Élan

68 Main St, Seahouses NE68 7TP
$$ Italian

Situated in Seahouses, Élan is a warm, welcoming spot for all – from solo adventurers and walking groups to families and holidaymakers exploring the coast. Our menu is crafted with care, from freshly made pizzas and pastas to local desserts and Rijo 42 coffee.

Whether you’re here to unwind after a coastal walk, enjoy a family meal, or take a break from sightseeing, we’re dedicated to making your dining experience memorable. With a relaxed atmosphere, quality food, and friendly service, we invite you to feel right at home at Élan.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

For larger bookings (9+), please visit:
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Business Info

  • Address: 68 Main St, Seahouses NE68 7TP
  • Cross Street: Main Street
  • Cuisine: Italian | Mediterranean | Pasta | Pizza | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01665 497041
  • Features: Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, People Watching, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Tuesday Hours 17:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Hours 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday
Thursday Hours 17:00 - 22:00
Friday
Friday Hours 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday
Saturday Hours 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday
Closed
False

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.85 out of 5 stars based on 335 votes

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Jun 08, 2026
Susan H.
Very delicious and fresh food. Very friendly and efficient staff. Lovely surroundings. Highly recommend

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Jun 01, 2026
James C.
Quite compact, but well laid out, staff were super helpful & the food was delicious. We’ll definitely be coming back again

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May 30, 2026
Clare P.
All great thank you

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May 22, 2026
Gavin P.
Class

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May 02, 2026
Catherine C.
10/10 Delicious food Lovely staff First visit- will def return

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Apr 30, 2026
Stella C.
We had a fabulous meal at the Elan. Lovely food and atmosphere. Friendly and welcoming staff. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 11, 2026
Jack A.
Has become a very pleasant place to eat(see the headings shown above) It is. as good now as when Elan first opened 15 years ago?

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 29, 2026
Carey R.
OK - This restaurant is called ELAN - not Ians as appears on your email title. come on Table Agent - I don't know how much you are charging Elan for your services but surely you can do better than to get their name wrong. I have told them in person when we were there on Friday 27th. Our go to restaurant when we are in Seahouses. Delicious food, very friendly service and very reasonable prices.

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Mar 01, 2026
Brian M.
Visited on our first trip to Seahouses this year. Enjoyed everything as we usually do. Staff upbeat and looked after us well. Only thing is the background music is even older than we are

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Nov 23, 2025
Malcolm M.
Absolutely fantastic place. Well looked after. Food was delicious and hot. Service fantastic. Ian brilliant. Highly recommend this place.

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Oct 31, 2025
Julie H.
Would recommend without hesitation, relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff, we all had pizza which were delicious, little one had spaghetti bolognese and loved it.

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Oct 24, 2025
Trevor G.
Good food great service and value for money

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Oct 20, 2025
Roger P.
My lasagne was truly Italian, my wife said she'd never had a better pizza, my sticky toffee pudding was gorgeous and her tiramisu was - she said - to die for. We can't recall having a better dinner out.

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Oct 11, 2025
Margaret H.
Excellent pizza best we have ever had . Very friendly staff clean great place to eat

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 27, 2025
Susan H.
There was a shortage of staff. But the service was still excellent. Food was delicious and the salted caramel ice cream cheesecake was to die for. Regards

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Sep 15, 2025
Sarah D.
Very nice meal, food was tasty. Staff were friendly and not annoying you every 2 mins to see if you were enjoying the food. Think there should be pasta dishes offered. Will definitely return and also, would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant.

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Sep 07, 2025
Andrea W.
Great service, lovely friendly staff. Loved the food…best tiramisu we have ever had. Highly recommend. Look forward to coming again the next time we visit Seahouses

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Sep 07, 2025
Terence G.
Excellent food. Loved the Mare pizza and my wife loved the chicken and bacon pasta. Service was great and very friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend

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Aug 30, 2025
Susan B.
We both enjoyed the food. The service was friendly,helpful and efficient.

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Aug 28, 2025
Gilly S.
Fabulous evening with amazing food and first rate service. Super friendly and helpful staff. We had a wonderful meal for the final night of our holiday. Thank you.

