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Chicago Map: VivereVivere Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Italian
Hours Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm
Address
71 W. Monroe St
Location Between Clark and Dearborn sts, The Italian Village
Transportation Subway/El: Red Line to Monroe
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 312/332-7005
Web site www.italianvillage-chicago.com
Prices Main courses $13-$24 lunch, $16-$34 dinner
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

On the main floor of the Italian Village is Vivere, the Italian Village's take on gourmet cooking -- and eye-catching design. The bold interior, with rich, textured walls, spiraling bronze sculptures, and fragmented mosaic floors, makes dinner a theatrical experience. No spaghetti and meatballs here; the pasta dishes feature upscale ingredients, from the pappardelle with braised duck to the agnolottini filled with pheasant. Fresh fish is always on the menu (a recent entree selection was salmon with spiced carrot broth), along with a good selection of meats and game. Grilled venison medallions are served with foie gras ravioli, while roasted duck is accompanied by a potato terrine and sautéed spinach.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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