Elia Cafe Tapas Bar - (Near Bryan, TX)

4 /5 Puneet Sharma: Made a reservation and came for Sunday Brunch. Seated promptly at 11 am. Slowish service after that. Got menus for Sunday brunch... which has no drinks section. Asked for a drinks menu and got a wine and specialty drinks, with no typical brunch drinks like mimosa, screwdriver or bloody mary. Ordered the omelette with mushrooms on the side; mushrooms did not come on the side. The tosatada with egg ... came out perfe CT. The Monte Cristo was not what I am used to. Two pieces of bread, some cheese and a sprinking of overcooked bits of ham. Very disappointing.

5 /5 Mr. O: Having traveled to many locations across the globe, we found this establishment to offer some of the finest tapas in the United States, and the experience was truly delightful. The food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. Our server, Gio, was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations for tapas, wine, and dessert. Each dish was incredibly tasty, fresh, and expertly prepared, making it a pleasure to sample the various offerings. It is advisable to visit between 5 and 6 PM for their happy hour, where tapas and desserts are significantly discounted. We vsuted on Bryans first Friday and that is a very busy time to be in downtown at that time of the month. Reservations are recommended, as the restaurant opens at 5 PM and quickly becomes quite busy.

5 /5 Vanessa R.: This was such an unexpected surprise. Stopped for lunch before a show at the community theater. Wine selections were wonderful. An added bonus was the lady that made specialty non-alcoholic drinks based on a persons flavor profile (I think she said gazas but it was a few weeks ago and I have forgotten). She made one for my 16y and 12y daughters that were specific to each of them, even capturing a bit of their personality in their flavors. Bonus is the use of natural ingredients and no added sugar! I cant wait to go back and try one for myself. The food is also delicious.

4 /5 Scott Gentile: Had a great experience. The vibe of the restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. The live entertainment added a nice atmosphere. The tapas were great and they had a nice selection of beverages and wine list. Definitely would return and would recommend for a date night or larger party.

2 /5 Natalie Patricia Robinson: Beautiful restaurant with big shoes to fill- first, they took over the location where Maddens Casual Gourmet reigned supreme for years with exceptional food and service: then, they also have the reputation of Luigi’s to uphold. The atmosphere is always lovely- live music and engaging staff..the tapas are always wonderful, however, the main courses leave something to be desired- especially at their prices. I ordered the beef Wellington (it’s a favorite and it was my birthday). The meat was still cold in the center- beyond RARE. My husband ordered the lamb, and told the waiter to have the chef cook it however he usually cooked it- it came out VERY well done (lamb should never be served well done!) and our dear friends order the bacon wrapped filet, which was bland, and the other ordered the duck, which was obviously sliced way too far in advance, as it was both cold, and dry. Very disappointing for an almost $400 tab.