Elina's

Restaurant · West Town

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Chicago’s Best Italian Restaurants

"Industry vets Ian Rusnak and Eric Safin teamed up to open this small Italian American joint in West Town last year. The space, which has just 28 seats, is dimly lit by candles and sports striking features like an exposed brick wall, an antique mirror, and teal banquettes. Every meal starts with complimentary garlic bread, focaccia, and salami before diners dig into clams casino, rigatoni a la vodka, chicken and eggplant parm, cherry pepper ribs, Dover sole piccata, and more — all served on vintage china. Online ordering is available here." - Ashok Selvam

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1202 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 Get directions

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