My friend and I ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka and the Chicken Parm, and they were both great! The vodka pasta definitely deserves all the buzz surrounding it! The pasta was served in adorable china which insulated the heat so well that the pasta stayed hot through the entire meal. The restaurant also provided complimentary appetizers including, pizza & garlic bread, salami, and pickled vegetables.Our server was very attentive and all of our dishes came out quickly. Overall, we loved our dining experience and can’t wait to snag another reservation!
Great food & service. Our server was super attentive and had great recommendations. We really enjoyed meeting the owner Eric!! The chicken parm was amazing, I can’t wait to go back & try their other dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HeidiC
Our server was wonderful, food lived up to the hype. It's a really tight squeeze to get in or out of your table though (I'm a tiny person and still had to ask guests to shift their chairs for me to leave), so avoid if you're claustrophobic. Also, the table time limit is pretty strict (which might be nice if you're a walk-in).
JJ
Eek! We just left Elina’s after hearing great things from a few friends and we couldn’t be more disappointed. Stopped in around 6ish on a Friday night and asked to put our name in for a table and they said not til 9 — totally fine. We come back at 9 and are greeted by truly one of the most miserable hostess’ I’ve ever encountered. She grabs two menus, doesn’t look us in the eye, walks us to the bar and walks away (there were 4 open tables for 2 left). We had to ask another hostess for an actual table which we ended up getting, but the hostess was clearly annoyed. Rushed us through the entire dinner, couldn’t be more unfriendly and unprofessional, and looked like she had places to be. On top of the awful service from Mary K., the food was underwhelming. The caesar salad had little to no flavor, the rigatoni vodka was bland / mildly sauced the chicken parm was overcooked. Such a negative experience, 0/10 will not be dining here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
LOVED Elina's! Service and food were both top notch. Highly recommend the Dover sole, broccoli (no joke - this isn't your mother's broccoli), and vodka sauce rigatoni. Sit at the bar if you can, bartenders are great!
Lmnh
Our server was very nice!!! -food Not good enough to comeback. -seated next to a window with drapes half open the outside light was disrupting and also very cold .. - Not recommended this place.
Andrew
I don't normally review restaurants, but this one was a pretty big let down. Food was overcooked, music was very loud, and lighting was non-existent to the point you could barely see the food on your table. Didn't live up to the hype.
Tayo A
Elina’s is a cozy restaurant known for its delicious Italian cuisine. All the pastas are really good, and the ribs are a must-try. The starter bread sets the tone for a delightful meal, and the chicken parm is a standout dish that keeps guests coming back for more. I also appreciate that they play hip
Love love this place! It’s down the street from us and I’m so happy to have discovered it! Very romantic and intimate vibe, bar was open which was so nice, great staff, quick service, and our food was amazing! We got the rigatoni and the bolognese and don’t snooze on the tiramisu (it’s got some Nutella in it) it’s delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fusilli Alla Norma, Tiramisu
Angie Kane
My family brought me here last Sunday for my birthday. By far, one of the best meals I’ve ever had! The atmosphere, the staff, everything was fabulous! Can’t wait to come back…….Parking: Way easier than a lot of other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Fried Eggplant, Chopped Salad Focc, Angel Hair Scampi with Crab, Garlic Bread, Baked Clams Casino, Bread Appetizer, Chicken Parmesan, Radicchio, Fusilli Alla Norma, Chopped Salad and Complimentary Items, Caesar Salad, Eggplant Parmesan, Tiramisu
Staff is terrible! Food is amazing the cooks and busers are amazing! The waiters and waitresses are absolutely terrible and are ruining this establishment!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jeff Grasteit
The food is incredible here but the staff is absolutely terrible and all should be fired. Management should review the footage from tonight and understand that their staff is ruining their business.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Howard Stern
Absolutely loved Elinas in Chicago! Liza, our server, was outstanding with her service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Valladares
Good food, good service and Great Dessert.Tiramisu 100/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian McGrath
Great service, dank vibes, perfect Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Caesar Salad, Fritto Misto, Eggplant Parmesan
My friend and I ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka and the Chicken Parm, and they were both great! The vodka pasta definitely deserves all the buzz surrounding it! The pasta was served in adorable china which insulated the heat so well that the pasta stayed hot through the entire meal. The restaurant also provided complimentary appetizers including, pizza & garlic bread, salami, and pickled vegetables.Our server was very attentive and all of our dishes came out quickly. Overall, we loved our dining experience and can’t wait to snag another reservation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Chicken Parmesan, Pickled Eggplant
Great food & service. Our server was super attentive and had great recommendations. We really enjoyed meeting the owner Eric!! The chicken parm was amazing, I can’t wait to go back & try their other dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was wonderful, food lived up to the hype. It's a really tight squeeze to get in or out of your table though (I'm a tiny person and still had to ask guests to shift their chairs for me to leave), so avoid if you're claustrophobic. Also, the table time limit is pretty strict (which might be nice if you're a walk-in).
