We invite you to patronize our local restaurants, below you will find some of our dining partners with specifics on service offerings (ie. lunch, dinner, hours, etc) HBD means it is in the Hemingway Business District and walkable from the Birthplace Museum. We recommend you click on the restaurant name which will link you to their website for further details and contact information.
Bricks Wood Fired Pizza (Lunch or Dinner, $$, HBD)
128 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7707 11:00am-8:00pm
Wood fired brick ovens serving Neapolitan style pizza in a casual atmosphere.
Citrine Café (Dinner, $$$, HBD)
100 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301. (708) 948-7328 4:30pm-10:00pm
Fashionable, warm bar/eatery offering Mediterranean-inspired meals & outdoor seating.
Cucina Paradiso (Dinner, $$$, HBD)
815 North Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60301. (708) 848-3434 5:00pm-9:00pm
Lively, contemporary spot for small & large plates of updated Italian classics & thin-crust pizzas.
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant (Lunch or Dinner, $$$)
950 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301. (708) 524-0806 11:00am-10:00pm
Fine New American cuisine is served along with a range of wines that are available.
Hemmingway’s Bistro (Lunch or Dinner, $$$, HBD)
211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 524-0806 11:00am-9:30pm
French-American Bistro featuring classic French fare with the freshest Midwest ingredients with an extensive wine list
Il Vicolo Trattoria (Lunch or Dinner, $$$, HBD)
116 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. (708) 386-5801 11:00am-10:00pm
Intimate, brick-walled Italian eatery with outdoor seating & a wine list cooking classic cuisine.
Léa French Café (Breakfast or Lunch, Very Casual, $)
106 N Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 6138-5994 7:00am-3:00pm
Modern, locally focused French cafe turning out baguette sandwiches, breads, pastries & espresso.
Lou Malnati’s-Oak Park (Lunch or Dinner, Casual, $$)
1038 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 358-0800 11:00am-11:00pm
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.
Maya Del Sol (Dinner, $$$, HBD)
144 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7508 4:00pm-9:00pm (hrs vary)
Hip, lively spot featuring Latin American eats, creative cocktails & patio dining.
Noodles and Company (Lunch, Very Casual, $)
7215 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 488-9040 10:30am-10:00pm
Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai. Inexpensive option, good for student groups on a budget. Convenient bus parking adjacent to restaurant in the shopping center parking lot.
Q-BBQ Oak Park (Lunch or Dinner, Very Casual, $)
124 N Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-3421 11:00am-8:00pm
Pulled pork, brisket, ribs & barbecue in a comfortable, casual setting
Rustico (Lunch & Dinner, $$$, HBD)
155 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7508 12:00pm-10:00pm
Mediterranean eatery featuring tapas, entrees & pizzas in a rustic-chic setting with full bar.
