50 Best Italian Restaurants near Oak Forest

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

“Frankie's since 1988 is hands-down, the best restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburbs. My son and I went for my birthday and there was no place I would rather go. The decor is trendy yet elegant and I really enjoyed the music that was playing. Service was quick and friendly. The signature Frankie's old-fashioned was amazing! Although the lasagna is my absolute favorite, I like to try the chef specials whenever possible, especially the seasonal ones. We had the pumpkin lasagna and the butternut squash risotto with crumbled Italian sausage.... Both were amazing! Whether it's your 20th time back or your first time here, the staff and the owner will make you feel like Family. This is truly a gem in the south suburbs. If you're reading this review to see if you want to go to Frankie‘s, don't hesitate... Just make the reservation...You won't be disappointed.“

“The catered Thanksgiving Feast was amazing! Everything was outstanding! I want to thank you for personally delivering the vegetables. That was beyond kind of you. We love Bella Mia and their food and service has always been supreme. Thank you.“

“Wonderful service from Heidi. Me and my husband have been coming here for over 10 years and it’s ALWAYS good!!“

“Our Women of Impact group had a celebration dinner Thursday evening February 2nd. ✝️ We were treated like royalty. 👑 Delicious yummy food and the service was outstanding! 😋 Thank you Kristen and Tacho for your excellent service and helping us to celebrate! 🎉 We will definitely be back soon!💕“

“From an Event Vendor/ Decorator this restaurant was very attentive to the customers and to me. I’d recommend to future clients 🍂 🤎- @myheartcarts“

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

“I've been a customer of Mary's since she first opened, hobbling around on a leg scooter with an injured foot her first couple of weeks in business! She has developed Caffe Milan into an absolutely incredibly delicious, dependable deli & catering service! We've never been disappointed whether it's been for a yummy sandwich or a catered order for a family event or a fundraiser! 10 stars!“

“Did carryout yesterday, cod with greens and fried shrimp with side of angel hair Delicious! Had enough cod for lunch today and Delicious again! Will be back and highly recommend! Thank you!“

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

“Best Italian around and best service and bartenders“

“Fast and friendly delivery. Amazing flavor in the pizza!“

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

“I owe the Jullianni's family an apology. I've been ordering here since 2009 when I moved to Palos and the food is always great. I always get delivery and the food is always hot, on time, and delicious. On top of that, their prices are extremely resonable, especially in today's economy. I should gave given this place a 5 star review 15 years ago. Restaurants like this are rare these days. The Palos community is very fortunate to have a local place like Jullianni's“

“Love eating at Enrico’s. Friendly staff and the food is delicious.“

“I recommend everything it’s delicious & delightful service ❤️ I treated myself to dessert today. Can’t get top notch spumoni anywhere 😉“

“Had Rocco's special, grilled sausage with Melrose peppers and a chilled salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and olives. Oh so good.“

“Food was great , bar company was great. Daniel was fabulous. Great bar tender ‐ server.“

“An excellent local restaurant for Italian dining in the south side of Chicago. The minestrone soup is excellent. Chopped salad is a favorite of my wife. Any of the veal or chicken dishes with Limon or marsala are also excellent. Service was perfect. Would highly recommend“

“I had a catered event on October 2nd. The food was excellent!! Especially the Italian beef and Mac and cheese. Went to drop off stuff snd decided to have lunch since we were there. The Reuben was to die for!! As was the beef sandwich. We also loved the fries. Thank you Jim for making the food for our 30th anniversary party . I would highly recommend using them for all of your catering needs. And if you are in Thorton, pick up lunch. You won’t regret it.“

“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!“

“oh my goodness I found this pizza by chance at my local Meijer. Hands down best frozen pizza or any take and bake. The sausage was delightful and the Cheese was The Cheesiest ever it actually did the cheese stretch. Great Job it doesn't deserve the Bottom shelf“

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

“i have been to Vinny's Clam Bar before and i know all the people there and becky is so sweet and awesome and she is fun and she makes me feel good but i am coming back on saturday night and that is because becky is my friend and i would love to see her again she thinks that i am nice to her and the staff is wonderful. love Alex“

“Their pizza is delicious. My family loves pizza. We have tried many is the surrounding area and nothing compares to Guardi's. It has become a staple for take out in my house. Their service is great (I have never arrived and had to wait for my order) and the employees have always been extremely friendly and sufficient. It's worth giving them a try.“

“Excellent pasta bolognese! Wine selection is good & great staff.“

“Taste great! Go there every time we’re in Frankfort! Introduced my husband to a dry beef sandwich he loved it that way!“

“Hosted a small dinner with family after a baptism and had a great time! The food was absolutely delicious, service was excellent, and the ambiance was very nice. We were seated in a semi-private area by the fireplace and had a dedicated cake and gift table supplied. The nearby bar was a nice feature too as it was Bears Sunday. Our menu consisted of minestrone soup, hot fresh bread, tossed salad, fried chicken, mostacolli bolognese, sausage and peppers, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and ice cream. The deal was unbeatable! Definitely will be coming again and possibly even catering bigger parties from there in the future. Thanks for a great party! All the guests very much enjoyed as well!“

“We came here as a large group of 15 and the staff did a great job setting up tables outdoors quickly to accommodate us. The pizza itself was very good, and we all enjoyed the food. Our server seemed fairly new but was really putting in the effort, which we appreciated.

