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   NicoD

   Toronto

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food5service3ambience1

   Food is fantastic. Staff is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Restaurant ambiance is amazing; it’s unfortunate to make a reservation, and be seated where your view is a bathroom corridor. The restaurant mgmt should be smarter than that and keep the bar bathroom corner seats just for walk-ins or call you before to let you know. Bar seats are supposed to feel fun - closer to staff and to customers

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   Larry

   Birmingham

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing dining experience. It was first time at a Michelin Star restaurant. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings. Wesley our server was outstanding and walked us through the whole evening. Definitely will come back the next time in Chicago.

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3. j

   jbaker23

   London

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and cocktails. Our fourth time here, and will be back for sure. Vegetarian options abound.

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   JoelN

   St. Louis

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Likely one of the best meals I have had in Chicago. If you are looking for an experience. Look no further.

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   Sam59

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   With friendly and attentive staff, we felt relaxed from the moment we walked into the restaurant. We had the tasting menu, one vegetarian and one fish/meat, with wine pairing. The food was amazing and great descriptions given by the waiter and chefs who presented each course. The only minor change I would suggest would be to have a bit longer between courses as they came out quite quickly. I would highly recommend this great restaurant.

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   ChefMatt3002

   Kansas City

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   West loop restaurant Elske was nice. A 1 Michelin star, Scandinavian hinted restaurant menu. Cool vibe. Hard to read menu. We ordered what we thought would be good. However, the Quail dish was pretentious and undercooked. Fair priced w small cocktail and beer list. Service was friendly and professional

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7. JF

   JuliaF

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Third time back. Always a great meal.

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8. AK

   AndrewK

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food5service1ambience5

   Incredible food, but a misleading wine pairing and poor service as a direct result. Our server, Megan from Detroit who has been there for about a year, described the pairing as the equivalent of 3 glasses of wine with 3 oz of 5 different samples. However, the only time we got more than 2 oz was when another server handled the pour and in no instance were the pours equal. Both of the diners (myself and partner) are experienced bartenders and are quite well aware of how to time a pour. If we would have had another oz of wine with each dish, it would have been an exceptional experience - but as it was, we were sadly disappointed. The food and wine worked brilliantly together and were certainly deserving of high praise. Its a shame the service didn't meet the quality of the food.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and service were excellent. Both the juice and wine pairing were good too.

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    JaniceR

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    wonderful in every way and, as always the food was original, surprising, and truly fine. The wine selections are also excellent and the staff is terrific.

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    StephenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was creative but approachable… Cocktails were amazing! The ambience though is the true star of this restaurant! Five stars!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful from start to very end

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    urbanguy

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love this place. It’s a go-to in our neighborhood.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bar eating experience was excellent! Great service, wonderful atmosphere and a truly unique experience. Very comfortable environment and more casual than business casual in a good way.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was just really nice. I dined solo and had a wonderful evening there. Sometimes being solo will result in worse quality. But not today.

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    nickname

    Chicago

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food preparations, innovative yet satisfying, friendly service, nice venue.

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    NathanaelI

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and atmosphere. Truly remarkable experience.

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    Chipwoow

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, including no-trade-offs vegetarian options, Great, flexible service. Delicious wine list.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    La comida es rica pero no deliciosa por el precio, el postre es bastante empalagoso.

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    MitchellG

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every bite here is always outstanding. Monica at the bar is wonderful!

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    MarcusL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had one of the best experiences dining out ever here. Definitely will be back

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    AlexA

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. It was our first Michelin restaurant and tasting menu in Chicago. It was absolutely magical. The food, service, drinks, and ambience was epic. This is an AMAZING date spot that's a little hidden gem.

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23. DR

    DianeR

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoy Elske so much. The food is creative and unusual, the staff is relaxed and knowledgeable. I look forward to sitting outside in nicer weather.

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    Corina

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    The service got worse and worse when we decided not to go with the tasting menu and not to order more drinks. Food was not amazing, the sturgeon is worth it! The pastas were overly salty.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Elske just keeps getting better. Great, creative menu, expert kitchen performance, and friendly and helpful service staff.

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    MaxF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a favorite, great service and food. Feels like food for the urban wood elf. Tastes earthen. You should go. Everyone is nice.

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    AlexN

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Go for the tasting menu. Don't be afraid of dishes that contain fish, they are magical.

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    LizL

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it. Every dish SLAPPED. Cocktails and wine pairings were lovely

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    Aga5757

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best restaurants in Chicago! Dishes are beautiful and tasty. Great ambiance and service. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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    MichelleC

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food , cocktails and service . A special touch having the chefs being the food to the table and deceive each dish on the tasting menu. Very open to making accommodations based on food likes / dislikes . Would dine again!

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    Paul

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another outstanding meal. Such creativity and imagination in the food and outstanding service

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32. AU

    AndrewU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent. Of particular delight were the halibut, the lamb, and the cheesecake dessert. The wine pairings went very well, with each wine getting better than the previous (I personally loved the Moscato with dessert). Those of us whom had the juice pairings found them intriguing but not quite as enjoyable in all cases (the apple with juniper was not well received). Nonetheless, the overall experience was truly amazing, with exceptional service.

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    MP7699

    Chicago

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great dinner. Food and service were all excellent. We are so glad Elske is back!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very good service. Expected a little more from the food given the reputation but overall very good. Probably would rate better had my expectations been lower.

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    CherishA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Elske blew me away. went here as a birthday gift for my girlfriend, did NOT expect to fall in love with the restaurant as well. Would absolutely recommend it, love the experience, the food, and our service. Made the night very special :)

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    Kevin

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely wonderful food and service. One of the best in the city.

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    Spike

    St. Louis

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fabulous across the board. We will be back

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    chilawyer

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best meal we have had in years. Impeccable, warm service. Tasting menu was delicious, well paced and full of excellent flavors.

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39. DP

    DPC34118

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Definitely was expecting the food to be more transcendent in terms of flavor. It was good, but not Michelin star level imo. Smoked sturgeon had no smoked flavor and quite fishy. Service and ambiance were awesome.

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40. RJ

    RJohnso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, exceptional service. Great special occasion spot

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