Where to Get Your Passover Dinner in Chicago

,For those who celebrate Passover in Chicago, finding the perfect dinner can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several restaurants and catering services in the city that offer delicious Passover takeout options. From traditional matzo ball soup to modern twists on classic dishes, there is something for everyone. Below are some of the best places to order Passover takeout in Chicago, so that you can enjoy a memorable and stress-free holiday meal to-go.

Aba

302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 

Chef CJ Jacobson is serving up Passover Dinner To-Go at Aba in Chicago! The holiday dinner from Aba includes Classic Hummus with matzo crackers and crudité, Parmesan, Potato and Brussels Sprout Latkes, Matzo Ball Soup, Leafy Green Salad with little gem, shaved mint, radish, sumac, and lemon tahini vinaigrette, Slow Braised Short Rib with melted leeks, berbere spice, and sweet & sour barberries, Crispy Chicken Thigh with sugar snap peas, cashew and almond dukkah and dill and an Almond Tart with berries and lemon zest for $58.95 per person, plus tax. All items are served cold with reheating instructions.

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Orders must be placed by 9:00 AM on Monday, April 3 for pick-up or delivery on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6. Add on favorite dishes from Aba or sommelier-selected bottles of wine. Looking to spend Passover at Aba? Enjoy dine-in specials including Parmesan, Potato, and Brussels Sprout Latkes and Ora King Salmon with roasted eggplant, olive, pistachio, and caper caponata during dinner service on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6.

The Goddess & Grocer

1127 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

The Goddess and Grocer have created a special Passover menu filled with festive classics and delicious new favorites. These items are available for pre-order and in-store. All Passover orders must be confirmed with payment by Wednesday, March 29 at 12:00 pm. Select items available in-store as well. All menu items will come fully cooked with heating instructions. Delivery & in-store pick-up are available. 

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  • Seder Dinner – $85, Two nights for one person or one night for two people

A la carte menu highlights:

  • Seder Plate – bitter herbs, charoset, roasted lamb bone, hard-cooked egg, parsley, and lettuce served on a Seder plate $25
  • Braised Beef Brisket – wild mushroom, shallot, red wine sauce $28 per lb
  • Matzo S’mores Cookie – matzo layered with marshmallow, caramel, and chocolate $3 for 15

Beatrix

519 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Beatrix is offering a Passover Dinner To-Go in Chicago. The menu includes House-made Matzo Crackers, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Chicken with garlic herb marinade, Whitefish Scampi, Slow-Braised Short Rib with sherry jus, Green Beans, Potato Pancakes and Flourless Chocolate Cake for $54.95 per person, plus tax. All items are served cold with reheating instructions. The Passover Dinner To-Go package is available at River North, Streeterville, and Fulton Market in Chicago for carryout or delivery on April 5 – April 6 and orders must be placed by April 3 at 8:00 PM.

Ema

74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Ema is offering a Passover Dinner To-Go in Chicago with a Mediterranean twist! The Passover Dinner To-Go includes Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread with matzo crackers and crudité, Matzo Ball Soup with miso chicken broth, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Spiced Apples, Greek Salad, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula, Grilled Chicken Kebab, Lemon Dill Rice and Sticky Date Cake for $58.95 per person, plus tax. All items are served cold with reheating instructions.

The package will be available for pick-up or delivery on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and all orders must be placed by Monday, April 3 at 9:00 AM. Ema will also offer dine-in specials including Parmesan, Potato, & Brussels Sprout Latkes, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula, and an Almond Tart with berries and lemon zest during dinner service on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6.

Summer House

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

On Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6, Chef Ben Goodnick presents a multi-course Passover dinner complete with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, and more. The menu is available for dine-in and carryout for $55.95 per person and $19.95 for children aged 12 and under, plus tax (gratuity not included). The menu items will also be available a la carte for dine-in only. Celebrate at home with Summer House’s Passover Dinner for pick-up or delivery in Chicago. Pick-up will be available from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6. Delivery is available within a 5-mile radius of the restaurant for a $30 flat fee. Drop-off deliveries will be between 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6.

Prairie Grass Cafe

601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Celebrate the first night of Passover Wednesday, April 5, at home with delicious food from Prairie Grass Cafe by pre-ordering for pick up between 4 PM and 5:30 PM, April 5. The to-go menu feeds two and is $130 each. The package features Matzah Ball Soup, Matzah, Mixed Green Salad, Apples, Pomegranate, Pumpkin Seeds, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Roasted Chicken, Cauliflower Mash & Roasted Carrots, and Apple Kugel. Roasted Chicken can be substituted for brisket upon request. You can also add a la carte items like Chicken Liver ($12 for a half pint), Flourless Chocolate Cake ($12 per slice), and Ancient Peaks. For drinks, choose between Renegade, Shiraz, Paso Robles 2020 ($28), Gun Bun, Pinot Noir, and Sonoma 2021 ($23.50).

Image Credit: The Greystone Tavern

The Greystone Tavern

3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Passover-themed menus will be from Friday, March 24 to Thursday, April 13, and will feature cocktails for $10 each will include the Burning Bush with Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver, triple sec, roasted habanero syrup and lime juice, Moses Mule with Tito’s Vodka, huckleberry puree, ginger beer, and lime juice, and the Red Sea Breeze with Tito’s Vodka, cranberry and orange juice. Guests can pair their drinks with menu items like Matzo Ball Soup ($7), Matzo Seasoned and Battered Fish Fry ($14), Matzo Battered Chicken Tacos ($11), and more.

The Greystone also has a full event lined up for Passover dinner in Chicago. Come for Passover Bingo on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Passover Drag Brunch on Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($12 per person), and “Merriam: Matzah Ball” Drag Show on Tuesday, April 4 at 8 p.m. ($12 per person).

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