Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 2:19 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 770-3658 to confirm.
Location & directions
1938 W Division StChicago, IL 60622
About Elia Chicago
Looking for a Turkish restaurant in Chicago? Elia Chicago is at 1938 W Division St, Chicago, Illinois. It is one of 5,398 places to eat and drink we list in Chicago. Prices are mid-range ($30–50 per person).
Elia Chicago is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Guests can choose from 44 menu items across 5 sections, including Mezzes, Hot Mezzes, Sides, Entrées, and Dessert. Listed prices range from $7.00 to $65.00, with a typical item around $18.00. Menu highlights include Hummus (VG, GF), Shrimp Saganaki (GF), and Grilled Asparagus (VG, GF).
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, braille menu, and cocktails.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (773) 770-3658 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Turkish Restaurant
- Address
- 1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone
- (773) 770-3658
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 44 items · $7.00–$65.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Turkish restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Turkish restaurants across the US
Based on 41 menus with 4,150 priced items from Turkish restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.60 and $24.00.
At Elia Chicago the median listed price is $18.00, higher than the typical $14.95 for Turkish restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 73% | $9.50 |
| Falafel | 71% | $11.95 |
| Baklava | 68% | $9.60 |
| French Fries | 61% | $5.97 |
| Kunefe | 54% | $12.45 |
| Cacik | 44% | $8.72 |
| Shepherd Salad | 44% | $12.00 |
| Ayran | 41% | $3.99 |
Calculated from 41 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Elia Chicago there are 164 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 362 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (65), Cafes & Coffee (49), Bakeries & Desserts (30), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (25).
112 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBlack Hole< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisCheba Hut "Toasted" Subs< 0.1 mi
- ItalianVia Carducci La Sorella< 0.1 mi
- VietnamesePhodega< 0.1 mi
- ChineseLittle Wok - Wicker Park< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Turkish restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Elia Chicago's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Elia Chicago open on Sunday?
Yes, Elia Chicago is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Elia Chicago located?
Elia Chicago is located at 1938 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is the phone number of Elia Chicago?
You can call Elia Chicago at (773) 770-3658.
Does Elia Chicago offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Elia Chicago offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Elia Chicago?
The typical price range at Elia Chicago is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $7.00 to $65.00.
Does Elia Chicago take reservations?
Yes, Elia Chicago accepts reservations.
Is Elia Chicago wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Elia Chicago open late?
Yes – Elia Chicago is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Elia Chicago?
There are 362 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Elia Chicago. Nearby options include Black Hole (< 0.1 mi), Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs (< 0.1 mi), and Via Carducci La Sorella (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Turkish restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 41 menus with 4,150 priced items from Turkish restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $8.60 and $24.00.
