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For three star Italian, try Cucina Paradiso in Oak Park. It's known for its pizza. The menu is well thought out. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and valet parking. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food delicious and outstanding.
2.0 of 5 stars.
We originally tried to go to La Bella, but there was an event there so the maitre d' suggested us go down the tracks to Cucina Paradiso. We said why not and went.This place concentrated more on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had dinner there last night for the first time. The service and food was delightful.We will definitely go back. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helped with the selection our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate on the new patio one night in July and really enjoyed it. The dish I had was superb. They recommended a very good red wine that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Refreshing. Waiter service a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a few weeks ago to celebrate my husband's birthday with his mother. We were early for our reservation, but they sat us without hesitation. The decor is really nice. The windows in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nice ambiance, excellent food, and awesome service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a very nice meal - the bolognese and the bread pudding were fabulous!The pumpkin cheesecake is just OK.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I have not gone to Cucina Paradiso before? A friend of mine had been recommending I try CP for awhile now so I'm really glad I finally got a chance to dine there.This restaurant has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, nice decor, service could have been a TOUCH more attentive (waters refilled, etc), and great atmosphere. I liked the added touch of olive oil, Parmesan, AND olives on the plate. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Cute decor. Perfect service. Everyone I went with loved their meals. I had the 4 cheese pizza. They don't use just any old four cheeses. Mozzarella, romano, fontina and gorgonzola on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The menu was 4 star without a doubt, quite delicious and portion sizes that made sense for the price. The ambiance and layout of the restaurant was also above average. But this establishment gets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work with a guy named Giancarlo. Obviously, dude was Italian. And when an Italian guy tells me about a good Italian restaurant, I'll take his word for it... especially when the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with some friends the other night for the first time and really enjoyed it. Came in from the city so took the el, and it was really convenient to just get off the el and walk a block to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cucina is a pretty good Italian restaurant. They had a fire a couple years ago that closed them down for a while, but they are back and the restaurant looks great. My wife and I go here every once in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely awesome! I went here with a group of nine for my birthday and even though I screwed up the reservation time and we arrived a half hour late, they were very much accommodating. First off,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I could think of more things that I didn't like about my meal than I did (like).1. we ordered a rustic salad and eggplant for appetizer. The eggplant was absolutely flavorless. It was bland...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service and food are good!
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to our first ever parent/ teacher conference tonight...it only lasted 20 minutes. Seeing that we had to get a babysitter, we decided to make it an impromptu date night. I browsed Lisa B's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you know the myth of this perfect neighborhood restaurant where the food is good , the atmosphere nice and relaxing, people know your name and you just feel like at home every time you stop by?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When friends ask for restaurant recommendations in Oak Park, Cucina is the place I always send them to. Hands down, no questions asked. Do not pass go, do not collect $200...until you have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, reliable, fantastic service, great specials. In order to give a really great review I must tell you what my history is with food and the Italian culture: I am a food snob, my family is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Cucina Paradiso early on a Saturday night with group totaling 5. I am using their catering side (2MayToz Catering) for my wedding that I am having at the 19th Century Club. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This should be 4 and a half. Good vino, good food. Upscale-ish, with prices to match, but generally worth it. The bacon wrapped dates are a mouth orgasm.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I worked at Cucina for about a year when I lived in the Midwest. Now, three years later, (and one move to the West Coast), I am still trying to re-create their pastas and goat cheese appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good choice for meeting friends, having a first date, gathering your family, Cucina Paradiso is a cute, little Italian restaurant located near the train tracks. Not a big place, it is cozy,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably our favorite restaurant in Chicago! You can't go here and not have the bacon-wrapped dates! It's wonderful! The pistachio chicken always pleases, and the pear and Gorgonzola pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it - very awesome food, great service, pleasant atmosphere - what more could you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why this place has such high ratings. I thought the food was bland and overpriced. The service was good but everything we ordered was tasteless. There's far better options around the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! We used to go there, before the fire that closed them; and we loved the restaurant. They've been open, about 1 year post remodel, and I'm glad to say...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
