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Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,354)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
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Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,257)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!Francesca's on 95th
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,367)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.
Rockefeller's
Price: Expensive•American•4.4(611)Rockefeller’s is a modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Our focus on service and quality is paramount to our guests! With a sleek and stylish aesthetic for all occasions.Paisans Pizza - Oak Lawn
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.4(42)Paisans is an Italian word for friends, but to us, it also means family. Family has always been at the center of Paisans’ beginning and the driving force behind its success. Paisans Pizza was started by Luigi, an immigrant to the United States, in 1985. In a small corner store in Cicero, Illinois, Luigi started making pizzas out of a household kitchen oven. Shortly after, Luigi was joined by his son Pete, fulfilling orders one at a time using hand-written tickets hanging from clothespins in their tiny kitchen.
Pete spent the next 30 years expanding the business, while also refining the Paisans brand and menu. He did this while always remembering what got us here: our famous pizza and award-winning wings.
Staying true to the idea of family, Pete brought in his boys to help him take the Paisans concept to the next level. Mentoring his sons in their new roles, Pete involves them in every aspect of the restaurant business.
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- CConnieChicago / Illinois •25 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis location is so much better than the one in Orland Park. The staff is friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable. The last time I went to the Orland location I was ready to cancel my membership, but then had the occasion to come to this one and was very happy with the staff, food and overall experience. Thank you.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.4
- LLashondraChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood and service was good . Never disappointed . Happy hour has a nice selection in alcohol . The food comes out hot and in a timely mannerMore infoThe Barrel ClubPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.7
- PPaulChicago / Illinois •11 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat pizza with a sweet sauce. Pasta dishes big and good. Always like the fresh bread basket. Waitress was very patient with a semi difficult party member. Will be back for more.More infoPalermo's 95th Fine Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn•4.7
- CCindySan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoOverall the experience was ok. The pizza is outstanding and "Lent" menu had many selections.More infoFox's Restaurant and Pub - Oak LawnPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn•4.3
- RrichrVIPChicago / Illinois •17 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 4, 2023One on one service. Great food the chef came out to check out his creations.More infoSouth Side SocialPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Lawn•3.7
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Healthy restaurants located in Oak Lawn include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL, The Barrel Club and Francesca's on 95th
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Oak Lawn are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL, Francesca's on 95th and The Barrel Club
Bottomless brunch in Oak Lawn is available at The Barrel Club, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL and Francesca's on 95th
The most romantic restaurant in Oak Lawn is Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL
Restaurants in Oak Lawn with a great view include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL, The Barrel Club and Paisans Pizza - Oak Lawn