I've only had provare as takeout but both times I had the trio pasta it is delish!!!! I usually ask for extra spicy and I feel like they could make it even spicier haha but that's just me. The pasta is so creamy and loaded with seafood it's so yum. I will def have to dine in sometime to get the full experience which I'm sure would be so good!! read more

Provare - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing drinks, and delicious food. Love the atmosphere, the music, the crowd and food were all good vibes. The handsome men at the door are absolute gentlemen. 10/10 read more

Provare - Scampi pasta with lamb chop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had reservations for 6pm didn't get seated until after 6:30pm. The lounge was not the vibes I expected them to be. We were seated in a room with 5 other tables extremely dark and just not vibing. I was thinking maybe we came too early but it suppose to open at 6pm. We order the seafood tower and it came with 1 1/2 lobster tail 2 king crab legs and 6 shrimp and a bucket of fries. For the price of gratuity that you pay you would think better service!!! But the salmon egg rolls were delicious!!!! read more

Provare - Seafood tower - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yum. Yum. And, yum. Even though the space and menu present like other BOB restaurants in major cities, this one rises above many with top-notch service and excellent food. We did book a reservation and saw that it was truly need as several people were turned away because the restaurant was full. Our server brought us a sample shot of their rum punch... mmmhmmm mmmhmmm good! We had the spinach-artichoke dip, and it was so good. It was a little oily from the cheeses but was full of artichokes (my faves) and seafood. We shared the seafood trio, and it was delicious. We are glad that we shared because there is no way that we would have finished an entree on our own. read more

Provare - Spinach-artichoke dip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This week I had a chance to check out Provare while visiting Chicago. I have to say the vibe was great with R&B music and good vibes . I order the Spinach dip with shrimp and the pasta trio . Both were loaded with a lot of seafood . The food was really good and the drinks were great . I enjoyed it so much I forgot to grab a picture of the drinks . read more

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This restaurant is a total vibe. I love the atmosphere and the music playing in the restaurant. I was able to walk in and get a seat at the bar. The bar tenders were great and friendly to me and my date. I was able get a great and well made old fashion. The spinach & artichoke dip was good and delicious. I love that instead of bread they used bread. My main dish of lemon pepper chicken Alfredo was tasty the only addition I would add is to have a little more lemon pepper. But the dish was very good. I love the vibe and I suggest you go if you are in the city and looking for a good place for drinks, food, and a place for a date night read more

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Ordered the shrimp cognac scampi and it was fresh and tasty! Received welcome shot upon arrival to my table. read more

Provare - Shrimp Cognac Scampi - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried to make a day of reservation for Provare on a Saturday and saw there was nothing available until Tuesday. So we decided to just show up at opening on Sunday to see if we could be seated as a walk in and it worked! My only reason for rating a 4 instead of a 5 is that I didn't like the decor. It was too dark for my liking. However, every other aspect of my dining experience was superb. My lamb chops were perfectly sized, tender and delicious and the corn that came with it as a side was bursting with flavor. I NEVER share food, but I insisted on all the ladies in my party taking a bite of my lamb chops. Everyone else in my party raved about their meal as well. I would definitely visit again read more

I enjoyed myself so much, met up with some friends on Thursday night, which is Love Jones Night at Prive', such a vibe, food was excellent, the portions were enough for 2 ppl. That Spinach & Artichoke Dip w/ garlic bread (Chef's Kiss) VIP service A+++++ Drinks were delicious. Decor impeccable, wonderfully done. A place that I would recommend 100%, I had the Seafood Trio, of which I didn't finish, it was a lot. John the Manager made sure that my order was carefully done (as I have an allergy to onions) Salmon Egg Rolls OMG w/ that sauce SO GOOD. Outstanding service! Will be visiting AGAIN for sure. Let me not forget the Dj who was doing his thang, kept the crowd on their feet. Everything about Provare is worth visiting! Ambiance 5 stars!!!! Can't go wrong here. Try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Outstanding service, fantastic food I would HIGHLY recommend you come here for a great time and excellent food read more

