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Elske, Chicago, IL
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Elske

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$50 and over
American
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
OUTDOOR DINING: Our patio is uncovered and seating is weather dependent. We are not able to move reservations indoors in the case of inclement weather.

DIETARY: We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten, dairy, nut/peanut, & shellfish free diets. If any guests in your group have restrictions not listed above, or multiple restrictions, email us at info@elskerestaurant.com before booking, as we may not be able to accommodate.

ABOUT: Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room, all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting, is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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Executive chef: Anna & David Posey

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Sophisticated Scandinavian fare is on the menu at Elske, a MICHELIN-Starred charmer from wife-and-husband chefs Anna and David Posey. Dig into beautiful, seasonally changing plates—think smoked duck liver tart or smoked Fjord trout with beets—in the intimate dining room that channels a trendy Danish B&B or on the fireplace-decked courtyard with an herb garden.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Danish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 733-1314
  • Website
    https://elskerestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Ada Street
  • Parking details
    We do not offer valet parking. Non-metered street parking is available on Randolph St and Ada St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,319 people are saying

Elske reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Chicago

    American

Review summary

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Elske offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing inventive food" and attentive service. The creative Nordic-inspired menu, featuring highlights like the white asparagus and agnolotti, is complemented by thoughtful wine and juice pairings. The ambiance, enhanced by a cozy fireplace, makes it a "must visit" for culinary enthusiasts.
1,319 Reviews

  1. Kelly VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places we ate at in Chicago. Did not get the tasting menu, opting for a la carte. Everything tasted wonderful and was beautifully prepared. All the flavors harmonized well. The pasta angliotti was outstanding. I made the mistake of not specifying how I liked my meat cooked (medium). It came medium rare, which husband happily ate his half. I asked to have the other half cooked a little longer to medium. They came out with a brand new dish cooked to medium, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and husband again enjoyed his half. He said he preferred the medium rare. 😂 All in all, this is an amazing place for dinner.

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  2. Victoria

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing first time experience at Elske! Our favorites were the chocolate mousse and rhubarb cinnamon sorbet which were the highlights of the meal as well as the pasta with morels were to die for! Arctic Char and Chicken was absolutely tasty as well. We can't wait to come back to experience the different menus as the seasons change!

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  3. Heather VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience from beginning to end. We opted to forego the tasting menu due to some limitations with gluten free availability. What we did select was exceptional: Sunchoke crepe, Arctic char, soft shell crab and ribs. We selected desserts that were a hit and a miss. The NA martini was good and the wines by the glass offered nice options. Our server was very polite, helpful and timely. The crepe was absolutely exceptional and a must try for any visit.

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  4. Nicole

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elske is better than ever. Service, ambience, food all unmatched.

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  5. Aimee

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only were they able to accommodate our dietary restrictions on the set menu, one gluten free and one pork free, but they didn't make us feel like it was a hassle. We highly enjoyed menu items that are usually 'no thanks' for us. Amazing.

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  6. Bernard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose from the a la carte menu, which had a nice variety of starters and mains ranging from simple traditional to imaginative combinations of ingredients. Service was very attentive. We were pleasantly surprised by the very reasonable prices for food and drink for a restaurant of this quality.

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  7. JoAnn

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing, and welcoming experience

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  8. Pete

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Customer service not the greatest, very loud but food was good

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  9. Yael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good on all levels. Tasting menu very satisfying. We will be back.

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  10. Arnold VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Having come back from a trip to France the previous month where we ate at four Michelin restaurants (two listed, one that was a one star, and the other a two star), we were mightily disappointed with Elske. Perhaps at one point they earned a one star, but they clearly let things slip since then. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing. The presentation of the food was nothing out of the ordinary. Of the five courses, one was very good, the rest were either nothing special, and the sirloin dish with beef sausage was poor—overly salted and the beef was certainly not tender. The wine pairings were ok, but none of the wines was superb. When the waiter brought the last wine, a sweet dessert wine, he said that we shouldn’t feel obligated to finish it — which is hardly a ringing endorsement, and an assessment I would share since I found it nearly undrinkable. Early in the meal we saw another table with a loaf of bread and since we had not eaten much before dinner we asked if we could get some bread. The waiter said that it was a sourdough, never mentioned a price, and we said that the sourdough would be fine. The bread was crusty but since it was right out of the oven the crumb was not yet set and was rather springy. In France, every restaurant (Michelin and not) serves bread without being asked as they are proud of their baking skills. We were rather surprised when the check came and there was a $12 charge for the bread. I pointed out to the waiter that he never mentioned a charge, and they removed it from the bill, but overall the service was indifferent at best. Especially given the high cost of the meal, we definitely would not return, and next time Michelin visits I would not be surprised that their star will be removed (and they may be de-listed entirely).

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Elske is rated 4.7 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
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1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross street
    Ada Street
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Danish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We do not offer valet parking. Non-metered street parking is available on Randolph St and Ada St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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