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Diners' Choice Winners: Best Overall
Near West's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews
Love, love Gaetano's. So much so that we are going back in two weeks. That will make 3x in 6 weeks! It's a good thing as there are so many dishes that we want to try. Food is awesome! :-) Try anything with mushrooms, scallops, pasta. Heck even the salads are special and beautiful. Gaetano himself is a real presence in the dining room. The entire staff is thoughtful, accommodating and don't take themselves too seriously. The place is warm and perfect year round. More
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Fantastic place to eat. We loved it. The mole was phenomenal. The service was great. We will be returning. More
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Excellent staff and food presentation. WE made reservations and suggest doing so on a weekend. We are looking forward to our next visit. More
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Great delicious food and friendly service. We would highly recommended this restaurant. More
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Excellent meal. Wonderful service. Great New Year's Eve More
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Discover Near West
The Near West Side of Chicago is jam-packed with plenty of various restaurants, all doing their part to make up a very diverse array of dining options. You can have some time-tested and beloved American favorites like nachos, wings, and burgers in one of the many warm and cozy taverns or bar and grill restaurants nearby. If you've got a hankering for some Mexican, try out one of the eateries close by for a great helping of quesadillas, chimichangas, tacos, and more. There's also no shortage of authentic Italian restaurants in the area where you can try the likes of old favorites ranging from calamari and stuffed dates to risotto, veal, rib eye, and beef short ribs.
