sedative. It relieves the stomach; helps in colds and has antitussive properties. You will find herbs that are being currently used in our Faskomilo-Sage – an antioxidant that helps to lower cholesterol and reduce blood recipes. These herbs can be glucose. traced back from the recipes since ancient times, and were Marathos-Fennel – an antioxidant that reduces inflammation; has antimicrobial used as medicines by the great activity, reduces cholesterol as well as used as digestif. ancestors.