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Name: Vivere
Address: 71 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
Telephone: (312) 332-4040
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

Vivere

4.2

1723 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Vivere continues to be a Chicago landmark of contemporary Italian cuisine. Operated by the Capitanini family , Vivere has won numerous awards ranging from "Best New Restaurant" Esquire Magazine, DiRona Award , Wine Spectator and Ultimate Distinction by Wine Enthusiast. The Chef incorporates innovative dishes from his yearly travels to the various regions of Italy. A unique tasting menu in addition to the seasonal menu displays the skill and progressive nature of the restaurant. Vivere's swank design, conceptualized by acclaimed designer Jordan Mozer, applies contemporary twists to Baroque designs that are draped in plush velvets and warmed by rich gold tones. Interior Design Magazine has given Vivere its highest honor for restaurant design. Vivere's immense cellar, complete with 45,000 bottles, affords the guest with endless options with the assistance of its Wine Director. The intimate bar makes a great place to enjoy a glass of champagne or a signature drink and antipasti.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Continental
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 332-4040
Website
http://www.italianvillage-chicago.com/vivere/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Vivere offers several different dining options for private parties. Cocktail gatherings and sit down dinners for up to 60 guests are available in the balcony overlooking the main dining room. Parties of 75 can reserve the main dining room for dinner or buffet service. The entire restaurant can accommodate seating for 135 guests, or a buffet gathering for 175 with cocktails and appetizers in the intimate lounge. Themed parties can be arranged, as well as audio/visual capabilities, bands, O.K.’s , and special guest lecturers. The Wine Director is also available to hold seminars on the introduction, selection and trends in the Wine Industry. The talented chef and pastry chef can design any menu or item you are looking to serve and pair with that special vintage of wine.
Private party contact
Liz or Gina: (312) 332-4040

Location
71 W Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Clark and Dearborn
Parking details
Valet offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 12:00am. Vehicles can be left during the theatre for dining guests.
Public transit
Blue Line & Red Line Trains, Clark Bus 22
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Mozzarella di Bufala e Pomodori$15.00
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom tomatoes, basil, red onion, balsamic glaze
Insalata Cesare*$9.00
Crispy green hearts of Romaine, house Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, toasted brioche croutons
Insalata di Barbabietola$15.00
Balsamic roasted beets, butternut squash, arugula, micro kale, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts
Gnocchi con Astice e Spinaci$16.00
Homemade petite potato dumplings, lobster, truffle paste, spinach, white wine shallot sauce
Carote Arrostiti$12.00
Balsamic roasted Heirloom Rainbow Carrots, chili Tomini cheese, carrot and tomato relish, aged balsamic
Antipasto alla Vivere$18.00
Chefs choice of cured meats, cheeses and vegetables
Minestra del Giorno$7.50
Soup of the day
Insalata della Casa$7.50
Field greens, shaved radish, Heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Puttanesca*$15.00
Gotham greens Butter lettuce, pickled Cipollini onions, balsamic cherry tomatoes, olive and capers tapenade, Danish Bleu cheese, white anchovies, roasted garlic dressing
Calamari alla Griglia$15.00
Grilled calamari on a bed of herb chic-pea purée, grilled eggplant, dried cherry Caponata, fresh herbs
Polpo alla Griglia$16.00
Charred grilled Spanish octopus, pan fried purple potatoes, port wine, sautéed butternut squash, creamy garlic purple aioli
Formaggi Assortiti$13.00
Chefs selection of assorted cheese
Wine and Cheese Flight$30.00

Paste "Specializing in Hand Crafted Pasta"

