LIVA at Chicago Winery

"In River North, the restaurant inside Chicago Winery, a new venue with locations in New York and D.C., is slinging three NA drinks. Liva is calling these drinks Flightless Birds. There’s a negroni, a drink called Tiki-Taka (South African rooibos, ginger, black pepper, cranberry), and Hotel Evangeline (Seedlip Spice 94, pineapple, apricot, lime, cinnamon)." - Nylah Iqbal Muhammad, Eater Staff

"Even if you're not a wine drinker, this restaurant inside Chicago Winery is still worth a visit. Liva’s pastas are delicious, like tender ricotta ravioli with sweet corn. They have great small plates as well, like hamachi crudo with blood orange and almonds. And if you do like wine, the knowledgeable staff is always happy to chat about varietals and the ideal pairings for each dish. Its large bright dining space is good for a casual group dinner or a nice date night, but there are also plenty of seats at the bar if you want to enjoy some pasta and wine by yourself." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"This restaurant is located inside the Chicago Winery in River North, so it's not surprising that Liva has a great wine selection. But Liva’s pastas are also delicious, like tender ricotta ravioli or lamb tagliatelle with rich squash sugo. There are plenty of seats at the bar for you to enjoy some quality time with both, and the knowledgeable bartender is always happy to chat about varietals and the ideal pairings for each pasta. " - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"Liva’s double-sided fireplace ensures that two groups at a time can defrost after walking around River North. It’s modern-looking and gas-powered, with sleek flames that flicker in a clean straight line surrounded by a pool of rocks—like an MCA piece that triggers unexpected pensiveness. Liva also has a variety of tasty pastas and dishes like grilled shrimp or duck breast to help you fuel up before braving the snowy streets of downtown again. And since it’s located inside of Chicago Winery, there’s plenty of great wine to choose from. " - adrian kane, john ringor

"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