The Best Eastern European Food in Chicago
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The best Eastern European food in Chicago, according to the experts: Midwest Living, The Banchets, and Michelin Guide have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Anelya comes out on top.
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Rank 1. Anelya
Eastern European
The zakusky cart rolling through the dining room is a good sign: Eastern European grandma cooking, done with real intention. Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark named this Avondale restaurant after one of their grandmothers, and the menu follows, from horseradish vodka at the bar to green borscht thick with dill and egg. Balkan wine, stuffed cabbage, challah-soft pampushky. It's the kind of meal that makes you wonder why this cuisine took so long to get here.
The awards
- Midwest Living Midwest Living: 2024 · Best of the Midwest
- The Banchets The Banchets: Nominee · Best Hospitality
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Restaurant
- Midwest Living 2024 · Best of the Midwest
- The Banchets Nominee · Best Hospitality
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
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Rank 2. Stumara
Georgian Eastern European
The awards
- The Banchets The Banchets: Winner · Best Heritage Restaurant
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Rank 3. Soloway Coffee
Eastern European Coffee Shop
The awards