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    4.3 (556 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Crab Cake Egg Rolls
    Yahsha M.

    This food was so amazing I will literally be thinking about it until the next time I'm in Chicago. Everything was flavorful, and the portions were extremely generous. Our waitress was great too. We loved the vibe of the restaurant and the music playing were all of our favorite songs. We might make this a stop every time we visit Chicago

    Seafood Pasta Trio
    Skyy S.

    I have never loved a restaurant more. EVERY SINGLE THING they brought out was delicious. I can't even say one thing was better than the other. You need to go to this restaurant the crab cake egg rolls are my favorite. Our server was amazing and very attentive. I wish this was in Dallas!

    Lisa H.

    Went here for a birthday dinner, and hit up the speakeasy in the basement afterwards. Our waitress was awesome and definitely on top of things. We didn't get a picture of everything, but we had the: - Spinach and Artichoke Dip - dip has a lot of potential, I would've just added more seasoning salt to it, but it was very good - Mardi Gras Pasta - my friend loved her dish - Seafood Trio - good, and had a slight heat to it, but was good, - Salmon Eggrolls: BOMB! Sooooooooooo good, I wanted another plate of them

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    Christopher W.

    Fantastic Saturday night dinner at Povare! ​The atmosphere was on point for a weekend night, and the drinks were both delicious and strong. Huge shoutout to Devante for the exceptional service and top-tier recommendations--he really made the evening. ​The appetizers were absolutely perfect. My entree was full of flavor, though just a hair on the salty side. Overall, a phenomenal experience. Great job, Povare team!

    Nerina B.

    It's a nice din lit roomy place. You only have 90 minutes for seating. The waitress was very attentive. Well they kind of have to be since you are limited to only 90 minutes. The food is outstanding. The Salmon egg rolls were the best I have ever had. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked, tender and very tasty. The Ribeye Steak was really good. Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Don't skip the butter cake for desert even if you are stuffed. It's decadent! So moist, full of flavor, it's delicious! Overall great experience.

    Chicken Fettuccine
    Nina R.

    The service is top tier. The atmosphere was great- relaxed but beautiful-great date night vibes. For me the food was okay. The spices on my lamb chops were different and that could be my personal palette because my daughter loved them. The pasta dishes were very rich and creamy.

    Tuyetnhi M.

    I was a party of 1, and sat in between parties with several reasons to celebrate. That being said, the host, staff, and even fellow guests dining there as well, made me feel welcomed. I received exceptional service from CiCi (hope I am spelling that right). Pretty, spacious, and an esthetically beautiful restaurant. I made the mistake of eating a late lunch, but I didn't want to cancel my reservation because I don't know when my next trip to Chicago will be. I ordered the seafood trio 5/5! And the butter cake 4.6/5! There are so many reviews, so I'll keep mine simple and straight to the point. If I'm ever in Chicago again, I'd definitely return!

    Lobster Tower
    Lunell G.

    First time , the amazing establishment is such a vibe ! The ambiance is so chic, the service was great the waitress was incredibly informative and inviting. The food was excellent, a great deal of options! The drinks were great. Definitely a staple and will dine again.

    Sandra S.

    I've been dying to try Provare since it opened, but I just hadn't had the opportunity until this past Saturday when we went with friends. From the moment we walked in, I got this modern Neo-soul, chill vibe that immediately set the tone for the evening. The hostesses were incredibly hospitable, and we were seated pretty quickly. Our waitress came by and, after finding out it was our first time dining there, offered us Chicago Avenue shots -- such a thoughtful and welcoming touch. I can truly understand why people rave about this place on social media because the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the crab cake eggrolls and fried lobster as appetizers, and both were amazing. I ordered the Randolph Ave drink, which was sweet and strong -- exactly what I was hoping for. For our entrées, we ordered the seafood trio, and it was superb. It's a creamy Cajun pasta with lobster, crab, and shrimp, with the perfect amount of spice. My husband ordered the lamb chops with Cajun street food corn, and let me tell you -- he got five of the fattest, juiciest lamb chops cooked to perfection! My friend ordered the pasta alla vodka with grilled chicken, and we all shared the butter cake for dessert. Everything from the drinks to the appetizers to the entrées was incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience and will definitely be back!

