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Edelweiss Restaurant, Norridge, IL

Edelweiss Restaurant

4.6
4.6
398 Reviews
$30 and under
German
Edelweiss German-American Restaurant is one of Chicago’s favorite German restaurants. It has been a family-owned dining destination for over 30 years.

The menu features an impressive array of traditional, well-crafted German specialties along with classics like the American steak, chicken and seafood dishes. A gluten free menu and kids menu are also available. We offer 16 beers on tap as well as a variety of craft and international beers, wine and schnapps. Our bar area is an excellent venue to watch sports and play the slot machines while enjoying our daily bar and menu specials.

Patio is first come first serve, please call the restaurant to book this reservation.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    German, Beer Garden, American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (708) 452-6040

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.

  • Private party contact

    Dawn Marotta; Private Event Coordinator : (855) 896-1614

  • Neighborhood

    Norridge

  • Cross street

    Overhill

  • Parking details

    Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).

  • Public transit

    CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop

  • Entertainment

    Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Hot spot

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great and the server provided excellent service.
  2. DonK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    EXcellent food, servers & ambience. Will bring friends there when music plays on Sat & Sundays. Vunda bar!!
  3. Rebecca

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious German food, decor, and atmosphere. Excellent service!
  4. booboo

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love Edelweiss. We don’t live in the neighborhood but we make it a point to visit at least once every year. The food is “comfort food” at its best. The service is relaxing and friendly. Nobody rushes you. Great value for the prices/portions. Some might think the German live entertainment is “corny” but we feel it contributes to the overall feel-good experience!
  5. GeorgeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent. Noise level is great. You can hear the person talk that is with you. Waitresses are just awesome. Thank you Josephine
  6. cpidon

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great menu, great food, great cocktails. A Chicago suburb gem! The way restaurants used to be!!!!!!!
  7. outalot

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    One of the few German restaurants in Chicago. Food was very disappointing from bread basket, which they charged extra for, to the schnitzel and spetzel, both of which were mediocre. Will not return.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely 100% PERFECT in every way. No complaints whatsoever. Absolutely no recommendations for improvement at all ever. This place is perfect. Everything is perfect. You are wonderful and perfect. I can’t think of a single way to make it better. It’s perfect.
  9. Caroline

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience! Our waitress was amazing and she and the others added to our great experience!food was Super!! We will be back.
  10. DanE

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Food was delicious and the staff was outstanding. The interior was beautiful, full of German decor. Don’t skip desert, my son recommends the root beer float.
  11. Steven

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The food was dry, service was "meh" at best. I don't think we'll be going back.
  12. SarahM

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it here. This restaurant never disapoints.
  13. SheilaM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Would be nicer if there was some German themed music quietly playing in the background but otherwise great time!!
  14. KFriederich

    Rhineland-Palat

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sehr gutes deutsches Essen.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food is always ok but sometimes it's really good. Unfortunately today it was just ok. Liver dumpling soup could have been hotter and should have had more broth. Wiener schnitzel was too thick and somewhat tough. Portions were generous. Heat was erratic but mainly cold.
  16. DavidD

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent beer menu with lots of good German and Austrian choices. Food is excellent Bavarian fair. Service is excellent including Donny wandering the post dinner patrons offering a shot of Schnaps to finish the meal.
  17. CraigR

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing German food with a great service staff. My German father in law's favorite US restaurant. Best food this side of Munich.
  18. LyndaC

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food great service.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Food was somewhat cold when we got it but still good. Waitress was really never around. Very busy so maybe that's why. Very entertaining environment.
  20. RachelP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant- the food is excellent, so much to choose from; portions are good and the service is wonderful!
  21. momof2xy

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent and the service is great! We were there a bit earlier in the evening on a Sunday, so not a lot of people yet. There was live music and it added a nice touch to the evening... not too loud. The portion sizes of each of our meals was ample which was wonderful because it warmed up very well for lunch the next day.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Not good service
  23. JenniferG

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff! It was a very busy night but service remained excellent. Live music/entertainment was a plus.
  24. RF1948

