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4.2 (564 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Edilsa M.

Friday afternoon-Food was okay, drinks were light and service was good. The food-ordered seafood rigatoni with an extra lobster tail. The taste was okay. It needed salt and the food left a bad taste that had both my friend and myself feeling sick Friday evening and all day Saturday. Drinks-lemon drops were light. Our server-Tay was nice, informative and efficient. Noise level was medium to high but positive energy and good music.

LaToya B.

My husband discovered this spot and added it to our shared folder for our Yelp adventures, and listen, it was absolutely amazing! The vibe, the ambiance, the semi-dark mood lighting, and the people just vibing out after work? Yes! It was rainy that day, and I honestly didn't think we were going to get in. Needless to say, I was done, okay? We had woken up late, had breakfast, did a few things, got tired, and dozed off. But nevertheless, my husband makes it happen, okay? They were able to seat us at the bar, and listen, I loved watching the bartenders do their thing. I'm always curious about how they make their drinks, how they get along, and how they interact with the customers. You could tell that a lot of the people eating at the bar were regulars, okay? We had never been there before, but everybody around us had something good to say. The lady sitting to my left was from St. Louis, and when I tell you, she could not stop raving about this restaurant! She had been there a few times, and even though she's from out of town, anytime she's in the Chi, she stops by. Another guy had already been three times that week! He even brought his other half to check out the basement and listen to some music. From what he told us, they have DJs on certain days, along with other live acts. It gives almost a speakeasy vibe. We didn't make it downstairs this time, but we already said that when we go back, with reservations, we are definitely spending some time down there. Listen, I'm about to jump all over the place with this review, because everything was hitting! The butter cake, okay?! Totally amazing. It was light, airy, and not overly rich. I'm in a season where I'm not doing too much sweet, okay? I mean, I'mma eat my sweets, don't get it twisted... but over-the-top and doing too much? Yeah, no. This was perfect. You could taste what needed to be tasted, okay? Some guys sitting near us had ordered it, and listen, they maxed. They bust that thing down. Once we tried it, we understood exactly why. Now, the food! I had what I believe was the lemon pepper chicken Alfredo. Oh my gosh! Rich cheese, rich white sauce, and everything tasted homemade, okay? Don't give me that other stuff, y'all. My husband had some type of seafood pasta situation, and he absolutely loved it. We also had some egg rolls that were phenomenal. Listen, I have never been in a situation where I ate my entire meal. All of it! Usually, I'm taking something to go, and then it never gets eaten. This time there wasn't anything left to take. That's all I'mma say! The drinks did exactly what they needed to do, okay? Shout-out to the bartender! I can't remember his name, but listen, he wore the cowboy hat. I was feeling it! Awesome food, awesome drinks, awesome vibe, and an awesome time. We will definitely be back!

Lamb Chops
Jahaan T.

What more could you want from a place that offers welcome shots? I wish I could remember our servers name; she was such a doll. My sister and I kept it simple with a shared app and our entrees. The salmon egg rolls were good and not overdone. She ordered the lamb and I ordered the seafood trio, at the recommendation of our server. The lamb was overcooked but we were able to get it remade. The pasta trio was so flavorful! And they did not skimp on seafood. We also ordered a drink but felt we couldn't taste the alcohol. So we ended up ordering an extra shot. Not pictured but the cherry on top was the butter cake! Worth every calorie lol. The vibe was really nice overall and if you look hard enough, you'll find the speakeasy lol.

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

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.

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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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo
Candrell B.

The vibes and ambience of this restaurant was amazing. Nice 90s RnB music, with dim lighting making it a very comfortable romantic vibe. The food came out quick and perfect and their butter cake is one of the best things I've ever had! I even order one to go! Our server was also very attentive and made the experience better!

Shrimp Cognac Scampi
Kelly D.

We came to Provare to celebrate my birthday after seeing so many posts on social media, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the fried lobster tails, salmon egg rolls, seafood trio pasta, and cognac shrimp scampi. Everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The salmon egg rolls were my favorite, so unique and seriously SO good! The pasta dishes were generous portions with plenty of seafood. For the quality and type of food, I also felt the prices and portion sizes were very reasonable compared to other restaurants offering similar seafood selections. The service was fantastic! Our server, Katy, was so sweet and on top of everything. Multiple staff members checked on us throughout the meal, and we felt very well taken care of. We finished with the butter cake, which was moist, flavorful, and a must-get! Such a great birthday experience. Highly recommended!

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The FOOD was Excellent / A-1 service / Dy - O - Might ! For my First time experience Nothing under the Task ! All above ! Wow

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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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