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Elske

Name: Elske
Address: 1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 733-1314
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 19 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

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
Neighbourhood
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
US$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.

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

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Samuel
Fayetteville
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Leo
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and creative dishes. Fabulous service. Great space.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Nov 24, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross Street
Ada Street
Neighbourhood
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.

Elske

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star

Dining areas

Additional information

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Experiences

New Years Eve Tasting Menu

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Elske restaurant rated?

Is Elske currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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