Eek! We just left Elina’s after hearing great things from a few friends and we couldn’t be more disappointed. Stopped in around 6ish on a Friday night and asked to put our name in for a table and they said not til 9 — totally fine. We come back at 9 and are greeted by truly one of the most miserable hostess’ I’ve ever encountered. She grabs two menus, doesn’t look us in the eye, walks us to the bar and walks away (there were 4 open tables for 2 left). We had to ask another hostess for an actual table which we ended up getting, but the hostess was clearly annoyed. Rushed us through the entire dinner, couldn’t be more unfriendly and unprofessional, and looked like she had places to be. On top of the awful service from Mary K., the food was underwhelming. The caesar salad had little to no flavor, the rigatoni vodka was bland / mildly sauced the chicken parm was overcooked. Such a negative experience, 0/10 will not be dining here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
LOVED Elina's! Service and food were both top notch. Highly recommend the Dover sole, broccoli (no joke - this isn't your mother's broccoli), and vodka sauce rigatoni. Sit at the bar if you can, bartenders are great!
Our server was very nice!!! -food Not good enough to comeback. -seated next to a window with drapes half open the outside light was disrupting and also very cold .. - Not recommended this place.
I don't normally review restaurants, but this one was a pretty big let down. Food was overcooked, music was very loud, and lighting was non-existent to the point you could barely see the food on your table. Didn't live up to the hype.
Elina’s is a cozy restaurant known for its delicious Italian cuisine. All the pastas are really good, and the ribs are a must-try. The starter bread sets the tone for a delightful meal, and the chicken parm is a standout dish that keeps guests coming back for more. I also appreciate that they play hip
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Hair Scampi with Crab, Chicken Parmesan, Cherry Pepper Ribs
Love love this place! It’s down the street from us and I’m so happy to have discovered it! Very romantic and intimate vibe, bar was open which was so nice, great staff, quick service, and our food was amazing! We got the rigatoni and the bolognese and don’t snooze on the tiramisu (it’s got some Nutella in it) it’s delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fusilli Alla Norma, Tiramisu
My family brought me here last Sunday for my birthday. By far, one of the best meals I’ve ever had! The atmosphere, the staff, everything was fabulous! Can’t wait to come back…….Parking: Way easier than a lot of other places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Fried Eggplant, Chopped Salad Focc, Angel Hair Scampi with Crab, Garlic Bread, Baked Clams Casino, Bread Appetizer, Chicken Parmesan, Radicchio, Fusilli Alla Norma, Chopped Salad and Complimentary Items, Caesar Salad, Eggplant Parmesan, Tiramisu
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Staff is terrible! Food is amazing the cooks and busers are amazing! The waiters and waitresses are absolutely terrible and are ruining this establishment!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
The food is incredible here but the staff is absolutely terrible and all should be fired. Management should review the footage from tonight and understand that their staff is ruining their business.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Absolutely loved Elinas in Chicago! Liza, our server, was outstanding with her service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, good service and Great Dessert.Tiramisu 100/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, dank vibes, perfect Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Caesar Salad, Fritto Misto, Eggplant Parmesan