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1. Carmine's Rosemont
4.6
Exceptional(3361)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rosemont
Booked 90 times today
Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please kindly remove your hat when entering the restaurant. Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available. - OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant. - Please note, we require a credit card to secure reservations for parties of 6 or more. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 12 hours in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person.
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2. Maya Del Sol
4.8
Exceptional(3813)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Oak Park
Booked 20 times today
Located in the historic suburb of Oak Park, Maya Del Sol features a hidden, 200-seat patio surrounded by lush greenery and string lights, creating a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere. Inside, two dining rooms and a welcoming bar offer the perfect setting for any occasion.Our Latin-inspired menu includes charbroiled steak, fresh seafood, flavorful tacos, and a juicy burger, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and kid-friendly options to satisfy all tastes. The bar serves expertly crafted margaritas made with hand-squeezed lemon and lime juice, along with a curated selection of cocktails and wine to complement every meal.Join us for our popular Sunday brunch featuring dinner favorites and classics like huevos rancheros and brioche French toast with cajeta caramel. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, dining al fresco, or enjoying the cozy interiors, our passionate staff is dedicated to making every visit to Maya Del Sol truly unforgettable.
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3. Tom's Steak House
4.7
Exceptional(32)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Melrose Park
Booked 10 times today
Tom's Steakhouse is a classic American restaurant known for its generous cuts of expertly cooked steaks. Since opening its doors in 1952, it has been a staple, serving customers with the highest quality dining experience. Tom's exclusively offers USDA prime aged beef, grilling each steak to perfection over an open flame. Tom's is best known for its steaks offering prime cuts like filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, prime rib, New York strip, and T-Bone. Tom's menu also extends well beyond steak. Seafood, Poultry and pork options are available that diners love. Favorites among these include The Athenian chicken, grilled lamb chops, fresh Alaskan salmon and steamed crab legs.
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4. Edelweiss Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(543)
Price: Moderate
• German • Norridge
Booked 8 times today
Edelweiss German-American Restaurant is one of Chicago’s favorite German restaurants. It has been a family-owned dining destination for over 30 years.The menu features an impressive array of traditional, well-crafted German specialties along with classics like the American steak, chicken and seafood dishes. A gluten free menu and kids menu are also available. We offer 16 beers on tap as well as a variety of craft and international beers, wine and schnapps. Our bar area is an excellent venue to watch sports and play the slot machines while enjoying our daily bar and menu specials.Patio is first come first serve, please call the restaurant to book this reservation.
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5. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
4.4
Awesome(176)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rosemont
Booked 8 times today
Sip and savor at Thorn, the modern American restaurant & lounge located inside The Rose Hotel. The lounge features plush, comfortable seating areas or opt for a more formal dining experience in the restaurant area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as brunch and late night cocktails, the menu includes comfort food favorites, signature Rose items, and Chef’s daily specials.
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6. Piacere Mio
4.8
Exceptional(314)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Forest Park
Booked 12 times today
NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM Modern Italian Restaurant with House Made Pasta, Risotto, Seafood, Meat and House Made Desserts by Chef J. MarquezCasual Dining with a Relaxed atmosphere.
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7. Donny G's Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(150)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Elmwood Park
Donny G's Ristorante is a gem in Elmwood Park with rave reviews about its delicious food, great service, and wonderful ambiance. The restaurant is loved for its use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and the fact that it feels like home. Customers mention that they feel welcome and well taken care of, and that the staff is always attentive and accommodating. Plus, the value is just right. It's definitely worth the hour drive for a fantastic dining experience.
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8. Posto 31
4.8
Exceptional(1594)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Grange
Booked 11 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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9. Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria
4.8
Exceptional(2105)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Elmhurst
Booked 28 times today
Roberto's Ristorante and Pizzeria’s menu options include pastas, classic Italian preparations of veal, and chicken, fresh seafood, and more.
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10. Mantra Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(358)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Schiller Park
Booked 5 times today
"Mantra" is the sister restaurant to "The Indian Garden" Chicago. Since coming into business; our family at "IG" has offered an exploration of India's culture though its cuisine. We wanted to share the Indian tradition Atithi Devo Bhau, the supreme importance of the guests with Schiller Park.Elegant and inviting; with a sumptuous decor awash in the hue's of India's signature spices and decor, the senses were meant to be indulged. Every aspect of Mantra; the food, the decor, the ambiance was designed to excite your senses while also ushering them through the passage of Culinary Nirvana.
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  • Anthonyvip
    Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    First and foremost.....a must dine when in Oak Park. Start with my go-to drink......The Cozanna.....the most luscious and addicting margarita know to man! The service from the valet to the greeting to the servers.....everyone is doing something right! How about drinks and apps on a patio that is cozy and famous? It's here! Do yourself a favor and don't be the only one that doesn't know about this establishment...........one visit and you'll be writing a review like this too! 6 stars!
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    Maya Del SolPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Oak Park
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    4.8
  • Dale
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    AMAZING!! I very rarely complete a review. In this case, I JUMPED at the opportunity! The pasta and lamb were outstanding, and the baked calamari appetizer was to die for, especially loved the red sauce! We had a chance to meet the owner, Christopher, who couldn’t have been more pleased that we REALLY enjoyed our experience. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY OUR NEW GO TO RESTAURANT IN THE LOGAN SQUARE AREA, IF NOT FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN CHICAGO! 
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    IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIAPrice: Moderate• Italian• Logan Square
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    4.5
  • Sandy
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Nov 2024
    My husband and I live in the same town as Donny G's. It was our 1st time there. What a gem. We will be back. The service from the minute we hit the door was outstanding. The drinks and food were so good. We savoured every bite of both our meals. We had the whitefish and rotini w/ meatballs in parm. sauce. The bread and oil/cheese appetizer was yummy. The Pasta Fagioli soup, and Cesar's salad were spot on. We were so pleased and couldn't say enough. It is so hard to get a good meal for the value nowadays. We can't wait to bring our family there. The waitress was warm and friendly. I have a feeling this will become our "go to place" Give it a try, you will be pleasantly pleased.
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    Donny G's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Elmwood Park
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    4.7
  • Christel
    Montreal / Quebec •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Nov 2024
    Good time, great choislce, good service from John.
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    Angry Crab - Wicker ParkPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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    4.8
  • William
    Cancun / Riviera Maya •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Nov 2024
    Excellent Czech/Boehmian food in a city that used to have so much of it and now has very little. It doesn’t look like much, but that doesn’t matter. Show up, take a risk, have a great meal you literally can’t have anywhere else in Chicago anymore. Spring for the herbal aperitif shot on tap and the Karlovarsky dumplings. Dont ask, just do it.
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    Cafe PraguePrice: Moderate• Czech• Dunning
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    4.6

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