Elske Chicago

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2025

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OAD

North American Restaurants 2026, 280

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #1109, PRO #17.33, USER #0.00

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Chef

David & Anna Posey

Cuisine

Contemporary, American Contemporary, New American

• 2025
• 2018

Dinner at Elske

on 27 May 2025

by Peter Verey

Visited the one star Elske last night , maybe it’s due to the kingfish crudo but everything about the food , fit out and service style screamed Sydney food scene 2015 to me . Casual mod dining , very approachable .

One of the highlights was served at the beginning - shrimp toast served with a horseradish and shrimp farce and nasturtiums. Unmistakably the flavour of shrimp toast but minus that residual oil flavour that usually haunts them .

The ubiquitous kingfish crudo was next , fish shaved... More

Visited the one star Elske last night , maybe it’s due to the kingfish crudo but everything about the food , fit out and service style screamed Sydney food scene 2015 to me . Casual mod dining , very approachable .

One of the highlights was served at the beginning - shrimp toast served with a horseradish and shrimp farce and nasturtiums. Unmistakably the flavour of shrimp toast but minus that residual oil flavour that usually haunts them .

The ubiquitous kingfish crudo was next , fish shaved thin and served with kohlrabi , dill and juniper . Alongside was a delicious but salty fennel crumpet , this one was all about texture , would have preferred a drop of acidity .

Confit cod with artichoke , a watercress espuma and fried lemon . Cod still had a little resistance , as with the previous dish personal preference would have called for more acid .

Pre the main course a delicious slice of duck liver tart with salted ramps and buckwheat tart shell . Textbook and rich !

The main course skewed Chicago comfort food/ Germanic , Beef strip loin cooked over fire , a smooth beef sausage and a sweet and sour beef tongue were contrasted with various cabbage preparations. There was pickled , mousse , ash and a cabbage jus . This was a lovely and large comforting main course .

Dessert was an absolute crowd pleaser , a hay cracker covered a lovely smooth toasted soy panna cotta with rhubarb , could have this every day .

Elske , a good locals spot in a great neighbourhood. Less

8 / 10

Dinner at Elske

on 26 Aug 2018

by Lou Stejskal

Contemporary, ingredient-driven, seasonal cuisine.

The restaurant is spacious, the decor is simple and Elske embraces you with a warm, relaxed vibe. The dishes are creative and while not simple in preparation, they are presented in an uncomplicated way. You can order from the tasting menu, the a la carte menu, or both like I did. Elske is a lot of the best things about a good meal in one cozy package.

TASTING MENU $90 (a la carte menu available)
OWNERS/CHEFS David and Anna Posey
TIPS - Spacious... More

Contemporary, ingredient-driven, seasonal cuisine.

The restaurant is spacious, the decor is simple and Elske embraces you with a warm, relaxed vibe. The dishes are creative and while not simple in preparation, they are presented in an uncomplicated way. You can order from the tasting menu, the a la carte menu, or both like I did. Elske is a lot of the best things about a good meal in one cozy package.

TASTING MENU $90 (a la carte menu available)
OWNERS/CHEFS David and Anna Posey
TIPS - Spacious patio with outdoor seating and burning fireplace
- If table orders the tasting menu, add items from the a la carte menu

Full album here https://www.flickr.com/photos/loustejskal/albums/72157699255177881
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8 / 10

Desserts at Elske

on 13 Aug 2018

by Lou Stejskal

The best ending of any day is when friends say we should go somewhere and order all the desserts and there is no question where that place should be. Elske.

OWNERS/CHEFS David and Anna Posey
2018 Michelin ⭐️
FLICKR https://www.flickr.com/photos/loustejskal/albums/72157699771409434