Petite Vie

Name: Petite Vie
Address: 909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL, United States, 60558
Telephone: (708) 260-7017
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

273 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 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

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
French
West Suburbs
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petite Vie is a charming French bistro offering "incredible food and service" with a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "phenomenal trout," the creative cocktails, and a menu that beautifully captures French culinary flair. While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional" and a must-visit for special occasions.

273 Reviews

L
Liz
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been twice now and love Petite Vie! Food and drinks are amazing, and it's a fun environment. The bar is really pretty. Service is great too. Definitely recommend!
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Brigid
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, we have eaten one dinner and one brunch. I had the special rabbit dish, very French, and loved it. I had the quiche at Brunch and it was light and very tasty, completed with a salad Maison. Only complain is the seating. There was a table of 10 women in the main dining room, they attempted to seat us beside them - no way, and a corner table that seats 4. We sat at the end of the bar (there were 2 of us) and we could still hear the noise of the big party. There is a big area in the back of the restaurant, why weren't they put back there? Overall, we love this new restaurant and will keep coming back.
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Tania
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The fish in the parchment paper was absolutely divine as were the little truffle pastry puff as an appetizer. Bartender made a perfect whiskey sour with egg white also. Great cozy ambiance for the holiday season
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David
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best meals EVER. Duck confit was perfectly prepared. Sunchoke delicious. Service excellent. Wines by the glass were reasonably priced. Unfortunately we were seated next to a very large AND NOISY party. Not sure what a restaurant can do about that, but it did wreck the ambiance.
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Frank
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service, Aaron. Will go back.
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Kevin
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at Vie for many years and Petit Vie is just a continuation of one of the great restaurants in the Chicago area. An original farm to table spot with all kinds of creative dishes. Never disappointing. Only thing I can think of to make it even better, more seared fois gras!
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Mary
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE Petite Vie. Food is amazing, service is top notch and the ambiance is warm and welcoming with great music.
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Joanne
Phoenix
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
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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Manuel
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
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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Mark
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
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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Petite Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

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

Website
https://www.petite-vie.com/
Phone number
(708) 260-7017

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