Stylish little cafe restaurant, modern decor, looked so cosy and inviting on a cold night that we were lured in by lamb shank in red wine with mash on the specials board.
Food took about 45 mins to come out, though cafe was not that busy. Lamb shank was average - tender but quite fatty and mine was lukewarm at...
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Elaia Cafe
240 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia
03 6331 3307
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Ranked #34 of 96 restaurants in Launceston
30 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 33 AUD
Cuisines: Café, Dessert, Pizza & Pasta, Seafood
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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This was recommended to us as a cafe not to miss....but unfortunately after we ate here we walked up the hill to the corner and there was another cafe that was really rocking and we wished we'd eaten there. I can't remember what I ate at Elaia so I guess that says something. Nothing terrible, just wouldn't go back.
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
12 April 2012
The only response I can give you is that we were closed on the day of your review.... Ritsa Nicholas
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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Just did a local hotel review so i suppose it only just to review one of my favorite haunts when i visit Launceston.
Almost becoming a "must do" when i visit Launceston, Elaia was one of the very first cafes in what is now the Charles St "cafe strip" and now boldly sits among numerous cafes and food outlets in...
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4 April 2012
WOW! What a wonderful review! We are all very thankful for your acknowledgement of our hard work and recognising our passion for what we do. Thankyou so much! Cheers and all the best. Ritsa Nicholas.
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Sydney, Australia
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We had the scotch fillet steak here. Very nice indeed.
The roasted potatoes were small cubes - a bit disappointing.
Portion could have been bigger too.
Nice atmosphere - would go back.
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
4 April 2012
Thankyou for your feedback regarding your dining experience at Elaia Cafe. We appreciate your comments regarding your meal and are taking it into consideration for our new menu. Cheers and all the best. Perry Nicholas.
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Paris, France
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Inside/Outside cafe style dining with an appropriate menu and exceptional,friendly service.
Food quality was good,service was prompt and you could transfer this restaurant to many great avenue locations around the world.Launceston has got a winner.
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
26 March 2012
Many thanks for your awesome review. This is exactly what Elaia Cafe is all about. Cheers and all the best! Ritsa Nicholas
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Hobart, Australia
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Very good food and choice of menu.
Great service and comfortable seating. Worth trying
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
14 March 2012
Hello and thankyou for your great feedback regarding your recent dining experience at Elaia Cafe. We are glad you found the seating comfortable... we only just refurbed our couches! Cheers and all the best. Ritsa Nicholas.
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had a milkshake was honestly disgusting no effort in it at all, pizza i had was worse service was great so was the dessert so all in all bit of a let down
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
23 February 2012
Hello and thankyou for your recent feedback regarding your dining experience in December. Firstly I would like to point out that we don't actually make milkshakes. On our beverages menu we offer Flavoured Milk which is essentially a shot of flavour syrup on ice topped up with milk. Therefore I can understand your disappointment in us not fulfilling your expectations...
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Sussex
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We arrived in Launceston after a long drive so were tired but were soon revived by some excellent pizzas and friendly, obliging staff. Would have gone again if we had had more time.
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Sydney, Australia
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This place is a must avoid!! It was taking over an hour for a simple breakfast, in the end we just left. Coffee was ok but seriously the service was shocking.
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Ritsa Nicholas, Owner at Elaia Cafe, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Hi Macrowepb, Thankyou so much for your feedback. I agree. One hour is way too long for a simple breakfast. I would not like that to happen to me either least of all in my own establishment. As a result of your feedback, we are in the process of fine tuning our customer service strategies to avoid situations like this...
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a nice place to eat. The food was tasty and the meals were large but it's a little bit overpriced for a cafe. However i would eat there again
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