Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Near West

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Maya Del Sol

4.8

4.8 (3854)

$30 and under

Latin American

Oak Park

About the restaurant

## Maya Del Sol: A Culinary Journey Through Latin America Step into Maya Del Sol and embark on a vibrant culinary adventure through the diverse flavors of Latin America. Our family-owned restaurant, nestled in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois, offers a unique dining experience that tantalizes your taste buds and warms your soul. **A Fusion of Flavors:** Our menu is a symphony of bold, innovative flavors, drawing inspiration from Mexico, Central America, and South America. From fresh ceviche and sizzling fajitas to succulent steaks and flavorful seafood creations, each dish is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of the region. Our chefs use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring every bite is a burst of authentic taste. **A Vibrant Atmosphere:** Whether you choose to dine in our elegant dining rooms or on our expansive outdoor patio, Maya Del Sol offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Lush greenery, twinkling lights, and the lively chatter of friends and family create a truly special ambiance. **Hand-Crafted Cocktails:** No Latin American experience is complete without a perfectly crafted margarita. Our extensive margarita list features fresh, hand-squeezed juices and unique flavor combinations, all shaken and served tableside. We also offer a curated selection of cocktails

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The food here is awesome, the vibe is super chill, the drinks are fantastic, and the service is really friendly.

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LIVE MUSIC - Tim Fitzgerald Jazz Trio

Victory Italian - Oak Park

4.8

4.8 (244)

$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.

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Susan

Dined on Feb 20, 2025

Wonderful food and service. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Divino

4.8

4.8 (23)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Berwyn

About the restaurant

"Di'Vino is a family owned and operated restaurant and bar with exquisite plates featuring a signature fusion of international flavors, innovative drinks using unique ingredients, and top-tier service creating an unforgettable experience for each customer."

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AndrewVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and attentive service for brunch Loved everything we tried

La Barra - Riverside

4.7

4.7 (981)

$31 to $50

Italian

Riverside

About the restaurant

La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesday - Saturday and at 8:00pm on Sundays. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.

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James

Dined 3 days ago

The food was amazing!! Great service! Very welcoming environment.

Donny G's Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (160)

$30 and under

Italian

Elmwood Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Donny G's Ristorante! At Donny G's Ristorante & Bar in Elmwood Park we refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets to prepare our menu offerings for you and your loved ones. We have a main restaurant as well as a banquet and entertainment space which holds up to 125 people. We have unique lunch, dinner, catering and banquet menus.

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Nicholas

Dined 2 days ago

I have to give credit where it’s due, Donny G’s truly turned my experience around! After a previous visit that left me unsure, they went above and beyond to make things right, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with genuine hospitality, and it was clear they cared about making my experience exceptional. The service was outstanding, our waitress was not only attentive but also warm and friendly, making sure everything was perfect. And the food? Absolutely out of this world! Every bite was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. It’s rare to see a restaurant take feedback seriously and go the extra mile to improve, but Donny G’s did just that. This was a complete 360 from my last visit, and I’m happy to say they’ve completely won me over. If you’re looking for amazing food and top-notch service, give Donny G’s a try, you won’t be disappointed! PS. Huge shoutout to the Manager Marco for making things right!

TNT Rooftop Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (35)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cicero

About the restaurant

Perched atop Austin, Chicago's vibrant streets, TNT Rooftop Restaurant offers an upscale dining experience with skyline views. From succulent steaks to vegan options, every dish is crafted with precision. With private party options and a rooftop terrace for 180 guests, guests can indulge in handcrafted cocktails and gourmet meals while enjoying panoramic vistas. Additionally, our date night experience with chauffeur service adds an extra touch of romance—view our experiences for more info. TNT Rooftop Restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey paired with unparalleled service and ambiance.

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Lashay

Dined 3 days ago

Everything thing was nothing but amazing from the friendly and attentive staff to their good food. Will be returning!

La Malquerida - Berwyn

4.4

4.4 (226)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Berwyn

About the restaurant

La Malquerida Latin Fusion Restaurant Bar, in Berwyn, Il, is a premier dining establishment serving the Chicago, Cicero, Riverside, and Oakpark areas. Specializing in steaks, seafood, tapas, and the best-handcrafted cocktails in the area. We offer a Latin Fusion menu, a full bar, dine-in and carry-out options. For your next dine-in experience visit La Malquerida Latin Fusion in Berwyn! The best Latin Fusion around town!

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FredricVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful dining experience. Interesting and inventive food and craft cocktail menu. Generous portions and delicious food. Friendly and professional service. Pleasant ambiance and moderate noise level. Highly recommend!

Hacienda Calavera

4.4

4.4 (253)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Cicero

About the restaurant

Hacienda Calavera is a family-owned authentic Latin American cuisine restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. Inspired by creating a cultural interaction through food with one simple goal in mind: creating a place where people could experience the authentic feel of Latin America with its gourmet food and delicious tastes, incredible live music and warm familiar and festive vibes. Our Signature drinks include La Muerte, El Deseo. Enjoy our popular entrees like Los 3 Garcias, 3 Huastecos, & Langostinos. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Taccara

Dined 2 days ago

This is a great place for a birthday celebration and we loved every minute of it.

Moretti's - Bedford Park

4.4

4.4 (46)

$30 and under

Italian

Bedford Park

About the restaurant

Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!

Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.
Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best."

Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planning.

Top review

Anthony

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Since our visit was on Valentines Day, a reservation was a must. We had the pizza with the Asiago cheese crust. I can't say enough about it.It was awesome! Glad to see such a wonderful restaurant move into the neighborhood!

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Experience

Half Price Pizza Tuesdays!

Soulé

4.1

4.1 (629)

$30 and under

Soul food

Cicero

About the restaurant

Soulé Chicago is a boutique restaurant inspired by the first line in Biggie Small’s legendary hip-hop single,“Juicy”: “It was all a dream…” and the soulful memories of Grandma Bea’s laughter and Momma’s smile. The soul food kitchen has always been a place where family, friends and tribe would gather to catch-up on love.
Soulé is no different.

We welcome you to Chicago’s West Town; home of the best creole-infused soul food delights on the planet. Our vision is bigger than food. We exist in celebration of culture and community…

Since 2017 Soulé has been the go-to creole-infused soul food destination for everyday people, tastemakers, celebrities and social media foodies in search of bursting and robust flavors of home cooked food. We are the official taste of home away from home.

Join us, family.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

I loved it and my family loved the food so I’ll be back

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