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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Near West

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!


A photo of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale restaurant
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!
A photo of Donny G's Ristorante restaurant
4.6
4.6 (146)
$30 and under
Italian
Elmwood Park
About the restaurant
Welcome to Donny G's Ristorante! At Donny G's Ristorante & Bar in Elmwood Park we refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets to prepare our menu offerings for you and your loved ones. We have a main restaurant as well as a banquet and entertainment space which holds up to 125 people. We have unique lunch, dinner, catering and banquet menus.
Top review
Romeo
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Excellent "old world" type Italian restaurant. Very comfortable ambience and the live music was great! The service was good could've been a bit better in terms of attentiveness but overall good. The food portions especially the veal were too small/thin for the $38 dollar price.
A photo of Gaia Italiano restaurant
4.7
4.7 (343)
$30 and under
Italian
Berwyn
About the restaurant
Coming Soon!
Top review
Alan
Dined 2 days ago
What an incredible restaurant. Service, food, ambiance was perfect. We had not tried this restaurant for a few years and it is just amazing. We will return.
A photo of La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Little Village restaurant
4.9
4.9 (87)
$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.
Top review
VANESSA
Dined 5 days ago
Service was excellent and food came out hot and ready.
A photo of Piacere Mio restaurant
4.8
4.8 (300)
$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.

Top review
Donvip
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and wine, great service... it was a very enjoyable experience. The staff were all extremely personable. We inquired and learned about the origins of how the chef and ownership group came together. Ask for their different "cellos"... they make/offer more than Limoncello... the homemade Pistachiocello was outstanding. They also have a private room in the back of the restaurant for overflow and parties. Can accommodate around 40 ppl. Will definitely be going back.
A photo of La Parra Restaurant and Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (519)
$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
Mariavip
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent customer service, delicious food and a great place to have dinner.
A photo of The Chew Chew restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1767)
$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 4-6pm 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.
Top review
Theresevip
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
We both had the Prime Rib french dip. I think it's new on the menu since the last time we were here. It was the best French dip I've ever had, and my husband agreed. Great service as always.
A photo of Victory Italian - Oak Park restaurant
4.9
4.9 (227)
$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.

Top review
Howardvip
Dined 7 days ago
The food and the service were outstanding. White fish, sausage and peppers, grilled calamari, chicken eggplant parmesan, and the wine were all top notch. We were sad to see the location on Ontario in the city close, but its worth the drive to go to Oak Park.
A photo of La Barra - Riverside restaurant
4.7
4.7 (951)
$31 to $50
Italian
Riverside
About the restaurant
La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesdays - Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, our kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.
Top review
Theresavip
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
Had the filet which was perfectly cooked. My husband had his Russo sausage pizza that he really enjoyed. Michael and Juan were great servers. (Just miss our usual server Sabrina).
A photo of Amerikas restaurant
4.7
4.7 (845)
$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
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Traveling with my young adult daughters —Our first meal after arriving in Chicago. Food was next level good. We ordered eggs bene, steak with chilaquiles, and hue-vas con chorizo. Wow! So much flavor and prepared perfectly. Our personal rating for food and atmosphere— 10/10!
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