Va Pensiero
4.4
from - 1566 Oak Ave.
- Evanston, IL 60201
- 847-475-7779
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Va Pensiero stands out among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants. Located inside the historic Margarita European Inn, the look here is decidedly 1920s Italy. The menu is seasonally inspired; past dishes have included pan-sauteed tiger shrimp with pistachio pesto and pork tenderloin with caramelized fennel and prosciutto. An extensive wine list features a nice variety of reasonably priced Italian wines; if you've been saving a special bottle at home, you can bring it along for a $15 corkage fee. During the summer, head out to the garden terrace. Be aware that the management tactfully enforces the dress code, which is describes as "evening casual."
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Valet Parking: $6 per car.
- Public Transportation:
- Purple Line Train: Davis stop. Metra Train: Union Pacific North Line.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- "evening casual": no shorts, no t-shirts, no athletic wear.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Dinner and dancing on holidays, such as New Year's Eve.
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. Can accommodate private parties up to 200 people. Wine dinners on occasion.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Terrace seats 45
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 160
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"Fantastico! "
By mriordan5598 from River North, July 24, 2009
We recently hosted a wonderful wedding rehearsal dinner at Va Pensiero. Jeff and Maureen Muldrow were terrific and helped us to plan and deliver a...
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"One of the best"
By arlyh from North Shore, May 30, 2009
Our recent dinner at Va Pensiero was one of the outstanding dining experiences we have had in a very long time! The servers were friendly and help...
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"High Class Restaurant"
By mbs2009 from evanston, April 12, 2009
We used Va Pensiero recently for a private party, which was trult a spectacular affair. We've eaten here several times for a romantic dinner, so w...
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