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- LDLakewayDinerAustin •19 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLoved it! Would definitely go back, if we weren’t visiting tourists.More infoThe Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park•4.5
- LILeaveIt2theProsvipChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFabulous dinner from start to finish. Staff was welcoming and made great recommendations. Food was delicious and fresh. Italian classics done beautifully. Tuna carpaccio, squash blossoms to start which I really recommend. Pollo Milanese and homemade pasta were delicious.More infoPiacere MioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Forest Park•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review4.0Dined on Sep 3, 2023The food was great, the vibe was excellent!! I recommend!More infoThe View RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Riverside•4.3
- MMartaChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Wonderful restaurant, with great food, ambience and service.More infoMaya Del SolPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Oak Park•4.7
- LliseetgvipChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Our server Alyssa was amazing and overall the whole service today was on point starting with the hostesses! Food wine perfect!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park•4.5
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