Gluten Free pasta available upon request

Tortelli di Zucca$25.00
Hand crafted moon shaped pasta filled with butternut squash, Parmesan Reggiano, butter sauce, crumbled Amaretti cookie, toasted almonds
Agnolottini di Fagiano$27.00
"Our classic" small pillow shaped homemade Pheasant filled pasta, butter, sage, Parmesan-Reggiano
Ravioli di Formaggio con Pomodoro e Tuorlo D' Uovo*$27.00
Hand crafted pasta stuffed with Trugole cheese, hand dipped Ricotta, Parmesan-Reggiano, garlic cream sauce, nduja, charred cherry tomatoes, garlic chips, salt and sugar cured egg yolk
Tagliorini Zafferano alla Calabrese$29.00
Hand crafted saffron pasta sautéed with garlic and olive oil, spicy Calabrian peppers, Calamari, baby Gulf shrimp, Diver Sea scallop
Pappardelle alla Bolognese$24.00
Hand crafted wide flat noodles, traditional Bolognese meat sauce of veal, pork and beef
Rigatoni con Ragu di Agnello e Pomodori*$29.00
Hand crafted Rigatoni, dry aged lamb ragù, San Marzano tomatoes, rosemary cream, Calabrian chilies
Risotto con Granchio e Formaggio dl Tartufo*$28.00
Slow cooked Carniroli rice, citrus butter, Jumbo Lump Crab, Truffle cheese, roasted fennel purée, cacio e pepe tuile

Secondi

Ippoglosso con Mousse di Patate e Insalata di Mache e Salvia*$35.00
Sautéed Alaskan Halibut, potato mousse, sherry beurre blanc, Mache and fried sage salad, Black Tobiko Roe
Capesante con Pastinaca e Porri Arrostiti*$33.00
Pan seared Diver Sea Scallops, roasted parsnips, leeks, kale pesto, champagne sabayon, blood orange reduction
Agnello con Polenta dl Pistaccio*$34.00
Pan seared Lamb loin, pistachio polenta, salsa verde, brûléed shallot red wine marmalade
Pollo con Confit di Patate e Piselli$27.00
Pan seared Amish Airline chicken breast, skin-on, potato confit, pea purée, Agrodolce
Griglia di Vitello$43.00
Grilled 14oz bone in Veal chop, roasted King Oyster mushrooms, Black garlic purée
Bistecca Mama Mia*$48.00
Grilled 20oz USDA Prime Dry aged 30 day bone in Ribeye steak, rosemary roasted potatoes, local farm seasonal vegetables

