The best restaurants in Oak Park

Down-to-earth small-chain restaurant branch dishing up Italian entrees, pastas & pizzas.

7128 Roosevelt Rd

Tacos, burritos, enchiladas & other classic Mexican food served in a casual, brightly painted spot.

8451 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

6943 W Roosevelt Rd (Berwyn)

Italian fare & homemade gelato served in a homey, family-friendly pizzeria with late-night hours.

6627 Roosevelt Rd (Berwyn)

Casual eatery dishing up Mexican standards, such as quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas and tacos, plus beer and cocktails.

3219 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Day of the Dead decor sets a festive vibe at this cantina serving Mexican fare including moles.

7403 Madison St (Forest Park)

Casual, counter-service pizzeria offering burgers and wings, plus quick bites and late-night hours.

2605 S Kostner Ave (Chicago)

Classic Italian & American dishes, plus weekend brunch, are served in an old-world-style venue.

7427 Madison St (Forest Park)

Casual Italian restaurant known for homemade pasta and seafood dishes, plus vegetarian and vegan options.

7636 Madison St (Forest Park)

Brick-walled tavern offering creative takes on burgers, fries & mac ’n’ cheese plus beer in cans.

7505 Madison St (Forest Park)

Mexican restaurant with a menu focusing on seafood dishes, including mojarra.

3325 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Mexican-style eatery dishing up tortilla chips and other traditional dishes in a casual ambiance.

2906 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Mexican classics, including breakfast & daily specials, served in a cheerful, booth-lined space.

3657 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual, cash-only joint specializing in a variety of tacos, as well as carne asada.

3518 W 25th St (Chicago)

Unassuming eatery featuring tacos & other Mexican staples in a casual environment.

3050 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual Mexican eatery specializing in seafood, including ceviche and oysters, plus cocktails.

3519 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual spot serving up standard Mexican fare alongside exotic meats such as rattlesnake & alligator.

2834 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Relaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.

2200 S California Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed restaurant dishing up Mexican favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus micheladas.

3616 W 26th St (Chicago)

Pizza & pasta, plus gourmet burgers, offered in a casual space that's part of a small local chain.

5840 W 16th St (Cicero)

Compact eatery offering pizza, pasta & sandwiches for delivery or dine-in in no-frills digs.

3849 W 26th St #3810 (Chicago)

Minimalist space serving seasonal Mediterranean dinner menu, artisanal wines & small-batch spirits.

6727 W Roosevelt Rd (Berwyn)

Neighborhood joint offering an eclectic menu ranging from pizza to hot dogs and Mexican fare.

3806 W 26th St (Chicago)

Japanese chain serving sushi, noodles, bento boxes & hot entrees in a stylish, traditional setting.

1107 Lake St

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

1115 Chicago Ave

Asian-Fusion outfit serving sushi and tapas, with some vegan and gluten-free options.

201 Harrison St

Community-owned grocery offering organic and locally sourced products, plus prepared foods, and bulk goods.

812 Madison St

Family-friendly trattoria serving Italian fare, thin-crust pizzas & gelato in a rustic setting.

225 Harrison St

Casual-chic eatery serving inventive takes on traditional Mexican cuisine, plus cocktails.

722 Lake St

Casual, family-friendly eatery for Mexican staples such as tacos and enchiladas served in a rustic setting.

838 Madison St

Hip, lively spot featuring Latin American eats, creative cocktails & patio dining.

144 S Oak Park Ave

Cozy sushi bar serving traditional & creative rolls plus sake & martinis in a contemporary setting.

814 S Oak Park Ave

Mediterranean eatery featuring tapas, entrees & pizzas in a rustic-chic setting with full bar.

155 S Oak Park Ave

Popular place spotlighting tacos & unique margaritas in a hip, snug space with bright, funky decor.

1053 Lake St

Unassuming counter serve turning out slices & pies, plus sandwiches, salads & pasta dishes.

