Elia

Anna Nem a month ago

Elia is a beautiful Italian restaurant with a stylish and elegant interior that creates a great dining atmosphere. We started with the octopus, which was hands down one of the best octopus dishes I’ve had, perfectly tender, incredibly flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The salmon and tuna tartare was also enjoyable. While it didn’t taste quite as fresh as I expected, it was still tasty and well prepared. The truffle carpaccio was outstanding: fresh, balanced, and packed with flavor without being overwhelming. Unfortunately, the Truffle Royal Pizza was a little disappointing. The dough was excellent—light, airy, and very well made—but the pizza was lacking toppings and felt quite stingy, which left it feeling unbalanced and underwhelming. The pistachio dessert was overly sweet and overpowering. Did not like that at all. The service was also underwhelming. We waited quite a while before our server initially came to the table, and throughout the meal we often had to rely on other servers for assistance. That said, the food runners were attentive, friendly, and did an excellent job. Cocktails were well made and balanced. Overall, Elia offers a beautiful setting and some truly exceptional dishes, particularly the octopus and truffle carpaccio. While the service and pizza could use improvement, the quality of several menu items would make me consider returning.

Caro Lovo 3 weeks ago

Amazing experience at Elia! The food was absolutely delicious, with the pasta, pizza, and octopus being the standout dishes. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Jhon was an excellent server—friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. His great service made the experience even better. I highly recommend Elia and will definitely be coming back!

Daniela Linares a month ago

We had an amazing experience at Elia on the River, and John made it even better. His service was attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. He gave us excellent recommendations, and we’re so glad we followed them. The Truffle Carpaccio and the Truffle Royal Pizza were absolutely incredible—easily some of the best dishes we’ve ever had. Every recommendation was spot on, and John’s knowledge of the menu really elevated our dining experience. Thank you, John, for your outstanding service. We will definitely be back and highly recommend asking for him if you visit Elia on the River! 😊🍕✨

Roxy V a month ago

Oscar was truly exceptional today! He went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. I can honestly say I’ve never had a server as attentive, friendly, and professional as him. The food was a 10/10, and as a first-time guest, I was incredibly impressed. Thanks to both the outstanding service and delicious food, I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

LaDiva2400! 3 weeks ago

“I had an amazing experience at Elia on the Miami River. The waterfront atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable meal. The food was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, and the cocktails were equally impressive. The service was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Between the stunning river views, delicious cuisine, and excellent hospitality, Elia is truly a standout dining destination in Miami. I can’t wait to come back!”