We tried Gaia for the first time on Mother's Day and were pleasantly surprised by how wonderful the…read moreentire experience was. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The service was fantastic; the staff was attentive, never letting our drinks go empty, and every course was timed perfectly. The food was incredible, and every bite was delicious. The bruschetta was perfectly prepared, the Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and cheesy, and the chocolate fudge cake drizzled with strawberry sauce was absolutely to die for. If you're looking for a charming Italian restaurant for a night out with friends, family, or someone special, I highly recommend giving Gaia a try!

Gaia is a place that is simply not great…read more There is no elevation. There is no heart. The space gives feelings of ..faux glamour. For the area, that's not too bad a vibe. But the food. Where is the thought? The herbs? The acid? The heat? Missed opportunity after missed opportunity. Dishonest pricing as well.. everything is pretty highly priced but then.. the cannoli has peanuts dyed green & not actual pistachios.. y tho? Thankfully, the service was perfect. Once was enough for me. Get a new chef.

I came here on the recommendation of a few friends who live in the Berwyn/Cicero area, and this was…read morea welcomed recommendation. The decor is has a sophisticated but super casual flair. I didn't realize it before going, but this is a restaurant that serves small plates which I've come to enjoy because I do like often like a variety of dishes to try and this place did not disappoint. The star of the show, however were the cocktails! I am an old-fashioned drinker, myself, and the cocktails were made perfectly. If for nothing else, I'll always keep this restaurant on my list of places to visit just so I can have their delicious drinks.

I was actually surprised on the vast menu items they offer from Italian pasta to tapas. Pedro was…read morevery nice to talk to as he introduced us to the specials of the day. The dinning room was fairly large as we walked in and sat close to the door. Pedro gave us the specials of the day and I ordered the seafood risotto ($32). My friend ordered the Fettuccine Fruitti di Mare ($30). Both dishes was good, with the right balance of protein and noodles. My risotto was a bit too cheesy but it was manageable. Service was very good, they stopped by to check on you and replace the dishes if needed. Overall, the food and service was great. There are plenty of street parking around the restaurant. I would come back for more next time.

Really delicious food. Exceptional service. Ample parking. I cannot think of a single thing that I…read morewasn't happy about. Could certainly use options for vegetarians, but outside of that, this is a new favorite restaurant for me and my wife. Well worth the drive from the city.

Fabulous meal, service and drinks!…read more It is tucked away on Harlem but you definitely need to go for dinner. Our appetizer scallops will be on my best bites of 2026 list and it's only April. I had a spicy sausage pasta with peas, the only downside of the entire meal was the undercooked peas. It was still a great dish. My partner had a ribeye that was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back again soon

First of all. I always notice when a restaurant doesn't have the basic seasonings i e. Pepper n…read moreSalt at the tables. This place was spot on with their assessment. It wasnt needed. From the soup to the main plates, no seasoning needed. I'll come back to that. On a very busy day, they made provisions for us and adjusted our time by 30 mins. Very welcoming! To handling my 93 year old mom and everyone else in our party. That said we had the sweet corn truffle oil soup. Phenomenal! My gurl ordered braised rib rustic risotto. I had the lamb Shank and potatoes. All wonderfully prepared and while we were eating my family was stating how they were definitely coming back to this spotq

Ordered for take-out the following:…read more Linguini Alla Vongole - As seen in photo, overcooked angel hair pasta was used instead of linguini. Pasta was too overcooked that the sauce got creamy and tasted like pasta water instead of garlic and clams. Had a good amount of clams though, but the pasta made the entire dish a disappointment. Refund please. Rigatoni Rustica - Good flavor, good amount of beef short rib but pasta was slightly undercooked. Risotto Terre E Mare - Flavor was good, mixing shrimp and chicken is a big no for me. Tagliatelle Con Aragosta - best pasta dish so far! Flavor was perfect, creamy, perfectly cooked tagliatelle. Everything was good! It was a busy night, loud and hard to hear, barely hear music, but got to meet the owners who were very friendly and offered us tiramisu with our take out order. May be best to eat at the restaurant. Do not recommend for takeout.

