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Anelya, Chicago, IL

Anelya

4.8
4.8
314 Reviews
$31 to $50
Ukrainian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 692-2192
  • Website
    https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com
  • Location
    3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
  • Area
    Avondale
  • Cross Street
    Elston & Albany
  • Parking details
    Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
  • Public transit
    From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 314 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anelya offers an "incredible experience" with "innovative and delicious" Ukrainian cuisine, blending traditional dishes with creative flair. The "fantastic" ambiance and "outstanding" service enhance the dining experience. Highlights include "borscht with duck," "trout roe tarts," and a "JEWELED CART" for appetizers. A perfect spot for a memorable culinary adventure.

314 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots in the city. Love the food, the ambience, and the care that the staff show to make sure you’re happy. I’ll be coming back regularly for the foreseeable future.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had an amazing experience at Anelya. From the cozy interior to the serving of the starters, we were intrigued by what dish was coming next and will definitely want to come back. We ordered borscht, lokshina, a bunch of different starters and pyana vishnya dessert. We also tried a bunch of nastoyankas with cherries, pickles and sea buckthorn and they were all amazing and had a right amount of buzz.

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  3. Trish VIP

    Milwaukee17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was wonderful comfy food. Service was great.

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  4. LoveCuisine VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal. Every dish we ordered was wonderful. We are looking forward to returning soon. The quality of the cuisine was phenomenal, and the service was professional and everyone was friendly. I appreciated the happy birthday being on the menu. It was a nice touch. 

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  5. Mark

    Chicago37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The chicken liver was my favorite, the dumplings with huckleberry, my wife's favorite. Service was attentive and friendly. We sat at the "kitchen counter," which was unique, but I think I would opt for the dining room next time.

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  6. Pratik

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good atmosphere. Apps weren't too appealing (didn't order any of them) to us but the rest of the main course was good.

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  7. Ila VIP

    Chicago36 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They made us wait 37 minutes for our table. They were then out of 3 of the food items we wanted to order. The horseradish martini was pretty gross. Really disappointing experience

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  8. Roman

    Chicago70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great presentation, great service, and interesting dishes. Prices are a bit steep on certain items and the quantity you get is not much. Portions are a bit small but very tasty. We will be back to try a few other things. We spent $200 for two people for Valentine's day dinner.

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  9. Simran

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had experience at Anelya. Very unique and creative

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  10. randee

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience! Delicious and interesting food and drink. Wonderful service and ambiance. Only small negative was that the meal was served too quickly, maybe because it was their restaurant week menu? Highly recommend!!

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FAQs

Anelya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 692-2192.

Anelya is rated 4.8 stars by 314 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
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anelya

3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elston & Albany
  • Area
    Avondale
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
  • Public transit
    From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (773) 692-2192
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com
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