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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
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Booked 39 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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 186 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 is a cozy Italian gem known for its intimate atmosphere, outstanding service, and delectable dishes. Highlights include "amazing vodka pasta," "best meatballs," and "incredible chicken parm." While some diners noted issues with loud music and service, many praised the "friendly and attentive staff" and "consistently delicious food."
186 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. BigTony

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Erin

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Tiara

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 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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  6. Daniel

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, loud AF, but we’ll be back for sure

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  7. Hayley

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience. Nick was fantastic! Will be back.

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  8. Marissa

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting Chicago and this is by far my favorite spot I’ve gotten dinner at. If I could give it 10 stars I would 👏🏼👏🏼 Nick was great too

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the iconic rigatoni, the tiramisu and that was all we were able to get because the portions are pretty big. Honestly wish I would’ve been able to get items to-go because there was so much that I wanted to try. Definitely come in with a big appetite because you will be fed well! Very cozy tables which I personally don’t mind but might not be for everyone. Server was fantastic and I will definitely be coming back!

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  10. Jasmine

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! Pasta was incredible. Caesar salad tasted a bit too fishy & chicken parm was way too tough. But I’d definitely come back and try other things!

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FAQs

Elina's is rated 4.8 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Elina's

1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6415

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand and Racine
  • Area
    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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