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Elina's, Chicago, IL
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Elina's

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.

Reservations are released 30 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. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: You'll find the ultimate versions of old-school red-sauce favorites like rigatoni a la vodka and dover sole piccata at Elina's, thanks to veterans of MICHELIN-Starred spots like New York City’s Restaurant Marc Forgione. The inviting West Town joint serves these classics in a cozy, brick-walled dining room or on the lush, Amalfi Coast-inspired patio.

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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 191 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elina's in Chicago offers a memorable dining experience with "fantastic food" and "awesome service." The cozy, intimate atmosphere complements their standout dishes, like the "best Vodka pasta in the city" and delicious chicken parm. While portions are generous, reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

191 Reviews
  1. PIETRO

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, top place in Chicago. Highly recommended

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  2. kris

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's high praise is deserved. A simple menu of perfected dishes served simply and family style. Exceptional cocktails.

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  3. Roxanne

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This continues to be one of our favorite dinner spots. Because the space is small, it is very difficult to get a reservation. It's best to aim for a week night or Sunday night. Earlier (5:30/6) is easier than later. The servers are terrific, the food is delicious and items are priced fairly. Will definitely try to return.

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  4. Ryan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable food. Top notch service, great ambiance.

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  5. Charlotte

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals of my life, must order the vodka rigatoni!!!

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  6. Ronak

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic experience at Elina’s. Courses were perfectly timed out for us, portions were good, and service was awesome. Recommend getting the salad, Mozzarella en Carozza, and the rigatoni it was the one of the best pastas I’ve had in Chicago. Overall, had an amazing time, fantastic food, and service.

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  7. joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st time to Elina and it was awesome. The food was terrific and the service and people were very accommodating. This a true neighborhood place. Will definitely be back..

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  8. BigTony

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We got there relatively early and were told they only make 20 meatballs a night, so we ordered some. Good, but not amazing. I also heard from several that the rigatoni vodka was the best in the city. Again, good but not amazing. Overall, it was very good, but the hype may be a bit overdone, IMO.

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  9. Erin

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Great ambiance! Able to accommodate dairy restrictions.

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  10. Tiara

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick was an amazing host! The food was absolutely delicious!

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FAQs

Elina's is rated 4.8 stars by 191 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 41 times today
Google Map for Elina's

1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6415

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand and Racine
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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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