Iliana Regan, Queen of the Forest Floor, turns her foraging skills into masterful menu progressions, sometimes organized around whimsical themes. The tiny dining room, mere steps from the open kitchen where Regan and crew work their magic, offers an intimacy that few restaurants can match.

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Tribune rating: ? ? ?
Address: 4835 N. Western Ave.
Phone: 773-681-0651
Website: www.elizabeth-restaurant.com
Open: Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Prices: Multicourse menu $65-$135
Credit cards: A, DS, M, V
Reservations: Tickets sold online; phone reservations (prepaid) available for odd-sized parties
Noise: Conversation-friendly
Other: Street parking

Ratings key: ? ? ? ? outstanding; ? ? ? excellent; ? ? very good; ? good; no stars: unsatisfactory. The reviewer makes every effort to remain anonymous. Meals are paid for by the Tribune.

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