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

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4.8 (2489)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 199 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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
    our 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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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch 2025

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day with Brunch at Alla Vita! Offerings include our lunch menu, featured brunch dishes & a table side mimosa cart! Reservations are available from 10 am until 2 pm. Reservation is subject to a $20/per person cancelation fee.

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What 2,489 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alla Vita offers a "wonderful ambience" and "exceptional service," making it a popular spot for celebratory occasions. Guests rave about the "incredible food," particularly the rigatoni and ricotta dumplings. The atmosphere is "beautiful" and "inviting," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. A "must-visit" for Italian cuisine lovers in Chicago.

2,489 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    They may have just been having an unusually busy night, but it was clear they were understaffed. Our server did his best, but our dinner ended up lasting 2.5 hours. The food was good. We LOVED the arancini. Everything else was pretty average, but not bad by any means. I would recommend this place for birthdays. They gave us a special menu that said “happy birthday” on it and brought a delicious treat out at the end. I loved the extra thought they put into it.

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  2. Destiny

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate our anniversary and got the meatballs,ricotta dumplings,pizza,and chicken Parmesan and everything was out of this world delicious!! I would say my one and only complaint was that the waiter asked if we wanted a dessert and I thought that the one we picked was gonna be on the house because it was our anniversary but they ended up giving us a scoop of ice cream for free and honestly if I would’ve known they were gonna give us the ice cream I would’ve never ordered the dessert cause it was just so much food and the dessert was pricey Other than that everything was delicious and service was perfect!
    Alla VitaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Destiny! Thank you so much for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience celebrating your anniversary at Alla Vita! Thank you for your note about the dessert at the end, this is something we can look into. But happy you enjoyed the food and had a good time! We hope to see you again soon! Best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  3. Gabriel

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time I had a blast and the food was amazing. Good experience overall!!
    Alla VitaResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Gabriel! So happy to hear you had a good time dining with us. Please come visit us again soon! All the best, Jose Martinez General Manager

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  4. John VIP

    Chicago87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a reliable place. Pizzas are extraordinary and the starters worth several to start. Very popular but has not wavered from the great notice it got when it first opened. The Boka boys get things right again!
    Alla VitaResponded 4 days ago
    Hi John! Thank you for your thoughtful review. We take pride in being a spot that folks can enjoy again and again! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help with future reservations. Sarah Gold Assistant General Manager

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  5. john VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alla Vita never disappoints. Exceptional service and incredible food…will be back soon….

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  6. Daina

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience! Everything we tried was delicious! Met some interesting people seated around us which made it more fun! Our server Jo was outstanding!!

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  7. Victoria

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great server and food! Amazing set up!

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  8. Bryan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite ribeye! Love coming here when we are downtown

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  9. Patricia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb! Delicious pasta followed by amazing gelato.

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  10. Kate VIP

    Detroit3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    In love with the food and ambience here!!! Friendly staff

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FAQs

Alla Vita is rated 4.8 stars by 2489 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 199 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
  • 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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