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Elia's Mediterranean Cuisine

2128 South Bend Ave., South Bend, IN 46637
574.277.7239
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Ranked #9 of 98 restaurants in South Bend
Cuisines: Lebanese, Mediterranean
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Traveling across country we're always looking for FRESH vegan and vegetarian restaurants w/o the gluten fake meat stuff. This made the delish list! Had the mezzah sampler appetizer, vegetarian combo and grill combo. Would get it all again. Hummus, baba ghannouge, tabouli and dolmas fresh n perfect. Grill combo good but kebab was boring, chicken was best part- very moist.... More

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South Bend, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Elia's food is fresh, reasonably priced and delicious. There is something for everyone, even if they do not prefer the more unusual dishes. Their garlic paste and hummous are awesome, as well as everything I have tried on the menu since they have been in business (10 years maybe?). Sweet treats too. Great for vegetarian options. Service very efficient. The... More

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South Bend, Indiana, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

It has a nice little ambience to it with a menu that is neither pricey or cheap. You can enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your meal. They have small desserts to enjoy after your meal (I don't believe they are made in house, however) Service is casual and reliable. Food is consistently good (although they could make... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

My wife's birthday was yesterday, March 20th and I decided to take her to Elia's. We like to try different foods, and I knew she always wanted to go there. I tell you the truth, the food was excellent, and the service was Awesome. We will defiantly be going back often. If you never tasted Mediterranean food before, and always... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

There are other much better Mediterranean restaurants in the area. We are garlic fans BUT, the amount they use here is way over the top. It was so potent that it was not edible. We politely questioned the dish but no attempt was made to accommodate. "That's just the way it's made." Well, no it's not. We've had it several... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

We started going here when it was in its old location , the only difference seems to be the ambience .Its still great not the cheapest but the best

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

I ate at Elia's on a recent trip to South Bend - I have to say I was surprised. Was not really sure what I would get in South Bend, but the food was flavorful, the service was great, the restaurant is simple yet very pleasant. If you happen to be in South Bend and have a taste for Mediterranean... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Their vegetarian combo is excellent. Their falafels are super light and yummy, and their vegetarian grape leaves are out of this world. It's nice a quiet which makes for a great place to lunch withe friends and/or business meetings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

....and I am still ordering the same thing after close to a year. I'm not usually one to order the same thing over and over but I am addicted to their Chicken Shwarma. It seems to be the best/the most moist when I order it on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Ditto with the garlic paste. The pita bread is hit and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

Ate here with my wife and daughter, and thought the food was superb. Service was friendly and price was reasonable - if we are ever back in South Bend, we'll be back!

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