Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Near West

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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 Parra Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (582)

$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!

Top review

Bryan

Dined 4 days ago

We've visited many times, always a great meal! We usually share 3 or 4 small plates, today we had the specials.

Gaia Italiano

4.8

4.8 (419)

$30 and under

Italian

Berwyn

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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PalomaVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

I loved it! The food is delicious, as are the desserts and coffee. The service is excellent, Fer is very attentive.

Divino

4.9

4.9 (56)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Berwyn

About the restaurant

"Di'Vino is a family owned and operated restaurant and bar with exquisite plates featuring a signature fusion of international flavors, innovative drinks using unique ingredients, and top-tier service creating an unforgettable experience for each customer."

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Todd

Dined 4 days ago

We had a really great experience there. Service was good (really great smoky old fashioned presentation). Food was excellent (crispy squid was a highlight). The ambience was decent - they are definitely trying hard to make it nice. Cool bar, great mural wall, cool chandelier lighting, but the building itself and location is just ok. And it was a little bright inside. We went on a Wednesday night. Going on a Friday when it is more crowded would probably feel even better. The place is pretty expensive, but I think it is worth it!

The Chew Chew

4.8

4.8 (1827)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Riverside

About the restaurant

The Chew Chew is celebrating 28 years of great food & hospitality in the heart of Riverside, IL directed by original Chef/Owner Scott Zimmer. Located one-mile east of Brookfield Zoo, 5 miles northwest of Midway Airport and 10 miles west of Downtown Chicago. There is a Metra Train stop on our block for safe & easy access in/out of the City. We feature a multi-level dining room, vibrant full-bar & a cozy outdoor patio May-October (weather permitting). Happy Hour daily 4-5:30pm with beer, wine & cocktail specials. Make sure to try one of our famous Jumbo Martinis during your visit! We appreciate all the great reviews & 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.

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EleanorVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We love this place. Always good food, even on a holiday weekend. Always good, caring service.

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

4.9

4.9 (20)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Lawndale

About the restaurant

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

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MeganVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Food was excellent, portions were large but delicious!! Atmosphere was beautiful and service was excellent!!

Victory Italian - Oak Park

4.8

4.8 (254)

$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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Mary Ann

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Karen our server is always on top of everything. Personality and really getting to know the customers

Citrine Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1335)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Oak Park

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

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Matthew

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great food, good vibe, nice crowd for a rainy Tuesday evening.

La Malquerida - Berwyn

4.9

4.9 (230)

$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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RobVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

La Malquerida is consistantly fantastic. Drinks, meal, service, all on point. We've never been disappointed 🖤🖤🖤

Maya Del Sol

4.8

4.8 (3903)

$30 and under

Latin American

Oak Park

About the restaurant

## Maya Del Sol: A Culinary Journey Through Latin America Step into Maya Del Sol and embark on a vibrant culinary adventure through the diverse flavors of Latin America. Our family-owned restaurant, nestled in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois, offers a unique dining experience that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul. **A Fusion of Flavors:** Our menu is a symphony of bold, innovative flavors, drawing inspiration from Mexico, Central America, and South America. From fresh ceviche and sizzling fajitas to succulent steaks and flavorful seafood creations, each dish is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of the region. Our chefs use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite is a burst of authentic taste. **A Vibrant Atmosphere:** Whether you choose to dine in our elegant dining rooms or on our expansive outdoor patio, Maya Del Sol offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Lush greenery, twinkling lights, and the lively chatter of friends and family create a truly special ambiance. **Hand-Crafted Cocktails:** No Latin American experience is complete without a perfectly crafted margarita. Our extensive margarita list features fresh, hand-squeezed juices and unique flavor combinations, all shaken and served tableside. We also offer a curated selection of cocktails

Top review

Kerry

Dined 2 days ago

Julian was an excellent server and the food came so quickly! Everything was perfect!

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La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park

4.6

4.6 (743)

$31 to $50

Italian

Oak Park

About the restaurant

La Notte executive chef and owner Giovanni Matteo Mancini has a multitude of recipes which draw on his upbringing in Italy, but also his families ancestral recipes from Rome, Tuscany, and Bari.

Years of experience and creativity allow him to bring the essence and flavor of Italy out in his cooking while creating new and sumptuous dishes.

All of Giovanni's dishes are made to order satisfying every customer’s needs. Accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies when needed, but always providing fresh delectable dishes for every palate.

Giovanni brings the flavor of Italy and the ambiance of upscale downtown Chicago dining to Oak Park's Marion Street district.

His contemporary twist on old favorites of authentic Italian cuisine make you come back for more time and again

Now Offering Valet Service for $8 from 6PM -10PM

Top review

Kristine

Dined 2 days ago

One of my favorite go-to Italian restaurants for years..great locale,service food…and they will make any pasta you want even if not on the menu. Superb!

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