50 Best Italian Restaurants near Evergreen Park

“Growing up in the Chicago area, especially on the south side, you EXPECT local pizza joints to be good. Lots of places that don't primarily sell pizza still have better pizza that you get in other parts of the country.

Though it's been around for a long time, as have I, I'd never tried Rosangela's prior to this time, and I'm here to say that I am a believer.

I tried introducing a colleague of mine to chicago pizza at a couple other places, and they did not impress him... Rosangela's did.

Just a medium special and a drink, but I will tell you that it's some of the best tavern style things crust pizza you'll ever have.

It's as good as your favorite place, and likely better.

Try it.“

“Used to go hear all the time as a kid, as my family loved the pizza and atmosphere. I still visit from time to time nowadays, but mainly on family request, just to get together. We always do their buffet when we visit, which is just fine. They have some pizzas, some salad and side options, and some pasta options. Everything is just fine, but I wouldn't say anything in particular stands out as main feature.

I have ordered deep dish to go, and that I'd say is really good. Just a nice, warming, cheesy, and hearty Chicago style deep dish. If you are looking for deep dish, this is the place I would recommend.“

“Highly impressed with your work and services“

“We see why the Chicken Parm Pannino is a favorite! Great sandwich served with thin cut crispy fries. Left full and yet wanting more! 😋“

“Best restaurant in Chicago ! ❤️“

“We had a Party of 5 after a Bears game and everything was exceptional . Starting with the clams as an appetizer and had the House Special Elmwood Park Pizza 🍕. Best thin crust pizza we had in a long time .Absolutely done to perfection.Excellence of Food and cocktails were matched by exceptional service. Thank you Tony and Ritchie“

“Catered Easter dinner from Bella Mia and everything was exceptional - the food and the wonderful customer service. We will definitely be ordering again.“

“Definitely recommend … delicious food and wonderful service!“

“Best Lasagna hands down ! See you next month when I return to Chicago!“

“Love this new for me tasty omg takecare uslike a VIP excellent service quality and oldiest place wonderful“

“Love this place. This restaurant also has very great service staff.“

“Absolutely loved my experience here! The food and atmosphere were wonderful, but what really made the night special was the amazing bartender “Fernanda”
She is incredibly friendly, attentive, and knows exactly how to make the perfect cocktail. Her Aperol Spritzes and martinis are honestly some of the best I’ve ever had! 🍸✨

She made us feel so welcomed and taken care of from start to finish. Definitely ask for her when you visit—you won’t be disappointed! Highly recommend this place for great Italian food, drinks, and exceptional service. ❤“

“an instant superstar in this community, people will come from near and far for this quality of Italian.“

“I just did a catering order for 250 people at a company event yesterday. The food was delivered on time and everyone loved it. This is a great place to consider for catering.“

“We were there Saturday for the Roman experience! Not bad there we’re 4 of us. We were celebrating a birthday! Spend $400.00 and you would think they would acknowledge the birthday! No not at all ! No acknowledgment all!!! But I have to say they did say happy birthday!! When we leaving!! What would it cost the restaurant to send a piece of cake over! Maybe 5.00 after we spent 400.00 No more celebration there I tell you!“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“Was perfect. Great wine great food. Great service. Will be back. Thank u.“

“EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE EVERY TIME!“

“Amazing food and hospitality“

“In 2017, I picked up my older brother at Midway to come home to the funeral of our youngest brother that committed suicide at 23 yers old. We swung over to Vito and Nick's to get a pizza and talk. It was our first time there. We ended up telling the waitress the situation because we had both been crying. Next thing we know, the kitchen had par-baked like 8 large pizzas of all types, and gave us a hand-written note giving us condolences and instructions on how to finish baking the pizzas. They said they wanted to make sure my family was well-fed in our time of tragedy ❤ And the pizza is INCREDIBLE ❤ SPECIAL, SPECIAL PLACE“

“The food was excellent. We were a party of 6 and everyone had something different. Portion sizes were large. Food was piping hot when served. Wait staff was friendly. The owner came over to check on our group at least twice during our dining experience. Loved the atmosphere. I will come here every time I’m visiting Chicago!“

“Absolutely the best Italian Beef sandwich on the south side, arguably the best in Chicago. The home made Giardiniera is also very good, with the perfect amount of heat. The sandwich is huge and the price is very good. Wish they had fresh cut fries. People working there are always nice. Small place, not a lot of seating, but has the old school Chicago vibe that I like. I live an hour away, but if I'm in the area I always stop in for a bite.“

“I have loved this place my whole life! Best pizza on the south side!“

“I've eaten here here times, also brought family and friends, we always had a great time with great food.“

“Really good food choices and great staff super nice and very helpful and friendly will recommend 100 times over A++++++++. Around“

“First time here and OMG!!🤩 this place is amazing!! The portions are HUGE so bring your appetite. We had the chicken parm and The chicken Marsala. Perfect 😍 next time going for the stuffed gnocchi for certain. I have spent a lot of time in Cicero for work over the last 25 years and finally found this place. I will be back every chance I get!“

“First time visiting and I can honestly say this place is my new spot! Great thin crust pizza sauce is perfect sausage was tasty crust had the crunch I look for! They beat Vito and nicks any day! Highly highly recommended! Thank you Robbie for a good pizza!“

“Our first visit very delishes food reminds me of the friends who lived in the Italian neighborhood here in Chicago. Thank you all! Ed & Peg“

