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1. Bella Mia
4.8
Exceptional(2249)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midlothian
Booked 16 times today
Bella Mia is a gem in the suburbs, offering an authentic Italian experience. Customers rave about the 'real, traditional Italian' cuisine and the restaurant's warm, inviting ambiance. The menu features a mix of Italian favorites and meat/fish preparations, all of which are consistently 'well prepared and tasty'. Plus, the friendly staff and excellent service add to the authentic Italian dining experience.
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2. Famous Dave's - Orland Park
4.4
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Oak Forest
Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.
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3. Frankie's Since 1988
4.9
Exceptional(3736)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Tinley Park
Booked 21 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.
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4. Maple Tree Inn
4.8
Exceptional(4617)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Homewood
Maple Tree Inn was awarded the very prestigious honor of being named in the Top 50 Southern Restaurants In America by OpenTable in 2018. We are proud to announce that the Maple Tree Inn has permanently relocated to Homewood, IL. We have maintained almost 100% of our staff and they have made the move with us. We are still committed to the art of Cajun/Creole cooking & maintaining our status as the first and longest-running Cajun/Creole restaurant in Chicagoland. We are featuring a menu of our signature dishes including our Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, Country Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, and many more! We have boutique wines on draft, signature hand crafted cocktails, and an impressive craft beer list. Our hand crafted, premium cocktail menu highlights the very best of our repertoire. We look forward to hosting you & providing you with all the comforts of New Orleans, just a little closer to home.
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5. Highlander House Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(75)
Price: Moderate
• Polish • Palos Hills
Booked 12 times today
Highlander House Restaurant & Bar is highly praised for its authentic Polish cuisine. As one reviewer put it, 'Authentic food. Excellent service. Affordable prices. Highly recommended.' Another review highlighted the 'Delicious, authentic food' and the 'excellent service'. The menu boasts traditional Polish dishes like stuffed cabbage rolls and bigos, adding to its authenticity.
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6. Texas de Brazil - Orland Park
4.6
Exceptional(1819)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Orland Park
Booked 103 times today
Texas de Brazil - Orland Park offers an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience. Reviewers consistently praise the 'quality experience in food, staff, and atmosphere', with mentions of 'flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage'. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and inviting, while the service is always rated highly. The 'plentiful, varied, fresh, and top quality' food, served at your choice of temperature, also contributes to its authenticity.
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7. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine
4.6
Exceptional(1230)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Lawn
Booked 22 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!
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8. Mama Maria's Taco and Tequila Bar
4.9
Exceptional(191)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Orland Park
Booked 10 times today
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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9. Francesca's on 95th
4.7
Exceptional(1352)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Lawn
Booked 20 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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10. RoccoVino's - Orland Park
4.6
Exceptional(496)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Orland Park
RoccoVino’s is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal & chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.
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