Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in West Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in West Suburbs? 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!

Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (2130)

$31 to $50

Italian

Elmhurst

About the restaurant

Roberto's Ristorante and Pizzeria’s menu options include pastas, classic Italian preparations of veal, and chicken, fresh seafood, and more.

Top review

LindaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious as it always is. Service was great also.

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Made in Italy Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (752)

$30 and under

Italian

Glen Ellyn

About the restaurant

The Cavallino Family welcomes you to experience their newest addition to their family of restaurants, "Made in Italy Trattoria". Our family has been in the restaurant business spanning decades and numerous generations. More recently, the Cavallino's are the former owners of "Enzo & Lucia's" in Long Grove, IL. As our family continues to grow and expand into new suburbs, so does our network of family restaurants.

"Made in Italy Trattoria" is located in Glen Ellyn, IL. Our Italian style restaurant provides a romantic and quaint atmosphere while offering a menu made of authentic Italian family recipes prepared by actual Italians. We invite you to come and experience great Italian food which our family has perfected through decades of experience.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Menu items were excellent in flavor and ingredients and they’re not your typical dishes served in most other Italian restaurants.

Mattone

4.7

4.7 (947)

$30 and under

Italian

La Grange

About the restaurant

Mattone Restaurant and Bar will gain its popularity over the years as a place where patrons come to enjoy food and beverages of the finest quality, served with hospitality and good spirits. Come see what everyone is talking about!!!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

We all were very pleased with our choices. Chicken Parm , salmon, and stuffed chicken with ricotta, peas, and spinach. All were great!

Neat Kitchen + Bar

4.7

4.7 (833)

$30 and under

American

Westmont

About the restaurant

Neat Kitchen + Bar is just as its name implies, a restaurant and bar. It offers distinctly New American dishes served alongside a wonderful array of craft cocktails, craft beers or choices from our wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, Neat Kitchen + Bar is a modern and hip spot for families, groups of friends or colleagues to gather.

The menu at Neat Kitchen + Bar features an array of wonderful options. From the poutine to the green chili that features tomatillos, slow cooked pork and herbs to the short rib with parsnip puree and black pepper porter demi, diners will find something to delight their palates.

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AprilP

Dined 1 day ago

The evening was great!! We did not realize it was a Trevir night.. my friend and I were there for a “ catch up” it got too noisy, hard yo chat. But overall we live NEAT!

Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (867)

$31 to $50

Greek

Clarendon Hills

About the restaurant

Experience the finest Greek and Mediterranean dining in Chicagoland at Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant in Clarendon Hills. Recognized twice with OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award, Thassos has become a top destination for those seeking an authentic Greek fine dining experience. As the only restaurant in Chicago dedicated to traditional Greek cuisine with an upscale touch, Thassos blends sophisticated service with a menu rooted in authentic flavors. From signature Mediterranean dishes to expertly crafted cocktails, every detail is thoughtfully designed to create a memorable dining experience. Thassos is perfect for all occasions—from intimate dinners and romantic evenings to corporate gatherings and special celebrations. Visit our website to book your table or inquire about reservations for groups of 9 or more.

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Lindsey

Dined 3 days ago

Adam was an awesome server, not too loud, food was awesome!

Rosemary and Jeans

4.7

4.7 (313)

$30 and under

Italian

Lombard

About the restaurant

Scratch made, fresh, local, family recipe Italian food served in a quaint white house on Main Street in Lombard. Full drink and wine list available. Private event spaces perfect for showers, rehearsal dinners and even small wedding receptions. Steps away from Lilacia Parkand Maple Street Chapel.
Serving classics like fresh Linguini and meatballs, lasagna, chicken parmesan as well as our family recipe chicken cacciatore and Tuscan braised cod.
We have an outdoor patio, rooftop deck and front porch seating. Fully handicap accessible.

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KEVINVIP

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

The service at Rosemary and Jeans was wonderful. The food was spectacular. However, the seating on the enclosed porch is a little chilly. They have heaters but it’s still cold. Make sure you wear a sweater just in case. Otherwise a great place to eat.

Portofino's

4.7

4.7 (126)

$30 and under

Italian

Campton Hills

About the restaurant

Portofino Trattoria is a family owned Italian restaurant in Campton Hills (St Charles) We specialize in delicious cuisine using only the most authentic and fresh ingredients. Come on in and experience it for yourself-Welcome to our table.

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Kristen

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

Good food. Great service. Food came out very quickly. They had a lot of people working there. Waiter was super nice.

Dolce Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (552)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Westmont

About the restaurant

Patio is based upon availability. Simple, Rustic, yet Refined, anything but typical. Walk into Dolce and you're welcomed by the aromas from the open kitchen. You might notice the music, its contemporary, it's rock & roll, R&B, or soul. You'll definitely notice the wines, displayed on the wall like works of art. There are no white table cloths, no dabbing the corners of your mouth, no pomp, but lots of circumstance. And perhaps the only reason you noticed the aforementioned is because you haven't tasted our food. That's when the music fades into the background.
Our house chefs are proud to be 'dismantling' the dining experience, replacing it with a sophisticated yet relaxed evening that doesn't break the bank. It's the best of both worlds, yet the food is our finest accomplishment to date. Inspired by whats great with a deep appreciation for each ingredient; grown local sustainable farms, or produced and harvested by like-minded individuals. Dolce is rarely the same place twice.

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Timothy

Dined 4 days ago

We ordered the Italian salmon and the 5 spice rigatoni. The flavors were outstanding. The main dining area is not large like other retaurants but has a comfortable feel to it. It was also relaxing With music from the pianist. No large confusing menu but a menu with great dishes seasoned well. We highly recommend dining here.

Whiskey Hill Brewing & Kitchen- Westmont

4.4

4.4 (30)

$30 and under

American

Westmont

About the restaurant

Award Winning Craft beer - Specialty Cocktails -Shareable Apps - Burgers - Entrees - Kids Meals - Desserts!

With a scratch menu, and an elevated cocktail list - there's something for everyone.

NEIGHBORHOOD GEM......vibrant and cozy atmosphere!

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Kelly

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Comfortable seating, friendly staff and great food!

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Naperville

3.9

3.9 (35)

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

Naperville

About the restaurant

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar grew out of a vision for a local establishment that would appeal to families of all ages. A place where friends and family can enjoy a great meal of primarily Oysters and Shrimp, but we’re more than just a seafood restaurant, we serve up fresh, delicious meals and creative cocktails in an environment that exudes relaxation. We cater to locals and tourists, providing them a place to enjoy a good time and watch a sporting event on big screens while taking in some of the local history. Many people have passed in and out of our doors enjoying succulent local oysters and shrimp, shared local fishing or surfing stories and spent time just talking about the friendly beach comber atmosphere inside. The casual atmosphere with its friendly and helpful staff has made many patrons feel very much at home be they locals or visitors.

Top review

Christopher

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

We had a great time on Christmas Eve, there were seven of us and everyone was friendly, the food was great. Just what we needed.

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