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Jul 31, 2025
Barbara C.
Very warm welcome, fantastic food and service The staff were very excellent

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Jul 31, 2025
Steve P.
4th time in Seahouses, 3rd time eating here , can't fault the food one bit , great value and so tasty . I even overlooked the owner being a Derby fan

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Jul 01, 2025
Nigel T.
Excellent food, courteous and attentive staff and a very pleasant evening out. What more can one ask for. Felt we had to return for a second evening although we were only on a short holiday visit to the area.

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Jun 30, 2025
Dorothy H.
A great restaurant with attentive staff and good quality food.

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Jun 26, 2025
Paula H.
Great service- friendly and helpful. Food was delicious.

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May 29, 2025
Peter H.
A brilliant local pizza restaurant. Great food and service delivered at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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May 25, 2025
Roger Y.
Excellent service and very friendly staff

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May 12, 2025
Shirley Y.
Friendly service and a good menu. Our pizzas were delicious.

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May 11, 2025
Margaret M.
Lovely evening at Elan. Excellent staff. Very welcoming, professional and friendly. Pleasant surroundings. Food also excellent and great menu. Wished we had found this restaurant earlier during our holiday in Seahouses, instead of our last evening. Looking forward to returning and sampling more of the Pizzas.

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Apr 29, 2025
Karen C.
Lovely small restaurant. The food was excellent and reasonably priced and the service and staff were brilliant.

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Apr 13, 2025
Vsletie T.
Elan ( not Ian ) was as lively and friendly as ever. Very busy but staff still found time to chat. Food excellent - pizza and lasagne perfect visiting again next week

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Apr 12, 2025
Ruth W.
Family of 4 on holiday was so nice we visited twice in a week.Delicious food ,served quick by lovely staff what more could you ask for

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 11, 2025
Stella C.
We had a perfect evening. Friendly staff and wonderful fresh food. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 21, 2025
Catherine W.
Little gem, staff very happy and friendly. Food so good we’ve booked again.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 10, 2025
Andy H.
Great meal at a great place. Wife had the best pizza she ever ate!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2024
Trisha F.
Delicious pizzas and lasagne.

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Nov 24, 2024
Elizabeth D.
Nice service and good pizza

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Nov 23, 2024
Val T.
Lovely to be back in Elan following change of ownership. Friendly welcoming staff and very good food ( antipasti to share and fab goats cheese pizzas ). Seated in a cosy booth and relaxing music playing in the background

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2024
Alistair K.
Excellent food & service. Pizzas perfect & a 1st class starter. Can't wait to return.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 17, 2024
Rachel B.
Pizzas were very good, Gorgeous desserts, wine and atmosphere was great

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 14, 2024
Janet C.
Excellent food and friendly, efficient service.

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Oct 31, 2024
Philip B.
So happy that Elan has reopened Food great thank you looking forward to joining you again x

Overall: 9/10
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Jun 14, 2026
Heike S.
A very nice little restaurant! It was a bit tight (?), but cosy. The food was delicious and the service ladies very, very nice! Would devinatly like to come back!!!

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May 25, 2026
Rhian W.
Food was good and hot. The restaurant is decorated modern. The restaurant could benefit from some fans. Would highly recommend this restaurant to visitors.

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Oct 30, 2025
Philip B.
Great value experience food as good as ever thank you

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Aug 03, 2025
Glennis R.
Great service

Overall: 9/10
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Jun 26, 2025
Patrick J.
Nicely served food comfortable surroundings

Overall: 9/10
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May 01, 2025
Adam B.
Great pizzas, nice restaurant, friendly staff. Would visit again when in area.

Overall: 8/10
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Apr 06, 2025
John H.
Great food focused around Pizas and a few pasta dishes. Very friendly staff, nothing is to much trouble. Will be worth booking in advance as it has limed space. Well worth a visit at a very reasonable price.

Overall: 8/10
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Mar 21, 2025
Carol B.
Friendly service Table away from the door and take away customers would have been better Tasty, crispy, non soggy pizzas. Loved that they did half and half Drinks very well and fairly priced, so very rare these days