    Monique B.

    If there was EVER a restaurant I wanted to double back to... it's Provare! ‍ From the rum punch , to the salmon egg rolls , that lobster bisque topped with a whole fried lobster tail ... and BABY, let's talk about that BUTTER CAKE! Everything was hitting. Every. Single. Thing. 10/10, baby! Hands down some of the BEST food I've had in a longgggg time.

    Cesar salad & Calamari
    Stefanie L.

    Came to check out this restaurant early on a Friday evening and sat at the bar. The bartender, Trel was very welcoming. We ordered a round of cocktails. We started with the fried calamari and Cesar salad. For entrees, we had the lobster bisque pasta and the seafood trio. The sauces in the pasta were rich and flavorful. The food was so filling and I loved that they did not skimp on the seafood meat in the entrees. So good. Thank you for the great food and hospitality.

    Stoney Island
    Maya H.

    We had an amazing time at Provare! Even though we arrived a few minutes late, they were very accommodating and seated us while the rest of our group arrived. The ambiance is a 10/10--beautiful space, especially the downstairs Privé section. The Stoney Island was a hit with our group (some even ordered seconds!). The calamari was slightly overcooked but still tasty. My boyfriend and I shared the steak frites (medium well), and it was cooked perfectly--I'd order it again. The DJ was also a 10/10 and really made the night. Highly recommend--we'll definitely be back!

    Butter Cake
    Tailah J.

    THE FOOD, SERVICE, AMBIANCE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN BETWEEN WERE A 10/10! Provaré has the best crab cakes! Although, the fried calamari was decent compared to everything else I tried. The star of the show was definitely the cognac scampi, which was out of this world! It comes with shrimp normally, but I ordered mine with chicken instead. No lie, this was the best pasta I've had in my life. The music was good & the service was spectacular! Overall, this was an amazing experience.

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    Ask the Community - Provare

    Are there vegan options?

    Not that I recall.

    Is this business kid friendly?

    Yes it is. But I would go earlier in the day or on Sunday with kids. Enjoy 😊

    I don't see anyone talking about the parking, I read it's street parking but it looks crowded near there. Please someone help how's the parking, we booked a reservation in September ? Thanks!!!

    We go to Provare frequently as we live one block away on Superior Street. It is PAID street parking IN FRONT of the restaurant on Chicago Ave., however, just a parallel block away on Superior St it is not paid parking. One can usually find parking… 

    Do they take walk ins or reservations only?

    They accept walk-ins, but reservations are highly desired...especially during peak hours.

    Hello, how do we make a reservation for the speak easy?

    Go on their website and select the cocktail lounge.

    How. To make reservation?

    I made reservations online by going to their website.

    What is appropriate attire for women?

    Honestly anything that isn't gym clothes. I have seen people dressed up like on a date and people in jeans and a shirt. I would check out the IG for examples.

    Does the $5 reservation fee go towards your meal?

    Yes, I went with a party of 3, $15.00 at the time of my reservation. When we were ready we pay, $10.00 was taken off. We spoke with our waitstaff and pointed out the discrepancy and the $15.00 was subtracted.… 

    Do they offer any gluten free breading or pasta options?

    I'm dining there tomorrow evening and just called and asked and was told they do not offer GF pasta

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    This review is for Restaurant Week!…read more I really like Esmes vibe overall. It's chic and minimalist. I love that the tables are widely spaced out so you don't feel like you're on top of another party. I loved the bowls everything was served in, and the silverware was unique. And the service was great. I appreciate when they left everyone finish before they clear the table. While I thought all the food was good, I think it overwhelming fell flat flavor wise. I don't think anything blew me away like I was expecting which was disappointing. We had the caviar supplement, which they accidentally gave us two of (amazing), which was good but also didn't blow me away. I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavors of the soup but that's probably a personal problem. The sturgeon and wagyu were alright. I wish I left being amazed but I left thinking I wouldn't come back, not even for RW again. I think my favorite bite of the night was the sticky date cake. I think it was the most flavorful but it wasn't the best dessert I've ever had. It lacked SOMETHING but I couldn't tell you what.

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