Rustico was a really wonderful dining experience. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere felt…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service made the evening especially enjoyable! The bread service was fantastic. The tomato focaccia and the baguette were both excellent and I had to remind myself not to fill up on it before the main meal! LOL! We started with the calamari which was very well seasoned and clearly not the typical frozen version you often see from foodservice distributors. It tasted fresh, was crispy, and well prepared. For dinner I ordered the margherita pizza which was simple and delicious. I ended up ordering a second one to-go for my partner who couldn't make it to dinner. He also loved it - even after it sat for ~30 min or so while we chatted more, then drove home to the Maywood area. I would imagine their delivery is pretty good based on that! My mom had the rigatoni vodka with added crumbled Italian sausage which she loved, and my dad ordered the Marcelino. He loved the generous amount of seafood and how well seasoned it was. My parents are big wine drinkers and my dad was especially impressed with the wine list and the selection available. Oscar was an incredible server!! He struck the perfect balance of being attentive while still letting us enjoy a relaxed, unhurried evening. The support staff and food runners were also fantastic and very friendly, making the entire service experience feel polished! I also loved the kitchen was more open which gives you confidence in the quality and care that goes into the food. The dining space is inviting with a nice bar area and an additional room that looks perfect for busy nights or private gatherings. Overall a great restaurant that we would absolutely return to!!

I almost didn't know what to make of our visit. We were here about a week ago and things started…read morepretty slow. The table bread didn't come out until we ordered and we waited quite a minute to order because our waiter would take a while to come back each time. The restaurant was not crowded at all so it was hard to understand what was taking so long. The first batch of bread was hard and my child's pasta pieces were also somewhat hard. It was just a bit of a mess at first. Then all of our food finally came, plates were smelling good and that helped lift our moods. My husband said that his pasta was just really spicy and the flavor itself wasn't really there. My pasta (vongole) was actually pretty good. We had to ask for Parmesan which helped with flavor for sure but I tried to have no complaints once our dishes came out. It was a nice place to try. If I was to visit again, I would be going to try their paella.

We love Freddy's best gnocchi anywhere in the world! Vodka…read moresauce = delicious Great service too Bring cash

Typical Chicago neighborhood shop/gem. We went on a cold Saturday afternoon at 330 pm. There was a…read moreline of atleast 10 people ahead of us. Service was fast, food delicious!! We tried pizza pasta, sandwiches lemon chicken, Tiramisu and eggplant dish. Everything was on point. Food was rich, buttery. Please dont go if you are on a diet. The owners wife came to the seating are multiple times spoke to every table and made every one feel so welcome. Loved the food but more than that the whole experience makes you feel you are in Italy!

Autre Monde set-the-bar. I've dined at most decent restaurants in Berwyn and the surrounding…read moresuburbs, and they set the bar so high that I'm primarily disappointed when dining out in the area. It got to the point where I'd either go to Autre Monde, downtown Chicago or cook at home. The duck sausage flatbread is the best on the planet. Duck sausage, truffle oil, smoked veggies, and a rock star crust make it the perfect comfort food. If I had to choose my last meal before death, this may be it! Autre Monde is about as close to Michelin-star-type cuisine as you will find in this neighborhood. The octopus is to die for and consistently cooked to perfection every time, just like their meat and fish. I've never had my food overcooked there, and it comes out exactly how I like it each time. The chefs are pros; Dan, Arty, and the crew run a tight kitchen. The staff is well-seasoned and friendly, and you won't have to wait for a drink at the bar or table. Liz, Doug, and the other bartenders are mixologists and make delicious cocktails. The food comes out ready with excellent presentations relatively quickly. They function like an orchestra, playing in the key of spices. The patio is well-put together; between the décor and landscaping, you feel as though you are at a winery. It's nestled in the backyard with walls and large fences, making for a quaint and quiet experience. The wine list and selection will please any pallet, and the well-versed wine experts on staff will aid you in selecting the right pairing with your meal. They have an enjoyable, eclectic art and movie selection that plays ongoing on a screen behind the bar, including movies like Clash of the Titans and Amazon Women on the Moon. The music is consistently good, never annoying, regardless of the year, genre, or artists they play. I challenge other restaurant owners and chefs to dine at Autre Monde in their free time so they can experience how the bar sets and raise their own. Keep rockin' over there, team! Ira

