Reborn as an Italian in Chicago at Alla Vita

Italian food is truly the GOAT! 🐐 Stumbled upon this trendy Italian spot in West Loop and couldn’t resist going in for a spontaneous feast—ended up totally delighted. 🇮🇹 564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 🌿 Vibe & Ambiance Walking into Alla Vita feels like stepping into a floating dream. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with sunlight, while breezy linen curtains drift gently from the ceiling. Combined with wooden trellises and climbing greenery along one wall, it’s like dining in a carefully curated outdoor garden. Even if you’ve never been to Italy, it evokes images of an alfresco meal under the Tuscan sun—blending Italian romance with Chicago’s vibrant energy. 📖 Restaurant Background Alla Vita is a new venture by the Boka Restaurant Group. “Alla Vita” means “to life” in Italian. They focus on comforting Italian cuisine, swapping traditional dark wood and dim lighting for bright, airy design. The menu includes authentic Italian dishes (whole grilled sea bream, seafood fritto) as well as Italian-American classics (chicken parm, meatballs, vodka pasta)—perfect for sharing with loved ones and celebrating life’s little rituals. 🍽️ What I Ate 🐟 Tuna Crudo Light, tangy, and cool—refreshing and appetite-waking. Finished in a few bites, great as a starter. 🍝 Tagliatelle So surprisingly good! Looks simple but tastes amazing. The wide ribbon pasta is perfectly al dente yet silky, paired with rich slow-braised beef shank ragù, topped with aged parmesan and oregano. A bit salty, but totally within reason—I devoured the whole plate. 😋 Chicago’s Asian food may be hit-or-miss, but its Western cuisine really shines. With its plant-filled ceilings, sun-drenched rooms, and soul-soothing pasta, Alla Vita truly lives up to its name: to life! Now I’m just daydreaming about being in Italy every day! 🇮🇹✨ #Food #Chicago #ChicagoLife #ChicagoFood #ItalianCuisine #Italy #ItalianRestaurant