330 Madison St

Intimate, brick-walled Italian eatery with outdoor seating & a wine list cooking classic cuisine.

116 N Oak Park Ave

Charming dining spot offering old-school Italian eats such as pasta with meatballs & veal piccata.

1120 Pleasant St

Casual restaurant serving a variety of tacos and burritos, along with familiar Mexican dishes.

1110 Westgate St

Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

1013 Madison St

Lively, contemporary spot for small & large plates of updated Italian classics & thin-crust pizzas.

814 North Blvd

Wood-fired pizzeria serving Neapolitan, Chicago and New Haven-style pies in a casual space.

128 N Oak Park Ave

Longtime Mexican spot offers assorted margaritas, guacamole made tableside & a weekday lunch buffet.

804 S Oak Park Ave

Converted house offering custom pizza pies & slices, plus salads, sandwiches & sides.

3257, 2832 E 87th St (Chicago)

Wood-fired pies & sandwiches, plus draft beer & wine, served in an industrial, brick-lined space.

218 W 33rd St (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

5311 S Blackstone Ave (Chicago)

Casual restaurant offering pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and other comfort food, plus a slot machine.

2819 W 63rd St (Chicago)

This snug pizzeria specializing in NYC-style pies also offers pasta, wings, sandwiches & salad.

1519 E 87th St (Chicago)

Relaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.

8847 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Family-friendly spot serving pizza & Italian-American dishes in old-school digs for 50+ years.

3751 W 63rd St (Chicago)

Neapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.

1125 E 55th St (Chicago)

Low-key locale putting out sushi, oysters and other Japanese eats, plus karaoke.

3051 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.

1500 E 55th St (Chicago)

Comfortable, family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu and playground, serving tacos and other Mexican dishes.

2746 W 59th St (Chicago)

Sleek, stylish cafe featuring pizza, sushi & sandwiches plus a full bar, smoothies & coffee drinks.

1312 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Comfortable corner restaurant & bar serving thin-crust pizzas & American pub grub.

9956 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood deli noted for its pizza sets (including thin-crust), plus a wide array of frozen pasta dishes.

3804 W 111th St (Chicago)

Authentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.

13307 S Brandon Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.

10536 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.

742 E 79th St (Chicago)

Friendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.

10656 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Bare-bones pizzeria with checkered tablecloths serving extra-large pies & classic Italian eats.

6021 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Trendy late-night eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.

1509 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Casual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.

4007 E 106th St (Chicago)

Low-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.

10180 S Indianapolis Ave (Chicago)

Casual, family-owned restaurant offering homemade Chicago-style pizza and other comfort food until late.

8550 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Counter-serve eatery serving Italian & American staples from deep-dish pizzas to burgers.

4300 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood eatery for pizza and other comfort foods, plus friendly service.

1858 W Pershing Rd (Chicago)

Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.

13258 S Avenue O (Chicago)

U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.

1327 E 57th St (Chicago)

Laid-back eatery serving straightforward Japanese dishes such as sushi and maki rolls, along with Latin-inspired fillings.

3508 W 26th St (Chicago)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

1348 E 55th St (Chicago)

White-tablecloth Italian eatery serving stalwart classics like veal piccata & pasta Bolognese.

10222 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Pizza & pasta, plus gourmet burgers, offered in a casual space that's part of a small local chain.

6545 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

A variety of sushi & other Japanese eats served in a stylish, modern space with a big-screen TV.

3417 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.

3240 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Popular pizzeria, with thin-crusted pies and slices.

3822 W 111th St (Chicago)

Longtime pizzeria serving crispy-crusted pies, burgers and wings.

8512 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Vibrant restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, including wood-fired pizzas, plus beer and wine.

5440 S Narragansett Ave (Chicago)

Family-run breakfast spot specializing in traditional food staples, omelets, waffles and pancakes.

3458 W 111th St (Chicago)

Large, unfussy restaurant featuring unlimited portions of Asian & American comfort foods.

