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Elske, Chicago, IL
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Elske

$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Danish
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • Valentine's Day Tasting Menu 2025

    US$150.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Elske will be offering our tasting menu, only, on Valentine's Day ($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.
    Valentine's Day Tasting Menu 2025 photo

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What 1,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elske offers a "gem in the city" dining experience with "absolutely fantastic food" and a "romantic outdoor fireplace." Guests rave about the "creative, delicious food," "kind, prompt, and knowledgeable" service, and a unique blend of "Nordic inspiration." Its "cozy and buzzy" ambiance makes for an "amazing and special experience."

1,233 Reviews

  1. Pat

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. Unique and absolutely delicious food. We will be back!

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  2. Christine

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really lovely spot for a special occasion. we both did the set menu with one wine pairing for my partner. while not all the courses were absolute hits for me, my partner loved all of them. portions were generous - we were both stuffed coming out. ambience was wonderful and service was fantastic.

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  3. Maury

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous, as always. Still trying to convince my husband to have drinks in front of the romantic outdoor fireplace!

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  4. Daniel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time, great food. Food neighbors sucked tho

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place- it's a gem in the city and I love bringing friends here.

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  6. Gabriel

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food from a skilled, helpful, and attentive staff. Dining room was a bit noisy.

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  7. Brandon

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Your experience will be publicly posted on OpenTable to help others decide where to eat and what to order.

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  8. Beth

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Elske! We started the evening with delicious cocktails and then chose from the a la carte menu. Every dish was excellent. Atmosphere was warm and the restaurant had good energy - and service was spectacular.

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  9. Phuong Anh

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the a la carte menu — Belgian endives, leek vinaigrette, lamb, and chicken fricasee — and everything was tasty. The staff were attentive and friendly. Their cocktails were awesome too! Really enjoyed the evening and would recommend Elske!

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  10. Rachael

    VIP

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celeriac risotto with mushrooms was amazing! Friendly and helpful servers.

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FAQs

Elske is rated 4.8 stars by 1233 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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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