Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Portage Park

The decor is wonderful. There's a beautiful bar near the entrance, The dining room is quiet and intimate, with fabric flower lamps and colored lights. The appetizer cart is a special feature. We chose the chicken liver and would have chosen the eggplant egg rolls, but they had run out. The chicken liver was rich and delicious, the richness undercut by an acidic fruit jam. Our second course was the prime rib in broth, which was incredibly delicious. All this was accompanied by Tokaj wine. Finally, we tried the medovik, or honey cake, and were glad we did. It was a kind of mille feuilles cake with cream and honey between the layers. This had a sour cherry topping. We plan to return and try some other things!

Absolutely Outstanding! We had the most incredible experience celebrating our anniversary here. Everything was perfect, and our server (I believe their name was Nick) went above and beyond with their helpfulness and expertise. The food was phenomenal (get the quail), and the overall atmosphere was flawless. My husband summed it up best: “My only critique is that I’m not still there eating the food.” Truly a 20/10 experience—we wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable!

the winter menu was fantastic and the service was outstanding. We focused on vegetarian items (one vegetarian/one with health issues). The artichoke flan was a standout and the gnocchi was amazing. our server nailed it with an outstanding wine recommendation. For vegetarians, Do note Osteria normally puts chicken stock in its pasta sauces, so be sure to ask the server about this if you are a vegetarian. They can do several without chicken stock. The verdura was delightful. Great job to the team for a fun evening with great food and drinks.

Excellent experience. We ate there with my kids and my parents and we all had a great time. Their kids food was amazing and they even had kids menus with crayons which is a huge plus. The adult food was even better. The pork belly and mussels were a highlight.

Appetizers and steaks were absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection with a beautiful sear, so tender they practically melted in our mouths - a true highlight of the meal! Esteban was knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure that our needs were met. He took the time to explain options clearly and offer thoughtful recommendations. Will be back!