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    Spaghetti
    Sung L.

    One of the most authentic and best Italian meals I've ever had -- truly unforgettable. From the moment you walk in, you can see the chefs working right behind the counter. They're so friendly and genuinely love sharing their knowledge about the culture and history behind each dish. It's a really special experience. The food? Incredible. The spaghetti was unlike anything I've ever had -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The bread came out warm and chewy, and the tiramisu... honestly one of the best I've ever tasted. It's BYOB, and luckily there's a wine shop right next door in case you forget a bottle. With only about 10 seats inside, it's cozy and intimate, but definitely make a reservation ahead of time. This place is a true gem -- I can't wait to go back!

    Pasta al Forno Alla Nanella
    Gray S.

    This place is so quaint and cute. I think it seats about 10 people total so it's very intimate. Ciro and Mike were both very kind and explained the menu and the restaurant's history to me because it was my first time there. Everything was delicious & I like that you can byob. You can also get everything they serve premade in to go style which is great.

    Spaghetti

    Phenomenal experience and amazing food. Very cool and intimate dining experience. The closest dining out experience I've had that feels like "eating at home". Very comforting and warm vibe. The focaccia bread was very soft and a nice starter for the meal ahead. Some of the best spaghetti I've had. The sauce had a little bit of a kick to it and those cherry tomatoes in the sauce are impeccable. The mini meatballs on the side were quite good as well. But I'm still thinking about that pasta and will be for a long time! Job well done and I'll be coming back next time I'm in the area.

    Amazing food and amazing service! Ciro gets 5+ stars. The pesto is top notch!!! Pair that with some bread! Bon-appetite!

    Focaccia
    Donteice H.

    Excellent service , great food with an even greater story behind it . Ciro and staff were amazing . Highly recommend the Pesto Potato gnocchi w/ focacccia. I will be returning !

    Nicole R.

    Ciro is an incredible little byob spot in Oak Park! They started as take and bake items, and now have 8 counter seats that fill up quickly. Ciro, the owner and namesake, is a gem - his homemade dishes are amazing and he is happy to share his story and talk about the food. Don't miss the mind-blowing tiramisu at the end of your meal!

    Sonia F.

    Cozy gem! This intimate Italian restaurant has authentic flavors and a warm atmosphere. Limited seating adds to the charm. Being BYOB is a plus, and the adjacent wine shop is convenient. Highly recommend the meatballs.

    Audra W.

    Delicious food and such a personal touch with the intimate seating and chef cooking the food right in front of you. My favorite Oak Park meal by far!

    pasta al forno alla nanella
    Shari B.

    I tried this place when it first opened up when they only had one dish. Ciro is passionate about what he does and you can really tell. The price is steep, but I appreciate higher quality ingredients and preparation. The portion size seemed a bit small, but it was surprisingly larger than it looked and very filling. The pasta al forno alla nanella was definitely good. I plan to come back to try some of his new dishes.

    Tiramisu
    Grace C.

    Who would've thought I would have the best Italian food in Chicago??? Not me!!! Everything we had here was DIVINE. The freshly made foccacia bread was so beautifully appetising (I am still baffled that every bite tasted like fresh tomato even when there wasn't any tomato in the bite). I ordered the fusilli and I devoured it - it's a mix of red sauce with an acidic undertone which is perfect for my taste buds. And my partner ordered the special pasta - it's Ciro's grandma's recipe and it's a must when you come here. As my partner said, you can taste his culture and his family in his food. But the ABSOLUTE MUST ORDER is the tiramisu. It was perfect. Ciro mentioned that all the ingredients are made from scratch and/or imported from Italy. Hence the mascarpone in the Tiramisu was perfectly light yet flavourful. Ciro provided a wonderful time of food and conversation. You can sense his passion for Italian food not just through his cooking, but through his intention as he cooks. Come for a leisurely meal where you get to chat and witness the magic happen in front of you. It's a small venue so you better hope you're lucky, or you can get everything on the menu to-go with detailed instructions of how to prepare it for yourself at home. The next time I'm back in Chicago, Ciro's will definitely be my first stop. Grazie, Ciro!

