Alla Vita
Rye · 201 Google reviewsAlla Vita — among the best food in West Loop. Feels current without overdoing it. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own. "Ribs were super tender, dumplings were incredibly fluffy and light, and pizza was perfectly crispy" — Jamie Bandy [$$, patio]
What 5,257 diners keep saying
What 5,257 diners keep saying
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“Great atmosphere, delicious food, and super friendly staff. Highly recommend!”
“Great restaurant experience for my b day. Love the decor. Food was good quality.”
“Great ambiance, impeccable service, delicious food. Best tiramisu we’ve ever had.”
“We got takeout; the food was fine, but honestly, the pasta didn't have much meat, and for a ragù, it was a bit dry, the pizza is good.”
“BEAUTIFUL wine selection and excellent pasta! Can’t wait to come back”
“We came on a Sunday for dinner and loved it! The restaurant is beautiful, the staff is extremely kind and helpful, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything about the experience was great, we’ll definitely be back!”
“Una gran experiencia culinaria en Alla Vita. Desde que entras se siente un ambiente acogedor y bien cuidado, ideal tanto para una cena tranquila como para una comida más especial. El lugar tiene un estilo sencillo pero elegante que te hace sentir bienvenido. La comida es deliciosa y bien ejecutada. El menú ofrece platos con sabores auténticos y bien balanceados, perfectos si te gusta la comida italiana con un toque moderno. Cada platillo llega con buena presentación y se nota que los ingredientes son frescos y de calidad. También tienen opciones interesantes de bebidas para acompañar la comida. El servicio fue atento y amigable. El personal se tomó el tiempo de explicar el menú y hacer recomendaciones según nuestros gustos, lo que mejora mucho la experiencia general. En general, Alla Vita es una excelente opción si estás por la zona de Madison Street y quieres comer bien en un ambiente relajado pero con estilo. Muy recomendable tanto para locales como para visitantes que busquen una comida memorable en Chicago.”
“I got the bread and the meatballs and the rigatoni. All were fabulous. The rigatoni sauce was perfect. The meatballs were extremely filling and that red sauce is to die for. The mvp really was the bread. It has these herbs infused, topped with cheese and the outside has this light sweet honey hint. Oh my goodness, just impeccable”
“My dinner tonight at Alla Vita was great! I went during restaurant week and chose to eat old of that menu. I was expecting smaller plates but walked away completely satisfied. The main pasta dish was a good size. I got the Arancini for the first course. Since I waited maybe 5 minutes at most after sitting down before my server, Bry, came to greet me, she felt bad and also brought over the tuna crudo. I didn’t think twice about the wait but it was very much appreciated as was the visit by the manager to see how my meal was. I then got the meatballs which were delicious, tender and not dry at all. The beef shank ragu tagliatelle was outstanding with the fresh pasta! Then to finish it off, I got the chocolate hazelnut fudge gelato which was rich and delicious! For my drink, I got the No Sleep Till Brooklyn bourbon drink which was great. The decor in the restaurant was very cool and had a great atmosphere! I would highly recommend it!”
“Alla Vita is truly a gem in Chicago. The Italian food is outstanding — flavorful, fresh, and beautifully done — but what really sets this place apart is the experience. We’ve celebrated my daughter’s birthday here twice, and both times the staff went above and beyond to make it feel incredibly special and personal. From the thoughtful attention to detail to the warm, welcoming service, they made our celebrations feel memorable and meaningful, not rushed or generic. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. It’s the kind of place that turns a dinner into a cherished family memory. Highly recommend Alla Vita for amazing Italian food and even better hospitality. We’ll absolutely be back.”
“Guys this is not fair!! I had rigatoni and dumplings as a take out order. The portion size for rigatoni is sooooooo smallll as compared to what i had while dine in. Would never take out henceforth or even better wont visit next time!! You guys are just milking money on the takeout order. Food tastes good just the portion size is damn small!!!”
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