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oktoberfest celebration
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Beer was warm for both of us. However my beer glass was still warm and was apparently just taken out of the dishwasher. Pretzel was microwaved, but still cold as if was brought out of the fridge. The server never asked how things were. We didn't complain, however here we are now. The dessert was good.
  26. LauraH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a cozy german restaurant! Food was delicious, especially the sauerkrat, red cabbage, bratwurst and beef stroganoff. Service was outstanding! We plan to make this a regular stop.
  27. RichardW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    We love this place. Unfortunately, the service during our last visit was poor. We waited a long time to be acknowledged at our table, our order was wrong, and our salads came out with our meal. The music and the food were good, just bad service.
  28. frankiek

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had another great dining experience at Edelweis. My date was also very in awe of the whole atmosphere . The food was excellent as was the service and entertainment. Enjoyed Gabe and his partner s music especially the Alpine Horns duets. A very memorable evening. Have been enjoying the Edelweis Restaurant for many years.
  29. JoJo

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We visited Edelweiss for Oktoberfest. Overall, we had a lot of fun. Plenty of choices for beer and the steak tartare was perfect, potato pancakes were tasty, but could have been hotter. Pork steak and schnitzel were excellent. Rouladen were flavorful, if a bit dry. The band played some favorites. (They may want to add to their repertoire. A few songs heard three times.) A shout-out to our server Val. She was very attentive and made our evening fun.
  30. SarsataMike

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    This place while still fun has declined in the food quality department. From bland lukewarm soup to my jaeger schnitzel I thought the food was very mediocre. Our waitress was so frazzled it made us feel nervous for her.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent well prepared food. The musicians were outstanding.
  32. GRinBR

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our annual family Oktoberfest outing…!!!
  33. MikeK

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Reservation was behind by 15 minutes. That was ok. Place about 3/4 full. Waited 45 minutes for apps. Left without eating 2 hours after reservation because food not ready yet. October fest activities were not to be found except for live music. Cannot comment on food. What I saw others getting looked good though.
  34. JAW1

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    We arrived at 6:00, per our reservation. We were seated promptly and ordered cocktails. Our kids had beer and wine and my wife and I each had the martini with Gouda stuffed olives. The martini came not with Gouda cheese stuffed olives but with red pimentos. The waitress spilled mine in my lap. She complained the drink was “too full.” She appeared to be impaired in some way. We ordered when we were served our cocktails and enjoyed the German band. Over two hours later I complained politely about the delay in being served our dinner. I was told then they were out of the entree I ordered so I settled for another. The food finally came 2 1/2 hours after arriving at the restaurant and our daughter-in-law couldn’t eat her’s. The beef tip with noodles was a gummy mush concoction. The Jager Schnitzel I settled for in place of the pork shank was almost warm and tough as leather. The sauerkraut was decent and the pretzel we had for an appetizer was hot and tasty. When I complained to the manager he was dismissive and unapologetic. His excuse for the long wait and running out of the entree I ordered was they were “slammed.” We had never eaten at the Edelweiss and we’re excited to treat our adult children there. To say the least the staff underperformed, the food was sub-par, and management uncaring. If you want a pleasant dinner and expect good food and service for your hard earned dollars, don’t patronize Edelweiss. In no way should they be in the food and hospitality business.
  35. SterlingW

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love Edelweiss. When I had to make dinner plans for my visiting nephew (who happens to be studying German), I knew it would be the perfect place to take him. He can be a little awkward, but the friendly staff made him feel so comfortable. You even had gluten-free options for my sister!!
  36. FoodGuy

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Octoberfest dinner and Bier! Prost!🍻
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with large portions. On the night we were there they had live music.
  38. Pojy11

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good traditional German food, music and the service is great. They don't rush you through your meal. Hard to find these toes of places these days.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great German Classic a must go.
  40. ArtH

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food excellent service and food

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Edelweiss Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Edelweiss Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 452-6040.

Edelweiss Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 398 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 4 times today
Google Map for Edelweiss Restaurant

7650 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Overhill

  • Neighborhood

    Norridge

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    German, Beer Garden, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).

  • Public transit

    CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (708) 452-6040

  • Catering

    The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.

  • Private party contact

    Dawn Marotta; Private Event Coordinator : (855) 896-1614

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