elda

Lovely experience! Ambiance, food, and staff were exceptional!
Sep 2nd, 2023

Not worth $600. The food was actually very nice. The service was excellent. It's a good restaurant. It's just not worth $600 (for 2). I'm not a penny pincher, I've spent that much at places like the French Laundry. The difference is the French Laundry is worth it, this is not. The food is overly fussy, relying on layering so many flavors that things get lost, e.g. there was a kelp oil drizzled over my tuna with roe (and three other ingredients) It was tasty but the kelp oil was just lost.
Aug 29th, 2023

Visiting Maine for the first time and coming from the mid south, Elda was the most spectacular opener. The food was incredibly exciting. Ive had the privilege of splurging on many fine dining foods both nationally and internationally. I do believe this was the most creative tasting menu Ive had without relying on any bells and whistles. I mean, extracted oil from foraged cherrywood?! The staff were wonderful. The chef and his wife frequently came to the table to present their uniquely crafted dishes. She even provided us a mini list of recommendations for stopovers on our vacation. If anything, the only negative to this experience is that it may have spoiled us a little too early on in our vacation as nothing else will compare. Look forward to coming back as it seems from the review photos that their menu frequently changes.
Aug 20th, 2023

The most elevated dining experience in Maine is probably not where you're thinking. It's here, at Elda. Elda, its service, professionalism, imagination, creativity, artistry, and delectable food defies description. Every moment, every taste, every course, every sip is elevated beyond all possible expectation. It's every best thing about Maine, including things previously unknown and unexpected. In a world filled with mediocrity being "good enough", nothing could be further from that than Elda. For sure for special occasions, Elda is case in point that you get what you pay for.
Jul 18th, 2023

One of my worst experience for dinner and so expensive
Jul 4th, 2023