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Alla Vita

Name: Alla Vita
Address: 564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Telephone: (312) 667-0104
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2304 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 146 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Lively

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
(312) 667-0104
Website
http://www.allavitachicago.com/
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

Location
564 West Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
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

New Year's Eve 2025!
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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!

Popular dishes

Wood Fired Table BreadUS$14.00
taleggio, orange blossom honey, black pepper
Tuna Crudo*US$24.00
blood orange, fennel, olive oil
AranciniUS$16.00
scamorza cheese, 'nduja aioli, fennel pollen
Roasted OctopusUS$26.00
grilled cucumber, guanciale vinaigrette, salmoriglio, basil
BurrataUS$23.00
baby beets, persimmon, pistachio
Wood Fired MeatballsUS$18.00
roasted tomato sauce, parmesan
Fritto MistoUS$25.00
shrimp, calamari, lemon-calabrian chili aioli

Salads

$17

Alla Vita Chopped
gem lettuce, radicchio, toscano salami, pepperoncini, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette, vecchio ricotta
Kale Caesar
sourdough croutons, black pepper, red onion, parmesan dressing

Homemade Pasta

Ricotta DumplingsUS$23.00
cacio e pepe *$1 from each ricotta dumplings will be donated to Embarc Chicago Organization.
TagliatelleUS$25.00
beef shank ragu, pecorino, oregano
RigatoniUS$23.00
alla vodka, calabrian chili
Roasted Squash RavioliUS$24.00
brown butter, sage, pecorino romano
Squid Ink ChitarraUS$28.00
prawns, chili, soppressata picante
OrecchietteUS$24.00
merguez, rapini, roasted garlic, tomato

Pizza

MargheritaUS$22.00
fresh tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil
San Daniele ProsciuttoUS$25.00
black pepper, smoked pecorino, arugula, olive oil
SoppressataUS$24.00
provolone, calabrian chili, honey
Fennel SausageUS$25.00
salsa rosa, roasted garlic, pesto
MushroomUS$24.00
black truffle, caramelized onion, taleggio
CarbonaraUS$26.00
smoked pancetta, farm egg, black pepper, pecorino di parco

Al Forno

Eggplant LasagnaUS$29.00
fontina, basil, pomodoro
Roasted Brick ChickenUS$40.00
cippolini agrodolce, marsala jus
Wood Fired Sea BreamUS$47.00
artichoke pesto, caper, salsa verde
Roasted Bone-In Ribeye*US$86.00
balsamic glazed onions, rosemary, olive oil

Veggies

Roasted BroccoliniUS$14.00
preserved lemon, garlic, olive oil
Crispy PotatoesUS$13.00
bagna cauda, vecchio ricotta, rosemary
Delicata SquashUS$14.00
pistachio pesto, maple, olive oil

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

Raw Foods Statement
*item contains raw or undercooked protein consuming raw or undercooked food may increase your risk of foodborne illness

What 2,304 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alla Vita offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic" food and "amazing" service, making it a perfect choice for celebrations or date nights. Guests rave about the rigatoni alla vodka and the "beautiful" atmosphere. While some find the noise level high, many praise the attentive staff and "outstanding" dishes.

2,304 Reviews

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Jacob
VIP
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Overall the lack of communication and service made for a disappointing birthday dining experience. I had messaged the staff through the open table app asking to make a birthday experience memorable and I was offered for the dinner a personalized birthday menu, a champagne toast, a cake gelato with a candle lighting, and a memorable evening. Outside of the hostess wishing the guest of honor a happy birthday, nothing that was pre planned actually happened. No personalized menus, no champagne was offered, and our server never once acknowledged a birthday was being celebrated. We ordered 3 courses, the appetizers were delicious (frito mixto and the meatballs), and the second course (cacio e pepe dumplings) was too robust and the heavy cheese flavors had overtaken the whole dish even leaving the pepper hard to taste. Our last course was chicken parmesan—which never came out after the second course. The server never acknowledged the delay and never checked on us. After 1.5 hours of dining/waiting I had to ask the water server to get our waiter. I told waiter we need our last course and to just have it boxed for us so we can leave. The manager did come out to apologize—but again there was zero acknowledgment of a birthday celebration or the series of missed commitments that were pre planned with the staff via this app. I would not recommend this restaurant for special occasions.
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Ara
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance, but unfortunately, we didn’t get to enjoy it. We were seated directly behind the reception desk, leaving us disconnected from the overall experience. As for the food, it was solid, earning a 4 out of 5. However, the meatballs were a letdown, more like a 2—they didn’t hold a candle to the ones my wife makes. What truly ruined the experience was the poor value. The pricing felt like a series of unnecessary upcharges. For instance, the Chicken Parmesan is listed at $35. Want vodka sauce instead of marinara? That’s an extra $4. Want pasta with your 4-ounce Chicken Parmesan? Add another $10. Prefer vodka sauce? That’s $4 more. Suddenly, my $35 dish ballooned to $54. They forgot our broccolini order and it would have arrived after we finished. They wanted to bring it anyhow but we were done. No apologies for that. Unless this restaurant rethinks its pricing strategy, I don’t see it lasting another 12 months. The 4% surcharge was also not prominent enough on the menu or receipt. For me, it’s the “vanilla ice” of dining—one and done.
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rachael
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Good food but overpriced and terrible service. I wouldn’t go back.
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Bob
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service, ok food, not enough bathrooms-there was a line for the 4 you had. Drinks prices were OUTRAGEOUS-$38/bourban. WOW, the 2 I had could have bought me a bottle.
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Jackie
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was attentive and friendly and the food was beyond delicious- fresh, flavorful and every bite better than the last Don’t miss the ricotta dumplings
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In love with all of their dishes. Get the butternut squash ravioli…to die for! The only complaint was the noise. It was so loud my ears were starting to hurt, and our waitress had a hard time hearing us vis versa.
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Christine
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The table bread is a must. The Cacio e Pepe pillows (so fluffy) and Rigatoni (just a little spicy in a good way) were delicious! Fried potatoes and delicate squash were excellent. Roasted chicken was just a little crispy and so flavorful. Soppressata pizza was sweet and salty. So good. Can’t wait for leftovers. Tossed salad was just ok IMO.
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Kay
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous holiday destination with friends, although it's great anytime of year. A fun beautiful atmosphere and amazing food!
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Aranya
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Italian food and really nice ambiance — it’s the perfect date spot. The Arancini and Chicken Parm were delicious.
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laurie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Alla Vita never disappoints. The food and drinks are always terrific.
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Alla Vita is rated 4.8 stars by 2304 OpenTable diners.

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

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