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Anelya Chicago, a restaurant located on N Elston Avenue, offers modern Ukrainian cuisine with dishes like house-made borsch and potato pancakes served with feta and sea buckthorn jam. Explore their unique menu items that pay homage to traditional Ukrainian flavors.

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10/21/2026

Come and celebrate Anelya’s three-year anniversary with us! 🎉

There’s going to be a lot of delicious food, and you won’t need to choose from all these mouthwatering options. Everything will be served by our amazing staff, with no limits. Just grab and enjoy!

Along with plenty of food, there will be an open bar featuring your favorites, as well as some newly invented cocktails and infusions.

Food, drinks, live music, dancing, and prizes for our favorite guests!

Hurry up, tickets are limited! Link in bio. 🎟️

10/08/2026

Hulyanka: Anelya Turns Three 🎉

Three years ago, we opened Anelya to share Ukrainian food and hospitality with Chicago. You turned it into something bigger than we ever imagined. So on Saturday, November 7, we are throwing a Hulyanka: the kind of Ukrainian party with loud and fun music, full glasses through the night, and everyone ends up dancing.

From 6 to 9pm, the restaurant becomes one big cocktail party. 🍹 There is no seated dinner. This is a night for standing, mingling, and dancing, and everything comes to you.

The bar is open all evening, pouring our house infusions, specialty cocktails, and Ukrainian w**e. Our team will be passing zakuski all night, along with shashlyk straight off the grill and something sweet to finish. We feed people the way a Ukrainian grandmother does, so “no, thank you” will be treated as a suggestion. 👵 💖

🎶 🎺 Live Ukrainian music by 𝗠𝘆𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗸 will carry the night, and our beautiful dancers Hromovytsia Dance Ensemble ⚡️ will close it out with the traditional Ukrainian dance. Nobody will make you try the squat kicks. Nobody will stop you, either. 💃 🕺

Enter our drawing for a chance to win dinner on us at one of Chef Johnny and Beverly’s restaurants!

Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax and a 20% gratuity added at checkout. That covers all food, drink, and service for the evening, so once you arrive there is nothing left to settle. Reserve your spot now! Link in bio!

Come hungry, come thirsty, come ready to dance. And when the glasses go up, you know what to say: Budmo! 🇺🇦

10/01/2026

‼️Spoiler alert 🚨 🤫
Look for the announcement very soon! 🤗

09/04/2026

Empowerment is on the menu this September. ❤️

We’re proud to be part of Kitchen Possible’s Kitchen Possible September fundraiser, joining restaurants across Chicago to support their work with kids through cooking.🧑‍🍳

Kitchen Possible teaches children ages 8–12 in under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods not only how to cook, but how to set goals, follow a plan, ask for help and believe in what they’re capable of.

At Anelya, $1 from every Crayfish Deviled Egg sold this September will be donated to Kitchen Possible.

So come have a deviled egg and help us support a great organization doing meaningful work in our city.

See you at Anelya this September. ❤️

08/26/2026

New in the menu 🌟

🥟 This time Varenyky - our handmade dumplings, filled with caramelized sour cabbage, served with a creamy walnut & mushroom sauce, sautéed chanterelles, and toasted walnuts.
Just couple days in the menu, but already is everyone’s favorite!

🍖 And new version of Halushky now is made of soft potato sough, stuffed with slow-braised lamb and served in a rich lamb broth with fresh green ajika and crispy shallots.

It’s always exciting to bring something new to our menu, but what we love even more is seeing you enjoy it.

Come by Anelya and share a warm, cozy dinner with us. We can’t wait to hear which dish becomes your favorite 💖

📍 3472 N Elston, Chicago, IL, 60618

07/30/2026

Our guests have been asking for Napoleon Cake for a long time….

Starting this weekend, you’ll find it on our dessert menu.

Made in house with delicate layers of buttery puff pastry and our baked sour cream pastry cream, it comes together into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Finished with a touch of rose petal syrup for a light floral note.

We think it’s the most romantic dessert of the summer. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do. 🤍

07/25/2026

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic people to join our restaurant family:

🍽️ Server – Part-Time or Full-Time
👨‍🍳 Line Cook – Part-Time or Full-Time

If you’re reliable, friendly, hardworking, and passionate about hospitality, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re experienced or eager to grow, we welcome motivated team players who enjoy creating great experiences for our guests.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your resume to

[email protected]

Feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested. We can’t wait to welcome some new faces to our team! ❤️

07/24/2026

Meet Dacha (Дача) 🤍

In many families, Dacha is a place where everyone gathers outside the city in summer time. To share a meal, celebrate, relax, and spend time together. That’s exactly the feeling we wanted to create with our private dining room.

Dacha is a cozy, completely private space for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, family dinners, reunions, or simply getting everyone around one table.

It seats up to 16 guests for a family-style dinner or up to 23 guests for a standing cocktail party with snacks and appetizers.

We can customize the menu, put together a cocktail or w**e package, or even organize a private w**e tasting to make your celebration feel just right.

Available Wednesday through Sunday.

If you’re planning something special, we’d love to host you 🫶

For more information email us: [email protected]

or call 773-692-2192

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! We’re closed today July 4th but back tomorrow!

07/02/2026

We are incredibly honored to be named one of Chicago Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants in Chicago. To be included among so many fantastic restaurants is something we don’t take for granted!

Thank you to John Kessler and the Chicago Magazine team for seeing our vision and sharing our story.

This recognition belongs to every member of the Anelya family: our chefs, servers, bartender, dishwashers, host, and everyone who pours their heart into creating this experience every single day.

And to our guests: thank you for believing in us, and supporting us. Your support has made this journey possible.

We’re just getting started. 💙💛

Address

3472 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Public Transport:
- Take the CTA Blue Line to the Belmont station.
- Transfer to the CTA Bus #77 heading northbound.
- Get off at the N Elston Avenue stop.

Driving/Parking:
- From downtown Chicago, take I-90/94 W towards Milwaukee.
- Take exit 45B for Addison Street.
- Turn left onto W Addison Street and continue onto N Elston Avenue.
- Look for parking options along N Elston Avenue or nearby side streets.

Website

https://www.anelyarestaurant.com/

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Food Inspection

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Food safety rules last inspection date: 2025-07-15

What people say

Anelya Chicago, located on N Elston Avenue, is a delightful gem offering modern Ukrainian cuisine that beautifully captures the essence of traditional flavors with a contemporary twist.

One standout dish that has captured the hearts of patrons is the Potato Pancakes served with feta and sea buckthorn jam. The combination of savory feta and the tangy sweetness of sea buckthorn creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

For those looking to warm up during the chilly Chicago days, Anelya's Golden Uzvar is a must-try. Made with smoked pear, apple, and hazelnut, this comforting drink is served piping hot and can be upgraded with Imperian Quince Brandy for a slightly boozy kick.

Anelya also pays homage to Ukrainian culinary heritage with their take on Banosh, a traditional dish originating from the Carpathian mountains. Their version features locally-grown grits, mushrooms, and sheep's milk cheese, showcasing the simplicity and heartiness of Ukrainian cuisine while telling a story of resilience and flavor.

Beyond their delectable offerings, Anelya Chicago also demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility by supporting the Come Back Alive Foundation. By donating all proceeds from their house-made borsch and exclusive borsch t-shirts to aid Ukrainian soldiers and civilians affected by conflict, Anelya showcases not only culinary excellence but also a dedication to making a positive impact in the community.

With its innovative approach to Ukrainian cuisine, warm ambiance, and philanthropic initiatives, Anelya Chicago stands out as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic yet modern dining experience in the heart of Chicago.