"We like this River North spot for a birthday dinner because it's sleek and relaxed, and the space is so large that you can usually get last-minute reservations for a group. Liva is located inside the Chicago Winery in River North, so it's not surprising they have a great wine selection. But Liva’s pastas are also delicious, like the tender ricotta ravioli or lamb tagliatelle with rich squash sugo. The dining room is large and bright, and has a lovely fireplace that you can pretend is a giant birthday candle." - adrian kane, john ringor
