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Anelya, Chicago, IL

Anelya

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4.7 (332)
$31 to $50
Ukrainian
3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 692-2192
  • Website
    https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Cross street
    Elston & Albany
  • Parking details
    Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
  • Public transit
    From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 332 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anelya offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious and interesting food" and "fantastic cocktails." Guests praise the "imaginative menu" and "authentic Ukrainian cuisine." The "service is attentive and friendly," and the ambiance is "cozy and inviting." Some reviews note "small portions" or "slow service," but overall, it's "highly recommended."
332 Reviews

  1. Alexander

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing presentation, great interior design and a modern spin on childhood classics and beyond. Made date night unforgettable

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  2. Nicole VIP

    Chicago43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all go there for cocktails! Amazing truly unique Quite disappointing food. Knowing how tasty Ukrainian dishes can be this was a very confused menu. From Zakuski we had pashtet which was very good. Marinated cauliflower and mushrooms were ok. Eggs were rather tasteless. Hot garlic bread was missing garlic. Blood sausage was tasty. Whenever someone thought when creating holubci is unclear. Mushrooms were missing in action sticky rice inside had no flavor and topping of the sauce was completely mismatched. Buckwheat kasha and potato pancakes were good. Halushki dough reminded Korean dumplings. Cherry cake was excellent. Portion Sizes were tiny! Need to advertise as tapas style and for $ 35 catfish without a side ???

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  3. Robert

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal! Second time visiting and just as excellent/consistent as the first. One of my favorite places in Chicago, and a great, unique reflection of Slavic (Ukrainian, specifically) culture that is woefully under appreciated by most American diners. Well worth the visit for anyone interested in trying something different from the standard American palate.

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  4. luba

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is not ordinary, not everyone will like it. Modest service, not comfortable tables and chairs. We expecting much more.

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  5. Ashley

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizer tray at the beginning is so fun and you can’t go wrong—everything is delicious. The infusions are delightful and the bartender gave us a little taste of his favorite on the house. Beautiful space in a quiet part of the neighborhood. Loved trying some authentic Ukrainian cuisine.

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  6. Cind

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, we had such an enjoyable experience.

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  7. David VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food- all the courses were fantastic! Also great service

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  8. David

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, very good restaurant, with high quality food, good ambiance, and service. Only neutral remark would be towards the time to complete service. I have no problem with the time and cadence of the service, and actually very much enjoyed it. However, I was alerted prior to the service to make sure we adhered to the 90 minute to complete service suggestion. For this type of service, it's simply not possible. It's fine with me, but if you're going to set an expectation for 90 minutes, the service should be paced to fit well within this expectation. Still, a great restaurant that I would highly recommend.

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  9. Jim

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and imaginative menu. Highly recommend to adventurous diners.

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  10. Yuriy

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern Ukrainian authentic cuisine. High quality drinks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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FAQs

Anelya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 692-2192.

Anelya is rated 4.7 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Avondale

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Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Anelya

3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elston & Albany
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking is abundant on Elston Ave. and side streets.
  • Public transit
    From Belmont/Kimball Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile or take Kimball busNorth to Addison and walk from there.From Addison Blue line: Either walk .7 of a mile East on Addison or take the Addison bus East to Elston.From Lakeview area: Take the Addison bus West to Elston
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Clark & Beverly Kim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (773) 692-2192
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room, your party! Seats up to 16 guests with customizable Chef's Tasting menus and beverage pairings. View the private dining room guide: https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/Email us to book: info@anelyarestaurant.com
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