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Elske, Chicago, IL
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Elske

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
PLEASE NOTE:
**We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.**

Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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Executive chef: Anna & David Posey

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Sophisticated Scandinavian fare is on the menu at Elske, a MICHELIN-Starred charmer from wife-and-husband chefs Anna and David Posey. Dig into beautiful, seasonally changing plates—think smoked duck liver tart or smoked Fjord trout with beets—in the intimate dining room that channels a trendy Danish B&B or on the fireplace-decked courtyard with an herb garden.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Danish
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-1314
  • Website
    https://elskerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Ada Street
  • Parking details
    We do not offer valet parking. Non-metered street parking is available on Randolph St and Ada St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve Tasting Menu

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Elske will be offering our tasting menu, only, on New Years Eve ($150 per person). We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, nut-free, gluten free, dairy free, and shellfish free diets. If you have any restrictions not listed, or have more than one of these restrictions, please contact the restaurant before booking.
    New Years Eve Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elske offers an "outstanding evening" with its tasting menu, praised for its "fantastic experience" and "exquisite" dishes. The atmosphere blends "casual chic" with Scandinavian charm, while the staff is "relaxed and friendly." Highlights include "creative" flavors, a beautiful patio, and the "best restaurant in the city."

1,197 Reviews

  1. Samuel

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good. Too loud. Tasting menu food was awful and we are pretty adventurous. We boxed 80% of the food to then throw away. Not worth the amount charged. Cocktails were good.

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  2. Leo

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and creative dishes. Fabulous service. Great space.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our anniversary and Elske exceeded our expectations not only with their food, but with their service and kindness. They made accommodations for food allergies and were one of the best meals we’ve ever had.

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  4. Thomas

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal last night at Elsske. It had been some time ago that I went. There were two of us with an early reservation before a concert, which we let staff know in advance. Cocktails ( one "Stirred" and one "Shaken") hit the spot. Due to timing we were not able to enjoy the Chef's menu, so ordered ala carte. There are just too many excellent choices. The Cheese plate as well as the anchovies proved to be excellent choices. Both were nicely plated, very nice portions and excellent starters. We tried the Leeks vinaigrette and the Halibut with bosc pears. Both presented beautiflly, well prepared and portioned. A shared dark chocolate custard proved to be perfect finish. Service was top notch and matched our timing needs more than adequately. Elske continues to be a top choice in Chicago for an excellent meal, with Danish inspired dishes that always makes me wish I could have ordered one of everything. Chef's Menu allows for this kind of sampling if you have time.

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  5. Mike

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the tasting menu along with the wine pairing. The halibut dish was excellent and the Eastern European flavors and inspiration shine thru elegantly. Would return for another dinner.

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  6. Marty

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was heavenly. Monica served us and made it so much fun. Part of “The Bear” was filmed there.

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  7. Jim

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was a wonderful experience. Really friendly top notch service by our waitress and the entire team. We felt taken care of. The food was unbelievable, packed with flavor. On par with some of our favorite Michelin started restaurants. We cannot wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu.

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  8. Laura

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service a great environment. The food was just ok and pretty pricey for what it was. Had it been really elevated, excellent food, the price would have been justified, but that wasn’t really the case.

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  9. Melissa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elske was fabulous as expected. We were able to get a last-minute early reservation and had the prix fixe menu and wine pairing. Each dish was great. My favorite was the tuna and fennel, my husbands was the beef loin. The Muscato d’asti paired with the dessert was an amazing version of that wine. I love this place, especially the patio.

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  10. Guillermo

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best gastronomic experience of our lives. Thanks

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Elske is rated 4.7 stars by 1197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elske

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    Ada Street
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Danish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We do not offer valet parking. Non-metered street parking is available on Randolph St and Ada St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://elskerestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-1314
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

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