“Amazing staff, amazing food. 🤌“

“The pizza and toppings are amazing!!“

“If ever there was a place which resonates the Billy Joel song “Scenes from an Italian restaurant “ This place is IT! Visited for the first time on 2/14/26. The aroma as we entered was so inviting. Met the owners/ daughter and mom. So very sweet and funny too. Our server was Candy. She was working very hard on a busy Valentine’s Day. I had the lasagna and I can honestly say it was the best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life! The ricotta filling was so whipped and light. It was just delightful and so delicious. The bomba ice cream was scrumptious! Cannot wait to return to this gem of a restaurant!! 🇮🇹“

“Just an Overall Great Place! Friendly Staff! Exceptional Service! Orders 98% on spot! Delicious Food. Great Salads with crisp vegetables. Large assortment of menu items available from Beef Sandwiches to Fried Items and Soups & Salads! Several different soup options everyday. Very Consistent! Absolutely Deeeeelicious Shakes! Prices are decent and comparable to other fast food / restaurants. Nice dining room. Plenty of seating. Always clean, dining room to waiting area. Restrooms are clean as well. Parking available in 2 lots or on street. Drive thru available.“

“Great service from the. Chef and Gustavo server will come back again“

“I was born and raised in Chicago. Thin crust tavern style pizza is my go to! I moved to Indiana and miss good Chicago pizza. I had Bartolini s shipped via Goldbelly last week. I am BLOWN AWAY!!! This is the absolute best pizza I have had since I left Chicago!!!! Next time I am back in the area you better believe I will be there!!!!“

“Amazing service and taste! (Westlawn location)“

“We found this place completely by accident, and we’re so happy we did! 😍 We were actually planning to eat at the Mexican restaurant next door, but this spot caught our attention and we decided to try it and what a great choice it was! 🍝 Monday pasta night was an amazing surprise: order one pasta dish and get another one free! 🙌 We both ordered the tortellini, and every bite was delicious. His came with creamy Alfredo sauce and meatballs, while mine was served with vodka sauce and sausage both dishes were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. 🤤 The food, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful. Huge thanks to Barb for being so friendly and making our visit even more special! ❤ We’ll definitely be coming back again. 10/10 experience! ⭐“

“Italian cooking. …outdoor music as well.“

“Pyszne jedzenie, miła obsługa bardzo pozytywna atmosfera. każdemu z czystym sercem polecę. owoce morza pychota. Bywam prywatnie i z grupami i każdy wraca zadowolony“

“Sports cafe long bar with a good drink selection, and great food. Came out hot and fast, with prompt, friendly service, good portions. I really enjoyed the layout, memorabilia, atmosphere, right next to my gate. The waitress always had the coffee ready, and hot. Thank you for taking great care of me.“

“A delivery app made a mistake with my order. LaBarra took charge and the general manager personally delivered 2 delicious pizzas to make up for the outside apps mistake. Above and beyond! Thank you!“

“Amazing food! Had the Buffalo chicken pizza and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend 💯“

“Everything there runs better when MARY is working. She is friendly, efficient and seems to be able to multitask better than most employees at the Oak Lawn location. She’s the best !“

“Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding.“

“Top 5 Italian beef in the world. OG homemade giardenera. Love POPs. I live out of town and POPs is a must stop when I come to visit the South Side.“

“First time trying from here had a pizza, wings, and cheese sticks..... on point delicious!! Pizza was a large Hawaiian with jalapeños.... perfect crust.... wings where mango habanero delicious as well... definitely ordering from here another day...“

“Love them best tacos in town and pizza! Huge pizza slices for cheap , and they are QUICK.“

“This place has pepper/egg sandwiches every day of the week during lent season. 👏👏👏😍😍😍“

“This was my Family’s first time here, and we celebrated Thanksgiving. Jessica was our waitress. She did an excellent job and service to 9 of us. We also thanked her for coming in on a Holiday, with a great attitude. The food was delicious and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Thanks to the hostess who gave us a warm welcome.“

“We attended a catered event. There was very little parking considering how large the parties were. They said valet was available, but that was not true when we went. The rooms are in a basement that is a bit odd with hallways and limited restroom access. The food was very good. They needed another person serving, but the people we had were hard working for sure. Very nice employees.“

“My husband and I dined at this restaurant last month for the first time and loved it so I suggested it for a cousin’s dinner last night. Divino is a family restaurant. Chef Gabriel’s food is creative and delicious. His brother-in-law Jose, I believe, is the one behind the great cocktail list and making housemade aperitifs.
The four of us shared two appetizers. The tuna tartare - chopped tuna on top of creamy avocado surrounded by crispy capers and quail yolk. It was served with homemade potato and vegetable chips. We also shared the goat cheese - creamy melted goat cheese sitting in a pool of tasty marinara. This was served with grilled baguette pieces. This appetizer could use more of the baguette as we ran out of bread and still had goat cheese left to enjoy.
For dinner, my sister had the gnocchi with braised beef, short rib, spinach and mushrooms. I know this dish was delicious because this is what my husband ordered the first time we dined here. My two cousins had the chicken limone and said it was very good. (I have my eye on this for next time ). I opted for the branzino which was moist and served in a delicious lemon caper sauce. I would like to see a traditional pasta with marinara sauce on the menu. I think that would be a great addition for clientele who are into the traditional instead of the creative and unique.
There was no room for dessert, but shots of limoncello came to the table. So sweet of Divino. Let me tell you the limoncello was amazing. Luckily, I was able to buy a bottle of this housemade limoncello. Since the four of us were raving about the limoncello, right before we walked out the door Divino gave us a tasting of the housemade pistachio cream. Omg! So smooth, creamy and divine. We enjoyed our conversations with the chef and his brother-in-law, the other owner. Great guys who care about their customers and restaurant.“