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Elena Greek Armenian Cuisine

1000 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205-2806
818-241-5730
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Ranked #16 of 162 restaurants in Glendale
Cuisines: Armenian, Greek
Most recent review
- Mar 27, 2013
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Tarzana
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30 reviews 30 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I finally tried this restaurant and can’t wait to return. The menu offerings are many, including salads, soups, meat, poultry & seafood kebabs, gyros, rice, stuffed grape leaves and more. I am happy to report that the shish kebab, lentil soup and falafel are superb, delicious and perfectly cooked, and the service done with a smile. The portions are generous... More

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San Francisco
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

I grew up eating Armenian food and I have to say that this restaurant cooked up the best I've ever had. The flavors and seasoning were subtle and nuanced. Best of all the lamb was not overcooked and the rolled grape leaves were tender -- no need to chew 100 times to get them down. On Yelp this restaurant gets... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012 via mobile

Yes they really, completely forgot my order! I went in the restaurant around 7 pm. I ordered No.8 Salmon Plate. They took my order so I waited.After 25 minutes, a couple came in and ordered. I started to wonder what happened to my order when they brought out the order of the couple that came in after me. So I... More

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Crescent City, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Elena's is a little hole in the wall that you would miss if you didn't know where to look for it. The restaurant is buried in an Armenian neighborhood in Glendale and is really an enclosed patio with heaters. It has a neighborly charm and killer kabobs! The food is fresh, hot from the grill and very healthy. The price... More

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Lubbock, Texas
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75 reviews 75 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

This is a very small family restaurant ,but have the best rack of lamp ever ,no joke I don't lamp ,but never fails my wife starts with one and always orders the 2nd .My dish is kabob with double tomatoes and fries .Never miss it when we are in Burbank.We love it and very cheap .

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Kandern, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2012 via mobile

We went to Elena's based on the reviews here and we were not disappointed. My father-in-law is Armenian so we were looking for a taste of home and Elena's delivered. If you like Mediterranean and/or Middle Eastern cuisine you must try this place.

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Chino Hills, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

This is really a little hole in the wall family operated armenian restaurant. We drive an hour to go there and they are so worth the drive. The food quantity, quality and price are unparalleled. The service could use a little help especially when they are busy but they make up for it by superb food. The quail is amazing.... More

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Pasadena, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

You wouldn't expect much from this place when you see it, but this family owned reastaurant knows their stuff! I love their pork chop dinner with a side of their yummy lentil soup. I love this place, the famiy is so welcoming, and their service is great, feeks like you're in their house for dinner (i guess technically, you kind... More

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Glendale, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Not much on ambiance, bad parking, but if you get it to go, the lamb dishes are very good. There seems to be more Armenian food than Greek, but the lamb is what I go for.

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Laguna Niguel, California
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46 reviews 46 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

In southern Glendale, in an unimposing small building with a floor that slants slightly (just pretend you're at sea), this restaurant serves generous, tasty portions of authentic Greek and Armenian cuisine at very reasonable cost. Service is variable, but usually adequate. Don't expect ambiance; this place may be a 'hole in the wall,' but is clean. On more than one... More

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