Elvis Italian Grille
Dania Beach
Restaurant in Dania Beach, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Dania Beach pick for an easy Italian dinner, especially for casual celebrations, date nights, or groups that want familiar comfort over a formal destination meal. Go Tuesday through Thursday for a cleaner dinner plan; use Friday or Saturday if lunch timing matters.
About Elvis Italian Grille
Elvis Italian Grille is a Dania Beach option to consider when the plan calls for a direct evening out rather than a highly documented destination meal. The most reliable way to plan around it is by using its schedule and the smart-casual dress code, then treating any menu-specific expectations as something to confirm directly with the restaurant.
A low-pressure dinner for Dania Beach plans
The clearest use case is a relaxed meal in Dania Beach, especially for diners who want an easy local plan without building the night around awards, a named chef, a published tasting format, or a signature dish. Elvis Italian Grille is best approached as a practical choice where timing and comfort matter more than detailed advance menu research.
For a casual occasion, that can be useful. The smart-casual dress code gives the night a little structure without making it feel overly formal, and the evening hours from Tuesday through Sunday make it workable for many dinner plans. If the occasion needs a different style of outing, compare it with other options such as Kuro or The BŌL. If the priority is simply staying in Dania Beach, consider Elvis Italian Grille alongside other local dining.
Go when timing matters more than menu research
The calendar is the most useful planning detail. Elvis Italian Grille is closed Monday. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM; and Sunday from 12–9:30 PM. That makes Tuesday through Thursday the cleanest fit for a standard evening plan, while Friday through Sunday offer earlier start times for diners who need more flexibility.
Because the venue does not emphasize specific signature dishes, a chef-led format, price point, or awards, first-timers should avoid planning around a specific plate or accolade. Instead, use the hours, choose the day that fits your group, and contact the restaurant directly if you need current menu, seating, allergy, or reservation details.
For broader planning, use our full Dania Beach restaurants guide and compare Elvis Italian Grille with other options such as Fresh Harvest Buffet, Hummus Vegas and Grill, Rise Kitchen & Deli, Kuro, or The BŌL when you want a different kind of meal. The practical verdict: choose Elvis Italian Grille when the night calls for a simple Dania Beach plan built around availability and a smart-casual setting.
Planning details
- Location
- 4261 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33314
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- elvisitaliangrille.com
- Phone
- +19545844296
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Elvis Italian Grille sits in a strip‑mall section of Dania Beach and reads like a neighbourhood anchor more than a destination dining room. The writing frames it squarely within South Florida's Italian‑American middle tier: familiar red‑sauce and pasta cooking served in a room that rewards repeat customers. It deliberately avoids the gloss and spectacle of waterfront or Miami sceney venues, favoring a modest, community‑focused presence. The result is a classic, cozy spot that feels lived‑in and relaxed—the sort of place locals return to for reliable, straightforward Italian comfort food.
Best For
This is a restaurant built around regulars and straightforward Italian‑American favorites, so it is best suited to family dinners, neighborhood get‑togethers and casual group meals. The menu’s pasta‑centric focus and familiar preparations make it comfortable for multigenerational tables and repeat visits rather than single‑service fine‑dining occasions. Because the kitchen prioritizes classic dishes over tasting‑menu theatrics and the room is oriented toward steady local trade, guests should expect an unpretentious meal where portion size and familiarity matter more than novelty.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the classics the menu highlights: Pasta and red‑sauce standards and signature plates like Seafood Risotto, Penne Ala Vodka, Chicken Marsala, Truffle Ravioli and Carbonara represent the kitchen’s strengths. Portions are likely family‑style friendly, so consider ordering a mix of pasta and a protein to share. Because the operation reads as a neighbourhood Italian‑American kitchen, favor well‑executed comfort dishes over experimental preparations—you’re here for reliable flavors and familiar techniques rather than tasting‑menu surprises.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary yet casual with beautiful interior decorating, elegant ambiance with warm lighting and a welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Seafood Risotto
- Penne Ala Vodka
- Chicken Marsala
- Truffle Ravioli
- Carbonara
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4261 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33314
Planning details
Location
4261 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach, FL 33314 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rise Kitchen & Deli, Notable alternative
- Fresh Harvest Buffet, Notable alternative
- The BŌL, Notable alternative
- Kuro, Notable alternative
- Hummus Vegas and Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Dania Beach
Elvis Italian Grille is the easier local choice when the plan is a casual Italian dinner rather than a resort-style night out. Kuro is the better cross-shop for a higher-production special occasion, while The BŌL makes more sense if the group wants a polished, casino-adjacent dining room instead of a neighborhood feel.
For value and flexibility, Rise Kitchen & Deli and Fresh Harvest Buffet are more practical for daytime or group-driven eating, but they are weaker fits for a date-night Italian brief. Hummus Vegas and Grill is the better alternative when the table wants casual grill-and-share ordering rather than pasta-and-Italian-comfort pacing.
The short version: choose Elvis Italian Grille for a low-stress Dania Beach dinner, choose Kuro for a more polished occasion, choose Fresh Harvest Buffet for group variety, and choose Hummus Vegas and Grill when casual sharing matters more than Italian cooking.
Explore Dania Beach
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Elvis Italian Grille guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Elvis Italian Grille
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Italian Grille | Dania Beach | No published awards |
| Rise Kitchen & Deli | Hollywood | No published awards |
| Fresh Harvest Buffet | Hollywood | No published awards |
| The BŌL | Hollywood | No published awards |
| Kuro | Davie | Michelin Guide Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo 20262025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Hummus Vegas and Grill | Hollywood | No published awards |
How Elvis Italian Grille Dania Beach: Hours and Planning Guide compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Elvis Italian Grille?
If you want a different kind of meal, Rise Kitchen & Deli, Fresh Harvest Buffet, Hummus Vegas and Grill, Kuro, and The BŌL are useful names to compare. Elvis Italian Grille makes more sense when you want to stay focused on a Dania Beach plan and its hours fit your schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Elvis Italian Grille?
Use the schedule as your main planning tool. Elvis Italian Grille is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM; and open Sunday from 12–9:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
What should I order at Elvis Italian Grille?
The menu does not highlight a specific signature dish, so check the current menu directly. If you are comparing options for a group, The BŌL or Hummus Vegas and Grill may suit a different plan, while Elvis Italian Grille remains the Dania Beach choice to evaluate by its hours and smart-casual setting.
Is Elvis Italian Grille good for a special occasion?
It can fit a casual celebration if its hours and smart-casual dress code match the tone you want. For a more formal or different style of outing, compare it with another option such as Kuro.
Is lunch or dinner better at Elvis Italian Grille?
Dinner is the most consistent planning choice because the restaurant opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Thursday and remains open into the evening Friday through Sunday. Earlier visits are possible on Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM and Sunday from 12–9:30 PM.
