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Restaurant Reviews for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4849 W 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Cicero
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.1 out of 5 4.1 out of 5 (68 Reviews)
Food 4.5 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (42)
  • good for groups (33)
  • special occasion (28)
  • kid-friendly (24)
  • fit for foodies (14)
  • romantic (13)
  • great for lunch (12)
  • notable wine list (12)
  • hot spot (6)
  • late-night find (2)
  • great for brunch (1)

Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My husband's family loves this restaurant. We always have a good to excellent meal with friendly service."

Special Features: kid-friendly

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/06/2010)
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Review 2 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"As usual our dinners (penne portabello + swordfish) were excellent and prepared to perfection. The pizza is superb @ Palermos (some of the best in Chicago IMO) and we couldn't resist taking home a small pie after dinner for the next days meal. Palermos is always consistent in service and great food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 3 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent!!!!!!! My two favorite entrees, Pasta con Ricotta and Chicken Ravioli San Remo. I can never decide which to get. LOVE them both!

Service was wonderful!"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 4 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great experience for Valentine's Day. Our server was excellent and very attentive. We had the chicken vesuvio and rib eye steak. The steak was very good, tender and juicy. The complimentary valet parking was a great bonus as the restaurant was very busy that night. Overall, it was a good experience for the price."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 5 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Best pizza ever! Wish I had ordered more to take home. The sauce really does it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 6 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great pizza. Overall good Italian food."

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/15/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 7 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a wonderful time at Palermo's this weekend. The food was outstanding, and the wine list was great. The service was not the best we'd ever encountered, but it was also Valentine's day weekend, and the place was packed. Prices were very reasonable, and you got a ton of food! We will defintitely go back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 8 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The lighting set a romantic mood but not too dark that we could not enjoy the vibrance of our food which was purely delightful each bite was more delicious than the last."

Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 9 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The service was slow due to an insufficient number of waitresses considering we attended on Valentine Day. We (party of 6) had to wait for long periods of time between courses. I have not experience slow service on previous festive occasions. We consider this to be one of our favorite restaurants."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 10 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was great! and the ambiance of the restaurant was very nice. Our waitress was very slow and it took her a very long time to get our food out, but all in all we enjoyed our dining experience."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 11 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"As always Palermos was great. We go there for special occasions mostly. Birthdays, anniversary or like this time Valentines Day. Good service with GREAT food. The Veal Marsale and Veal Parmagian Was great as usual."

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 12 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The food was outstanding but the service was bad. The waitress barely came to our table. She was no where to be found. We were also seated very close to the other tables which made for a very uncomfortable dinner. I think the people seated next to us were also uncomfortable."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 13 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food is always great BUT they do NOT know how to manage their restaurant. We had 6:30pm reservations and waited a half hour. Unacceptable. They always have big parties on Saturday's, and then still take normal eating reservations. I can't tell you how many people were disgruntled. And never once an apology! Must say we will not be going back; who needs the hassle?"

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 14 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We did have a reservation but it was not honored until approximately 20 minutes later. The restaurant was very crowded and while waiting to be seated, there is just no room to wait. Bar area was filled and there was barely standing room in the foyer area. I kept getting bumped into and really did not know where to stand to wait. We are regular customers and love the restaurant and don't mind a short wait but really there should be more area to wait in or just don't take the walk ins that are waiting to be seated."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 15 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everytime I leave this restaurant, I think, "why don't I come here more often?!" The
pizza is excellent, all the pasta is home made and all entrees are cooked to perfection.
This is a neighborhood spot but its reputation is Chicago wide. A great place for
a special occasion or a famility get together. The Calderone Family has done an outstanding job with this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 16 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Plan to spend at least and hour and a half to eat here. The service can be hit or miss, but the food is always worth the wait. Their wine list is a bit outdated and needs some new options, but overall it is a good solid choice."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/23/2010)
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Review 17 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"It was a very good dining experience. The penne portabello was outstanding, a terrific dish."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 18 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Had to wait 25 minutes for a table in a cold foyer even with a reservation."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 19 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent food, nice ambiance and excellent service. A great place to eat at an acceptable cost. Very good value! I plan to eat there when I am in the area!"

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/04/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 20 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I love, love, love Palermo's! Their main dishes are wonderful and the pizza is fantastic! Palermo's is a must!"

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/13/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 21 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Haven't been there in years due to relocating in Central Il. Still an outstanding restaurant!!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/21/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 22 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Our dinner was top notch. We ordered the Palermo Pizza which was served "roof of you mouth burning" hot which tells me the speed of service (over to table) is very good. One party member ordered the large salad with terrific sliced meats, olives, and other assorted veggies heaping on his plate. Minestrone soup was excellent. As for ambience, the place is pretty crowded with tables. Unfortunately for us we had familes around us who's kids don't know the meaning of remain at the table and parents who brought cars and truck to play with on the floor. But the wait staff did their best to crawl over the little tykes and make the best of it."

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/22/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 23 for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very nice dining experience. From the valet to the host to the waitress everything was very nice and smooth. Very sweet waitress. The food was wonderful."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/14/2009
(review submitted 11/17/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
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