Except for our waiter commenting that my group lived on the poor side of Oak Park, this place was…read moreexcellent. The shrimp and Neevik were particularly outstanding. For the mezcal lovers among us, the Flamma is **fire.** If I can scrounge up enough pennies to return, I will.

Despite the crazy construction and total deletion of Oak Park Ave, this trattoria is absolutely…read morekilling it in terms of business. My parents and I were visiting our old haunts in OP and were not only happy to see Vicolo open but pleasantly surprised to see it packed. But what was really amazing was that food kept coming from the kitchen quickly and efficiently; their crew are pros! The food was delicious, just as I remembered. My dad loved his red snapper with tomatoes and olives; my mom enjoyed her ravioli; and I loved my tuna carpaccio - the lemon vinaigrette with arugula, tomatoes, and the thinly-sliced tuna was heaven.

The food is so good! I appreciate the staff for all their help and attention for detail. We were…read moredining with young children and they help us out a lot. The decor is cute they had Halloween themed decorations up at the time of our visit. Our family enjoyed it very much.

Updated 12/2025 after ordering catering:…read more We recently used Tre Sorelle for catering for our Christmas party, and it was absolutely fabulous. The food was just as high quality as it is when ordering individual meals, which is not always the case with catering. Everything was prepared perfectly, packaged well, and ready on time, making hosting completely stress free. Guests loved the food and several people asked where it was from. The service and communication were excellent, and it reinforced why we keep coming back. Tre Sorelle truly delivers whether it is dine in, takeout, or catering.

Ambiance-inviting and comfortable. Only 4 tables were busy on a Friday evening…read more Food-I let our server know my special of the week shrimp scampi were chewy and overcooked. Service-she said she let the kitchen know about the shrimp, that's all. We didn't have to call her for anything so service was acceptable. If the kitchen doesn't know how to cook shrimp for a beautiful pasta dish that is generous, not hard to make... I won't go back. I'm pescatarian so typically I go for the unique seafood di$$h on the menu. Yes, they can be expensive fails. I'm not rude so I didn't press it. The wine list is ok. They make good drinks. Looks like a young staff team so they may not be well trained to service when there is feedback to improve. I was excited to visit for the first time and considered going on Sun for the live music experience. Maybe... if someone responds to this post and recovers my tru$$$t.

YUM! Everything about Cucina Paradiso was delicious. Perfect dim lighting spot for date night,…read morecocktails, or a celebration. They do have a semi-private back area for smaller celebrations. I'd say attire is a bit dressier than your casual wear given the vibes. Complimentary bread and oil with Parmesan cheese to start. The bread was warm and moist, not hard like most Italian bread I've had. APPS: I would definitely recommend the calamari and meatballs for appetizers. Calamari was perfectly breaded and tender, not chewy like most, and came with 3 dipping sauces. The meatballs were moist and covered in cheese and meat sauce. Entrees: the rigatoni bolognese was the fan favorite of the table! Also had the beet salad and pork tenderloin and all of them were 10/10. Dessert: Tiramisu, salted caramel gelato, and fried donuts. All of the them were great, especially the fried donuts that come complimentary for buying a dessert. I was somewhat surprised by how good they were with the gelato. Service was quick and great, no complaints. Looking forward to coming back in the summer and sitting on the patio. Think this will be my new favorite Italian spot in Oak Park!

One cannot help but like what I can characterize as the essence of Cucina Paradiso! It's a…read morebeautiful space with splendid customer service and good Italian food. My dish, rigatoni arrabbiata, did not blow me away, but there's something that is inviting me back to this space to try other dishes and a cocktail, so I'll be back.