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1. The Little Gem Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1175)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 15 times today
The Little Gem Restaurant is a gem in Oak Park, known for its cozy atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service. Reviews rave about the 'great variety of brunch dishes', 'delicious' food, and the 'attentive service'. It's a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, often referred to as a 'hidden gem' and a 'go-to place'. The restaurant's live jazz and intimate ambiance make it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.
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2. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare
4.8
Exceptional(3217)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rosemont
Booked 36 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL
4.3
Awesome(4205)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Park
Booked 70 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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4. Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines
4.8
Exceptional(2198)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Des Plaines
Booked 33 times today
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over 20 years after owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo set out to open the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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5. Blue Fire Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(45)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Oak Park
Booked 5 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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6. Stefani Prime
4.7
Exceptional(2388)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lincolnwood
Booked 36 times today
Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.
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7. Carlucci - Rosemont
4.7
Exceptional(3688)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rosemont
Booked 29 times today
For over 37 years, Carlucci Rosemont continues to be a top dining destination in Chicago, earning prestigious culinary awards like The American Culinary Federation Achievement of Excellence, Eccellenze Italiane Recommended Business award, DiRoNA, Silver Plate Winner, OpenTable Diner's Choice, Chicago Magazine's Critics Choice Award, and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Travelers' Choice placing Carlucci Rosemont in the top 10% of restaurants to dine worldwide. Experience a gracious ambiance with white linen tablecloths, painted murals and rich wood trim. Served with utmost precision by a seasoned wait staff, the menu is equally indulgent - simmered sauces, pasta al denté, brick oven pizza, steak, and seafood - all celebrating authentic Italian tradition. Complement your meal with a selection from the award-winning wine list. Conveniently located near Rosemont’s theater, shopping, and convention district, enjoy a memorable dining experience at Carlucci Rosemont.
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8. Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria
4.8
Exceptional(1802)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Park Ridge
Booked 16 times today
Nonna Silvia's is a popular neighborhood restaurant nestled between Park Ridge and Edison Park. Family owned for 22 years, Chefs Steve Marti & John Giannini have been cooking authentic, regional Italian cuisine (from central Italy) since opening the restaurant. Inspired by and named after their grandmother, Silvia Giannini, Nonna Silvia's offers homemade pastas, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas, and a choice selection of local, Midwestern meats. We feature a collection of more than 60 wines (many of our wines are award-winning, Wine Spectator rated) from all over the world as well as craft beer and signature cocktails. Our restaurant has a warm and intimate Tuscan ambiance and a popular outdoor patio. Come and join us for a memorable meal and experience!
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9. Rustico
4.7
Exceptional(1054)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Park
Booked 24 times today
Delicious Italian & Spanish cuisine celebrating regional flavors of The Mediterranean in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois
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10. Zia's Social
4.8
Exceptional(557)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Norwood Park
Booked 27 times today
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