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Anelya, Chicago, IL

Anelya

4.7
4.7
286 Reviews
$31 to $50
Ukrainian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Ukrainian, Comfort Food, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Restaurant Week

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Click here if you'd like to add our Restaurant Week experience to your visit. Restaurant week menus are $60/pp. 1st course PICKLES house-made cultured pickles 2nd course LAZY VARENYKY rolled dumpling with ukrainian farmers cheese, spinach, & golden enoki mushrooms 3rd course BORSCH & PAMPUSHKY beet soup with duck, smoked pears, & sour cream paired with freshly baked bread rolls 4th course SHORT RIB “BOGRACH” braised short ribs, served with potato, celery, & paprika broth 5th course PYANA VYSHNYA drunken sour cherry chocolate cake *Gluten-free and vegetarian options may be supplemented from the a la carte menu. We may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions.

  • Valentine's Week at Anelya

    Feb 12, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with us! Anelya's Valentine's 3-course special menu will be available February 12 - 16. $49/pp. Zakusky additions available on the a la carte menu. First Course Lazy varenyky with spinach, farmer's cheese & mushrooms Second Course Chicken Kyiv with herbal butter & potato puree. Third Course White Piana Vishnya cake 2-person minimum for Valentine's Menu. We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions for this menu. A la carte menu is available to accommodate any restrictions.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anelya in Chicago impresses with its "creative take on traditional Ukrainian cuisine." Diners rave about "amazing food and service" and a "warm and inviting atmosphere." The restaurant offers "unique and charming" dishes, and the "infusion drinks" are a delightful highlight. Many describe it as a "wonderful dining experience" worth revisiting.

286 Reviews

  1. Iryna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, I recommend visiting! The only thing I would like is for the cutlery to be changed after the main courses are served.

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  2. Josh

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful meal here. Refreshing change of pace from what most restaurants are currently doing

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  3. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique and fun Nice night out Nice drink menu and unique

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  4. Joe

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure. Delicious, comforting and thoughtful. My wife is a vegetarian and I am not. This restaurant is perfect for both of our food needs.

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  5. Barbara

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it! Everything was perfect and delicious I'm coming back for sure!!!

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  6. Aleks

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Great service.

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared 3 appetizers, 1 dumpling, the pork belly ( main course), and dessert. The portions are large enough that we were full. Ask your server about the food, as Ukrainian combinations and ingredients seem strange, but work beautifully. Rather than have a cocktail, I had an infusion- a shot of vodka or brandy with a fruit or herbal infusion. I still could not bring myself to do the horseradish one!

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  8. Alina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner at Anelya on New Year’s Eve. The food was delicious and the wine pairings were perfect! Every dish was an experience. I love the chef’s take on traditional Ukrainian food, it’s very refreshing and well balanced. The service was exceptional, I don’t think I’ve had a better experience at any Chicago restaurant. Kyiv cake for dessert is a must have! I’ll definitely be back for another wonderful dinner.

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  9. Mark

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have asked for a more elegant, lovely and tasty New Year’s Eve experience. My wife and I loved the tasting menu and the wine pairings. And of course our party hats .

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  10. Joseph

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the staff. We were there for NYE and the 5 course meal was not only interesting but very delicious. I am new to Ukranian food and this journey with Anelya has been great.

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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 286 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anelya

3472 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elston & Albany
  • Neighborhood
    Avondale
  • Hours of operation
    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
  • 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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