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Italian family style meals - Alla Vita, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Alla Vita

4.8
4.8
2255 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 667-0104
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lee Wolen
  • Private party facilities
    "To Life!"
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 667-0104
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    North Jefferson Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Clinton Pink Line
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025!

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Alla Vita! Join us for a festive family-style 4-course menu featuring fan favorites and special dishes with black truffle, lobster, and Australian wagyu. Toast to 2025 with us and commemorate the past year in style! Tickets are $150 per person and include the 4-course menu and a New Year’s toast. Enjoy our full cocktail menu and curated wine list, available à la carte throughout the evening. A limited à la carte New Year’s Eve menu will be offered in our bar area only. To book these seats, please call (312) 667-0104 or email info@allavitachicago.com. Tickets are non-refundable. Questions? Contact info@allavitachicago.com. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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What 2,255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alla Vita offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," a "beautiful ambiance," and "friendly service." Guests rave about their ricotta dumplings and tiramisu, while the personalized touch for special occasions adds a memorable flair. Though some mention noise and price, the overall experience is praised as "fantastic" and "worth every penny."

2,255 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was really fast and friendly. The bus boy was nice and they all did their jobs. I did not like how unfriendly the hostess. She did not greet anyone with a smile she looked very upset and not happy.

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  2. Gabe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Front to back, absolutely fabulous. The food was delish and service was awesome.

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  3. Bridget

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! Food was on point! Atmosphere was amazing! Noise level was a bit loud but that’s ok

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  4. Denise

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alla Vita never disappoints. The pre fixe menu has perfect portions and pairing options. Our server Monica was delightful and attentive, presentation was beautiful and the food was (as always) delicious!!

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  5. Geri

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks not good, service just okay, food only decent

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Michelle

    Chicago

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting, we were not disappointed. Wonderful experience , don’t skip the wood fired bread!

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  7. Kevin

    Cleveland

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner. Chicken parm is always solid. Pizza is as good as you’ll find in Chicago.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, service and ambiance. Little slow at lunch but worth the wait! Save room for the gelato!

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  9. Mironda

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making it a wonderful birthday dinner experience. The food, the ambiance, the restaurant staff, everything was a 5 star experience. Thank you for the specialized happy birthday menu as well, completely unexpected but it added such a personal touch to the dining experience.

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  10. Carol

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Too noisy for me. Thought I was entering a dance club. Food was good though.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Alla Vita is rated 4.8 stars by 2255 OpenTable diners.

Alla Vita does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alla Vita

564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    North Jefferson Street
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Clinton Pink Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lee Wolen
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (312) 667-0104
  • Private party facilities
    "To Life!"
  • Private party contact
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 667-0104
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