For nearly 20 years, Cucina Paradiso has been playing the role of the charming Italian bistro, and Oak Park regulars keep eating up its cinema-perfect style. Vintage posters of Fernet Branca and other emblematic brands adorn exposed brick walls, soft..

Holiday lights may twinkle in the window, but this Latin jewel's inventive and tasty plates lure food lovers year-round. The divided den features an ample bar, tables, and TVs on one side; on the other, exposed brick and sunflower-stenciled lamps sur..

In its mission to bring together nothing less than the best seasonal and local ingredients, this Oak Park fromagerie has spawned a bistro that elevates the market's purpose to new heights. Within this cozy space with tin ceilings and warm woods, f..

It may be a subunit of currency, but it is no coincidence that Sen rhymes with Zen. From river stones pressed into a concrete entryway to a serene poplar-paneled room, minimalism and natural textures form the main strain in this sushi temple. New-age..