Best Cozy Restaurants in Hillside

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1. Colonial Room at The Drake Oak Brook

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Brook

Booked 24 times today

The Colonial Room, nestled within the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, offers an inviting and intimate dining experience. Our extensive Chef-driven menu features a delightful blend of 1960s classics, contemporary favorites, casual fare, and vegetarian/vegan options. Guests can also enjoy our cozy outdoor veranda overlooking our beautiful courtyard and waterfalls, weather permitting. Discover the charm and culinary excellence of The Colonial Room at The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection.If your looking for Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Drake, click belowhttps://bit.ly/3A7ph0g

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2. Carmine's Rosemont

4.6

Exceptional(3326)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rosemont

Booked 87 times today

Proper Attire RequiredWe are business casual. Thank you for not wearing tank tops, sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, gym wear, or short shorts. Dress shorts are acceptable. Please kindly remove your hat when entering the restaurant. 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. - If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please let us know prior to arriving at the restaurant. - Please note, we require a credit card to secure reservations for parties of 6 or more. All credit card information will be processed securely. No-shows or cancellations less than 12 hours in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person.

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3. Blue Fire Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(28)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Oak Park

Booked 9 times today

Blue Fire is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, and specializes in serving authentic European cuisine. This restaurant offers catering services and is perfect for family dinners, business meetings, or meeting with friends. Blue Fire also offers packages for private events.The menu at Blue Fire includes main dishes, salads, pastas, seafood, burgers, shawarma, pizzas, desserts, and much more. We also have a children's menu and vegetarian dishes. Popular dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Alfredo pasta, pork medallions, steak, beef stroganoff, dark side of the sea, arugula fusion roast beef, and fried calamari. Offered desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake, medovik, and mille-feuille.

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4. COA - Drake Oakbrook

4.5

Awesome(203)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Oak Brook

Booked 26 times today

Nestled in The Drake Hotel Oak Brook, Coa continues the hotel’s standard in unbuttoned luxury. Our Spanish Tapas with Latin Fare restaurant is a testament to authentic culinary experiences and an unwavering commitment in delivering bold flavors and tapas-style dining with warm hospitality.Our thoughtfully crafted menu is a fusion of Spanish and Latin cultures, rooted in tradition, paying homage to the past while celebrating the present. All are welcome to gather around in our vibrant oasis where new traditions are made while enjoying our one-of-a-kind tapas and our excellent selection of tequila and mezcal flights. *If you're experiencing difficulties with booking, please contact us at 630.264.1550 for further assistance with reserving a table.

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5. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1221)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 19 times today

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

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6. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 30 times today

This Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant is Elegant and Romantic With a Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere. A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience.Casual or Smart - All Feel At Ease.Reservations are Recommended - Walkins are always Welcome.Full Bar with a Speciality Bourbon Collection, Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails.Newly Expanded to right next door Also Check Out ENCORE! by Little Gem it is just as cosy, warm and inviting.In addition we have a Private Party Room for up to 70.Food + Drink Party Packages Available.Outdoor Dining available weather permitting.Gift Cards, Private Parties and Customized Menus are available. Please call (917) 327 8997 or email us : info@thelittlegemcafe.comWe look forward to serving you!

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7. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(167)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rosemont

Booked 11 times today

Sip and savor at Thorn, the modern American restaurant & lounge located inside The Rose Hotel. The lounge features plush, comfortable seating areas or opt for a more formal dining experience in the restaurant area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as brunch and late night cocktails, the menu includes comfort food favorites, signature Rose items, and Chef’s daily specials.

8. Francesca's Amici

4.7

Exceptional(1398)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Elmhurst

Booked 29 times today

Francesca’s Amici is located in vibrant downtown Elmhurst. The menu features zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

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9. Igloos at The Drake Oak Brook

4.5

Awesome(254)

Price: Expensive

• American • Oakbrook Terrace

Booked 9 times today

Enjoy the Drake dining experience inside one of our cozy, enclosed igloos. Please consider bundling up if the weather is colder. Each igloo will have two small heaters for your comfort. Reservations are available for dinner Wednesday- Sunday. *A 20% service charge will be added to all checks*Reservations will be limited to 2 hours from the start time of your reservation time. We advise all parties to arrive on time to maximize on your experience. Late cancellations (under 72h before the reservation time) and no shows are subject to a $25.00 per person cancellation fee.Our igloos are enclosed and heated but with severe rain or snow it is possible we will have to cancel your reservation due to poor weather conditions. Minimum spend:Parties of 3-4: $200Parties of 5-6: $300

10. Rustico

4.7

Exceptional(995)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 36 times today

Rustico is a cozy restaurant that's loved by many. As one reviewer put it, 'The place has that rustic vibe!'. Another praised its 'modern but friendly' feel, thanks to exposed brick walls and high ceilings. The ambience is consistently described as pleasant, with one patron even calling it a 'beautiful new location'. The food is another highlight, with reviewers frequently mentioning how delicious it is. Overall, Rustico seems to be a cozy, comforting spot for great food and good company.

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Christine
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Took my mom and daughter to the holiday tea. It was our first time. We had a lovely experience. Our server, Patty, was very welcoming and personable. She also made sure my daughter felt part of the experience even though she is only 3 years old. The food and tea were fantastic. My favorite was the salmon tea sandwich - it was so good. We plan to make this an annual tradition for the 3 of us.
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Colonial Room at The Drake Oak BrookPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Brook
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4.4
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Scottvip
Chicago / Illinois •192 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Extremely pleasant staff. Food was good. Ambiance was good for a business meeting. I'd go back in the future!
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Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.7
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Stevevip
Philadelphia County •75 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Carmine’s is always my go to spot when I land at O’Hare. If I’m not sitting at the bar talking to Bobby, one of the hardest working bartenders I’ve met, I have business dinners with customers. They’re always requesting that I take them back for dinner whenever I’m in town. Phil greets everyone with his great smile and makes everyone feel at home. Kevin, the valet, hustles in any kind of weather. Everyone on staff are incredible. Just note - their portions are big and will be leaving with a take-out carton. Can’t wait to be back soon.
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Carmine's RosemontPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rosemont
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4.6
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saravip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and service. Drinks are also excellent. Had large party with coworkers and people from out of town. Great place to try and share a lot of different dishes with others.
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COA - Drake OakbrookPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Oak Brook
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4.5
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Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything from the drinks to food and service was amazing. Will definitely be coming back soon !
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Blue Fire RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Oak Park
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4.3

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Colonial Room at The Drake Oak Brook

2. Carmine's Rosemont

3. Blue Fire Restaurant

4. COA - Drake Oakbrook

5. Hemmingway's Bistro

6. The Little Gem Restaurant

7. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

8. Francesca's Amici

9. Igloos at The Drake Oak Brook

10. Rustico

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