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Elaia Cafe Restaurant

4.5 (704 reviews)
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Saganaki

Mentioned as a standout starter, with reviewers enjoying both the pan fried haloumi saganaki and the shared saganaki for its delicious taste.

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Spanakopita

Praised in multiple reviews as gorgeous and very good, with a flaky filo pastry and spinach filling that diners really enjoyed.

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Moussaka

Frequently recommended for being delicious and well-executed, with diners specifically calling it out as a highlight of their meal.

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Lemon Tart

Repeatedly praised as a very nice dessert, with reviewers enjoying its bright flavor and noting it as a memorable finish to the meal.

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Greek Salad

Mentioned as a tasty side that was so good one reviewer wanted bread to soak up the juices, showing it was especially flavorful.

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Lamb Souvlaki Bowl

Recommended for its generous serving and strong flavor, with one reviewer saying the non-vegan family members were especially impressed.

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Halloumi Souvlaki Bowl

Highlighted as a well-received option with generous portions and good flavor, especially for diners wanting a halloumi-based dish.

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6 1/2 Hour Lamb With Lemon Potatoes

Called out as a major highlight for its slow-cooked tenderness and rich flavor, with the lamb described as falling apart and melting in the mouth.

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Baklava

Recommended as a dessert favorite, with reviewers specifically praising the baklava and the 'baklava cigar' for being especially good.

Location details

240 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250, AU

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM
Friday 9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 8 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 2:30 PM

About Elaia Cafe Restaurant

Cosy cafe in an art-deco building, offering hearty breakfasts and pizza, plus wine and cocktails.

Amenities & services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Frequently asked questions

What is Elaia Cafe Restaurant known for?

Elaia Cafe Restaurant is best known for Greek food, especially the slow cooked lamb, moussaka, saganaki, and lamb souvlaki that reviewers mention often. People also point to the generous portions and the fact that platters and shared meals can easily feed more than expected.

What dishes are most recommended at Elaia Cafe Restaurant?

Reviewers most often recommend the slow cooked lamb with lemon potatoes, moussaka, saganaki, spanakopita, and lamb souvlaki bowls. Other specific dishes that get strong praise include haloumi saganaki, calamari, Greek salad, baklava, and the Greek lemon tart.

What is the atmosphere like at Elaia Cafe Restaurant?

The atmosphere is described as relaxed, cosy, and having a good buzz, with a setting that feels like a little corner of Greece in Launceston. It suits casual dinners, group bookings, and celebration meals, since reviewers mention everything from small date nights to large tables being handled smoothly.

Is Elaia Cafe Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?

Yes, reviewers repeatedly call it good value because the servings are large and the food is described as worth the price. One review mentions a $70 Greek feast set menu, and others say platters for two can feed three, so it sits in a mid-range dining bracket with strong portion size for the cost.

What drinks or extras are worth ordering at Elaia Cafe Restaurant?

The Greek wine list and cocktails are frequently mentioned, along with a house version of ouzo that reviewers describe as smooth and enjoyable. Greek coffee also comes up as a good match for desserts like baklava and kourabiedes, especially after a meal of lamb or meze.

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