- 848 W. Madison St., Oak Park
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
After a June 2007 fire, Cucina Paradiso has reopened with a polished new look. Brothers and co-owners Anthony and Nick Gambino rebuilt their Italian restaurant ... READ MORE
Looking for a new favorite? This tiny pizza joint is pick up or delivery only but has many loyal fans that claim it's the best pizza around; some even drive mor... READ MORE
Delicious homemade Italian food in a fast-casual setting: sandwiches on Fausto's famous crusty bread that's fired in a brick oven as well as dinners to-go or e... READ MORE
Careful, creative cooking puts the zing in La Zingara. Pastas and soups, especially ravioli and minestrone, are particularly alluring. The restaurant fills quic... READ MORE
After 15 years on Marion Street, this Southern Italian restaurant reopened in spring 2006 in a new, smaller location. Open for public for dinner, this business ... READ MORE
Located in the heart of Oak Park's art district, this rustic Italian trattoria fits right in. Dark wooden tables, exposed brick walls and a poured concrete bar ... READ MORE
In addition to the obvious (pizza) this casual eatery offers soups and sandwiches in a lively and young atmosphere. Conveniently located in Oak Park's downtown ... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
Noodles & Company features 20 noodle dishes that run the gamut from Japanese and Thai flavors, to Italian or good ol' American mac and cheese. You order, pay, g... READ MORE
This Italian eatery is known for its coupon specials and its stuffed pizza, named one of the area's best by Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel. The c... READ MORE
A landmark in Oak Park, this family-owned restaurant offers a variety of made-from-scratch pastas, deli sandwiches, salads and desserts. Do try for a seat in th... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
This Northern Italian eatery is named by merging the first two initials of proprietors Cristiano Bassini and Alberto Piazzini last names.The inviting dining roo... READ MORE
Brother Carlos Montiel and Eddy Montiel opened this Italian fine-dining spot with French influences in 1985. The classic menu includes fresh pasta dishes, like ... READ MORE
All the red-sauce classics are here, from eggplant parmesan and spicy penne arrabiata to salmon Vesuvio in a lemon-white wine sauce and chicken Marsala. End the... READ MORE