Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Near West

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Near West? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

4.9

4.9 (8)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Lawndale

About the restaurant

An award-winning, Mexican café serving up a Guadalajara-inspired, extensive menu

Top review

Sonia

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

I love the catedral’s new location. So much closer to me!

La Parra Restaurant and Bar

5.0

5 (507)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Berwyn

About the restaurant

La Parra Restaurant & Bar, in Berwyn, IL, is a premier dining establishment serving the Chicago, Cicero and Oak Park areas. We specialize in home made pastas, tapas and the best cocktails you'll ever try. We offer a Mediterranean style menu, a full bar, and dine in or carry out options.

For your next night out, visit La Parra Restaurant & Bar in Berwyn. The best Mediterranean around!

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Laravip

Dined 1 day ago

My sister and I went for lunch, it was fabulous. We sat in back, outside which I don’t always love bc service lags but this was not the case. Service was so on point and food was delicious. Thank you, we will be back!

Piacere Mio

4.8

4.8 (285)

$30 and under

Italian

Forest Park

About the restaurant

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. Marquez
Casual Dining with a Relaxed atmosphere.

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Cathyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great food. Wonderful specials. Excellent wine list.

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Experience

Cocktail Tuesday. 50% off on Cocktails.

Experience

Dessert Wednesday. Free Dessert on us per Table

Experience

Wine Monday. 50% off on any bottle of Wine!

The Chew Chew

4.8

4.8 (1759)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Riverside

About the restaurant

The Chew Chew has 27 years of providing great food & hospitality in the quaint Village of Riverside, IL. We are located just one-mile east of the Brookfield Zoo. Happy hour daily 4-6pm. Indoor seating for 100 people (multi-level), full-bar & outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Thank you for voting us Chicago's #1 Neighborhood Restaurant on Open Table. If you cannot find a reservation online, please call us direct 708-447-8781. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Maggievip

Dined 2 days ago

It’s always a pleasure to dine at Chew Chew. Had a wonderful dinner with my daughter. They were super accommodating of her sensory needs and let us sit upstairs where it was much quieter, and the waitstaff were super kind to her. We’ve been coming here for decades and will continue to return. The food is outstanding

Gaia Italiano

4.7

4.7 (335)

$30 and under

Italian

Berwyn

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Teresevip

Dined 6 days ago

This was our second time eating at this restaurant we love it. The food is delicious both times I had the veal Marsala. service is outstanding.

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Little Village

4.9

4.9 (85)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cicero

About the restaurant

A Mexican coffee house-restaurant located in the Mexican Capital of the Midwest, Little Village, offers a variety of different, non-traditional coffee and ice cream flavors. We also have an extensive menu of European inspired Mexican dishes that include options like paninis, salads and all-day breakfast. La Catedral, is a name inspired by the cathedral in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, which is also reflected in the establishment's logo.

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Llacelina

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

one of my favorite places to go for breakfast. Food is great. service is amazing.

La Malquerida - Berwyn

4.6

4.6 (213)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Berwyn

About the restaurant

La Malquerida Latin Fusion Restaurant Bar, in Berwyn, Il, is a premier dining establishment serving the Chicago, Cicero, Riverside, and Oakpark areas. Specializing in steaks, seafood, tapas, and the best-handcrafted cocktails in the area. We offer a Latin Fusion menu, a full bar, dine-in and carry-out options. For your next dine-in experience visit La Malquerida Latin Fusion in Berwyn! The best Latin Fusion around town!

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Feliz

Dined 2 days ago

A good find with good food. The staff was very nice.

Amerikas

4.7

4.7 (836)

$30 and under

Latin American

Oak Park

About the restaurant

Amerikas represents that very essence of American cuisine. Amerikas’ concept is dedicated to blend its Latin roots with flavors from around the world to create that unique taste

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Elenavip

Dined 2 days ago

Great place with delicious food and cocktails. Service was good, but a couple of times we didn't get what we asked for - maybe our server didn't hear us clearly or forgot. otherwise, we loved everything we ate.

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Victory Italian - Oak Park

4.9

4.9 (225)

$30 and under

Italian

Forest Park

About the restaurant

*Our patio is first come, first serve. Your reservation assures you a table. If patio is available at your time of arrival we will gladly seat you there. We appreciate your understanding*
Victory Italian features authentic Chicago-style Italian Cuisine. While the menu boasts of Joe's Mama's Meatballs, you will find fresh made pastas, home-made ciabatta garlic bread, and many other of Chef's classics that have wowwed Chicago for decades! The wine list is one to delight all palates offering several regions of Italy, many appellations of California and a well balanced mix of global varietals. Dine in our space filled with Old-World sophistication, black and white photos of familiar faces and quintessential Chicago Style. Our Oak Park location showcases a beautiful wrap around bar perfect to invite friends to watch a game while enjoying one of our many craft beers or signature cocktails. Perfect for romantic dinners, social gatherings, business, or a night out on the town.

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Scottvip

Dined 7 days ago

Always delicious, always great service, and always a great vibe. One of our neighborhood favorites!

Hoja Santa

4.7

4.7 (82)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Oak Park

About the restaurant

We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome

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Francesca

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food and great service! Definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back

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