Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Palos Park

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Lawn

Booked 106 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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2. Francesca's Vicinato

4.8

Exceptional(1578)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Palos Hills

Booked 13 times today

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.

3. Bella Mia

4.8

Exceptional(2222)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midlothian

Booked 14 times today

Bella Mia is a neighborhood gem in Midlothian, praised for its delicious food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere. Reviewers call it a 'hidden gem' and a 'favorite place to dine'. It's got that downtown feel right in the suburbs, making it a great spot for a variety of occasions. It's not just the food that's consistently delicious, but the staff's warm and friendly nature, as well as the beautiful decor that makes every visit special.

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4. Francesca's on 95th

4.7

Exceptional(1343)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 11 times today

Francesca’s on 95th is located in vibrant downtown Oaklawn. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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5. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 17 times today

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!

6. Jen's Guesthouse

4.7

Exceptional(2472)

Price: Expensive

• American • Willow Springs

Booked 13 times today

Jen's Guesthouse is a neighborhood gem, consistently praised for its delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and excellent service. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'complete dining experience' with a 'beautiful setting' both indoors and outdoors. The atmosphere is described as 'relaxing', 'cozy', and 'friendly', with a 'warm at home' feeling. The food is also highly rated, with reviewers describing it as 'outstanding', 'delicious', and '10'. The location offers a unique combination of seasonal menus and private event hosting, making it a standout in the neighborhood.

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7. Primal Cut Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(3182)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tinley Park

Booked 48 times today

WE WILL BE CLOSED JAN 1- JAN 3ALL PARTIES OVER 4 MUST CALL15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD FOR RESERVATIONS ALL GUEST MUST BE PRESENT TO BE SEATED- NO EXCEPTIONS2 HOUR SEATINGSRESEVATION RECOMMENDEDPLEASE REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN AND INFANTS COUNT AS A SEAT3.5% Service Charge on all credit and debit Cards18% GRAT ON ALL PARTIES UNDER 6 PEOPLE. 20% GRAT. ON ALL PARTIES OVER 6 PEOPLEWE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 1st thru JANUARY 3rd

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8. Frankie's Since 1988

4.8

Exceptional(3698)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tinley Park

Booked 10 times today

The Santoro Family has been in the food service industry since 1988. We renovated AND re-branded almost one year ago in May of 2023. We created a NEW CONCEPT we call MODERN CASUAL CHIC...The new name is 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 vibe is energetic music, vibrant craft cocktails homemade pastas, authentic Southern Italian style pizzas (from our new Marra Forni oven) and most popular dishes, such as Ciambotta (sausage & peppers), meatballs, Alaskan wild king salmon, Chicken "limone" with a lemon butter & capers sauce amongst others. Our updated menu is a combination of old classics from the past 15 years in Tinley Park and new items with the same wonderful service guests have come to know and love from Frankie's.

9. The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge

4.7

Exceptional(1630)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burr Ridge

Booked 24 times today

The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located in the heart of the Burr Ridge Village Center with easy access from Burr Ridge Parkway. The Hampton Social boasts our signature "Rosé All Day" Lounge, a lively bar, main dining room and large private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch

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10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge

4.7

Exceptional(3834)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Burr Ridge

Booked 24 times today

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story. We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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John
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have been patronizing this restaurant many years. The food is excellent and very reasonable. I do notice that when it is crowded there isn’t enough help to keep up with the volume of orders and service. They should increase the number of servers and especially the bar tending staff. Our waiter Joey was very attentive. I believe that he was waiting on more tables than he should have. The upper management should look into increasing staff or implement more efficiencies.
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Bella MiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midlothian
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4.8
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Cynthia
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
My waiter was amazing! Very knowledgeable and attentive. I wish I had gotten his name so that we can request to sit in his section.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Lawn
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4.4
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Jeffreyvip
Chicago / Illinois •327 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love this restaurant. Chef seems to be pretty talented as preparations always appear well thought out and delicious. Service is great.
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Francesca's VicinatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Palos Hills
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4.8
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Joyce
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
This is the first time my friends have been to this restaurant. We got there a little early and they sat us right away. Our server was absolutely amazing and was on top of it the whole time. We ordered appetizers and food and every single person enjoyed it and said how amazing the food was. For dinner for five people, the price was not bad. They even gave us two little plates for both our birthdays, which was very nice. When I go back there again, absolutely!
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Francesca's on 95thPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.7
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Amypvip
Chicago / Illinois •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Our waitress was wonderful. Food was delicious. Always enjoyable.
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Palermo's 95th Fine Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn, IL

2. Francesca's Vicinato

3. Bella Mia

4. Francesca's on 95th

5. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

6. Jen's Guesthouse

7. Primal Cut Steakhouse

8. Frankie's Since 1988

9. The Hampton Social - Burr Ridge

10. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Burr Ridge

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