Elske

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

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   sue VIP

   San Francisco30 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was attentive and prompt. We ordered the set menu for our table of 4. While the dishes served early were delicious and creative, we were very disappointed by the final, meat course. The beef was tough and nearly raw.
   

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   ROBERT VIP

   Chicago / Illinois356 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elske was simply outstanding. Our group ordered the tasting menu, and we all loved it. The lamb tartare and the duck liver tart were standouts. Service was friendly and very attentive, and the space is lovely. Good reasonably priced wines are available too.
   

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   jessica VIP

   Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Foods too salty Place is well designed Wooden chairs are uncomfortable Staff is nice
   

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   P

   Chicago / Illinois1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My time at Elske was probably the most perfect dining experience I had in years. I was most surprised by their juice pairing with the set menu, each drink was well thought out to provide a similarly enhanced experience to wine pairings. Each course came out promptly, and everything was delicious! Pure reflections of the value each ingredient brings to the plate.
   

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   Renard

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We decided on five a la cart items on the menu and all were bursting with flavor. Enjoyed their imaginitve take on soft shell crab and asparagus. The ravioli was delicate with subtle flavors. Sunflower with botter honey dessert is not to be missed. The pictures undersell the warm ambiance inside. Waitstaff was warm and friendly. Cocktails were in point.
   

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   Michelle

   Chicago / Illinois1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful time at Elske. We sat at the bar and had the A la Carte menu. The food was absolutely fantastic. My favorite dishes were the white asparagus and the agnolotti. Had both the dark chocolate mousse and d the sunflower parfait for our desserts. Both were excellent, but the sunflower parfait was unexpected and absolutely amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
   

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   Zachary

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed dinner here. Did the tasting menu and pairing with friends and had multiple things I’ve never experienced before. Great staff and wonderful spac
   

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   Christian VIP

   Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing food and great space but the experience was overshadowed by poor and uninspired service. The server showed she didn’t want to be there, was cold and inattentive. The lack of personable and warm service was evident throughout the restaurant.
   

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   Jim VIP

   Tampa / Central Florida West11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing inventive food. Service was perfect - Ben made our night special. Thank you!
   

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    Debby

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Loved the ambiance, our server was delightful and very knowledgable about the menu items. The food….very eclectic, creative and fresh. It’s not a meal, it’s an amazing experience of flavors and textures. Between the 3 of us we ordered six items. The fermented black bean agnolotti and the roasted chicken were our 2 favorite’s, but all choices were delicious. For dessert the rhubarb sorbet with beet meringue and dark chocolate mousse were both to die for!!!
    

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