A family-owned gem in Wheeling, IL, Ethno Restaurant brings bold fusion flavors to life. From sushi and dumplings to steaks, fish, and mangal kebabs, every dish is crafted fresh with high-quality ingredients.
Ethno offers live music and a dance floor every Friday and Saturday from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am, perfect for special celebrations or a night out. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, a cozy ambiance, and stylish design that create an unforgettable experience.
At Ethno, great food meets a great vibe—making every visit memorable for friends, families, and food lovers alike.
Vira Nahorna
Such a great restaurant for a special occasion or even a spontaneous dinner night. The service was outstanding everyone was friendly and welcoming. I celebrated my birthday here and loved everything: the food, the music, the atmosphere, and the service. Our waiter even put my flowers in a vase with water and was very attentive, always checking to make sure everything was okay. Thank you ETHNO for making my birthday so special—I’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreAli Ziyapov
We had an amazing experience at Ethno Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect.
A special thanks to Nurbek, our server, who provided absolutely outstanding service. He was professional, attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcome. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and his positive energy made our evening even better.
The food was incredibly delicious — authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish exceeded our expectations. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable and affordable for the quality you receive.
Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and top-tier service. We will definitely be coming back!
Thank you, Nurbek, for the exceptional hospitality!
… moreTetiana Kovalova
Such an amazing restaurant! The plov is incredibly flavorful, the chebureki are crispy and delicious, and the beef shashlik is perfectly cooked. Everything we ordered was excellent. The staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I also often order food for pickup from here, and everything is always just as fresh and delicious. I truly love this place — highly recommend!
… moreVicky Castillo
We had a great experience at Ethno! The food was great. An interesting fusion of central Asian food. Some unique and some familiar dishes. Our server Dan was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Eligant atmosphere. Highly recommended. We will be back soon!
… moreАнастасія Тарасюк
We visited this restaurant as a group of four, and our bill came to about $560. The atmosphere was nice and the food was fine. Our waiter, Slava, was amazing — he kept checking on us throughout the evening and was very friendly and attentive.
However, if you’re planning to dance, keep in mind that there’s very little space on the dance floor. The place is family-friendly, which is great, but it also means kids are running around — so dancing isn’t really possible.
What surprised us most was an extra $80 service charge added for six people, even though there were only four of us. That felt strange — it seems like if guests don’t double-check their bills, the restaurant benefits from that. Overall, it’s a decent place, but for that price, you can find restaurants with better value.
… moreBee A
Great addition to the Wheeling food scene.
Delicious and authentic Euroasian dishes at a reasonable price and in an exciting atmosphere
Attentive service and cozy atmosphere.
Something for consideration – the lighting feels a bit aggressive. Very bright. The vibe could feel more cozy and intimate if the spot lights are off?
… moreSue Lee
The food is fire with an extensive eastern euro & Asian fusion menu. Def need to come back to try more of the items. But the Balkan salad, Phili roll and lamb chop mangal was delish. Loved the eye for interior detail. I think they throw parties here and def need to check that out next time
… moreCris Tina
This restaurant is just perfect for a date, birthday party, or any other occasion! Delicious food – my favorite was Fish Soup, lamp chops and cheburek. They also have live music on weekends, and the music is very good! Service is wonderful- professional personnel and good, friendly vibes.
… moreDmitriy Ofrikhter
We hosted a large party for my wife’s birthday here last night. Overall, it was all very good. The food tasted great and our server, Amanbeck (per my receipt), did a very good job. He was always around, attentive, helpful, and was clearly working hard to make sure our experience was great. The dance floor isn’t huge, but this isn’t a massive banquet hall so everyone who wanted to dance was able to without an issue. Our party had about 10 kids as well and they all had a great time. There were a few negatives about our experience however: when we arrived 30 before guests were set to arrive, the kid’s table hot food (chicken tenders & fries) was already out. It would have been cold by the time guests were set to start arriving, let alone eating. We let them know that’s not ok with us and they took it away and brought out hot food during the meal. They also completely failed to bring out the large basket of 50 roses I had delivered there for my wife. We were busy with entertaining our guests and didn’t even realize it wasn’t there. The bouquet sat in the back the entire time and I had to return middle of the night after we had left to pick it up. I would still come back, but that was very disappointing.
… moreNatalie Ortiz
Dan was our server for today, he was very attentive to our needs which was highly appreciated. The atmosphere was looking quite fun.
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