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Va Pensiero, Chicago, IL

  • Address 1566 Oak Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201
    United States
  • Phone number+1 847 475 7779
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  • Delivery Available? No
    http://www.va-p.com/
  • Average Cost : 40 USD
    Tue to Thu from 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM,Fri to Sat from 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM,Sun from 05:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Elegance and style greet you as you step into this Italian restaurant Va Pensiero. So don't forget to don your best when you decide to stop by. Skillfully prepared dishes in the form of Roasted Vegetable Pot of Fire and Sicilian Duet of Wild Pheasant are sure to please your palate. And desserts like A Spumoni or Blood Orange Cheesecake make the perfect end to a fine meal. Pensiero's bar stocks rare finds along with versions of Chianti and Merlot and wine tasting sessions are held from time to time in the private rooms.

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yelp Reviews ( 20 Reviews see all ) Top

Steve H.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Steve H. on November 1, 2009

I've now been to Va Pensiero twice and I was disappointed both times. The first visit was on a Valentine's Day, and because it was a prix fixe menu that...

Lori L.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Lori L. on October 12, 2009

Tucked underneath the Margarita European Inn is Va Pensiero. The moment you enter, you can tell this is a special, upscale establishment. The maître d'...

Rob D.

(Rating: 3.0) 

by Rob D. on September 28, 2009

Solid Italian in Evanston. Likely deserves four stars. But, as I've mentioned in my reviews of other Italian restaurants, I have a bit of a higher...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 7 Reviews see all ) Top

“Great food - Disjointed service”

 by  CulinarySnob  on  2009-02-14

Partook of the valentine's day fixed menu. While the food overall was quite good, service was disjointed. Bread and water service was good. We ...

“Great grass fed...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2009-02-02

Great grass fed carpaccio - lousy zambaglione made w/amaretto rather than marsala more

“I'd go back.”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-09-10

I'd go back. more

“We once had these...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-09-07

We once had these stuffed zucchini flowers there that were just amazing. more

“Excellent Dining in Evanston”

 by  TheEyeTem  on  2008-06-05

This is one of the best restaurants - anywhere, let alone Evanston. Situated in the Margarita Inn, the tables in the main dining room are very ...

“Fabulous!”

 by  northernlights11  on  2007-06-08

I can't remember ever having such perfect service in a restaurant! The staff is superbly trained and extremely attentive without making you fee...

CitySearch Reviews ( 8 Reviews see all ) Top

good italian! by Christina F. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2008-10-16

this place has some great italian food. some of the best around and the menu is fabulous! i suggest trying just about anything, its all good. i...

Hidden Jewel with great food and service

 by  ihatetocook  on  2008-03-24

From the time we entered Va Penseiro, we were treated like royalty! The service was exceptional and the servers were so discrete...it was as if...

Yuck! Bad food - Agressive service.

 by  arafel  on  2008-01-31

I really don't understand why this place gets such good reviews. The food was bland when it wasn't strangely acidic. The mushroom soup might ...

great atmosphere, food , and service

 by  elizscott  on  2007-08-04

Va Pensiero in Evanston is a bit hard to find the first time, but is so worth the effort! We dine out often and we have never been disappointe...

Creative, upscale Italian cuisine in a warm, old Evanston atmosphere make this a pleasant special-occasion spot.

 by  Contributor  on  2007-01-04

The SceneGracious service and a reputation for excellence have made this elegant space in the basement of the stately Margarita Inn an Evan

Amazing food, atrocious manager

 by  occhiblu  on  2006-08-07

Va Pensiero seems to have hired an assistant manager on a power trip, and he ruined my family's experience there last week. He was aggressive ...

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