Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Hillside

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchPizzeriaBarbecue

Regions

ChicagoNear WestNorthwest SuburbsWest Suburbs

Neighborhoods

AvondaleBerwynBucktown / Wicker ParkEdison ParkForest ParkJefferson Park

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Piacere Mio

4.8

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Forest Park

Booked 9 times today

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM Modern Italian Restaurant with House Made Pasta, Risotto, Seafood, Meat and House Made Desserts by Chef J. MarquezCasual Dining with a Relaxed atmosphere.

A photo of Thorn Restaurant & Lounge restaurant

2. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(183)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rosemont

Booked 8 times today

Sip and savor at Thorn, the modern American restaurant & lounge located inside The Rose Hotel. The lounge features plush, comfortable seating areas or opt for a more formal dining experience in the restaurant area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as brunch and late night cocktails, the menu includes comfort food favorites, signature Rose items, and Chef’s daily specials.

3. Antico Posto

4.8

Exceptional(6231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Brook

Booked 125 times today

Antico Posto, “The Old Spot”, is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. The neighborhood restaurant boasts a warm, and inviting atmosphere combined with simple Italian comfort food. Make yourself comfortable in one of the many booths, or enjoy the private dining space for celebrations and special occasions. House specialties include fresh mozzarella, hand-crafted pasta, brick-oven pizza and house-made gelato. The wine list features more than 30 Italian and domestic selections available by the glass, 1/2 bottle and bottle. Signature dishes include Caprese, Margherita Pizza, Gnocchi Delicati, Classic Spaghetti Bolognese, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Raguso and Specialty Risotto.

A photo of Bub City - Rosemont restaurant

4. Bub City - Rosemont

4.5

Awesome(2201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rosemont

Booked 43 times today

Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City is Chicagoland’s destination for barbecue, whiskey and live country music and is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night dining. The Southern spot offers more than 150 different whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries throughout the country, and live country music. Join us for happy hour weekdays from 3:00 - 5:00!

A photo of True Food Kitchen - Oak Brook restaurant

5. True Food Kitchen - Oak Brook

4.6

Exceptional(1462)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 36 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Oakbrook guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at Oakbrook Center, on level 1 near L.L. Bean. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

6. Anelya

4.8

Exceptional(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Ukrainian • Avondale

Booked 19 times today

Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

7. Mattone

4.7

Exceptional(955)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Grange

Booked 4 times today

Mattone Restaurant and Bar will gain its popularity over the years as a place where patrons come to enjoy food and beverages of the finest quality, served with hospitality and good spirits. Come see what everyone is talking about!!!

A photo of Brook's Kitchen & Tap restaurant

8. Brook's Kitchen & Tap

4.4

Awesome(976)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 1 time today

Brook's Kitchen & Tap is now open in the chicagoland suburb of Oakbrook Illinois. Brook's modern interior design paired with classic food and beverage favorites makes it a dining experience unlike any other in the area! Featuring handmade craft cocktails, delicious chef-inspired menu items, and an extensive wine list to match, Brook's Kitchen & Tap is your destination for every occasion.

9. Holy Mackerel

4.0

Excellent(483)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Lombard

Booked 3 times today

You'll be transported to a simpler time as soon as you step into Holy Mackerel! Surrounded by vintage Chicago murals and photographs, you'll relax with friends or colleagues while savoring our twist on comfort foods. We invite you to come in and experience our midwestern hospitality.

10. Cafe Touche

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Edison Park

Booked 19 times today

A Classic French Bistro in the heart of Edison Park has been a dream of Executive Chef and owner Joe Calabrese for several years. Joe was professionally trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, New York. Before opening his other restaurant, Zia’s Trattoria (located one block west of Café Touché at 6699 N. Northwest Highway) in 1997, he was sharpening his professional – and knife – skills at several well-respected Chicago dining establishments including Ambria, Spiagia, Un Grand Cafe and the Park Hyatt. Joe lives in Park Ridge, a few short miles from the restaurants, so expet to see him in both restaurants assuring a quality experience for his customers. On days off, Joe can be found at home with his wife, Mary Kay and their 3 boys. Reservations by phone: 773-775-0909. The only reservation restrictions are on Friday and Saturday, parties of five or more only. Café Touché is located at 6731 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago (Edison Park), I

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SheilaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely wonderful! Great server, delicious food and perfect location.
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Antico PostoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Brook
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4.8
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Joe
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Le Bouchon is our favorite restaurant, and I have been going there since it opened in 1993. It's as close to being transported to a neighborhood bistro in Paris as possible. The food is excellent and Oliver and his long-tenured staff provide a fantastic experience!
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Le Bouchon - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• French• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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angela
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful, knowledgable wait person who made ecellent recommendations,, amazing food.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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MICHAEL
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Excellent place. One efficient and comfortable room with a six seat bar.The servers and staff work well as a team and are eager to please. The tuna appetizer was excellent as was the pear salad. both specials were tasty and good sized( the pork chop and the pappardel ), Pistachio Gelatto finished it off nicely
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Piacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park
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4.8
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Jonas
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Unfortunately I should have ordered something other than the GF poke bowl. Texture wise it was lacking
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Thorn Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Rosemont
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4.5

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