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

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4.8 (2544)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 138 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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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 2,544 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alla Vita impresses with "amazing food," "great service," and a "beautiful venue." Diners rave about the "fantastic" ricotta dumplings and "incredible" cocktails. The vibrant ambiance and attentive staff enhance special occasions, though some mention noise levels. Ideal for "celebratory meals," this West Loop favorite ensures memorable dining experiences.
2,544 Reviews
  1. Marie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great ambiance! Would definitely go again!!
    Alla VitaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Marie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our food and ambiance at Alla Vita. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are satisfied with their experience here. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  2. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came in for a celebration dinner with my family recently. While I have been to Alla Vita a few times, I was completely stunned at just how special the manager Jo and our waitress Brie made the evening for us. The food is always amazing, the professionalism of the staff was top notch, and both Jo and Brie thought of every detail to make the night special and memorable. I cannot thank them enough for everything! Well done Alla Vita!

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  3. Hsiu-Yuan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our fav Italian restaurant so far! Food is really nice, and a speak easy place :) will definitely visit again (if only it weren’t this hard to book xD
    Alla VitaResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Hsiu-Yuan! Thank you for your stellar review! We are so happy to hear you had a great time here at Alla Vita! We are excited to welcome you back soon! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  4. Cecily

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just had a birthday lunch and it was amazing!! Service was awesome and the food was soooo good! Definitely will be going back.
    Alla VitaResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi Cecily! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great birthday lunch with us and that you enjoyed everything! We look forward to hosting you soon! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  5. Eric

    Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best places in the city for a lively group dinner. The space is beautiful, the food is creative and eminently sharable, it's interesting enough to be adventurous without being exotic or snooty, and they don't skimp on the booze. Combined with the excellent, patient service this made for a perfect experience with our exurban family. We went on a Saturday night, so it was predictably booming and noisy, but I found this to be exciting, like I was in with the cool crowd (I am profoundly uncool so this was a novel experience). Reservations go quick so get in soon as you can. Loved it, can't wait to go back.
    Alla VitaResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi Eric! Thank you for your stellar review! We are pleased to know that your experience with us was top notch! We look forward to hosting you in the future! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  6. Joanna

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The manager gave us better service than the server. She came by twice to get our drink order then food, never checked in to see if we wanted another round and we were celebrating a bachelorette. The manager bought us a round for the inconvenience which we appreciated. He gave the best service.

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  7. Veronica

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience! Celebrate our anniversary with family and friends. Service was lights out seem less and food was absolutely remarkable, the flavor profiles were incredible We will be back!
    Alla VitaResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi Veronica! Thank you for your amazing review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time celebrating your anniversary with your friends and family! We look forward to hosting you in the soon for future milestones! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  8. Junedy

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was actually great. But service was pretty slow for a thursday night.

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  9. Janet

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little loud but the ambiance and food were excellent!!
    Alla VitaResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hi Janet! Thank you for joining us! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at Alla Vita! Thank you for letting us know that you loved our food and ambiance. We look forward to hosting you in the future! Best, Nicolle Manager

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  10. Inez

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. The restaurant was beautiful. They were very accommodating as we got a high top table at 6 pm while we had a reservation at 8.30 pm
    Alla VitaResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Inez! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Alla Vita. It's great to know that you appreciated the beautiful ambiance and the excellent food and service. We're also glad that our team was able to accommodate your reservation and ensure a smooth dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Nicolle Manager

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Alla Vita is rated 4.8 stars by 2544 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 138 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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