What 1,723 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolute experience, you must try the risotto .... And service was impeccable
AP
ArtP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have always enjoyed their pheasant-filled pasta and this most-recent visit failed to disappoint.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Took the lady out for a couples getaway and found this restaurant on Google. Considering I couldn't pronounce a damn thing on the menu, it had to be fancy-right? Food was not portioned to my liking but it was absolutely delicious, we had a waiter that never let our water glasses get half full and the waitress we also had was very formal with her menu knowledge. If you're looking for first-class experience, vivere is a place to go for sure. Just make sure you're prepared to pay! Oh yeah, always leave a good tip too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommended!
G
johnG
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great overall experience! Great Food and Service. Would recoonend to all!
SB
SandraB
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner. Gluten Free pasta available which is a plus for me. Chocolate Panna Cotta dessert was fabulous!
VR
VictoriaR
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Vivere is conveniently located near the theater district. The food is elevated Italian, so be prepared to pay more. The dessert wasn't that good. Service was solid, but not exceptional. I would recommend simply based on convenience of the location.
SC
ScottC
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy bar with a knowledgeable bartender! Great place to have a drink with friends. Food and service were excellent. The wine steward was terrific. He helped us pick out a wonderful Amarone! We had a terrific time and will come back soon!
n
nancyb
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Vivere is part of The Italian Village which is a Chicago institution. We hadn’t been in ages and it was really good. I ordered dinner based on the wine steward’s wine recommendation and it was a great pick. We most often downtown before the CSO and will definitely return
MS
MaryanaS
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Too much to comment on each dish, simply delicious and must try.
BW
BillyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant and great experience!! The food was amazing. A nice cozy environment and the staff was great. I was surprised at how cheap the bill was for the quality of food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my family had a wonderful experience. The staff was extremely courteous and kind. The meal and wine was absolutely delicious and authentic. Highly recommend it!!
KK
KriKri10
Miami
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
S
Susieq
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is restaurant week in Chicago We had tried Spiaggia Cafe..for lunch just so-so...we were disappointed Vivere was sooo much better: duck ravioli with a very delicious sauce, excellent squash soup..dessert..a cake with chocolate..not the strongest part of the menu Recommend Vivere..which, I did not know, is part of the Italian Village
MB
MichaelB
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fairly priced! Took my family to dinner and there were plenty of clean plates at the end of the meal.
DP
DamaniP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very beautiful environment, extremely polite staff, food was great
MB
MBChicago
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was meh.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. Great service. Fairly quiet atmosphere.
JC
JakeC
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal Italian food with a modern twist! Great environment for dates or business meals.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
Not impressed with service.
TP
ToniaP
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience4
We were not impressed with the quality and taste of our food. My husband had the Boglionese which traditionally is served with a wider pasta- tagliatelli. This was made with a linguini which did not hold up to the sauce at all- got very mushy. I ordered what was supposed to be a pillowy pasta with sage-parmesan light sauce. Instead it was so chewy and doughy- almost like gnocchi. It was very heavy, unlike the description. The ambiance and service, however, was nice, probably will not go again.
CL
CharlesL
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, realistic meal suggestions, no rush, was able to enjoy a leisurely meal in a wonderful setting. Will definitely repeat!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Fixe Prix menu was good option- included salad choices, 3 entree choices, and dessert. Good kids menu options. Fairly small and tight in the restaurant. Great location for theater goers. Good grown up restaurant with enough choices and loudness to accommodate children.
ND
NormD
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambiance on cold winter night, cozy, warm and quiet so could talk and hear without being loud and enjoying a good dinner
BO
BertO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We usually go to the upstairs restaurant but decided to give Vivere a shot. Glad we did
k
kevinw
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ordered off the prix fixe theater menu. Server Heather was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. The veal meatball and kale soup was extraordinary. The sazerac was inventive and unique. The halibut was firm but flaky. Amazing gelato.
LR
LeRoyF
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
This restaurant has styling like I have never seen before and it was very nice. All of the food was really good. The Gnocchi appetizer was incredible. When your waiter says that a dish is a bit spicy, take note: the tagliorini was a bit too spicy for us to fully enjoy. Great deserts.
MA
MichaelA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
Everything was very nice, but the portions were small. The menu decriptions gave the impression there would be side dishes but there really weren’t. We were disappointed with that. We ended up ordering dessert and asking for more bread after the meal
GG
GioGio2
Miami
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great atmosphere, so cozy. The menu options are great and the food superb.
B
Bikermom
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
1.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience4
quite honWe went to Vivere to meet a friend after the ballet. Service was slow and poor. Waiter seemed forgetful. After waiting quite some time for our meal we were told they forgot to put in our order. Two of us ordered the seafood pasta for $29. We got a nice plate of pasta but only 1 scallop, 2 squid rings and 2 shrimp....maybe worth a total of $1.50 of seafood. Far below our expectations of a seafood pasta based on the description on the menu. Our friend ordered an expensive glass of wine which was fine but the subsequent 2 orders of the same wine was overcharged by 20%. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a dessert with a candle for us to share. We thought it was complimentary but upon looking at the receipt the next day discovered we were charged a hefty price for something we didn't ask for and quite honestly didn't need. While the visit with our friend was wonderful this dining experience was not. We do not intend to revisit. The only good thing was the Happy Hour Prosecco with the offer of free pizza.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Vivere was bustling and high volume. It had an old timey vibe, which was not what I expected from the photos online. I had hoped for a more updated restaurant. The food was traditional and not particularly interesting. We still had a pleasant evening. It caters to the early eating crowd.... our reservation was for 6:30 which is early for us and the volume went down after 7:30! We were the last diners to leave .... talking a lot.
f
foodie
Chicago
113 reviews
vip
4.0
113 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Attended before a concert and enjoyed the pre fixe. A nice green salad started the meal. Entree was a well sauced halibut with greens. Dessert was a generoua serving of lemon sorbet. We enjoyed. Ice bottle of Italian wine and ended dinner with coffee. A very nice experience
MW
MichaelW
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent price fixe menu and awesome wine list. Service was great, and the food was most enjoyable. Definitely will return when I'm in Chicago again.
KP
KarenP
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was great! The tables are so close together though it is uncomfortable and we felt somewhat wedged in. Service was average. No offer to wrap up meals or refill beverages.
d
dand
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, very accommodating staff and attentive service. They seated us at a quiet table, and even when the restaurant filled up it we had no problems having a conversation while speaking at normal levels. All in an excellent experience, I would return any time.
EW
EdWi
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
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TimM
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Decided to try this place. The food was excellent. The wine was excellent. Overall very impressed with the place. I would definitely go back.
PV
PatrickV
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Italian. Village didn’t disappoint. At at Vivere for the 1st time as normally are upstairs. Everything was phenomenal!!!!
MK
MoeK
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall4food4service2ambience3
We ate at Vivere last year and had a superlative experience, predominately due to the excellent server we had. This year, the food was very good but the server we had not as friendly and charming as our server last year. He served our food and was attentive to our needs but lacked the friendliness and welcoming charm that our previous server had.
L
Lynn
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
With friends in Chicago for the weekend to see Hamilton. Attended after the show and had a wonderful dining experience. Dane was our server. With 30 years of experience at the restaurant, he was fabulous!!!

