Elske
New American restaurant · West Town
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Highlights
Michelin-starred spot with creative Danish-influenced American fare
Michelin-starred spot with creative Danish-influenced American fare
"Elske’s is a multi-faceted contender as a special occasion spot. You can order a la carte, but Elske also has a lovely nine-course tasting menu. It’s reasonably priced ($140), especially compared to the other tasting menus in the West Loop, and it’s the best way to try this spot’s Scandinavian cuisine. Without the tasting menu, we might not have started our meal with a “tea of lightly smoked fruits and vegetables,” and we’re really glad we did. The space is bright and airy, and they have an outdoor area with a fireplace that’s great for drinks before or after dinner." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Hardcore heavy metal burger joint. Albeit very tasty, it's notoriously loud as hell, and the hell-yes-yum-to-dollar-dollar-bill factor is high—think $13 for basic up to $18 for "The Death Sentence Burger." Tuesdays are half price burger day, but expect a long wait. Mac and cheese is worth traveling for." - Firebelly Design
"We love this multi-faceted Scandinavian restaurant in the West Loop. With the option of either a $135 nine-course menu or ordering a la carte, this bright and airy spot works well for both a special occasion or something a bit more low-key. It doesn’t matter whether you’re kicking off the tasting menu with “tea of lightly smoked fruits and vegetables," sharing small plates of housemade pasta or cured fluke, or on a solo mission to eat sunflower seed parfait with bee pollen—coming here is always a great choice. Plus, they have an outdoor area with a fireplace that’s great for drinks before or after dinner." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"When Sydney calls in a favor to get kitchen space at the end of Season 2, Episode 3, she heads to Elske to experiment with pasta after being welcomed by executive chef David Posey, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife and pastry chef Anna Posey. The Michelin-starred spot offers both a Scandinavian-inspired tasting menu and a la carte dishes made with seasonal, local ingredients. Anna Posey, a 2024 James Beard Award finalist, appears in Season 3, Episode 10, as well." - Ashok Selvam
"Elske’s is a worthy contender as a special occasion spot. You can order al a carte, but Elske’s tasting menu is the way to go. It’s reasonably priced ($130), especially compared to the other tasting menus in the neighborhood, and it’s the best way to try this spot’s Scandinavian cuisine. Without the tasting menu, we might not have started our meal with a “tea of lightly smoked fruits and vegetables,” and we’re really glad we did. The space is bright and airy, and they have an outdoor area with a fireplace that’s great for drinks before or after dinner." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru, sam faye