8059 S Cicero Ave (Chicago)

Family-owned, South Side institution serving up thin-crust pizza & Italian favorites since 1932.

8433 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Easygoing eatery offering brunch & European-inspired Mexican dishes in a snug, colorful dining area.

2500 S Christiana Ave (Chicago)

Airy eatery serving soul food staples in a vibrant tavern setting.

3804 W 16th St (Chicago)

Family-friendly restaurant serving familiar American fare in a casual space with a bar and karaoke.

5214 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Old-school local chain serving an assortment of pizzas, pastas & burgers in casual environs.

4254 W 31st St (Chicago)

Longtime, casual spot serving soul food including signature sauce-laden fried chicken.

5611 W Madison St (Chicago)

Corner food mart plating squares of thick-crust pizza & other Italian eats since 1968.

1600 S 61st Ave (Cicero)

Local joint serving a menu of pizza, pasta, American fare & homemade Italian ice, plus a full bar.

3350 W 47th St (Chicago)

Tacos, fajitas & Mexican seafood, plus tequila drinks, in lively digs with colorful arched walls.

5750 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Eden is all about seasonal, local flavors, with an on-site greenhouse feeding a menu of simple, clean dishes that actually taste like the…

2734 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Make it your move this week with Pasta Palazzo, the cozy Italian spot with handmade pastas, jalapeno gnocchi, and daily specials like…

1966 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Small, cozy, and all about housemade pasta, Sapori Trattoria nails the classics with comforting sauces and the kind of plates that make you…

2701 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.

456 N Clark St (Chicago)

Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.

3325 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Upscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.

57 E Oak St (Chicago)

Casual, Nashville-style, chicken-focused chain serving tenders, sliders, fries, and crispy wings in a laid-back spot.

3643 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.

2657 N Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Straightforward Vietnamese storefront cafe with traditional fare including pho with coffee.

1019 W Argyle St (Chicago)

Casual place serving American breakfast standards, eggs and steaks amid a friendly atmosphere.

2753 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Italian American steakhouse with world-class cocktails, a glamorous vibe, and live entertainment.

318 N Sangamon St (Chicago)

Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.

567 W Lake St (Chicago)

California fare & wines, plus homemade breads, served in a breezy, beach house-inspired space.

1954 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.

2024 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Casual all-you-can-eat eatery featuring premium Japanese and Australian Wagyu beef, plus sushi.

2162 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.

177 N Ada St #101 (Chicago)

Counter-service eatery serving Korean fried chicken, burritos, and veggie bowls with a delivery option.

2940 N Broadway (Chicago)

Stylish spot with a long sushi bar specializing in sashimi, plus cocktails served in soda cans.

63 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Fast-casual chain featuring fried-chicken items such as tenders, sliders and sandwiches.

169 W Ontario St (Chicago)

American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.

52 W Elm St (Chicago)

Chain eatery whipping up Hawaiian plates, including chicken and pork, rice, macaroni salad and pineapple.

3517 N Spaulding Ave (Chicago)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

185 N Morgan St (Chicago)

Bi-level pizzeria and bar with a waterfront patio, offering thin-crust pies with creative toppings and global flavors.

465 N McClurg Ct (Chicago)

Japanese eatery specializing in burgers, pizza, sushi, sashimi and wings, as well as sake and cocktails.

Lower Level, 820 W Lake St (Chicago)

Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.

1112 N State St (Chicago)

Casual restaurant dishing up generous portions of breakfast and lunch offerings, including Mexican specialties.

1924 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

730 N Rush St (Chicago)

Enduring chain for Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, plus Italian sandwiches & salads.

162 E Superior St (Chicago)

Refined boutique for women's & men's clothing, beauty & grooming, with home decor & accessories.

200 E Chestnut St (Chicago)

Classic, high-end Italian dishes in a romantic, art-filled dining room that reminds of Venice.

710 N Wells St #12 (Chicago)

100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.

1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave (Chicago)