Both entrees were delicious. Karen our server was exceptional and the street view seating was chill and comfortable. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giovanna H.
My girlfriends and I came to Victory tonight for dinner and a few drinks and I have never had such amazing service as I had here. Our server was Guillermo and everything about him was beautiful. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, he went above and beyond to give us the best dining experience absolutely possible. He truly made us feel so welcome for the 2 hours we were there. He made us laugh every time he came to the table and also gave us great recommendations when it came to our food and drink orders. Before we left I had to go up to the manager and tell him our great our experience was, it was truly unforgettable. We will definitely be back! Recommending to everyone!
Eris T.
Victory is a cozy spot perfect for a night cap, a family dinner, an outing with friends or date night! It's a nice location in Oak Park where there aren't too many dining options. The service and staff very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Although the decor and layout give off a traditional Italian style setting with a hint of mob-style, some of the pieces were outdated (lighting, wobbly dining table). All of the food pictured on the review, as well as the appetizer, that is not pictured were delicious and prepared very nicely. The cheese cake was just okay and I would not get again. The tiramisu was spectacular!
James R. Shannon
Great location. Right in the heart of Oak Park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phillip F.
Wonderful high end Italian. The lasagna was one of the best I have ever had. Others in my party enjoyed the gnocchi and chicken franchise. Meatballs were good but not outstanding.
Tim R.
This was the first time here. We love the clean, contemporary look of the dining room. My wife had the Chicken Vesuvio, and I had a dish with Rapini, Italian sausage in a creamy sauce over pasta. Both dishes were over the top great. The bottle of wine, Patrick, the manager recommended, was spot on great! It was a great night out with the wife, and I'm looking forward to coming back soon.
Michael Coyle
Food was great, service was like a throw back from decades past. Nice, friendly... feels rare in this world.Thankfully my phone died, instead if sitting in an uber I got to power up at the bar. Whenever metra has a 3 hr delay I hope it's near oak park so I can wait it out at victory.
Every time we go here the food is great. Recently we went Friday during Lent and they still had great choices. Kids meals are real food and affordable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli, Eggplant Stack
John Burns
Excellent food and service. Staff was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Harton
We came for Valentines Day. We had a lovely time. The food was wonderful as was the entire experience. Our waiter was Dave. He was the key to making this a most enjoyable time. Thanks Dave! We appreciate your extraordinary service. This is not our first time at Victory and it will not be our last.
I am a resident of Oak Park. We have several excellent Italian restaurants in town, and Victory is certainly one of them. I only recently tried Victory for the first time, and have already been back for more. The bar area is an excellent place to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail. The menu is delicious. I've enjoyed the gigantic Caesar salad, sausage and peppers, Nana's Gravy (rigatoni), Gnocchi Romano, cannoli (yes, it has chocolate chips in the ricotta filling, as I feel it ought), and all have been delicious. I enjoyed the wine selections available. The service was middling on my first visit, but excellent on subsequent visits. Overall, my new favorite! Can't wait to return!
Josileide Araújo
For nearly three years, I've frequented this restaurant, and without a doubt, it stands as one of my top choices in Chicago. The attentive service I've consistently experienced makes each visit memorable. The house bread, in particular, is a delight – its deliciousness alone is reason enough to return. Whether for drinks or dinner, the culinary offerings have consistently impressed with their freshness, vibrant colors, enticing textures, and delightful flavors. The overall ambiance, complemented by good music, makes it an ideal spot for first dates, dinners, and family gatherings. I highly recommend it.Parking: You can park on the street around the restaurant, some days you pay and others you don't. For example, we went on Saturday and it was free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Grilled Calamari, Eggplant Stack, Fried Calamari, House Garlic Bread with Cheese
Dave Richter
Fantastic experience all around!Friendly and helpful bar and wait staff. Each aspect of every dish was perfect. Amazing atmosphere, lively yet cozy at the same time.Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Cake, House Garlic Bread with Cheese
Roberta Richter
This was my husband’s, and my first time dining at Victory. We will definitely be returning. Everything was perfect. He ordered the chicken Parmesan and I had the orecchiette rapini and sausage. We also couldn’t decide decide between the eggplant stack and the Arancini, so we ordered both. We ended our meal with a slice of coconut cake and an espresso. All of the food was amazing. Our server, Dave was very friendly and attentive. He made us laugh and feel welcome. Everyone that we interacted with from the staff were very friendly. Excellent from start to finish!!
Amazing!!!! The food, wine and service was exceptional! Out server, Dan was beyond amazing with recommendations, appreciated attention to details and culinary knowledge. HIGHLY recommend this neighborhood gem!