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Vivere is rated 4.2 stars by 1723 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Clark and Dearborn
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Continental
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 12:00am. Vehicles can be left during the theatre for dining guests.
Public transit
Blue Line & Red Line Trains, Clark Bus 22
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.italianvillage-chicago.com/vivere/
Phone number
(312) 332-4040
Private party facilities
Vivere offers several different dining options for private parties. Cocktail gatherings and sit down dinners for up to 60 guests are available in the balcony overlooking the main dining room. Parties of 75 can reserve the main dining room for dinner or buffet service. The entire restaurant can accommodate seating for 135 guests, or a buffet gathering for 175 with cocktails and appetizers in the intimate lounge. Themed parties can be arranged, as well as audio/visual capabilities, bands, O.K.’s , and special guest lecturers. The Wine Director is also available to hold seminars on the introduction, selection and trends in the Wine Industry. The talented chef and pastry chef can design any menu or item you are looking to serve and pair with that special vintage of wine.
Private party contact
Liz or Gina: (312) 332-4040

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Antipasti

Mozzarella di Bufala e Pomodori$15.00

Insalata Cesare*$9.00

Insalata di Barbabietola$15.00

Gnocchi con Astice e Spinaci$16.00

Carote Arrostiti$12.00

Antipasto alla Vivere$18.00

Minestra del Giorno$7.50

Insalata della Casa$7.50

Insalata di Puttanesca*$15.00

Calamari alla Griglia$15.00

Polpo alla Griglia$16.00

Formaggi Assortiti$13.00

Wine and Cheese Flight$30.00

Paste "Specializing in Hand Crafted Pasta"

Tortelli di Zucca$25.00

Agnolottini di Fagiano$27.00

Ravioli di Formaggio con Pomodoro e Tuorlo D' Uovo*$27.00

Tagliorini Zafferano alla Calabrese$29.00

Pappardelle alla Bolognese$24.00

Rigatoni con Ragu di Agnello e Pomodori*$29.00

Risotto con Granchio e Formaggio dl Tartufo*$28.00

Secondi

Ippoglosso con Mousse di Patate e Insalata di Mache e Salvia*$35.00

Capesante con Pastinaca e Porri Arrostiti*$33.00

Agnello con Polenta dl Pistaccio*$34.00

Pollo con Confit di Patate e Piselli$27.00

Griglia di Vitello$43.00

Bistecca Mama Mia*$48.00

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