    Tiramisu
    Katie M.

    I've wanted to try Ciro for awhile and they blew me away. Oak park has so many great restaurants to choose from but if you are hungry for Italian you need to go here. We met Ciro, who is enthusiastic about Italian cooking and creating a welcoming atmosphere. He educated us on his food and how he makes it. He has these great dreams for the restaurant and you have to root for his passion. With the open kitchen concept you can see the chef's interactions which makes you feel like you are watching it all come together. I had the rigatoni which was amazing. Had these really tender tiny meatballs. But the gnocchi my partner had amazing with this lemony creamy pesto sauce was one of the best dishes I've tried. Do not skip the tiramisu. Ciro said they only use Italian ingredients so it's light and delicate the perfect ending to a lovely dinner. Buy a bottle of wine next door and have a great time. We will be coming back

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    My friend and I had dinner at Ciro's tonight. It was a wonderful experience. Great food, great service-we will definitely go back.

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    Grazie Mille! Was my pleasure having you!

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    Food at Ciro comes from all over Italy :D

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    Grazieeeee

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    Grazie Mille!!!

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    Ti ringrazio

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    2 years ago

    Great Italian food! The owner, Ciro, is the essence of superb hospitality. I will be back!

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    2 years ago

    My buddy picked up some pasta from here while I was visiting Chicago. Real good stuff.

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    Grazie Mille :)

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    Grazie Lauren :)

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    4.4(397 reviews)
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    Great food. Terrific service Nice menu…read moreCool restaurant Construction around restaurant is a pain

    Getting to Rustico during construction (the street is closed) can be a challenge. Our biggest…read morechallenge was our GPS taking us to the alley behind the restaurant. That was nice, I suppose, but there is no entrance in the back. We ended up parking just down the street and walking, unfortunately in the rain. Some of that is important for as long as the construction lasts. Our GPS issue has nothing to do with the restaurant. It's just a friendly FYI in case it's your first time. The place was cute, but kind of ordinary. I was surprised when trying to find the restroom there is another big room of tables behind the bar. Servers were attentive, but they mislead us just a bit. Our friend asked about the paella and was told it was, or maybe could be (?) a single serving. Well... no way. It was massive. I believe he enjoyed it, but didn't come close to finishing it. I'd say it's easily a two-person meal. We were also told pizzas were individual size. The pizza had eight slices and could easily serve two. Mark enjoyed it. He ordered the four cheese pizza, which included blue cheese. I took a bite and definitely tasted it and didn't care for it. I think the blue cheese might have been one reason Mark DID like it. I ordered an appetizer, PULPO A LA PLANCHA from the Hot Tapas menu. It was quite good. I also had the soup of the day, which was mushroom. It was delicious! I finished all my food and was perfectly satisfied and full.

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    Cucina Paradiso - Fried Calamari / Bacon and Dates

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    4.2(422 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Cheated on our go-to local Italian restaurant to give Cucina a try and we were amazed!! Everything…read morewas delicious, I even forgot to take photos of the appetizer and dessert they were that good, lol! I had the Rigatoni with goat cheese and it was warm, sausage was so yummy and even getting the small plate size I was left full. My husband had the pear pizza and when we couldn't finish, the staff even suggested to us his recommended way of how to eat it once we take it home. Really helpful and sweet. Crab cakes were so insanely good as well. They charred them a bit truthfully, but I honestly preferred them that way. We also had the pistachio tiramisu affogato and oh my gosh was it SO yummy. The espresso, the pistachio gelato (ice cream?) whatever it was, it was gone in seconds. I also really appreciated the size of the restaurant. The noise wasn't absurdly loud, the music was at the perfect level, and the lighting offered just enough at you needed. It left staff attentive without smothering. My only criticism was that the glass of wine we received had pieces of cork in it. They swapped out the main glass at our request but left carafe which also had it in there. Not the end of the world, we just didn't drink it. Also, the price was so reasonable! We had a glass of wine, mocktail, crab cakes, pasta, pizza, tiramisu and a cup of decaf for under $100. I was extremely impressed and already looking forward to our return!

