Chicago
Elske
$$$$Restaurant · Contemporary
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One Michelin star contemporary cooking in Chicago, charted internationally and worth building a night around.
Elske brings contemporary cooking to Chicago with the kind of precision that earns one Michelin star and lands it on global lists. It's the sort of place worth the detour when you're roaming the city—recognized, refined, and exactly where you want to be.
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Charted by Michelin Guide · Best Chef Awards · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11