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1. La Barra - Riverside
4.6
Exceptional(956)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Riverside
Booked 23 times today
La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesdays - Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, our kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.
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2. The Chew Chew
4.8
Exceptional(1772)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Riverside
Booked 13 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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3. mána
4.5
Awesome(183)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • La Grange
Booked 24 times today
Inspired by the nurture and timeless tradition of Grecian mothers, mána serves authentic, contemporary Greek cuisine rooted in heritage and sustainability.
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4. Petite Vie
4.8
Exceptional(259)
Price: Moderate
• French • Western Springs
Booked 23 times today
Nestled in the heart of downtown Western Springs, Petite Vie offers a menu curated with classic French dishes infused with Chef Paul Virant's signature flair. Spending time researching in France for inspiration, Virant has crafted every dish with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for tradition. Seating 65 guests, Petite Vie’s intimate space exudes the warmth and comfort of a traditional French brasserie, while seamlessly blending modern design elements. A collaboration between Virant, his wife Jennifer and long-time friend and designer Jody Tate, every detail at Petite Vie tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful curation. Featuring French intricacy and layering, the space is a canvas of artistic expression, with artwork curated from both local talents and treasures acquired during the team's time in Paris. Framed prints, commissioned paintings, and a round antique mirror passed down through generations, adorn the walls, adding layers of intrigue.
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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL
4.5
Awesome(4068)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Park
Booked 99 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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6. Posto 31
4.9
Exceptional(1589)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Grange
Booked 17 times today
Posto 31 strives for the harmony among quality-driven food, professional service, nuanced craft cocktails and the comfort of a neighborhood gathering place.Our Italian-inspired menu features pastas made each day, seasonal vegetables, items to share and variety to please any palate. We have built this house for you, for your taste buds, for your families and for ours.Please note:Reservations of 7 or more guests require a credit card to hold the reservation. In the event that you do need to cancel, we ask that it is 24hr notice. Cancelation or a No-Show within the 24hr time frame will result in a $40 per guest charge for everyone that does not dine with us.Our patio is open only if the weather permits. If you have an outside table reserved and the weather changes - we will do our very best to accommodate your party, but space indoors is not guaranteed.BYOB is not permitted in any restaurant in La Grange Park, therefore we are unable to accommodate CORKAGE.
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7. Hacienda Calavera
4.3
Awesome(151)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Cicero
Booked 32 times today
Hacienda Calavera is a family-owned authentic Latin American cuisine restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. Inspired by creating a cultural interaction through food with one simple goal in mind: creating a place where people could experience the authentic feel of Latin America with its gourmet food and delicious tastes, incredible live music and warm familiar and festive vibes. Our Signature drinks include La Muerte, El Deseo. Enjoy our popular entrees like Los 3 Garcias, 3 Huastecos, & Langostinos. We look forward to serving you soon!
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8. Maya Del Sol
4.8
Exceptional(3807)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Oak Park
Booked 11 times today
*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio. *All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.
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9. Lucca's Pizzeria & Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(712)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Grange
Booked 30 times today
Founded in 2001, Lucca's Pizzeria has become the town's most popular family restaurant in downtown La Grange for amazing pizza and more! We offer more than pizza though. We provide a full bar of cocktails, wines, and spirits as well as sandwiches, burgers, and subs. We also cater for life's big events such as graduations, birthday parties, bridal showers, and baby showers.
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10. Davanti Enoteca - Western Springs
4.6
Exceptional(1580)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Western Springs
Booked 33 times today
Davanti Enoteca is a lively wine bar and restaurant with shareable contemporary twists on rustic Italian cuisine

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