    Not sure why this lovely little spot in Oak Park doesn't have 5 stars. I had a delightful meal with…read moremy family. Restaurant is super cozy with fun vibes in the air. We had a couple of the pastas between us, with the shells country style being the standout star. My son had the Hockeytown pizza and that was delish too. Our dinner took a little longer than usual, but we didn't complain at all and they still brought us complementary desert and another one on the house. Totally unexpected but that's how you bring people back. Superb customer service and great food. Well done!

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    Piacere Mio - Braised beef rib with risotto

    Piacere Mio

    4.6(73 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I've been to this cute restaurant three times now. The first was just a wander in a week or two…read moreafter they opened. The next was a late night dessert and limoncello run (more on that in a second). The third was today (8/23/2026). The first time, it was clear that they were working hard to make a name for themselves. We talked to the owner and the chef and they were awesome. Similarly the food blew us away. So food, so friendly and just a great time. Not too long after we were walking down Maddison and stopped in for a dessert and drink. Now we learn that not only are the desserts amazing but they don't just have limoncello, they also have various other cellos! Pistachio and coffee are excellent, but check back for more! Tonight, we walked in and sat outside. The staff were amazing. Very attentive without hovering. Impeccable service! And their recommendations in the food, wine and desserts was spot on. We shared appetizers (calamari), mains and dessert, all of which were just as good as when they opened, maybe better. River Forest had a ton of great bar and grill places with good food. But Paicere Mio is on a different level. Don't just make it special occasions you come here. We came on a Sunday at 5:30 pm. Just get here and thank me later.

    Okay, just an FYI parking in Forest Park has become difficult. the side streets are resident by…read morepermit only and Madison is "pay to park". Good luck finding a spot. The restaurant is teeny, tiny. The are 2 booths, one on each side of the wine cooler. 2 adults cannot sit comfortably on one side ~ 1 adult and 1 child is the max. Also, at the booths, the table is very far away from the bench. You have to move forward to the front edge of the bench to eat over the table. They are a BIG miss ~ so I recommend avoiding them. However, the rest of the tables are on top of one another, so do not expect to have a private, quiet conversation, while not being bumped by a server or someone trying to leave their table. Saturday night was packed with people waiting, standing right over the tables closest to the door. I know nothing can be done to accommodate as many diners as possible. Do not expect the usual Italian meal. Do not go hungry because no one leaves with a doggie bag. A side of asparagus consisted of 4 small spears for $10. A lot of fish on the menu. New to me, balsamic drizzled on top of your vanilla gelato as dessert. The "special" guava cheesecake was special because it consisted of pastry shells with whipped cream not a forkful of cheesecake to be found. Food was good, service was excellent, most interesting interpretation of Italian fusion.

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    Piacere Mio - Very cozy dining room.

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    Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria - Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Tre Sorelle Ristorante & Pizzeria

    4.2(112 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

    It wasn't bad (I guess?) but just ....strange…read more I went specifically for happy hour, hoping to avoid traffic on my way back to the city. Walked in to an empty restaurant and asked to sit at the bar. Front of house staff was confused but obliged. Bartender is very overwhelmed making drinks for a table on the patio. I'm in absolutely no hurry, so I wait. Eventually another bartender came over, asked for my order and I asked to see a drink menu. He comes back, I ask him about happy hour specials and he wanders away saying "appetizers...." I pulled up the website and saw that the happy hour is actually really good!!! Half off apps and $8 wine. I order Pinot Grigio, baked goat cheese, and calamari. Here's how it went: -Wine was 100% a Chardonnay. I tried to drink it but I really, really couldn't. -Baked goat cheese. Sauce and cheese had flavor, pesto on the bread did not. Not a huge problem but I did notice. -Fried calamari. SIGH. As rubbery as one can get and kind of tasted like the fryer oil needed to be changed. I packaged it up to go (I think I felt too embarrassed to leave a full plate), but threw it away before I got to the car. All in all, I think it could have been good. Maybe I came on the wrong day? Staffing was weird? A little 'off' from what I would expect from a place with white tablecloths in the dining room.

