Vivere of The Italian Village complex remains one of The Loop's most romantic restaurants. From the restaurant's website:
"Alfredo Capitanini, the Italian immigrant who never worked in any restaurant before coming to the United States, opened The Italian Village in 1927. His philosophy was uncomplicated: make good, simple food, serve it in ample portions, and offer it with warm Italian courtesy. ... The idea of combining authentic dishes with great value marked the beginning of the Capitanini family's tradition of culinary excellence that continues to this day, and makes Italian Village the oldest (and most unique) Italian eatery in Chicago."
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
"The best of the three restaurants that make up the multi-level Italian Village, Vivere boasts a menu as contemporary as its décor. That's quite a feat when your dining room looks like an Italian baroque version of Alice's Wonderland."
- TimeOut Chicago
ADDRESS
71 W Monroe St,
Chicago, IL 60603
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Top 100 Restaurant
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Vivere of The Italian Village complex remains one of The Loop's most romantic restaurants.
From the restaurant's website:
"Alfredo Capitanini, the Italian immigrant who never worked in any restaurant before coming to the United States, opened The Italian Village in 1927. His philosophy was uncomplicated: make good, simple food, serve it in ample portions, and offer it with warm Italian courtesy. ... The idea of combining authentic dishes with great value marked the beginning of the Capitanini family's tradition of culinary excellence that continues to this day, and makes Italian Village the oldest (and most unique) Italian eatery in Chicago."
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
"The best of the three restaurants that make up the multi-level Italian Village, Vivere boasts a menu as contemporary as its décor. That's quite a feat when your dining room looks like an Italian baroque version of Alice's Wonderland."
- TimeOut Chicago