Great food in an unpretentious atmosphere. You feel like you are a welcome guest at the house of a great cook.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kevin Wong
I don't frequent Armenian cuisine restaurants but this one is a delight. The ingredients such as those in the salad is fresh and crisp. The quail is bony and there isn't much beyond the bones and the skin is too chared to enjoy. Other than that, the dishes are flavorful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Vince Ruso
Tasty excellent food mouth watering omg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silvia Clavel
Love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Panagiotis Maheras
Great food, really nice menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Kraft
I crossed town to meet a friend in Glendale for lunch at Elena's Restaurant. It's a small restaurant you might drive right by but you would missing something special if you do. My friend Bevelry introduced me to Virginia, the original owner who is Armenian-Greek. Virginia retired but still works there to help out and clearly enjoys being there and seeing her long-timecustomers like my friend. Both Virginia and the new management, including this young gentleman Armen, were fantastic. The restaurant is small, but warm, and everyone is very welcoming. Both Virginia and Amern helped walk me through the extensive menu as this was my first time. We started with Muttabbal (Baba Gannuj) which is a delicious eggplant hummus. I could have made a meal out of that dish alone! I ordered a combo plate of two meets Beef Shish Kebab and the Chicken (BBQ) Shish Kebab's plus an Armenian Salad. The kebab spices were so tasteful (not hot but tasty) that I wanted to order more to take home. The servings were a large amount of food. My friend ordered a combo plate with the salmon and pork chops which are her favorites. I loved all our dishes and look forward to eating there again. I only wish I had room to order desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Elena's Famous Lentil Soup, Pickled Cabbage, Chicken Kabob, Hummos Mutabel, Elenas' Combo Kebab Plate, Soup or Salad, Lamb Chops, French Fries
Daisuke Hiranaka
I've had beef kebab and lamb kebab and both were very tasty. There are many Mediterranean restaurants around here, but the prices here are reasonable and the quality of the food is high.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kevin Asaturian
Absolute Garbage, from the place to the food. The chicken shawarma plate is more like chicken curry than shawarma, when asked for more garlic paste their response was oh we have to charge you for it.Gheda Sefat to the bone, go figure!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ari D
Having been wanting to come back to Elena's for a while.Definitely worth the drive for us! From Valencia Great food,Great service.If you simply just want Good Armenian food. They do not disappoint.Service is great as I mentioned and fast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
Rose Red
I enjoyed delicious quality food here for many years with unbelievably low price. I’m very disappointed to say they spoiled the good thing. Food doesn’t taste the same. Elena’s ground beef used to be the best, now it’s dry and tasteless, soup is not the same as well. Please bring back the old flavor. Perfection must be appreciated and maintained. Manager and the owner r pleasant and friendly, I like the homely atmosphere as well so I hope they will improve it
Can't say enough good things about this place. Almost tempted not to review. To keep it a secret! But this place doesn't need my review. Everyone knows this place is the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill Wallace
Great family place. The food is very good and you get a very nice portion.
Never having Greek food before, I found it quite good. The serving were large. I would eat there again??
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Elena's Famous Lentil Soup
Eletta Bonfanti
Ordered from DoorDash and I'd say the food is pretty decent. I was impressed by the Beef Kofta (Kibbeh), Curry Tandoori Hummus and the Lamb Chops in that order. The grilled vegetables and pita were okay too. However, the fries were very soggy with no crisp. I'd still order from there again.
Great food in an unpretentious atmosphere. You feel like you are a welcome guest at the house of a great cook.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I don't frequent Armenian cuisine restaurants but this one is a delight. The ingredients such as those in the salad is fresh and crisp. The quail is bony and there isn't much beyond the bones and the skin is too chared to enjoy. Other than that, the dishes are flavorful.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tasty excellent food mouth watering omg.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, really nice menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I crossed town to meet a friend in Glendale for lunch at Elena's Restaurant. It's a small restaurant you might drive right by but you would missing something special if you do. My friend Bevelry introduced me to Virginia, the original owner who is Armenian-Greek. Virginia retired but still works there to help out and clearly enjoys being there and seeing her long-timecustomers like my friend. Both Virginia and the new management, including this young gentleman Armen, were fantastic. The restaurant is small, but warm, and everyone is very welcoming. Both Virginia and Amern helped walk me through the extensive menu as this was my first time. We started with Muttabbal (Baba Gannuj) which is a delicious eggplant hummus. I could have made a meal out of that dish alone! I ordered a combo plate of two meets Beef Shish Kebab and the Chicken (BBQ) Shish Kebab's plus an Armenian Salad. The kebab spices were so tasteful (not hot but tasty) that I wanted to order more to take home. The servings were a large amount of food. My friend ordered a combo plate with the salmon and pork chops which are her favorites. I loved all our dishes and look forward to eating there again. I only wish I had room to order desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Elena's Famous Lentil Soup, Pickled Cabbage, Chicken Kabob, Hummos Mutabel, Elenas' Combo Kebab Plate, Soup or Salad, Lamb Chops, French Fries
I've had beef kebab and lamb kebab and both were very tasty. There are many Mediterranean restaurants around here, but the prices here are reasonable and the quality of the food is high.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Absolute Garbage, from the place to the food. The chicken shawarma plate is more like chicken curry than shawarma, when asked for more garlic paste their response was oh we have to charge you for it.Gheda Sefat to the bone, go figure!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Having been wanting to come back to Elena's for a while.Definitely worth the drive for us! From Valencia Great food,Great service.If you simply just want Good Armenian food. They do not disappoint.Service is great as I mentioned and fast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
I enjoyed delicious quality food here for many years with unbelievably low price. I’m very disappointed to say they spoiled the good thing. Food doesn’t taste the same. Elena’s ground beef used to be the best, now it’s dry and tasteless, soup is not the same as well. Please bring back the old flavor. Perfection must be appreciated and maintained. Manager and the owner r pleasant and friendly, I like the homely atmosphere as well so I hope they will improve it
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Can't say enough good things about this place. Almost tempted not to review. To keep it a secret! But this place doesn't need my review. Everyone knows this place is the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great family place. The food is very good and you get a very nice portion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Gyros Plate
Foods mediocre, terrible service.
Never having Greek food before, I found it quite good. The serving were large. I would eat there again??
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Elena's Famous Lentil Soup
Ordered from DoorDash and I'd say the food is pretty decent. I was impressed by the Beef Kofta (Kibbeh), Curry Tandoori Hummus and the Lamb Chops in that order. The grilled vegetables and pita were okay too. However, the fries were very soggy with no crisp. I'd still order from there again.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Chops