Near West Restaurants

Always great food and delightful service at Rustico. Brought out of town guests and they loved it, too!

A nice choice of menu items at prices that are typical for the times. Drinks are in line with the going rates. They outside patio is popular all the time. Inside is quieter and air conditioned if it is hot outside. Parking on the streets nearby are free, but not on Oak Park Avenue.

We are so glad we decided to stay for dinner. The charm of a restaurant in Europe. The service was upscale yet friendly, they didnt miss a beat. Cocktails were great & the food was fantastic. There were 6 of us & since we wnated to try many things we ordered a 2 apps, 2 salads, a sausage, meatballs, & 2 pastas & we all had a little of everything & there was not one thing negative to say about anything we ordered from anyone~ & 4 of the 6 are Italian! The fresh pasta & made on site sausage & amazing1 we also ordered 4 desserts & they were all excellent. Thue "Tulip" was so decadent. Thank you Gio for your painstaking attention to details with the class & ambience of your restaurant, the quality of service & unvbelievably delicious food. We will be back very soon.

George, our wait person, was outstanding! Attentive, patient, and had a good knowledge of the food and wine. We were a group of mature women celebrating a birthday, and he was very kind to take pictures, with a great sense of humor!

Citrine is one of our favorite restaurants in Oak Park. We always have excellent service, delicious food and an atmosphere that is both lively and conducive to quiet conversation. Of particular note are the exceptional hospitality from Stefan (one of the owners) and the outstanding service from Lauren. Both above and beyond expectations making us feel welcome. This time we tried the hummus, roasted chicken and grilled whitefish. All were fabulous. We brought a friend (it was her first time here), and she was thoroughly impressed. In all, another wonderful dining experience at Citrine, truly a neighborhood gem!