Elina's

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   Sharon

   Chicago

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing time! The meatballs are the best I have had in Chicago! Food and service was excellent! Great gem on Grand Ave!
   

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   Conor

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the most amazing dinner at Elinas for my birthday. The service was incredible from our server and the food was exceptional. We tried many great things like the Vodka Pasta and the Chicken Parm, but will definitely be back soon to try others.
   

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   Johanna

   Philadelphia

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My overall experience was great, the food was delicious the cocktail I had was also great.
   

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   Shanie

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delicious food, great service, lovely ambience. The music was a little loud so quite hard to have a conversation at the table but that’s just our preference! We can’t wait to come back
   

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   Kaylin

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best vodka sauce I’ve had in the city! Such a good ambiance and fun vibe for a girls night out
   

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   Sheryl

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved the bread and were told no refills as they only make enough for the day-very disappointing. Never had that happen before anywhere. Asked for the steak medium rare and it was more like medium-medium well. Spicy rigatoni was not spicy at all. The food was good, just not great. Would not go back.
   

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   Whitney

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loveky waitress, lovely food. went for a small birthday dinner and it was perfect
   

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   Jessica

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing and cute little restaurant! Food was served quickly and high quality service.
   

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   M. Stanley

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We were excited to try this place, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype - especially given the price point and service. First, be aware of the 3% service charge that’s added to the bill. It's not disclosed anywhere on the menu, and it feels like a dated practice leftover from the pandemic. If you're someone who’s already tired of seeing extra charges tacked on, this may be a turn-off. Frankly, raising menu prices rather than adding a surprise “service charge” would feel more transparent. On to the seating: if you’re placed next to the window facing the sidewalk, be warned that a very bright outdoor light shines directly in your eyes at night. It’s hard to enjoy your meal when you’re constantly squinting - so definitely avoid that spot if you’re sensitive to light. When it comes to the food, portions are much larger than expected. The recommendation of “3-5 dishes” for two people is over the top—it could easily feed four. If you're looking to avoid waste or an overly stuffed stomach, definitely order judiciously. The Caesar salad was fine, but it didn’t impress—though it’s large enough to be a meal, the romaine was poorly prepped and had some tough, unappealing inner lettuce. The Rigatoni alla Vodka was the standout, with rich, creamy sauce and satisfying pasta. However, the Cherry Bomb Ribs didn’t live up to expectations - they were tougher than promised and lacked the tender, fall-off-the-bone texture we were hoping for. And the Eggplant Agrodolce was a major miss. It tasted overwhelmingly sweet and greasy, like a fried carnival funnel cake. We couldn’t finish it, and it was more of a novelty than a well-executed dish. Overall, this spot feels overrated for the price and quality of food. While it has some potential, it didn’t offer the level of dining experience we were hoping for. With so many better options around Chicago, we won’t be returning.
   

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    SYMONE

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Wonderful wonderful food. Always delicious- always yummy.
    

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