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Second time visiting here and this time was definitely not as good as the first. Waitress was not attentive enough. Did not offer welcome shots like everyone around us received though we informed her it was my friends first time there. She wasn't focused on our table and seemed checked out. Had to originally wait on her for about 10 minutes to even greet the table. Did not deserve the automatic 20% she received. Company charges credit card surcharge which customer should not be paying for. read more

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Kat it is amazing! Very helpful suggestions! Very attentive to every guest! Personality on 10!! John(manager), as a business owner I can appreciate this brother!! Tables turning over in 2-3mins. Used/empty plates disappearing immediately! John arranging the plating and chairs. I literally watched him all night. The seafood trio, fried lobster, and butter cake! Ahmazing! Yes there is a 20% service charge- everything is high, so businesses have to adjust. Can't afford it or need to complain in a review ... stay at home! Next time I'm in Chicago will definitely return! read more

My children treated me to dinner for my birthday. The food, ambiance and service was wonderful . My complaint which affected my rating of my first visit to Provare is that a charge was applied to my credit card upon booking the reservation but was not applied as a deduction to the bill. I asked my son after we left if he checked the bill to see if it had been applied and he then looked and it had not. This was disturbing as your practice requires a deposit but you failed to apply it. I recall seeing others noting the same when reading various reviews prior to selecting this establishment. Honest mistake or dishonest business practice I can't say. What I can say is if you require a deposit you should be responsible in seeing that it is deducted. read more

Provare - Seafood trio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything went well! From the food, to the live music, to the staff I have no complaints! My only issue was I felt rushed to leave especially when the band was just getting started! read more

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The ambiance is so cute inside. Would recommend this place for a special occasion or date night. The service was top notch. We had Kat and she was amazing! Very friendly and came through with great suggestions too. She brought us a sample of the rum punch to start while we perused the cocktail menu. The punch was not as sweet as rum punches usually are and it was stronger too. We started with a round of cocktails that had dry ice, I believe the cottage grove and the a couple of Randolph's. Drinks were so fun and delicious. We also started with the spinach dip and the salmon egg rolls. Both apps were so sooo good. The salmon had a great chipotle sauce that I've craved since our visit. For dinner we got the seafood trip, alla vodka(add Cajun seasoning--tip from our server that ended up being AMAZING) and lemon pepper chicken Alfredo. We also added a couple lamb chop sides. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, had a great flavor and were so tender. They had a great sear/crust. read more

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Recommend making reservations but this place is amazing and I'll definitely be back. The service was phenomenal, the music and vibes were vibing. The grown vibes were appreciated. Our server was friendly and answered all my questions...I always have questions. Enjoyed the free shot of rum punch when you're seated. I didn't ask, but hope there's an option for those that don't drink alcohol. Drinks: 7/10 good flavor, visually pleasing but less ice and a tad more liquor in the drinks. I can't recall the names of the drinks we had but I would try something else on my next visit. Salmon egg rolls: 8/10 not a fan of the corn, maybe another veggie but other than that, really great flavor, fresh, not too greasy and the aioli was delicious. Get extra on the side if you're a sauce lover like me. Spinach and artichoke dip: 9/10 wish there was more bread, you might have to get extra if you're sharing or plan to take some home. The addition of crawfish and shrimp take this to another level. Lamb chops with corn: 8/10 lamb chops had good flavor but the corn was the star of this dish. Nice little kick, fantastic flavor just wish there was more of it. Get a side if you're curious because whoever gets this dish, will not want to share it with you. Drunken pasta: 9/10 added chicken and a lamb chop. The sauce was super flavorful, and enjoyed the shrimp and chicken. The chicken was moist and was seasoned well. The lamb chop wasn't bad, just not for the person who ordered it. Shrimp scampi: 9/10 fresh and hot. loved the pasta and flavor was on point. Instead of the scampi, I ordered it with the seafood trio sauce. Unbelievable! the lamb chops, were a nice addition but next time I'm going to add chicken. read more

