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- EEdwardVIPChicago / Illinois •63 reviews5.0Dined todayDining experience at The Little Gem was excellent. Service was smooth and appetizers and entrees were spaced nicely. We were a party of six and everything was seamless. Good menu choices and excellent preparation.More infoThe Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park•4.8
- PPeterVIPChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe love this place. It is always good. The food rides the line between mom-and-pop and refined dining. They will cook what you wish to order and we have never been disappointed. We will return and return again.More infoLa Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak ParkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Oak Park•4.8
- MMARTINVIPChicago / Illinois •36 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLunch experience was very good. Staff very attentive. Food tasty and good temperature. Wine of course was good. Recommended for a good overall experience.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.4
- SSandraChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious meal, Venue is small but very popular with the locals, suggest you make reservations rather then just walking in.More infoAmerikasPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Oak Park•4.8
- KKathyDenver / Colorado •8 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 11, 2024A 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.More infoCitrine CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Oak Park•4.8
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Discover Near West
The Near West Side of Chicago is jam-packed with plenty of various restaurants, all doing their part to make up a very diverse array of dining options. You can have some time-tested and beloved American favorites like nachos, wings, and burgers in one of the many warm and cozy taverns or bar and grill restaurants nearby. If you've got a hankering for some Mexican, try out one of the eateries close by for a great helping of quesadillas, chimichangas, tacos, and more. There's also no shortage of authentic Italian restaurants in the area where you can try the likes of old favorites ranging from calamari and stuffed dates to risotto, veal, rib eye, and beef short ribs.
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Healthy restaurants located in Near West include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL, Rustico and Citrine Cafe
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Near West are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL, Citrine Cafe and Rustico
Bottomless brunch in Near West is available at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL, Hemmingway's Bistro and Maya Del Sol
The most romantic restaurant in Near West is Hemmingway's Bistro
Restaurants in Near West with a great view include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL, Hemmingway's Bistro and Hacienda Calavera