Anelya

4.6

272 Reviews

$31 to $50

Ukrainian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 692-2192
Website
https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
Private party facilities
Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com

Location
3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Neighborhood
Avondale
Cross street
Elston & Albany
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
Public transit
From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve at Anelya!
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year with us at Anelya! Enjoy a special 5-course menu crafted by Chef Johnny Clark. First Course Zakusky (Mushroom Pashtet - Deviled Eggs - Holodets), Second Course Oseledets' Pid Shuboyu (layered salad of potato, chopped herring, beets, carrots & onions), Third Course Ukha (savory fish soup with smoked laurel vodka, parsley root, leek & potato), Fourth Course Roasted Quail (Georgian spices, buckwheat, apple-fennel salad), Fifth Course Kyiv Cake (meringue-hazelnut, chocolate cake) (P.S. if you enjoy a late reservation, enjoy a toast to the New Year on us!) We can accommodate most dietary restrictions with 48 hours' notice. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan or allium restrictions.

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Anelya delivers a unique dining experience in Chicago, blending Ukrainian and Korean flavors with creativity. Guests rave about the "innovative, yet authentic" dishes and "excellent service." Highlights include the appetizer cart, vibrant cocktails, and a charming patio. While some found portions small, the overall atmosphere is welcoming and memorable.

272 Reviews

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Corrie
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant I’ve been to in Chicago. Amazing ambience, food, and drinks.
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Alexandra
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, beautifully prepared and presented. The cocktails and drinks offerings adventurous and interesting. Loved the Beet Kvass and the horseradish martini. Ambiance is fun and funky, loved the Ukrainian fabric touches. Great for smaller dinner parties or couples.
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Emily
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing super friendly and they show you the food so you know what you’re getting. Personally I felt like the portions were small for the price, but overall great experience!
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Nata
Milwaukee
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anelya never disappoints. Always something new on the menu in addition to the classics. Love Anelya.
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Michelle
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and charming in the best way. Lovely atmosphere, great cocktails and wonderful food!
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Brad
VIP
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were truly blown away by Anelya! The food was amazing. The service was great. The space was nice and trendy. You have to try the infusions! If you’re on the fence about this place, don’t be! Go!
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Eric
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful evening with unique tastes and flavors, exciting choices. The menu is small but choices are plentiful. It was very hard choose from the selections. Everything had potential. We had four appetizers from the rolling cart brought to the table. The trout roe tart with creme freche was light, not too salty, and a great starter. The fried olives with lamb sausage made me, not an olive fan, very happy. The olive tastes came through nicely while the lamb stuffing balanced olive nicely. The marinated herring was perfect, very fresh and light. The eggplant rolls were also perfectly made and paired brilliantly with farmer cheese and dill. A selection of breads and crackers were a good addition, also from the cart. The second course was dumplings. Although our first choice-moksha, a layered pasta with farmers cheese and porcini mushrooms, was out, we were quite pleased with the halushki, filled with braised chicken and topped with a tasty chanterelle mushroom sauce. Next, the borsch- with plenty of duck and smoked pears, and potatoes. Great beet flavor and amazing duck! Then our meat course, the pork belly shashlik, not your traditional Ukrainian dish, but wonderfully flavored and perfectly roasted. As a side, we couldn’t say no to Banosh, grits with goat’s milk cheese and mushrooms. We couldn’t believe how light and airy the grits were how the cheese and mushrooms worked to add great flavor complementing the pork. We packed half of this dish to take home. We even shared a dessert— drunken sour cherry chocolate torte, which was delicate and delicious- reminding us a little of tiramisu with chocolate and cherries. We ordered more than necessary, but everything was exceptional and worth having. There was much more on the menu that we would want to try next time. Service was good. The background music was pleasant it seemed like a little techno Muzak, but it was not obtrusive at all. The portions were wellsized with everything shareable for two.
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Megan
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I really enjoyed the entire experience. We ordered a variety of plates to share. The service was wonderful!
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Kerim
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anelya was wonderful. Excellent service, varied and interesting dishes from Ukraine and other near influences. Would highly recommend.
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Leah
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Everything was incredible
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FAQs

Anelya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 692-2192.

Anelya is rated 4.6 stars by 272 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

Cross street
Elston & Albany
Neighborhood
Avondale
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
Public transit
From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(773) 692-2192
Private party facilities
Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com

Anelya

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve at Anelya!

Menu

What 272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Anelya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Anelya restaurant rated?

Is Anelya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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