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Edelweiss Restaurant, Norridge, IL

Edelweiss Restaurant

4.6
4.6
539 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
22:30
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Edelweiss German-American Restaurant is one of Chicago’s favorite German restaurants. It has been a family-owned dining destination for over 30 years.

The menu features an impressive array of traditional, well-crafted German specialties along with classics like the American steak, chicken and seafood dishes. A gluten free menu and kids menu are also available. We offer 16 beers on tap as well as a variety of craft and international beers, wine and schnapps. Our bar area is an excellent venue to watch sports and play the slot machines while enjoying our daily bar and menu specials.

Patio is first come first serve, please call the restaurant to book this reservation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, Beer Garden, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 452-6040
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.
  • Area
    Norridge
  • Cross Street
    Overhill
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop
  • Entertainment
    Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edelweiss Restaurant offers a charming German dining experience with "authentic food" and a "very friendly" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," generous portions, and lively entertainment, especially during Oktoberfest. While service can be slow when busy, the delightful staff and cozy ambiance make it a must-visit.

539 Reviews
  1. theresa

    Cincinnati

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edelweiss serves up some of the best authentic German food and beer in the Chicago area. Everyone enjoyed their meal! You Must try the sauerkraut croquettes appetizer. The beer pretzels are huge and delicious. Truly the best German food that we’ve had in a long time.

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  2. Larry

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great German music, and selection of traditional food. They had a large selection of draft beer.

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  3. JEFFREY

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Edelweiss restaurant never disappoints, we have been coming here for decades and always pleased. The Edelweiss platter and the Weiner Schnitzel. This was the last day of their Oktoberfest celebration, and the entertainment was very festive. Edelweiss is our go to German restaurant. We will be back!

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  4. Diana

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very lively and unique experience! Very authentic atmosphere and delicious, German food. I am a fan of soft pretzels and theirs is Epic! (Kinda wished the cheese dipping sauce was warm though.) The honey mustard dipping sauce was delicious! The dishes we tried were all very yummy! Lots of families and regulars here (you can tell people keep returning for generations!), but we still felt very welcome for first timers. The Band was fun and lively and the Alphorn was a hoot! My Swiss great grandparents and grandfather would have loved it!

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  5. Jamie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! The food was incredible (we brought a German woman with us and she loved it) and the music was even better!! Great place for kids because of the music!!

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  6. Ellen

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for a midweek lunch. Order the Bavarian pretzel as an appetizer – it’s fabulous and comes with a cheese sauce and a honey mustard. Both of our entrées were delicious and plentiful – enough to take home for leftovers. One of the few remaining German restaurants in Chicago– let’s keep it open!

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  7. Helen

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elizabeth was our Server and she was outstanding to all our needs. She explained the drink and food menu and was very patient with my group of 5 women. All meals were served quickly (once we decided what we wanted) and so was our coffee and dessert. We were celebrating a birthday so we had a complimentary brownie which was served with whip cream. Elizabeth is definitely an asset to Edelweiss!! Delicious food and drinks all around. She also served our bottle of wine when needed.

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  8. luann

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great German food and entertainment at a reasonable price.

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  9. Joanne

    Chicago

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We have visited Edelweiss during the past fourteen years for Octoberfest. As always, the food was excellent and the entertainment by Alpine Thunder was great. However, the service ruined the evening. This was not the fault of our server. She explained they were short staffed. It appears that she had to cover almost half of the restaurant with the help of a few busboys. The restaurant was full of many large parties. It took almost 15 minutes to place our drink order and another 10 minutes for the for drinks to arrive. Dinner dragged on for a full two hours. For a German restaurant to have no contingency plan for adequate wait staff on Saturday evening during Octoberfest is the definition of poor management.

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  10. Margaret

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun, energetic vibe with the German band playing and lots of diners. Service a bit slow, but once they get to you...the service was spot on, with all courses from appetizers to drinks to soup course, dinner and dessert arriving in just the right timing. We had a big group of 7 with everyone happy with their order. Because we had 3 birthdays in the group, we rec'd big bday mugs, happy Bday singing, and special dessert and candles. They also took care of cutting and beautifully serving the 3-layer cake we brought. We were one of the last tables to leave since we were also opening gifts and they never made us feel like we needed to rush out. Very fun, memorable group bday outing.

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FAQs

Edelweiss Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Edelweiss Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 452-6040.

Edelweiss Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Edelweiss Restaurant

7650 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Overhill
  • Area
    Norridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, Beer Garden, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (708) 452-6040
  • Catering
    The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.
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