met a friend there for dinner. cool little place. very lounge / european feel. i had the Rigatoni Spinaci it was great! my friend loved the pumpkin ravioli. i would recommend it and will be back...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told beforehand that this would be the best Italian food I would find in Chicagoland. Well, I'm not from Chicago and I find it hard to imagine that there isn't better. However, I will say the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i want to give 3.5 stars, but i rounded up i met a guy once who said this place was really good, but it burned down. he said he hoped i would get a chance to go there if they rebuilt it. then he...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this 4.5 stars. 5 is reserved for "oh my, i'm weak in the knees from this out of body experience". I am staying in Oak Park while I'm on vacation and met some friends at this place tonite. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific, small plates italian.If nothing else, try the pizza with pears, red onion, gorgonzola and balsamic vinegar. I loved everything I tried and the service was really low-key and friendly. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, modern and cozy at the same time, service and delightful italian food! Mmm had the caprese salad, rigatoni beef bolognese and wanted to try a desert but was stuffed! Their wine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the vibe of this place...never saw it before the "fire", so I can't comment on how the new look compares to the old. I can, however, say that while the space isn't "cozy", it is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
* UPDATE * We dined here again a week or two ago and I ordered the special, grilled escolar. The watier wanted to make sure I knew it was an oily fish. I frequently eat escolar aka white tuna in my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I enjoy the pasta dishes. Rigatoni Bolognese is her favorite. Mine is the Rigatoni Spinaci. The waitstaff are attentive. We have not tried the entree and pizza yet. It is a small...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent; nothing spectacular. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and is moderately priced. For a great Italian meal, I still prefer La Piazza
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times and the food is always great, try the rustic salad. the service varies. sometimes its great, other times they ignore you. the worst example was when our waiter wouldnt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably more like 3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous. My wife had a chicken dish that was very good, but my salmon was dry and lackluster. The service was pretty good in general, but the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place! I've been here four or five times and each time has been an above par dining experience. I discovered this place last fall and I have to say for ambiance, quality of food and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I ate here (ummm maybe 1998) but it was excellent, so I give it props now. Here is what I wrote at the time: Great meal: olive oil mixed with Parmesan cheese for the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick a favorite restaurant in Oak Park, this would be it. The food, the atmosphere, the service and the prices consitently meet expectations. As you can infer from the name, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yumms! I am an Italian food freak! This and the Pasta Shoppe (see my rev!) are da bomb! Great food! YUMM!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nessled between a garage and a toy shop this casual Italian eatery is something special. Their menu, which is hand written, is filled with something for everyone. The wide variety includes gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of velvety curtains and cool lighting. It's romantic but not cheesy. Hip & attractive...great food. You can reserve the private room off the bar for larger parties.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2004
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I'm a regular here as it's by my office. The bar is usually pretty quiet, with other regulars stopping by. Friendly staff. Good food. The rustic salad is one of the best salads in the city. Period! This is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2003
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italian restaurant in oak park offering sophisticated fare in an urban atmosphere. the fresh bread with basil-parmesan dipping oil is a tantalizing opener, while the insalata rustica gets praise from raters...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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one of my favorite restaurants. the bar is neat with all the subtle lighting and the draped fabric. the owners are the nicest people in the world, and the food is outstanding, esp. the chicken dishes and...
metromix.com - user review
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this is a gem out in oak park. i've been to several upscale italian restaurants in the city, but few can can beat the authentic italian food for such a great price...
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be a patron in pasta paradise...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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cucina paradiso isn't paradise, but it is a pleasant neighborhood spot with good pizzas, fine pastas and less-reliable appetizers. the hits comfortably outnumber the misses...
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it looks like it was put together on a shoestring. but, as we have often said, you canit eat the decor. so overlook some of the tackiness here and concentrate on the food, the view is fine, most of the time...
gayot.com - user review
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there is much to enjoy and appreciate in this casual and comfortable oak park italian restaurant. the simple, yet creative, homestyle cooking is reasonably priced. pasta dishes are especially good...
searchchicago.com - user review
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this was my first time to this trendy, hot-spot and i was very pleased. the food was delicious and well-prepared. although i do not frequent oak park restaurants (nor am i a food critic of any sort) i thought...
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