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

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4.8 (2510)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 203 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lee Wolen
  • Private party facilities
    "To Life!"
  • Private party contact
    Event Sales Manager: (312) 667-0104
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    North Jefferson Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Clinton Pink Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,510 people are saying

Alla Vita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

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Alla Vita dazzles with "amazing food," "beautiful atmosphere," and "exceptional service." Guests rave about dishes like ricotta dumplings and rigatoni. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Jo and Stephanie, enhance the dining experience. It's a "must-visit" for "special occasions" or a delightful meal in Chicago's West Loop.

2,510 Reviews
  1. sheila

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you again for an amazing dinner! And thank you Stephanie and Nicole for your kindness and over the top wonderful service! You made the meal even more special!
    Alla VitaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sheila! So glad you had a nice experience dining with us. Stephanie and Nicole are rockstars, I will make sure to pass along your kind feedback! We hope to see you back again soon. Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  2. Paul VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great food. Went out of way to acknowledge birthday and accommodate a great table.
    Alla VitaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Paul! We're happy you we able to enjoy your experience with us and hope we were able to make the birthday feel special. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you come see us again soon! Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  3. PATRICIA VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Jal was very attentive and accommodating. Great service!
    Alla VitaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Patricia! I'm glad you enjoyed your service while dining with us, I will make sure to relay your kind feedback to Jal! We hope to see you again soon. Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  4. Jesse

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my girlfriend here for her 22nd birthday and I could not be more happy with the night, they made a personalized menu for her and had a very nice table. The meatballs with table bread were fantastic and the two classic cocktails we had were delicious, she ordered the shank ragu pasta and I ordered the rigatoni both of which were perfect. They ended it fantastically by bringing her some birthday cake ice cream and a candle which completed the night

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  5. Laura VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was visiting Chicago for work and randomly picked Alla Vita for a team lunch, and everyone was blown away by how delicious the food was. I plan to make it a stop every time I come back!
    Alla VitaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Laura! Well, we're so glad you happened to stumble upon our restaurant and enjoyed your experience! Please come visit us again when you're back in Chicago. Feel free to reach out directly to us if you ever need any help with a reservation next time you're in town! Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  6. Sydney VIP

    Cincinnati31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal for Mother’s Day! The service and food were top notch. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. Will definitely be returning.

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  7. Chris VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try everything on the menu. Fritto Miso is amazing
    Alla VitaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Chris! Fritto Misto is pretty great, especially with that calabrian chili aioli.. so glad you enjoyed! Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  8. Libby VIP

    Chicago35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alla Vita is a beautiful venue. The food is delicious, and the service is warm and inviting!

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  9. Mary

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience!!! The food and service were amazing.

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  10. Casey

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has great food, amazing vibes. Can’t go wrong here. Love it!

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Alla Vita is rated 4.8 stars by 2510 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 203 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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