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Petite Vie, Western Springs, IL

Petite Vie

4.8
4.8
266 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Nestled in the heart of downtown Western Springs, Petite Vie offers a menu curated with classic French dishes infused with Chef Paul Virant's signature flair. Spending time researching in France for inspiration, Virant has crafted every dish with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for tradition.

Seating 65 guests, Petite Vie’s intimate space exudes the warmth and comfort of a traditional French brasserie, while seamlessly blending modern design elements. A collaboration between Virant, his wife Jennifer and long-time friend and designer Jody Tate, every detail at Petite Vie tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful curation.

Featuring French intricacy and layering, the space is a canvas of artistic expression, with artwork curated from both local talents and treasures acquired during the team's time in Paris. Framed prints, commissioned paintings, and a round antique mirror passed down through generations, adorn the walls, adding layers of intrigue.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 260-7017
  • Website
    https://www.petite-vie.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Virant
  • Location
    909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
  • Neighbourhood
    Western Springs
  • Cross Street
    Burlington Ave. & Lawn Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    BNSF Metra Train Stop, Western Springs
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

Menu

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What 266 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Vie offers a delightful French bistro experience with "outstanding service" and "exceptional food." Guests love the "creative cocktails," charming ambiance, and attentive staff. While the noise level can be high, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a must-visit. Don't miss the "delicious pork chasseur" and "outstanding mushroom tart."

266 Reviews

  1. Joanne

    Phoenix

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally an actual French brasserie in the western suburbs! This gem of a restaurant offers great ambiance, skilled service and a varied menu beautifully executed. Allez-y!

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  2. Manuel

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great French Brasserie. the food was great as was the service and the ambiance.

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  3. Mark

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to have a late dinner here on a Saturday night. We chose to sit at the chef’s counter. It is warm by this area, but fun and bustling to see them working on all the delicious food. We started with escargot and the scallop appetizers. Both were delicious, and left us wanting more. We shared a lyonnaise salad, the combination of ingredients was flavorful and light, and the dressing was a perfect balance with enough acid. We had the steak frites and the monkfish, both were outstanding. We finished with the new apple tart with crème fraise ice cream. it was a great combination- the tart was buttery, caramelized, cinnamon forward and the ice cream was not too sweet. We had manhattans (well made, but fairly standard), the framboise cocktail (berry flavor, smooth, and light) and the signature petite vie 75 cocktail (citrus forward, sweet, and fresh). Definitely will be back!

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  4. judy

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an incredible evening. The food is inspired, service was terrific and sitting at the counter and watching the chefs was a dream come true!

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  5. Matthew

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal start to finish. Highly highly recommend!

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  6. Zachary

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Trout is phenomenal! Wine selection is excellent. Service is perfection.

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  7. Andy

    Chicago

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend sitting at the bar. Good, friendly bartenders. I had the scallops and cod - both terrific. Good drinks too!

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  8. Nick

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vie was so good we were wondering how the change to Petite Vie would compare. Gotta say we were more than satisfied and now we are just as excited to go back! Food was phenomenal and so was the service. Always helps when you sit at the bar and Pat takes care of you too!!! They kept just enough of the old to make the new even better!

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  9. Marie

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another visit to Petite Vie and another outstanding meal. Just love this place. Since we moved to the suburbs from the city, it's been hard to find really good restaurants. This place is warm, inviting, delicious and the customer service is awesome. Highly recommended.

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  10. Robert

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice brunch, tasty, nice warm meal on cool November day. Great service too

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Petite Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 266 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Petite Vie

909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Burlington Ave. & Lawn Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Western Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    BNSF Metra Train Stop, Western Springs
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Virant
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine
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