Both entrees were delicious. Karen our server was exceptional and the street view seating was chill and comfortable. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriends and I came to Victory tonight for dinner and a few drinks and I have never had such amazing service as I had here. Our server was Guillermo and everything about him was beautiful. From the moment we sat down until the moment we left, he went above and beyond to give us the best dining experience absolutely possible. He truly made us feel so welcome for the 2 hours we were there. He made us laugh every time he came to the table and also gave us great recommendations when it came to our food and drink orders. Before we left I had to go up to the manager and tell him our great our experience was, it was truly unforgettable. We will definitely be back! Recommending to everyone!
Victory is a cozy spot perfect for a night cap, a family dinner, an outing with friends or date night! It's a nice location in Oak Park where there aren't too many dining options. The service and staff very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Although the decor and layout give off a traditional Italian style setting with a hint of mob-style, some of the pieces were outdated (lighting, wobbly dining table). All of the food pictured on the review, as well as the appetizer, that is not pictured were delicious and prepared very nicely. The cheese cake was just okay and I would not get again. The tiramisu was spectacular!
Great location. Right in the heart of Oak Park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful high end Italian. The lasagna was one of the best I have ever had. Others in my party enjoyed the gnocchi and chicken franchise. Meatballs were good but not outstanding.
This was the first time here. We love the clean, contemporary look of the dining room. My wife had the Chicken Vesuvio, and I had a dish with Rapini, Italian sausage in a creamy sauce over pasta. Both dishes were over the top great. The bottle of wine, Patrick, the manager recommended, was spot on great! It was a great night out with the wife, and I'm looking forward to coming back soon.
Food was great, service was like a throw back from decades past. Nice, friendly... feels rare in this world.Thankfully my phone died, instead if sitting in an uber I got to power up at the bar. Whenever metra has a 3 hr delay I hope it's near oak park so I can wait it out at victory.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Garlic Bread, Fried Calamari
Every time we go here the food is great. Recently we went Friday during Lent and they still had great choices. Kids meals are real food and affordable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli, Eggplant Stack
Excellent food and service. Staff was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came for Valentines Day. We had a lovely time. The food was wonderful as was the entire experience. Our waiter was Dave. He was the key to making this a most enjoyable time. Thanks Dave! We appreciate your extraordinary service. This is not our first time at Victory and it will not be our last.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I am a resident of Oak Park. We have several excellent Italian restaurants in town, and Victory is certainly one of them. I only recently tried Victory for the first time, and have already been back for more. The bar area is an excellent place to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail. The menu is delicious. I've enjoyed the gigantic Caesar salad, sausage and peppers, Nana's Gravy (rigatoni), Gnocchi Romano, cannoli (yes, it has chocolate chips in the ricotta filling, as I feel it ought), and all have been delicious. I enjoyed the wine selections available. The service was middling on my first visit, but excellent on subsequent visits. Overall, my new favorite! Can't wait to return!
For nearly three years, I've frequented this restaurant, and without a doubt, it stands as one of my top choices in Chicago. The attentive service I've consistently experienced makes each visit memorable. The house bread, in particular, is a delight – its deliciousness alone is reason enough to return. Whether for drinks or dinner, the culinary offerings have consistently impressed with their freshness, vibrant colors, enticing textures, and delightful flavors. The overall ambiance, complemented by good music, makes it an ideal spot for first dates, dinners, and family gatherings. I highly recommend it.Parking: You can park on the street around the restaurant, some days you pay and others you don't. For example, we went on Saturday and it was free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Grilled Calamari, Eggplant Stack, Fried Calamari, House Garlic Bread with Cheese
Fantastic experience all around!Friendly and helpful bar and wait staff. Each aspect of every dish was perfect. Amazing atmosphere, lively yet cozy at the same time.Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Cake, House Garlic Bread with Cheese
This was my husband’s, and my first time dining at Victory. We will definitely be returning. Everything was perfect. He ordered the chicken Parmesan and I had the orecchiette rapini and sausage. We also couldn’t decide decide between the eggplant stack and the Arancini, so we ordered both. We ended our meal with a slice of coconut cake and an espresso. All of the food was amazing. Our server, Dave was very friendly and attentive. He made us laugh and feel welcome. Everyone that we interacted with from the staff were very friendly. Excellent from start to finish!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Garlic Bread, Coconut Cake, Chicken Parmesan
Amazing!!!! The food, wine and service was exceptional! Out server, Dan was beyond amazing with recommendations, appreciated attention to details and culinary knowledge. HIGHLY recommend this neighborhood gem!