Reviews for Elma in Penticton, BC
We had dinner here last night and were blown away by the food, ambience and service. The hostess was so kind and accommodating... and our server Ebony was incredibly thoughtful with her menu recommendations. She took the time to speak with us about thedishes and didn't make us feel remotely rushed even though we were there towards the end of the night. The food was amazinglyflavorful and fresh with great quality ingredients. I wish we lived closer so we could come here regularly. Read more
The location of this restaurant is amazing, just in water front. We were looking for a special place to celebrate our son's... graduation. Big mistake! It is neither Turkish cuisine at all nor inspired! They changed the recipes in a bad way. To be honestwe didn't like most of the food. The staff were nice and friendly, but there was a misunderstanding in our order so we havebeen charged almost 50 dollars more! I wish they could hire a good Turkish or Mediterranean chef to increase the quality andgood taste of the food. Otherwise there are better choices around Elma Restaurant. Read more
INCREDIBLE Turkish food, and great vibes. I've never had a food experience quite like this one! My husband liked it so much that... we had to come back a second time during our trip. For two people, I'd recommend ordering one dip (which comes with bread), twoplates, and one dessert to share. The only downside: we felt the servers were a bit snobby, but wasn't a big enough deal todock a star. Oh and the sujuk pide was a little uninspired, but everything else was 5/5. Read more
Wow!! Elma was phenomenal for the little date I had with my boyfriend?s mom. The wine list was good. The food was quite good... although the grilled octopus definitely lacked freshness and chewiness, which is what octopus meat is loved for. The swordfishand dessert was amazing though. It is an amazing place for any occasions. The view is amazing. The interior design is thoughtfuland stylish. The staff are amazing. Especially Michelle. Read more
Lovely setting right along the beach of Penticton. Welcoming service and amazingly diverse menu. Some faults IMO is what most... seem like to me, or might as well have been, a mini sesame sourdough loaf cut into 4 slices to go with our flight of 3dips over$30. Which forces you to either purchase another loaf or more pita. We asked for more bread, +$6 on our bill. Why not give morebread? I used heaping spoonfuls of dips and there was still dip left after two loaves. Overall the rest of the dishes weredelightful, we had the beef tongue donair, special charcoal mackerel, Elma fries and their signature octopus dish. My fav wasthe octopus. We had two out of the three desserts offered, pavlova with raspberries and lemon; and the crème fraiche withbaklava filling and honeycomb bits. Slightly sweeter than I would like but nice flavours in both desserts. It?s really great tosee a unique restaurant in the Okanagan that does a really good job executing both the concept of the menu and cooking it. It?s$$$$$ but worth it for special occasions. Read more
Let?s start with this? We drove from Vancouver to dine in this restaurant and it was the best decision made! Hospitality,... atmosphere and the taste feels like you?re in high-end restaurant in Istanbul. Simply the best! Thank you for representingTurkish food and culture the best way possible! Read more
Probably one of the best restaurants we have ever been too in a long time. Every single thing we got was creative and delicious.... The cocktails were very unique and well done too. All of the food is Turkish which isn?t something you find often, especially inthe Okanagan! I highly recommend coming to this restaurant, it is worth the drive even if you live in Kelowna. Read more
Absolutely fantastic food. Delicious and good portions. The restaurant is very nicely done and the staff knew their stuff. Great... menu and some good cocktails too. Read more