Best Authentic Restaurants in Riverside

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1. Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(832)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Clarendon Hills

Booked 26 times today

Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant is all about delivering the real deal in Greek cuisine. Customers rave about the 'authentic food and friendly wait staff', as well as the 'wide variety of typical food items'. They praise the 'excellent' and 'authentic Greek food', and the 'large portions' that are 'reasonably priced'. This, along with 'fresh' drinks and a 'comfortable atmosphere' make it a hit with Greek food enthusiasts.

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2. La Barra - Riverside

4.7

Exceptional(953)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Riverside

Booked 16 times today

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 Tuesdays - Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, our kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.

3. Petite Vie

4.8

Exceptional(256)

Price: Moderate

• French • Western Springs

Booked 26 times today

Nestled in the heart of downtown Western Springs, Petite Vie offers a menu curated with classic French dishes infused with Chef Paul Virant's signature flair. Spending time researching in France for inspiration, Virant has crafted every dish with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for tradition. Seating 65 guests, Petite Vie’s intimate space exudes the warmth and comfort of a traditional French brasserie, while seamlessly blending modern design elements. A collaboration between Virant, his wife Jennifer and long-time friend and designer Jody Tate, every detail at Petite Vie tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful curation. Featuring French intricacy and layering, the space is a canvas of artistic expression, with artwork curated from both local talents and treasures acquired during the team's time in Paris. Framed prints, commissioned paintings, and a round antique mirror passed down through generations, adorn the walls, adding layers of intrigue.

4. mána

4.5

Awesome(181)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • La Grange

Booked 46 times today

Inspired by the nurture and timeless tradition of Grecian mothers, mána serves authentic, contemporary Greek cuisine rooted in heritage and sustainability.

5. Hacienda Calavera

4.3

Awesome(146)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Cicero

Booked 32 times today

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!

6. Maya Del Sol

4.8

Exceptional(3806)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Oak Park

Booked 29 times today

*All online reservations will secure a table on the covered and heated portion of our patio. *All parties will have 90 minutes to enjoy themselves.*Parties are currently limited to 6 guests.*We are following local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions, in addition to our own precautions. Visit mayadelsol.com for a full list of our COVID procedures.*We reserve the right to modify our policies without notice.

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7. Kama Bistro La Grange

4.7

Exceptional(1526)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • La Grange

Booked 42 times today

Kama offers fresh, bold modern Indian cuisine in downtown La Grange. The father and son team of Manmohan and Vikram Singh have created a unique menu comprising of dishes from various regions of India and Indian inspired Americana. Following the tradition in Vikram's family kitchen, everything is made from scratch, to order and customized to your taste. The bar program, led by Agnes Kalusiewicz, infuses Indian spices and chutneys into scratch-made syrups, ensuring a unique and bold experience with every sip.Kama symbolizes aesthetic pleasure of the senses – touch, smell, flavor, vision and sound. Food is our most intimate connection to nature and a source of everlasting memories.

8. Piacere Mio

4.8

Exceptional(307)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Forest Park

Booked 9 times today

NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM Modern Italian Restaurant with House Made Pasta, Risotto, Seafood, Meat and House Made Desserts by Chef J. MarquezCasual Dining with a Relaxed atmosphere.

9. Gaia Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(349)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berwyn

Booked 19 times today

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10. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(1221)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 18 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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Bryanvip
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Experience was wonderful as always. I need to get waiter’s name, we’ve had him a few times now and he’s always very good. Very quick with service.
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Thassos Authentic Greek RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Clarendon Hills
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4.7
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Janet
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I am a fan of Paul Virant So I was dying to try his new restaurant. I brought my stepdaughter out of town also is a fan of Vie. We love the escargot, and the pike appetizers. Our entrées were also superb! We even tried a tart for dessert. Our service was wonderful, ambience was great and we were so pleased to be there.
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Petite ViePrice: Moderate• French• Western Springs
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4.8
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Stevevip
Tucson •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great new restaurant- food is excellent and the service is impeccable. Beautifully designed interior. Highly recommended.
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mánaPrice: Expensive• Greek• La Grange
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4.5
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Hon. Steve
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
First time there but not the last time. Food was very good and the service was great
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La Barra - RiversidePrice: Expensive• Italian• Riverside
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4.7
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Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Had a wonderful birthday dinner here. They work so hard to give you a enjoyable experience
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Hacienda CalaveraPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Cicero
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4.3

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114 restaurants available nearby

1. Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant

2. La Barra - Riverside

3. Petite Vie

4. mána

5. Hacienda Calavera

6. Maya Del Sol

7. Kama Bistro La Grange

8. Piacere Mio

9. Gaia Italiano

10. Hemmingway's Bistro

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