Provare Chicago: Match the Night
Italian fusion and a downstairs speakeasy, matched to the night rather than the rankings.
Choose the setting, not just the rating
I match the restaurant to the night, not the ranking. Provare Chicago at 1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA pairs Italian-American fusion and seafood with a main dining floor and a downstairs speakeasy. The upbeat music and cocktails point toward a date or celebration when that energy fits your plans.
My host’s instinct is to settle the setting first. Consider the dining floor versus the lower level, then confirm arrangements with the restaurant rather than assume a table is available.
The five alternatives below are not a route. Zócalo Bar & Grill brings Mexican cooking, while La Scarola and Formento's stay in the Italian conversation. Nobu Chicago offers Japanese-Peruvian fusion. Beauty Bar Chicago is the bar-and-dancing option, not another dinner restaurant.
