Best Casual Restaurants in Oak Park

Wine tasting is 1000% worth it, service was quick despite a packed house, hosts were incredibly understanding and helpful when we had to push our reservation back a little, our server was quick and helpful, and the food was delicious!! I’ve never had such incredible fish in my life. The chimichurri sauce with the southwest egg rolls was strangely sweet but I can see why the egg rolls are a classic!

PIACERE MIO is a gem in an area where there are so many choices. What makes it so special is the combination of people who really seem to love their job, and a chef who really knows how to cook! Service is very efficient, but also relaxed…courses are never rushed. Portions are the perfect size, with appetizers easy to share. Unique items are the stuffed figs, and the stuffed zucchini blossoms…which they seem to have year round! The beet salad is lovely and also shareable. For entrees, the salmon is always perfect, the short ribs with luscious creamy risotto is off the charts, and all the pasta dishes perfect. Our favorite is the Rustico! The owners and management here seem to care about everything..especially their guests, and food quality. In our opinion, the best food in the area. Reservations recommended!

Excellent food, excellent service and excellent experience.

Beautiful cozy restaurant. Good food. Very flavorful. I had the lamb chops, she had the filet mignon. Both were amazing. Prices very reasonable. I love the ambience. In person, it Looks better than the photos. Great service. Definitely will return.

It was perfect. A cold night, and not crowded in the restaurant. Our server (new to us) was very good. I wish I could remember his name (hair pulled back, earrings). We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. We do not like the bacon on it and the kitchen made it for us without that. It is so good. We both ordered the mushroom & cheese gnocchi. We'd never had it before and it did not disappoint. It is an excellent addition to the menu. I usually get the Moroccan beef which is superb. Again, the gnocchi was exactly perfect. Just a lovely evening.