Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant

"Elena’s, a Glendale institution, offers both Greek and Armenian specialties. Start with an order of rice and spice-stuffed grape leaves to go along with the complimentary lentil soup, before moving on to platters of barbecued lamb chops or flavorful grilled quail." - Rebecca Roland, Matthew Kang

"Elena’s is a Greek/Armenian restaurant that’s been operating just south of downtown Glendale since the ’80s. The dining room has marble columns (naturally), and the Greek music blasting over the speaker and a massive flatscreen airing MSNBC are thrilling touches. This is your spot for lentil soups, Greek salads, lule kebabs, and lemony stuffed grape leaves—plus, the warm flatbread with whipped garlic sauce they give you to start the meal. If you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, one cup of their Armenian coffee will pick you up, twirl you around, and send you flying into the stratosphere." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder

"Elena’s is a Greek/Armenian restaurant that’s been operating just south of downtown Glendale since the 1980s. This is your spot for lentil soups, Greek salads, lule kebabs, and lemony stuffed grape leaves. Also, if you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, one cup of their Armenian coffee will pick you up, twirl you around, and send you flying into the stratosphere." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Elena’s is a family-run joint south of downtown Glendale that’s been serving the best Greek food in the neighborhood since the 1980’s. This is your spot for lentil soups, Greek salads, kebabs, and the best stuffed grape leaves you’ll probably ever uncontrollably put into your mouth. The space doesn’t exactly have a memorable atmosphere inside, but the traditional Greek music blasting over the loudspeaker and massive flatscreens airing MSNBC are thrilling touches." - Brant Cox

"Heaping plates filled with fluffy rice, pita bread, and flame-kissed meats is what it is all about at Elena’s. Simpler palates can select chicken or quail, while those seeking more flavor can lean into lamb chops. Open for takeout and delivery." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff