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The Little Gem Cafe

Restaurant in River Forest

RestaurantAmerican4.3 (646 reviews)moderate

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Known for:calamari

About

An Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant Bar Lounge Elegant, Romantic, Warm and Inviting A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience, Memorable and Fun

Amenities

Outdoor seatingDeliveryTakeawayWheelchair accessBarBreakfastFree Wi-FiTakes reservationsPrivate dining

What diners mention

  • Service4
  • Ambiance4
  • Food quality2

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Little Gem Cafe?+

The Little Gem Cafe is located at 189 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301, River Forest.

What kind of place is The Little Gem Cafe?+

The Little Gem Cafe is a Restaurant in River Forest serving American.

What are The Little Gem Cafe's opening hours?+

The Little Gem Cafe is closed on Monday. The Little Gem Cafe stays open late, until 22:00.

Is The Little Gem Cafe open on Sundays?+

Yes, The Little Gem Cafe is open on Sundays.

Does The Little Gem Cafe take reservations?+

Yes, you can book a table at The Little Gem Cafe online.

When is the best time to visit The Little Gem Cafe?+

It is busiest on Saturday and usually quietest on Sunday.

How expensive is The Little Gem Cafe?+

The Little Gem Cafe is generally mid-range.

What does The Little Gem Cafe offer?+

The Little Gem Cafe offers Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Wheelchair access, Bar, Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Takes reservations, Private dining.

Location

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What people say

Friendly and attentive service, great food, sweet ambience.

Reviews sourced from Google.

What diners say on Google

Blessed Me★★★★★

This was my first time attending, and I had a wonderful experience. I started with the calamari as an appetizer, followed by the braised beef ribs with potatoes, and everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming, the customer service was excellent, and the drinks were top-tier. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I truly enjoyed myself.

Joseph Kizior★★★★★

Absolutely great restaurant. The Little Gem Cafe had a great, cozy atmosphere with a dapper look. The dessert was delicious. We had the tiramisu and creme brulé. For my entire I had the monk fish which was a special and enjoyed it. For appetizers we had the calamari (couldn't eat because allergy), the hummus and olive (my favorite) and some bread with cheese and figs if I recall correctly(?) which was also amazing. The drink menu was well crafted and offered a variety of specials. I would definitely return.

Amy Vences★★★

Decided to try this place after recently having an Orecchiette con Salsiccia dish elsewhere that I loved and wanted to compare. Unfortunately, this one was pretty mediocre. Not bad, just very one note. The sausage completely took over the flavor profile, so I couldn’t really taste the balance you’d usually expect from the herbs, cheese, butter, garlic, or slight richness/sweetness that makes the dish feel layered and comforting. It leaned overly meaty and heavy for my taste. The lamb chops were similar; cooked fine, but nothing memorable or unique flavor wise. The sauce was very simple and di

Saysha Arnett★★★★★

Love this Lil hidden Gem and the food is on point. Our waitress was the very best and extremely attentive. Love the decor, a real sweet spot tucked away in the cut.

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