Elske
1350 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Location & Phone number
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
About the Business

Elske is a modern American restaurant located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood at 1350 West Randolph Street. The restaurant, which takes its name from the Danish word "to love", is run by Executive Chef David Posey and Executive Pastry Chef Anna Posey. With a focus on simplistic fare, seasonal ingredients, and energetic hospitality, Elske combines contemporary and classic techniques to create a unique dining experience.
The private dining room at Elske offers a warm and casual space for gatherings with family and friends. Chef David and Chef Anna's cuisine features soulful cooking with modern techniques, including dishes cooked over an open, wood-fired hearth. The private dining room can accommodate intimate dinners for up to 24 guests, or cocktails and snacks for groups of up to 54.
Elske also offers the option to rent out the entire restaurant for larger events, accommodating up to 85 guests. They have packages available to suit any occasion. Take a virtual tour of the private dining room on their website to see the space for yourself.
Reviews
"I brought my husband here for his NYE birthday and did the tasting menu with wine pairing. We both had a good experience, but we didn’t particularly feel wowed by the food. Everything was delicious, but I just have higher expectations for Michelin-starred restaurants. Maybe it was an off day!"
"Visited elske for my birthday dinner with my husband and 2 of our friends. Our friends have visited several other Michelin-star establishments but this was my and my husband's first experience. We all were impressed. The atmosphere was warm and cozy without feeling cramped. The service was delightful. Everyone we spoke to during our visit showed a passion for what they do and a real happiness to share their passion with us. Alexa, our lead server, made wonderful suggestions as we ordered and her course pairings were magical. Yes, magical. The interplay of flavors and textures between the dishes during each course was sublime. She was the perfect guide for our culinary adventure. Which brings me to... The food: inventive yet approachable. Haute cuisine can be intimidating. The menu here is creative without being confusing. I could totally imagine tucking in with a bowl of the risotto or the rye-diatori to warm up from a cold winter day. My friend described the risotto as "a warm hug". Other standouts- the anchovies ("reminds me of the Amalfi coast" said our companions), the gouda/honey/jam ("I could snack on this all day", I said), the fjord trout ("the flavors!"), and the grilled pork ("the texture!"). The black walnut tart and the sunflower seed parfait were our top 2 desserts, although all of the desserts were delicious and surprising with how the different flavors came together. The mocktails were great- both were crisp and refreshing. Definitely worth the trip and we hope to visit again!"
"We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at Elske Oct 2023. The day could not have been better because of everything the staff did for us. Renee, the restaurant manager, was excellent - so kind, accommodating, and professional! The service, food, and drinks were great! Our guests had so much fun, and we really can't thank or recommend Elske enough! Oh and the cake was fantastic too!"
"Full menu is offered, but went with the tasting menu, which was about 8 courses. There was not one bad bite. Each dish was a dance on my mouth, leaving a magical impression better than the last. The Northern European flavors were really highlighted with each protein. Kitchen surely out did themselves and I have to say it was the best meal I had all year. Wine, service, and most of all the unique experience was one I will never forget."
"The service at Elske was TOP TIER. The bartender was extremely interactive and conversational with people who wanted to talk. The food was TERRIBLE. We did the tasting menu and between two people we liked 1 item out of 10. There were many strange flavor profiles with our food. It felt like the hunger games trying to finish the tasting menu. The best item was the tempura snack in the beginning and the dinner roll bread that came with an entree. If you do go to Elske I would strongly recommend ordering individual items so you have some control over when you stop dining as well as what you’re eating. We also did the juice pairing as we didn’t want to drink alcohol and the juices were amazing (I wish I had a couple shots in me to get through the experience). They reflected good flavor profiles of alcohol. Ambience was beautiful, service was great but the food was literally 1/10 especially considering the price."
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