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Italian Village
Italian Restaurant$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
"Great date spot, lasagna was real filling and their pizza feeds 2."(12 Tips)
"Highly recommend their seafood ravioli and the lasagna!"(2 Tips)
"You must eat upstairs feels like a summer day in Italy!"(2 Tips)
"Personal favorite: Linguine con frutti di mare!"(5 Tips)
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Eat upstairs for lunch in the bar. Vinny is a trip. If you have time, get the Caesar salad made tableside. Excellent. The meatballs here are the best in the city. Very good thin crust pizza.
Karolina 🦖October 4, 2016There were 3 different types of pasta in my lasagna - all handmade and delicious. Great service too, and big plus for classy semi booths.
Raed MansourDecember 27, 2014Great atmosphere. Semi-private booth and food was amazing. Really family friendly with tons of kids there but well-behaved. Service is phenomenal. Wine list is extensive. Prices are reasonable.
jacqueline defrieceNovember 25, 2016WOW The atmosphere was amazing, pleasant service and the servers were fantastic. Our host had a wonderful italian accent! our Server was Polish and we loved his accent also. The food was PERFECT
Lane PelovskyFebruary 6, 2015Love the atmosphere and private booths! Get the Chicken Parm. Be careful not to go to Vivere restaurant downstairs on accident, the Village is upstairs. Great for a date!
Laura M.May 6, 2018The atmosphere here is great. The place is decorated to actually look like a mini village. It’s super cute!
- Elizabeth Ladin-GrossFebruary 5, 2012We love this place! You must eat upstairs feels like a summer day in Italy! The chicken Marsala, the Alfredo and the tiramisu are the best of any Italian place we have ever been.
- A. David VasquezSeptember 12, 2011With three different restaurants to serve you, you should always be able to find a table. Personal favorite: Linguine con frutti di mare! Valet parking is available. Catching a show nearby? Eat here!
Parama BhattacharyaMay 19, 2013The food is to die for. If I lived in Chicago, I would be a regular. Try and sit at one of the booths when you visit. Lovely decor
Amy JSeptember 5, 2011There is nothing that isn't amazing about this restaurant. Love the culture, atmosphere, service, and exquisite food. It's my family's favorite restaurant in the entire city.- Chris RMay 8, 2015Excellent service and atmosphere! Ask for a table upstairs! Highly recommend their seafood ravioli and the lasagna!
MehmetCan YilmazApril 23, 2016I was there for lunch, there food, decor, service and price were totally worth trying. Very smiling staff!
Mohammed Al-September 9, 2015The lasagna and the spaghetti with meat sauce are great! Don't forget to add mozzarella!
Helena SmithSeptember 16, 2016The Cobb salad was excellent. Also the lunch portion ravioli with meat sauce is seasoned well.
Chris JMay 27, 2017If you get the lasagne, poke a few holes in the top to make it cool off a little quicker.
Eva LaporteSeptember 29, 2014Cool hidden themed Italian experience. Best service at a restaurant at lunch hour.
sarah prabhucharanJanuary 31, 2010delicious! customer service is off the chart. I went to the upper restaurant, great old Italy feel. I heard the restaurants on the main and lower floor are just as yummy..
Loren McDonaldApril 4, 2013Agree with others, the Frutti di Mari Linguini was quite good. Great service as well.
- David TaborskiSeptember 2, 2014Sat upstairs, beautiful restaurant will excellent service and good food
Naomi PetersonOctober 1, 2012Very classy and great food. It's the first Italian restaurant in Chicago.
ChristopherOctober 21, 2012The baked mostaccioli with spicy arrabbiata sauce and meatballs is usually why I come to Chicago.
- Jillian BurnickasMarch 1, 2016Was only here for drinks but the bartender was very friendly and knew how to make a cocktail.
Edgardo RiosMarch 18, 2011Awesome place service very good. Everything was great. It can be price, but overall my review is a 4 stars
Lori ReddingJune 9, 2013Oh my word...gat did they do, pay people to leave positive tips? The food was subpar..the service subpar...the decorations circa 1970s. Chef Ramsey w Kitchen Nightnares would have a field day. Ugh.
Rae😘💋March 5, 2012EXPENSIVE, unlike what the reviews online say. But don't get me wrong the food is great!
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Italian Village
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St)
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
Chicago, IL 60603
United States
Three restaurants in one: The Village, La Cantina, and Vivere.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(312) 332-7005
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"I love eating Italian down by the Chicago River. Great location, staff and delicious menu offerings. Wine list is a must read. Reservations encouraged. Ciao."
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