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Elina's

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.

Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight.

Parties of 7 or more must contact reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

Contact reservations@elinaschicago.com for any additional inquiries.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: You'll find the ultimate versions of old-school red-sauce favorites like rigatoni a la vodka and dover sole piccata at Elina's, thanks to veterans of MICHELIN-Starred spots like New York City’s Restaurant Marc Forgione. The inviting West Town joint serves these classics in a cozy, brick-walled dining room or on the lush, Amalfi Coast-inspired patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-2249
Website
http://www.elinaschicago.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6415
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Grand and Racine
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
CTA Grand Ave Blue Line, CTA Chicago Ave Blue Line,65 Grand Ave Bus (Racine Stop)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Italian Mojito$16.00
Silver Rum, Chareau, Citrus
Colomba$16.00
Mezcal, Campari, Grapefruit, Soda
Melfi Sour$16.00
Whiskey, Peach, Lemon, Orange, Vino Rosso
Golden Negroni$16.00
Wolf Point Gin, Gran Classico, Golden Vermouth
Rosita$16.00
Tequila Joven, Campari, Vermouth, Orange
Toronto $16.00
Bonded Bourbon, Fernet, Demerara, Bitters
Spritz$16.00
Miss Apertivo, Rhubarb, Soda, Citrus
Spaghett$11.00
Miller High Life & a shot of Aperol

Vini

Table Wine$13.00
Sparkling, Red, White
Prosecco$15.00
Classic or Rosé
Orange$17.00
Vichingo Costa Toscana, Tuscany, ITA
Sauvignon Blanc$16.00
Erste & Neue, Trentino Alto-Adige, ITA
Catarratto$15.00
Caruso & Minini, Sicily ITA
Pallagrello Bianco$16.00
Michele Alois 'Caiati', Campania ITA
Kerner$16.00
Abbazia di Novacella, Trentio-Alto Adige, ITA
Sangiovese$15.00
Field Recordings 'Freddo', Passo Robles CA
Schiava$16.00
Abbazia di Novella Sudtirolese, Trentino-Alto Adige ITA
Montepulciano$15.00
Giuliano Rosati Madia, Abruzzo, ITA
Chianti Classico$17.00
Monte Bernardi 'Sangio', Tuscany ITA
Etna Rosso$17.00
Sergio Drago, Sicily ITA
Cab/Merlot$18.00
Terre San Leonardo, Alto Adige ITA
Dolcetto D'Alba$18.00
Andrea Oberto, Piedmont ITA

Birre

Peroni$8.00
Daisy Cutter$8.00
Miller High Life$6.00

ETC

NA Beverages

Casamara Club Soda$6.00
Acqua Panna$9.00
1L
Pellegrino$9.00
1L
RTC 3 Estate Black Iced Tea$5.00
Lemonade$5.00

What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elina's in Chicago offers an intimate dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Known for its standout Cherry Pepper Ribs and Vodka Rigatoni, this cozy spot boasts a lively, warm atmosphere. Guests rave about the "great cocktail and wine selection," making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

230 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing customer service. Loved the vibe of the place. Amazing for birthdays. Food portions are shareable and very yummy.
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Aaron
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice red sauce Italian. I will put this on regular rotation.
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Ellie VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Server was amazing. Ambiance was great. Food was a disappointment. Caesar salad was very anchovy forward. Rigatoni dish was underwhelming. Pork chop was overcooked.
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Rochelle VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! The Cherry Pepper Ribs are out of this world!
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Joe VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing as always. The food and service from Alex were perfect.
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Anieya VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been wanting to try this place for months now, was not disappointed!
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Tom VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate spot with lively vibe. Shareable menu style was fun and great cocktail and wine selection.
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michael VIP
Chicago70 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We tried many dishes including the pasta and chicken parm. Food and service was great
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Robert
New Hampshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a wonderful dining experience. The Cherry pepper ribs and the Penne Bolognese were amazing!
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Sarah VIP
Chicago20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is top notch. Our server was so attentive and helpful in making decisions. The meatballs, vodka sauce, and Dover sole were excellent
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FAQs

Elina's is rated 4.8 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6415

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Grand and Racine
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
CTA Grand Ave Blue Line, CTA Chicago Ave Blue Line,65 Grand Ave Bus (Racine Stop)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.elinaschicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-2249

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Dining areas

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Primi

Caesar Salad$17.00

Chopped Salad$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$23.00

Fritto Misto$19.00

Baked Clams Casino$17.00

Mozzarella En Carozza $12.00

Macaroni

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$24.00

Fusilli Alla Norma$20.00

Angel Hair Scampi$24.00

Penne Bolognese$22.00

Speciali

Silvio's Meatballs $18.00

Dover Sole Piccata

40oz Prime Ribeye Diane

Eggplant Parmesan $36.00

Secondi

Chicken Parmesan $31.00

Cherry Pepper Ribs$28.00

Pork Chop Pizzaiolo $29.00

Shrimp Scampi$28.00

14oz Sirloin Steak Limone$36.00

Contorni

Eggplant Argodolce $9.00

Italian Fries$9.00

Broccoli Carbonizado $9.00

Café e Dolci

Espresso Martini$18.00

Limoncello$6.00

Espresso$4.00

Pistachio Cannoli$8.00

Tiramisu$13.00

Drinks

Italian Mojito$16.00

Colomba$16.00

Melfi Sour$16.00

Golden Negroni$16.00

Rosita$16.00

Toronto $16.00

Spritz$16.00

Spaghett$11.00

Vini

Table Wine$13.00

Prosecco$15.00

Orange$17.00

Sauvignon Blanc$16.00

Catarratto$15.00

Pallagrello Bianco$16.00

Kerner$16.00

Sangiovese$15.00

Schiava$16.00

Montepulciano$15.00

Chianti Classico$17.00

Etna Rosso$17.00

Cab/Merlot$18.00

Dolcetto D'Alba$18.00

Birre

Peroni$8.00

Daisy Cutter$8.00

Miller High Life$6.00

ETC

Casamara Club Soda$6.00

Acqua Panna$9.00

Pellegrino$9.00

RTC 3 Estate Black Iced Tea$5.00

Lemonade$5.00

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