Elina's

4.8 (391)

$31 to $50

Italian

1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6415

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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

Reservations are released 14 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.

Contact reservations@elinaschicago.com for any additional inquiries.

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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

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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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Elina's.

4.8

(391)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

391 Reviews

D
Daniel Gold
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly I never leave reviews, but Elinas is absolutely deserving. Our server Alejandro was amazing, he told us the go-to dishes and easily convinced us to split all the food, as well as got us free extra food from the kitchen, truly felt like royalty. The rigatoni here is the best I’ve had in my life, period. The ribs were fall off the bone, and not even a choice we would have picked had our server not suggested it. The calamari was off the chain as well. The only dish that fell short was the chicken parm, not sure what happened but it was borderline inedible, still, this did not take away from all of the great food we had. I will for sure be back!
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Deirdre Gold
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, intriguing menu, buzzy vibe, exceptional service. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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Eliza Gold
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect place to catch up with girl friends
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Debbie Gold
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, ambiance, music was all amazing. A wonderful restaurant! We'll be back.
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Jordan Gold
Chicago34 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elina’s hits EVERY SINGLE TIME! Normally when we come in it’s quiet, but they had a lively vibe and great music playing. The food was extraordinary and the service was top notch 1,000,000/10 definitely recommend.
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Nyann Gold
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great spot we love! Chicken parm we got on our first time was so thin and way too overcooked. I think we just got unlucky though. Everything else was delicious. Which had us back again quickly. We have been here 3 times and the third time was just ok. Seemed like an off night though. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Daniel
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on February 12, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Tables were seated incredibly close together to where I can hear everything people were speaking and their chewing. The server was great besides the fact he told me he’d be back to fill my water but he came back several times before actually filling my water and my steak was almost perfect just incredibly over salted music was great whoever had aux, but was not every Italian if I wanted to listen to notorious B.I.G while on a date I coulda just cooked at home and saved time, money, gas and parking for a much better experience.
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Josh
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! 10/10
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Jasmine Gold
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m a little late on this review, but I had to double back because this place was phenomenal! From the service, the food, the ambience, and the playlist. 100/10. Cant wait to come back!
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Arbye Gold
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Italian food… the grilled cheese (I know, but seriously) was 10/10
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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

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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 $14.00

Macaroni

Rigatoni Alla Vodka$24.00

Fusilli Alla Norma$21.00

Angel Hair Scampi$24.00

Penne Bolognese$23.00

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 $10.00

Italian Fries$10.00

Broccoli Carbonizado $10.00

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

Dining areas

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