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1. Piacere Mio
4.8
Exceptional(312)
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.
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2. Hemmingway's Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(1227)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 12 times today
At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.
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3. The Little Gem Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1136)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 16 times today
This Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant is Elegant and Romantic With a Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere. A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience.Casual or Smart - All Feel At Ease.Reservations are Recommended - Walkins are always Welcome.Full Bar with a Speciality Bourbon Collection, Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails.Newly Expanded to right next door Also Check Out ENCORE! by Little Gem it is just as cosy, warm and inviting.In addition we have a Private Party Room for up to 70.Food + Drink Party Packages Available.Outdoor Dining available weather permitting.Gift Cards, Private Parties and Customized Menus are available. Please call (917) 327 8997 or email us : info@thelittlegemcafe.comWe look forward to serving you!
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4. Blue Fire Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Oak Park
Booked 3 times today
Blue Fire is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, and specializes in serving authentic European cuisine. This restaurant offers catering services and is perfect for family dinners, business meetings, or meeting with friends. Blue Fire also offers packages for private events.The menu at Blue Fire includes main dishes, salads, pastas, seafood, burgers, shawarma, pizzas, desserts, and much more. We also have a children's menu and vegetarian dishes. Popular dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Alfredo pasta, pork medallions, steak, beef stroganoff, dark side of the sea, arugula fusion roast beef, and fried calamari. Offered desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake, medovik, and mille-feuille.
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5. Rustico
4.7
Exceptional(1000)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Park
Booked 17 times today
Rustico is a cozy restaurant that's loved by many. As one reviewer put it, 'The place has that rustic vibe!'. Another praised its 'modern but friendly' feel, thanks to exposed brick walls and high ceilings. The ambience is consistently described as pleasant, with one patron even calling it a 'beautiful new location'. The food is another highlight, with reviewers frequently mentioning how delicious it is. Overall, Rustico seems to be a cozy, comforting spot for great food and good company.
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6. Citrine Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1274)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Oak Park
Booked 12 times today
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.
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7. Amerikas
4.7
Exceptional(850)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Oak Park
Booked 15 times today
Amerikas represents that very essence of American cuisine. Amerikas’ concept is dedicated to blend its Latin roots with flavors from around the world to create that unique taste
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8. Hoja Santa
4.8
Exceptional(90)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Oak Park
Booked 7 times today
We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome
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9. The Chew Chew
4.8
Exceptional(1772)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Riverside
Booked 2 times today
The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-6pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you.
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10. Encore! by Little Gem
4.1
Excellent(8)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Oak Park
Booked 2 times today
Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.Intimate, warm romantic and fun! Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.Also Available For Private Parties
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  • Karen
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I love Hemingway Bistro. The food is excellent. The decor wonderful. The staff is professional, helpful, courteous and want you to enjoy your time there. I know I can order alcoholic drinks which I will enjoy. It is in my mind the first place I want to bring someone to for a special occasion and I am at ease that they will be extremely happy we went there. Never have had a bad experience ever and have been there enough to know. Just enjoyed first Sunday brunch visit. A man who was leaving when we were going in said it was great for him just then.
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    Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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    4.6
  • Brittany
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Went for thanksgiving and made a reservation in advance and it did not disappoint. The food, atmosphere, and service were both amazing and it was exactly what we were looking for!
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    The Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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    4.8
  • Diane
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent food and service! Try the zucchini blossoms!
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    Piacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park
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    4.8
  • Mike
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    great place to go. Very profesiinal great food.
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    RusticoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Park
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    4.7
  • Raquel
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The ambiance inside Blue Fire was very pleasant. Our server Volodymyr was very attentive and personable. The bread was hot and soft! The food was excellent! I had the vegetarian dish and had the green jasmine tea. The outdoor patio looked very inviting, the fireplaces seem like they would keep you warm and cozy on a cold day or night. I would recommend this restaurant! I will definitely return.
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    Blue Fire RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Oak Park
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    4.2

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