Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Near West

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Updated December 05, 2024

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La Parra Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (529)

$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

melvin

Dined 4 days ago

Great place for a good dinner the food is really good

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Little Village

4.9

4.9 (88)

$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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Carmen

Dined 2 days ago

Love the food, portion sizes are great. The lemonade with chia is so good.

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

4.9

4.9 (10)

$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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MIRIAM

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

Parking is easy to find, with spots available on the major street and surrounding side streets, so you won’t have to worry much about that. We made a reservation via Table, which helped us get seated quickly—though it’s worth noting that most reservations seemed to be for larger parties, so we had a bit of an advantage as a smaller group. The service was prompt, and they took our order right away. We already knew what we wanted: I went with the green chilaquiles, my husband had the red, and my daughter opted for pancakes. Everything was delicious! A highlight was the Café de Olla—when we ordered the large, we were pleasantly surprised by the huge mug they brought out! It was so enjoyable. The atmosphere is also worth mentioning. The art and vibrant colors give the space a lively, welcoming feel. It’s a great spot whether you're with family or friends, perfect for a relaxed meal or catching up. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be coming back!

The Chew Chew

4.8

4.8 (1771)

$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.

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Barbaravip

Dined 5 days ago

As usual we had a very lovely experience at Chew Chew. We always sit at a table in the bar area. This time we went for the Thursday oyster special. We also had a cauliflower crust flatbread all just delicious. We always enjoy their cocktails too. We go out to eat often and Chew Chew is one of our favorites

Citrine Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1276)

$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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Terivip

Dined 2 days ago

One of Oak Park’s best restaurants that never disappoints. Top notch service and delicious food. Don’t miss their creative cocktails.

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La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park

4.8

4.8 (723)

$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

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Octavio

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Great food, and the best service Mauricio he has a lot knowledge. Definitely we comeback.

Maya Del Sol

4.8

4.8 (3809)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Oak Park

About the restaurant

*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio.

*All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.

*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.

*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.

*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.

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Amanda

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Out favorite restaurant ever!! We go out of our way every time we are in Chicago to go to Maya. The nachos are our fav and the Pickana Margaritas are the absolute best!!

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Gaia Italiano

4.8

4.8 (353)

$30 and under

Italian

Berwyn

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Esmeralda

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was delicious! Server was outstanding. Highly recommend this place

Victory Italian - Oak Park

4.8

4.8 (231)

$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

LaShawn

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

Great experience and awesome food. Definitely would recommend

Hoja Santa

4.8

4.8 (90)

$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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Julia

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Everything was delicious. Lots of unique flavors. Service was great too.

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