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    4.3(746 reviews)
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    We recently had a dinner on a Thursday night at Bueno Terra with a group of ten friends. One of the…read morecouples in our group and frequent patrons and recommended this restaurant as our place to meet. I live in Buena Park, and I have driven down Irving Park Road, passing this restaurant one hundred times, but never gave it much thought. The space was originally a pizza restaurant called Hearth & Crust and owned by the same people. From what I understand, they closed their original Bueno Terra restaurant in Logan Square and reopened it in this Hearth & Crust space. In fact, the Hearth & Crust logo is still etched into the glass at the inner front of the restaurant. The restaurant was packed, especially with families, but they sat us in a semi-private, glass-enclosed room at the front of the restaurant. The sliding windows were open to the sidewalk and Irving Park Road. That kept the room pleasantly cool, but it was noisy. I could not hear anyone talk except the people sitting right next to me. We had one waiter assigned to our table--someone who knew the people in our group who frequent Bueno Terra--and he was personable and attentive. For the table, we ordered the arancini and fried calamari. Both were excellent. For my entrée, I ordered the Melanzana alla Emilia Romagna--eggplant medallions with a crunchy almond crust served with tomato basil sauce and topped with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Kind of a play on eggplant parmesan, but richer and better. My friends said that they often order it as an appetizer. It was unusual and delicious--I loved it. I do not drink alcohol, but I ordered a Berry Lemonade--strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry muddled with lemon soda. It was tart but refreshing. Platters were served with mixed of desserts--tiramisu, cheesecake and profiteroles. All excellent. The service and food were both great and we all had a wonderful time. Although it doesn't look like much driving past Irving Park Road, Bueno Terra is a gem that I highly recommend.

    First time here. Son lives across the street and had a taste for pizza. Place is very simple and…read moreminimal decor. Ambient lighting. You have a view of the pizza oven and some of the kitchen. Was seated promptly on 8/25. Clean updated Bathrooms. We started off with a salad, ordered the puff bread. They serve this spread with the bread. It's legendary, roasted garlic with olive oil and maybe olives. It was amazing. We ordered pizzas. The food was good, but the price was a little steep. Overall, nice neighborhood place to dine. Casual and cozy.

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    Freddy's Pizza - Their delicious Margherita Pizza $28

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    4.6(911 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    The "worst" thing about Freddy's is that they are cash only. With a wink and a nod, I understand…read moreWHY Freddy's is a cash-only establishment, but this is the only place I've eaten at in Chicagoland this year where I needed to show up with something larger than a $20 bill to feed my family and need cash. If you can get past that part, Freddy's is a must. Solid subs--we did an Italian and a meatball--and the gelato/ice cream situation is ridiculous. Be sure to check your visit timings; for example, right now they are closed for a two-week stretch, I assume for staff vacations, and the hours are limited, because they are an Italian pizza/sub shop and like the ones in the city, they are not open late. But I like the back patio to extend eating space in the summer time, and people can usually move through quickly if they are just ordering the basics. The shop, featuring loads of Italian sundry goods and pasta items, works too...for those living near Freddy's that are missing spots like Bari or the other sub shops on Grand, or The Italian Store in the DC area, Freddy's checks every box.

    Came in yesterday for the first time ever. I was super overwhelmed because they have so many good…read morethings. They have freshly baked bread and a lot of Italian food, ingredients and cooked food. I had just had dinner but I was so tempted to get some risotto or an arancini. The workers are very helpful and knowledgeable. We got a loaf of bread, sausage, cheese, olives, a slice of pizza, and 2 gelatos. If I was hungry I would have ordered a lot more because everything looked so delicious behind the counter. The gelato was so delicious! I really wish I had gotten the Italian ice though because it was so hot outside and it would have hit the spot. I would definitely return as I'd like to get pasta and some of their homemade pasta sauce.

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