Anelya
Ukrainian restaurant · Avondale
3472 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Highlights
Ukrainian comfort fare with zakuski, borscht, and Eastern European wines
Ukrainian comfort fare with zakuski, borscht, and Eastern European wines
"Anelya’s playful space with flower-shaped neon lamps and sparkly zakusky carts is perfect for a unique and exciting date night, whether it’s your first or you stopped counting years ago. And the food at this intimate Avondale spot is just as exciting. Don’t be surprised if, mid-conversation, you start reflecting on how the incredible trout roe tarts cram the essence of a lox bagel into a tiny pastry. Throw in some pours of boozy housemade piana vishnya, plus a very Shazammable European synthpop soundtrack, and you’ve got everything you need for a fun night. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Borscht is warm. Borscht is comforting. Borscht is also fun when you’re at Anelya. This Ukrainian spot in Avondale is exciting before you even take a seat. Servers zip around with sparkling zakusky carts full of appetizers. Upbeat electronic music hums in the background while flower-like lamps give the dining room a trippy colorful glow. Once you’re ready to order, servers hype up the menu like they’re narrating a sizzle reel full of haluski and kovbasa. Everything is delicious—from the aforementioned beet soup with poached pears and duck to creamy varenyky stuffed with sour cherry and ricotta." - team infatuation
"Eating at Anelya feels like a fever dream. Trippy flower-like lamps shower this Avondale restaurant in colorful light, while servers zip around with sparkly zakusky carts to the tune of European synthpop. But the excitement really ramps up once the Ukrainian food joins the party. Tiny trout roe tarts cram the flavors of a lox bagel into a single bite, and the lokshyna’s comforting layers of garlicky egg noodles and farmer’s cheese could dethrone ice cream as the go-to post-break-up food. Add Anelya’s boozy housemade vodka infusions and delicious not-too-sweet napoleon to the mix, and you have the best Ukrainian meal in the city. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Borscht is warm. Borscht is comforting. Borscht is also fun when you’re at Anelya. This Ukrainian spot in Avondale is exciting before you even take a seat. Servers zip around with sparkling zakusky carts full of appetizers. Upbeat electronic music hums in the background while flower-like lamps give the dining room a trippy colorful glow. Once you’re ready to order, servers hype up the menu like they’re narrating a sizzle reel full of haluski and kovbasa. And you will, too. Everything is delicious—from the aforementioned beet soup with poached pears and duck to creamy varenyky stuffed with sour cherry and ricotta. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"It’s time for a Ukrainian spin on brunch in Avondale, where Anelya, the critically acclaimed restaurant from Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim of Parachute, is starting weekend brunch service on Saturday, May 10. Items include a morning smash burger with special kovbasa sausage, kapusta cabbage egg, hard cheese, and special sauce; a big breakfast plate with beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, greens, fried potatoes, porcini butter, and eggs; and more. They’ll also serve specialty coffees, teas, and cocktails." - Sam Nelson
