Restaurant

Ela

Virginia-Highland · Full Service · $$

Reservations available

Award-winning Virginia-Highland Mediterranean serving sharable mezze, craft cocktails, and daily happy hour.

Date SpotOutdoor SeatingGood For Groups

Open now· Closes 10:00 PM

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Restaurant

Ela

Virginia-Highland · Full Service · $$

Reservations available

Award-winning Virginia-Highland Mediterranean serving sharable mezze, craft cocktails, and daily happy hour.

Date SpotOutdoor SeatingGood For Groups

Open now· Closes 10:00 PM

Website Menu Directions Call

About

Ela is an award-winning Mediterranean restaurant in Virginia-Highland drawing on the flavors of Greece, Turkey, and Morocco. The kitchen turns out sharable mezze boards with Persian labneh, smoked eggplant dip, beet muhammara, and whipped feta alongside grilled laffa. Weekday happy hour runs 4-6 PM and weekends 3-5 PM with $8 cauliflower falafel, $9 Moroccan hot chicken wings, and Steve's Greek Fries with harissa aioli. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with craft cocktails and regional wines.

Dining Details

Reservations

Required

Book 2–3 weeks out

Service Style

Full Service

Good For

Date NightGroupsQuick BiteBrunch

Deals & Specials

Happy Hour

Every day · 3pm–5pm

Happy Hour

Every day · 4pm–6pm

Join us for happy hour weekdays from 4–6 PM and weekends from 3–5 PM. Enjoy craft cocktails, regional wines, and small plates inspired by Mediterranean flavors.