Elia Chicago

Modern Mediterranean Restaurant & Upscale Cocktail And Wine Bar Located In The Heart Of Wicker Park. Elia (Greek for “olive tree”) pulls inspiration from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries and translates those flavors and techniques into Elia’s soups, salads, spreads, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts. Elia – located in the former Sea & Olive space – features a brand-new build out and complete interior and exterior restoration. Elia features 90 interior seats (11 at the “C-shaped” bar, 5 in the lounge area, 12 in the glassed-in private dining room that doubles as the restaurant’s wine cellar, and 62 at gold-framed wooden-topped tables surrounded by plush leather booths and chairs) along with 60 seats on the restaurant’s sidewalk patio. Sprawling imported Mediterranean wall murals of gold’s, blacks, and off-whites; original imported artwork; and mid-century modern lighting round out the restaurant’s stunning interior.