Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Oak Lawn

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A photo of Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine restaurant

1. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(1238)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 4 times today

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!

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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

4.4

Awesome(6400)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Lawn

Booked 61 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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3. Francesca's on 95th

4.6

Exceptional(1361)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 4 times today

Francesca’s on 95th is located in vibrant downtown Oaklawn. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

4. Ken's on Western

4.8

Exceptional(435)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burbank

Booked 2 times today

We are about family, tradition, food, libations, classic favorites, great times with close friends. New ideas collide with old school class. Enjoy!

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5. Franconello Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(385)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Evergreen Park

Booked 4 times today

Visit Franconello's for Italian dining at its finest! We serve all homemade appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We specializes in 2 inch center cut pork chops, Sausage Franconello style, and pastas, including homemade gnocchi. Among the dessert specialties are tiramisu, cannoli dip, carrot cake, and gelato.Please Call us at 773-881-4100 for Parties larger than 4 and we will help accommodate your group.

6. Jen's Guesthouse

4.6

Exceptional(2508)

Price: Expensive

• American • Willow Springs

Booked 5 times today

Jen's Guesthouse is a neighborhood gem, consistently praised for its delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'complete dining experience' with a 'beautiful setting' both indoors and outdoors. The atmosphere is described as 'relaxing', 'cozy', and 'friendly', with a 'warm at home' feeling. The food is also highly rated, with reviewers describing it as 'outstanding', 'delicious', and '10'. The location offers a unique combination of seasonal menus and private event hosting, making it a standout in the neighborhood.

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7. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge

4.6

Exceptional(3866)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burr Ridge

Booked 15 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

8. The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge

4.6

Exceptional(1653)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burr Ridge

Booked 14 times today

The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located in the heart of the Burr Ridge Village Center with easy access from Burr Ridge Parkway. The Hampton Social boasts our signature "Rosé All Day" Lounge, a lively bar, main dining room and large private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch

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9. Lucca's Pizzeria & Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(742)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Grange

Booked 15 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. Kama Bistro La Grange

4.8

Exceptional(1546)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • La Grange

Booked 19 times today

Kama offers fresh, bold modern Indian cuisine in downtown La Grange. The father and son team of Manmohan and Vikram Singh have created a unique menu comprising of dishes from various regions of India and Indian inspired Americana. Following the tradition in Vikram's family kitchen, everything is made from scratch, to order and customized to your taste. The bar program, led by Agnes Kalusiewicz, infuses Indian spices and chutneys into scratch-made syrups, ensuring a unique and bold experience with every sip.Kama symbolizes aesthetic pleasure of the senses – touch, smell, flavor, vision and sound. Food is our most intimate connection to nature and a source of everlasting memories. For private event space bookings, large group reservations and caterings please reach out to us at: kama@kamabistro.com

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Kimberly
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The ambience is unmatchable. Staff was professional & very friendly. Our server was fabulous!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn
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4.4
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Colleen
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Ken’s never disappoints always good food and a great restaurant.
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Ken's on WesternPrice: Moderate• American• Burbank
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4.8
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Dave
Chicago / Illinois •79 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food in the service were very good. It was my first time there I’ll go back without fail.
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Franconello Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Evergreen Park
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4.8
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Kathleen
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
There were five in our party, four of us had the pizza which is always delicious, oh that sweet sauce! One of us had the sautéed chicken , it was tender and flavorful, it could have fed three people. We also had the fried zucchini with ranch dressing, very yummy and crunchy , there was plenty for all five of us. Our server was excellent, we waited for nothing even though it was a busy night. Palermo’s is the gem of the southside!
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Palermo's 95th Fine Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.6
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Amy
Chicago / Illinois •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Always great! Christmas Day Dinner is usually stressful and expensive at a restaurant. It was perfect at Francesca’s last night. They did a great job allowing off the menu selections, friendly service and a beautiful atmosphere. But, pls for the love of Italian food, bring back the old Ceasar Salad. The new recipe is not good. The old one was perfection!!!
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Francesca's on 95thPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.6

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

3. Francesca's on 95th

4. Ken's on Western

5. Franconello Italian Restaurant

6. Jen's Guesthouse

7. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge

8. The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge

9. Lucca's Pizzeria & Ristorante

10. Kama Bistro La Grange

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