Provare Chicago
Italian restaurant · West Town
1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Highlights
Italian and Creole fusion with fresh seafood and pasta
Italian and Creole fusion with fresh seafood and pasta
"Rich, creamy, and decadent are all words we've used to describe the pastas at this West Town Cajun-Italian spot. Their chicken parm with bucatini comes with an incredible thick gooey blanket of marinara and melted mozzarella, and their shrimp cognac scampi with mafaldine will make you question the validity of your previous shrimp scampi experiences." - john ringor, nick allen, adrian kane
"Provaré is a blast. This bright Italian and Creole spot in West Town has an R&B playlist that will remind you of the greatness that is '90s Usher, complimentary shots as soon as you sit down, and food that makes you put your hand up to silence the table so you can have a private moment with the housemade pasta. There are standout dishes like fried lobster tails, creamy chicken parmesan that’s the antidote to your scary Apple news feed, and juicy lamb chops that go perfectly with a side of spicy charred corn. The restaurant is busy but never chaotic, and there’s a good chance the chef will come out to drop off plates and make sure you’re having a good celebration. Plus, there’s a speakeasy hiding behind some very convincing shelves." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor
"Provaré in West Town is a guaranteed great time regardless of why you’re here, date night is no different. Their Creole-Italian dishes—cheesy chicken parm, crispy fried lobster tails with spicy aioli, and spinach artichoke dip—are so rich and comforting you’d probably still leave in a good mood even if the date ends up being a bust. The Chicago-themed cocktails are also delicious, like the refreshing Hyde Park with tequila, pineapple juice, and midori. And since there’s always an excellent R&B and hip-hop throwback playlist, instead of asking your date for their MBTI, you can figure out what their favorite Ashanti-Ja Rule collab says about them." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Provaré is a fun, brightly lit Creole and Italian spot that’s a newcomer in the neighborhood. The busy space has an R&B playlist that will make you realize how much you enjoy '90s Usher, and you’ll get complimentary shots of one of their house cocktails as soon as you sit down. The menu is short (just a few appetizers and mains) but really good. Standout dishes include cheesy spinach and artichoke dip filled with shrimp and crawfish, shrimp Hennessy scampi, and bone-in lamb chops with corn maque choux. They have a couple vegan options, too—like bolognese made with Impossible Meat and brussels sprouts topped with vegan parmesan." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Provaré is a blast. This bright Italian and Creole spot has an R&B playlist that will remind you of the greatness that is '90s Usher, complimentary shots as soon as you sit down, and food that makes you put your hand up to silence the table so you can have a private moment with the housemade pasta. There are standout dishes like fried lobster tails, creamy chicken parmesan that’s the antidote to your scary Apple news feed, and juicy lamb chops that go perfectly with a side of spicy charred corn. The restaurant is busy but never chaotic, and there’s a good chance the chef will come out to drop off plates and make sure you’re having a good time." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
