Alla Vita

The Best Pasta In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"For a pasta dinner that doesn’t compromise on quality just because there are nine of you, go to Alla Vita. The menu isn’t going to blow your mind with creativity, but the silky cacio e pepe ricotta dumplings will prompt someone at your table to wave a spoon in the air like a 2000s Yoplait commercial. Alla Vita’s gorgeous dining room is also roughly the size of Terminal 2 at O’Hare, so it can fit all of your friends from the pickleball court. Reservations are released on Opentable 60 days in advance at 12:01am. Options for prime dinner times are few and far between, so plan on booking a month or so ahead of time. Or grab a seat at the bar or on the patio right when they open. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane