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Via Veneto
Via Veneto offers authentic Italian cuisine. Family owned with affordable prices. Voted one of the top 10 Restaurants in Chicago by the Sun Times and Tribune.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(17)
- special occasion(14)
- good for groups(13)
- romantic(13)
- kid-friendly(6)
Via Veneto Reviews List
Review 1 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place to eat. Can be romantic, for groups and family friendly. Its a nice environment, good ambiance and decor. Service is great. The prices are pretty standard, but you get a good portion for the price."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ravioli is their thing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ravioli with pistachio and mascarpone was delicioius. It had the perfect amount of sweet and savory. They have several ravioli dishes on the menu, all homemade. It must be what their known for. Their martinis are colosal. On the down side they touted a lemon lobster linguini special which was good, but nothing special. However, the rub was that when the dish came out the pasta was capellini, not linguine. We laughed."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Molto Bello
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We recently returned from Puglia, Italy, and were seeking the "real deal" in Chicago. Via Veneto is it! Authentic, fresh, complex flavors, beautifully prepared! Try the pistachio ravioli - amazing! We are dog owners/lovers, and the patio welcomes our (well-behaved) dogs to join us for dinner. We feel that we are visiting beloved Italian family when we dine at Via Veneto!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent. However, I came in with a large gathering, and the obvious attention paid to each dish made the wait for entrees extraordinarily long."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
WEST RIDGE'S ITALIAN PARADISE
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In spring 2012 I moved into the West Ridge area and had driven with my partner Joe many times. He had been wanting to eat dinner at this spot. We were truly joyed at the interior designing, pictures from Italy, great service, tasty martinis and of course. The very authentic Italian cuisine. My partner lived in Venezia, Italy for four years and felt the food was done the way he had had it in ITALIA. We will see you soon when we return with family and friends."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 6 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. This family-run and customer-friendly restaurant has been our longtime go-to for Italian. Its menu and kitchen are particularly strong in seafood and past, while offering a wide variety of other feel-executed dishes. Service is always attentive and helpful when special requests are made. When we take friends here for their first time, they always ask to come back again."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service, another memorable night at the best Italian restaurant in town. Via Veneto does everything right. Can't wait to go back again!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding dinner. The calamari
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding dinner. The calamari was perfectly cooked and over the food was superb. What a wonderful restaurant. It is simply outstanding. Everything was cooked to perfection."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent dining experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just a wonderful experience - very attentive, friendly staff and excellent dishes. We enjoyed the grilled octopus as a starter - perfect balsamic sauce. I enjoyed the tricolor pasta stuffed with grilled eggplant in a light cream sauce and my husband had a great meal of lamb. You have to save room for one of their specialty desserts - the salty caramel crunch cake - great with a cappuccino! Grazie!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant wasn't crowded
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant wasn't crowded and the staff was extremely friendly. The food tasted great, but it was apparently loaded with MSG. (I know that this isn't a problem for everyone.)"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice place"
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a great place to eat.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a great place to eat. Great neighborhood find."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service and food always excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service and food always excellent. A special place to which I go back again and again!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Via Veneto never disappoints.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Via Veneto never disappoints. This time, we were there for a casual business dinner, so we opted for a table rather than a booth. Don't let the menu limit you if you have a particular taste for something; they will custom-make a meal for you provided they have the necessary ingedients. The service is superb: friendly, knowledgeable but never intrusive. You can tell that this is a family owned-and-run restaurant, you feel that personal touch from the enitre staff. Two of us had salmon with spinach and shallots--perfectly prepared. Our guest/client had a custom-made veal dish which she thoroughly enjoyed. They pour a generous glass of wine (if you order by the glass), which is something you don't see too often these days."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My boyfriend and I dined at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My boyfriend and I dined at Via Veneto for Valentines day. The food was great. Good drink specials. Romantic and wonderful atmosphere. However,the service was cold. The wait staff was friendly (when they showed up to check on the table, which was few and far between.)"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Via Veneto
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Copious portions with intriguing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Copious portions with intriguing sauces. Plan on taking next day's lunch home with you. You are neither harried or ignored...great blend of service and attention to the diner(s)."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Via Veneto
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate