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Citrine Cafe, Oak Park, IL

Citrine Cafe

4.8
4.8
1279 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (708) 948-7328
  • Website
    http://www.citrinecafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of various sizes in private as well as semi-private dining spaces. Please contact us for further details.
  • Location
    100 South Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
  • Area
    Oak Park
  • Cross Street
    South Boulevard
  • Parking details
    meter & garage parking available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Green Line to Oak Park Avenue stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    US$85.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with a special pre fixed NYE Menu. Cost is $85++ per person. Standard menu unavailable 12/31.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Near West

    Best Overall

  • Near West

    Best Food

  • Near West

    Best Service

  • Near West

    Best Ambience

  • Near West

    Best Value

  • Near West

    Great for brunch

  • Near West

    Innovative

  • Near West

    Healthy

  • Near West

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Near West

    Great for fine wines

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Near West

    Romantic

  • Near West

    Good for special occasions

  • Near West

    Lively

  • Near West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Citrine Cafe in Oak Park is a "neighborhood gem" celebrated for its "exceptional cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," "great cocktails," and an extensive menu featuring Mediterranean and Eastern European flavors. Consistency, friendly staff, and inviting ambiance make it a "top spot" for special occasions.

1,279 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Can be overpriced. Although there are many good things about this restaurant, I usually end up frustrated about something. Sometimes it has been that it is freezing cold, sometimes the service has been extremely slow, and often the entrees have come with very little in the way of sides. This time the restaurant was warm and the service was good. The food has been tasty for the most part. I especially like their lamb sausage and their tuna crudo appetizers. The lamb sausage comes with 4 very small slices of pita bread, and really they could increase that for almost no cost. The filet mignon is good, but for the price, they could improve on the few slices of potatoes. My husband had the pork shank and that did come with good sides. What really frustrated me this time was the cost of the margaritas-$20 a piece. I was not expecting that, especially because you can go across the street and you will pay $15 for a very good one, even with reposado tequila. Citrine does have a good wine list. That is probably the safest choice.

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  2. Julie

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Citrine! Food is always very good! We will be back.

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  3. Kathy

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening with a great special: risotto with beef cheeks, mushrooms and bell peppers. Our server Matthew was knowledgeable about dishes, wines and so accommodating throughout. It was my 75th birthday and I felt so special there.

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  4. Teri

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Oak Park’s best restaurants that never disappoints. Top notch service and delicious food. Don’t miss their creative cocktails.

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  5. Bill

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Matthew was excellent and most attentive to our needs.

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  6. John

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome cocktails, amazing server and great food. Citrine always delivers

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  7. Andrea

    New York State

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! We could order off the menu or we could have a traditional thanksgiving meal! So perfect! Lovely space, great service and great food! Wonderful location for looking at Frank Lloyd Wright houses! Highly recommend Citrine Cafe!

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  8. Jim

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drink. Friendly service. Fine ambiance for a special family Thanksgiving meal.

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  9. Alice

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was excellent and we both noted that there wasn’t much noise…. Just comfortable dinners Many thanks

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  10. Laura

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really amazing service and food. We had drinks and appetizers before going to the Arts Center including the Serbian bread and a plate with speck and burrata and everything was delicious. It’s such a pretty room with a great soundtrack and atmosphere and the service was so personal. It was one of the top restaurant experiences I’ve probably ever had.

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FAQs

Citrine Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 948-7328.

Citrine Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Citrine Cafe

100 South Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Boulevard
  • Area
    Oak Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    meter & garage parking available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Green Line to Oak Park Avenue stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.citrinecafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (708) 948-7328
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties of various sizes in private as well as semi-private dining spaces. Please contact us for further details.
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