The only downside was that someone nearby was smoking, which took away from the experience since we had a pregnant guest and four very young children with us. The Smoke-Free Illinois Act applies to all outdoor eating and drinking areas, making it illegal to smoke there if employees are present to serve food which they were. The staff did not enforce this law which we felt they should have. We hope management can train their staff on this issue and that the staff enforce it.

All in all it was a good outing and the place has a lot of potential for families and groups.“

“We love Olive Garden! Everything that We have ever ordered is very tasty. I like the Minestrone Soup and My Wife loves the Salad and endless Bread Sticks. The Orland Park Restaurant is one of Our favorite ones. Whenever We are out this way it's hard not to stop in for a awesome lunch or dinner. No left overs this time. Lol!!!“

“Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding.“

“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 !“

“EXCELLENT FOOD! Great service“

“Great food decent prices will definitely be back!!♥️“

“Excellent service delicious food there was a wait but you have the option stay or they will text you when your a
Table is ready. Great service waitresses and full staff will definitely be back."Also take out area is wonderful to:)“

“Delicious food. A throw back to early Chicago pizzerias. Well maintained facilities. Great friendly service. Reasonable prices. Often overlooked when compared to other traditional pizzerias with commercial advertisement but Palermo’s holds its own against the best.“

“Italian cooking. …outdoor music as well.“

“The young man, Erik, who waited on me was so very polite. its a rarity ro find someone as polite and easy going as he was. based on his great attitude alone the place gets 5 stars.“

“Kind of a sports bar in one area, and good quiet dining areas. I was impressed with Holly our server, she was attentive and made sure our drinks and food came with a smile and an assurance that it was exactly what we ordered.
I had a Manhattan and a steak sandwich with vegetables.“

“delicious pizza end fast services the best pizza.“

“Bridgette is the best!! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!! 12/10 recommend!!“

“Our go to Pizza Night spot. Quick & delicious every time!“

“5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I used to get this pizza when I was growing up in Orland Park. It's still an amazing pizza and the (owner?) who I've interacted with a couple times recently has been incredibly inviting when you enter his business, super friendly. That's great but like I said, the pizza is outstanding! I love supporting the small guy. If you haven't given them a try, do it. You won't be disappointed! If I still lived in Orland Park this would be my go to every time! Plus I got to catch the Bears interception play on their TV today when I was grabbing my pizza. 🐻 ⬇️“

“Fantastic food, service & staff as always. Always going above & beyond for ya“

“Amazing staff, amazing food. 🤌“

“1st time being here and everything was A+! We came in and sat at the bar while our food was being freshly made. Awesome and Friendly staff! Enjoyed a little bit of the game on tv and had some cheese fries while we waited with our drinks. I definitely want to go back and try more on the menu! Brought the pizzas home to 4 teenagers and they devoured them in minutes. Lol Thanks so much for nice little “date” night while we waited. 🍕“

“These guys have been on my list for a while and it was worth the wait. THIS IS PIZZA. Bridgeport phils still has my heart but this place just bumped into the 2/3 spot for me. TOP 3 Chicago pizzeria.

Crust: this is what did it for me. The crust was a perfect thickness and kept its structure/ crisp throughout the whole pizza

Sauce: they’re cooking down their own sauce I believe. It’s got a touch of that fresh tomato sweetness. Nothing over powering, just a great classic sauce

Sausage/cheese: high quality Battaglia products. Traditional cheese blend and good sausage. Nothing crazy in this category but definitely brings their pizza together

DONT SLEEP ON ROSANGELAS!“

“Warm friendly prompt deli service fresh quality meats and did I say friendly“

“Pops never let's me down. They are consistent. Good quantity and quantity. I'm a borderline French fry addict and they rank pretty high on my top 10 list. Double grilled chicken, hot pepper mix,bag of salty smoking hot fries, I'm done“

“Took a drive up with my girl to Oh Boy, Worth, IL. Ended up having a piznic at nearnby Swallow Cliffs where she used to go toboggan when she was a kid.
Rookie mistake ordering 2 mediums on 1/2 price Tuesday. (Only applies to family size on up)
Sausage and Pepperoni and a Veggie. Both were pretty good. Savory sauce. 7.5/10“