Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Southwest Suburbs

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Frankie's Since 1988

4.9

4.9 (3887)

$30 and under

Italian

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. Our Tinley Park location was renovated AND re-branded in May of 2023. We created a new MODERN CHIC vibe...The new name "Frankie's Since 1988" as an ode to our original restaurant on the Southside of Chicago.

No longer a fine dining white tablecloth restaurant. Our new concept more energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails & mocktails along with the same homemade pastas and signature dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others that have been loved throughout the years from Frankie's. We also added authentic southern Italian style pizzas from our Marra Forni oven in the dining room.

Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 16 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

Top review

Samantha

Dined 4 days ago

Such a great dinner! Loved the atmosphere, the decor, the bar chairs! Seven of us sat at the bar for dinner and drinks—Kristina was fantastic, and her cocktails and service were amazing. Frank made THE BEST Espresso Martini! The food was absolutely incredible—every dish was delicious (and yes, we all shared bites!). Can’t wait to go back!

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Cucina Capri

4.8

4.8 (22)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

At Capri, we pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to create classic dishes that bring the essence of Italy to your table. Whether you're here for a casual meal with family, a special celebration, or simply to enjoy a delicious meal, we strive to make every visit memorable. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience filled with great food, fine wine, and genuine hospitality.

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Gregory

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

I cannot rate this high enough. Andy and his entire team deserve 5 stars. While he has a very wide menu, do not be afraid to order “off the menu”. His team will do all they can to meet your expectations.

Osteria Ottimo

4.9

4.9 (2729)

$30 and under

Italian

Orland Park

About the restaurant

You’ve never tasted Italian food like this before. Pasta made by hand every morning; fruits and vegetables sourced from a local farmer - just for us; fresh fish flown in daily and our meats aged to mouth-watering perfection. We have taken old school Italian and added a modern twist.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was beyond delicious! The pepperoni pizza was outstanding

Mr. Benny's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (756)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Mokena

About the restaurant

Steak and Seafood serving Prime and Black Angus and wild species of seafood
South African and Australian cold water lobster tails along with wild Alaskan salmon and Canadian fresh water walleye and lake perch. Along with other Mr Benny"s specialties.

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LynetteVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Always excellent food, service and atmosphere!!!!!

Mousa Greek Taverna

4.8

4.8 (201)

$31 to $50

Greek

Joliet

About the restaurant

Greek Taverna with wine & cocktails served in a cozy, comfortable setting

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Adam

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Good was excellent. Very reasonable price for what you get. Service was polite and attentive. Very good spot.

Francesca's Vicinato

4.8

4.8 (1654)

$30 and under

Italian

Palos Hills

About the restaurant

Francesca’s Vicinato is located in vibrant downtown Palos Park. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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BARBARA

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

The time at 3:15 pm was a good time. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. They even made the gnocchi dish not on menu. Food delicious!

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Highlander House Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (89)

$30 and under

Polish

Palos Hills

About the restaurant

Welcome to Highlander House Restaurant and Bar. Our beautiful restaurant attracts our clients with unique styles, friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. The name of the restaurant was greatly influenced by our family's roots, which are originated from the mountains in Poland.

The style of the restaurant consists of many of souvenirs, wooden decorations, regional costumes, and traditional instruments to give our guests that authentic atmosphere. Dishes are prepared from scratch according to recipes originating from the south region of Poland called Podhale.

We offer regional and traditional Polish cuisine. Our European plate, sauerkraut soup, sheep cheese soup, unique taste of lamb plate and pork shank ranks highest in popularity amongst our guests.

Every Sunday we have live entertainment featuring Polish Highlanders. With the help of our friendly staff and delicious food, we hope you continue to come back and visit us at Highlander House.

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Glen

Dined on May 1, 2025

Space is very clean with nice decor. Lively a little noisy. Food is good. It’s obvious they prepare everything in house. Very authentic Polish atmosphere and food, with reasonable prices. Had the European plate which was very good. Cold side i chose the horse radish beets. They are So Good! Love their Sauerkraut too. Haven’t tried the steaks so can’t comment on those but they do offer several grilled meats. The beer is Cold and the glasses are Spotless! Service was Extremely Freindly, & Helpful.

Rosebud Lemont

4.7

4.7 (1659)

$30 and under

Italian

Lemont

About the restaurant

Proper Attire Required

Thank you so much for making a reservation. INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating are available.

- OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests, but please understand these tables can not be guaranteed because of such limited availability. Adding outside seating or patio to your notes when making a reservation does not guarantee patio seating.
- If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant.

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PaulVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Half price bottle of wine night Wednesday plus seabass special lobster ravioli special papardelle and chicken vusivio were all delicious. Godiva chocolate cake and pistachio gelato were all excellent

Mama Maria's Taco and Tequila Bar

4.6

4.6 (211)

$30 and under

Mexican

Orland Park

About the restaurant

Mama Maria's Taco and Tequila Bar is a festive Mexican restaurant in Orland Park. The dining room is sleek and modern, with an oversized wooden bar, trendy lighting, comfortable seating, big screen TVs and charming accent pieces. Mama Maria’s Taco and Tequila Bar has a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that is created through the tasty aroma and intimate design of the dining room.

The menu that is offered at Mama Maria’s Taco and Tequila Bar is referred to as “Mexican street food – fresh to your table.” The menu consists of traditional Mexican favorites, which include taquitos, guacamole, sizzling fajita platters, an assortment of tacos, enchiladas and burritos with a modern twist.

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Bill

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Hannah and the staff were great as usual! Tamales are phenomenal and ask for the red sauce to go with it!

Vinny's Clam Bar

4.7

4.7 (724)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Tinley Park

About the restaurant

WHETHER IT'S DROWNING IN BUTTER OR GLAZED IN TOMATO SAUCE, UNCLE VINNY WANTS EVERY GUEST TO ENJOY OUR FAMILY RECIPES THE ITALIAN WAY: ONE HAND TO EAT, TWO HANDS TO SPEAK.

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Kathy

Dined on May 2, 2025

Absolutely loved this restaurant. The atmosphere is fun and the music they have playing is the best, older songs of the past that really give you a way to escape and enjoy especially after a day of work! My niece and I had the fish dinners, the fish piccata and the lake fish special, both were outstanding, flavorful and prepared extremely well, appetizers were good large portions and almost filling as a meal, we had the mussels and the calamari and both were exceptional. The bread, oil & cheese starter was very tasty and a great way to start your dinner with a cocktail. People were very friendly from the start, front door hostess greeted you with a smile and a very warm welcome. Our server, Austin, was outstanding, very friendly, gave us great suggestions, very attentive and a great server. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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