Citrine Cafe

4.7

1279 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 948-7328
Website
http://www.citrinecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of various sizes in private as well as semi-private dining spaces. Please contact us for further details.

Location
100 South Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
South Boulevard
Parking details
meter & garage parking available.
Public transit
CTA Green Line to Oak Park Avenue stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the new year with a special pre fixed NYE Menu. Cost is $85++ per person. Standard menu unavailable 12/31.

Popular dishes

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mediterranean
Near West
Best Overall
Near West
Best Food
Near West
Best Service
Near West
Best Ambiance
Near West
Best Value
Near West
Great for brunch
Near West
Innovative
Near West
Healthy
Near West
Neighborhood gem
Near West
Great for fine wines
Near West
Great for outdoor dining
Near West
Romantic
Near West
Good for special occasions
Near West
Lively
Near West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Citrine Cafe in Oak Park is a "neighborhood gem" celebrated for its "exceptional cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," "great cocktails," and an extensive menu featuring Mediterranean and Eastern European flavors. Consistency, friendly staff, and inviting ambiance make it a "top spot" for special occasions.

1,279 Reviews

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Nancy
VIP
Chicago
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Can be overpriced. Although there are many good things about this restaurant, I usually end up frustrated about something. Sometimes it has been that it is freezing cold, sometimes the service has been extremely slow, and often the entrees have come with very little in the way of sides. This time the restaurant was warm and the service was good. The food has been tasty for the most part. I especially like their lamb sausage and their tuna crudo appetizers. The lamb sausage comes with 4 very small slices of pita bread, and really they could increase that for almost no cost. The filet mignon is good, but for the price, they could improve on the few slices of potatoes. My husband had the pork shank and that did come with good sides. What really frustrated me this time was the cost of the margaritas-$20 a piece. I was not expecting that, especially because you can go across the street and you will pay $15 for a very good one, even with reposado tequila. Citrine does have a good wine list. That is probably the safest choice.
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Julie
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Citrine! Food is always very good! We will be back.
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Kathy
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening with a great special: risotto with beef cheeks, mushrooms and bell peppers. Our server Matthew was knowledgeable about dishes, wines and so accommodating throughout. It was my 75th birthday and I felt so special there.
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Teri
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of Oak Park’s best restaurants that never disappoints. Top notch service and delicious food. Don’t miss their creative cocktails.
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Bill
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Matthew was excellent and most attentive to our needs.
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John
VIP
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome cocktails, amazing server and great food. Citrine always delivers
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Andrea
New York State
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! We could order off the menu or we could have a traditional thanksgiving meal! So perfect! Lovely space, great service and great food! Wonderful location for looking at Frank Lloyd Wright houses! Highly recommend Citrine Cafe!
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Jim
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drink. Friendly service. Fine ambiance for a special family Thanksgiving meal.
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Alice
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent and we both noted that there wasn’t much noise…. Just comfortable dinners Many thanks
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Laura
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really amazing service and food. We had drinks and appetizers before going to the Arts Center including the Serbian bread and a plate with speck and burrata and everything was delicious. It’s such a pretty room with a great soundtrack and atmosphere and the service was so personal. It was one of the top restaurant experiences I’ve probably ever had.
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FAQs

Citrine Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 948-7328.

Citrine Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

100 South Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

Additional information

Cross street
South Boulevard
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
meter & garage parking available.
Public transit
CTA Green Line to Oak Park Avenue stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.citrinecafe.com/
Phone number
(708) 948-7328
Private party facilities
We can accommodate parties of various sizes in private as well as semi-private dining spaces. Please contact us for further details.

Citrine Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve

Popular dishes

Beet Salad

Great Lakes Whitefish

Harvest Salad

Menu

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Citrine Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Citrine Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Citrine Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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