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After hearing rave reviews about this place, my friends and I finally decided to book a table and enjoy ourselves a night out. Our waitress Kiara was great and provided wonderful service even though she told us she was new. The food however, was good but I can't say it was memorable. The majority of the menu is heavy greasy food, so order with moderation. The highlights of the evening were the spinach artichoke dip and the seafood trio pasta. The butter cake was also tasty so save room. All our food had generous portions of protein on them. Nothing stood out as being bad, but given there are so many other restaurants to try in the area I can't say I'd return any time soon. read more

Provare - Lemon pepper alfredo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It doesn't get any better than this! The food is cooked to perfection and seasoned extremely well. The service is amazing and they recently renovated the space it's larger and they have a speakeasy on the lower level. Everything is five out of five! This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or if you want to impress your date, this is the place to be. read more

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Was visiting Chicago from California and heard very good reviews about this place so we had to give it a shot. The ambience is great playing R&B it's dim lights ultimately just the vibes. We had a reservation set, but before we got seated, we grabbed a drink at the bar. We were quickly moved to our seats and we ordered a couple appetizers, the seafood dip and the calamari after we had our food we were so stuffed we couldn't even get entrées, but if you're visiting Chicago, this place is absolutely a vibe. The food is great. The drinks are great. The staff is very friendly. Gave recommendations on what to do in the city and I would absolutely recommend. read more

Provare - Seafood dip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Mom & Daughter Night Out - Great Service, Just Okay Food After a fun candle-making session, my daughter and I stopped by Provare for a mom-and-daughter night out. We arrived about 45 minutes early for our reservation and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. That said, it was a little off-putting to be approached by a bouncer the moment we walked in--he immediately asked if we had a reservation before even greeting us. Once we confirmed, he politely directed us to the hostess who seated us promptly. Our server, Kiara (sp?), was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and on point throughout the evening. The entire staff was efficient, quickly refilling waters and clearing plates, which made the dining experience feel smooth and well-managed. The ambiance was a bit of a mixed bag for me. It's on the darker side, pretty noisy, and feels a bit cramped. We did notice what looked like a hidden bookcase that opens into an upstairs nightclub--fun touch, though not really our vibe. As for the food: the menu leaned heavily on fried or breaded items with a lot of seafood, chicken, and steak paired with pasta or fries. There wasn't much variety if you're looking for lighter or more diverse entrees. We decided to stick to appetizers and share: crab cakes, crabby fries, Brussels sprouts, fried lobster tails, and finished with their only dessert option-- the butter cake. Everything looked and tasted great at first bite, but the richness caught up with us fast. Nearly everything was fried or breaded, which became a bit overwhelming. The Brussels sprouts were flavorful, though a few pieces were overly salty. The butter cake was dense and rich--honestly, too much for me to enjoy, though others might love that indulgence. One additional downside--we paid $5 to book our reservation and didn't notice until we got home that it was never deducted from our bill. That was a little off-putting and something I wish had been flagged or clarified during our visit. My daughter (in her 20s) rated the overall experience higher--she appreciated the trendy vibe and attentive service, though agreed the food was just okay. For me, the service was the true standout, but the food and ambiance didn't quite hit the mark. read more

Everything about this place was amazing. I enjoyed every second. First you walk in and it's dark in there so be mindful but it is beautifully decorated. The neon signs at the bar were wonderful. I ate at the bar, the bartender was on point, gave me time to see what I might want for both my drink and my food. He asks questions and was easy to talk to but was also knowledgeable. I had the salmon egg rolls which were the best I ever had. I all had the shrimp trio and it was delicious highly recommend and it came Out piling hot and fresh. I also had the butter cake which if I am being honest is a must have. I was traveling for work but seriously I miss this food already. read more

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Absolutely worth the hype! I made reservations a month in advance. I highly recommend making reservations. It is decorated nicely and the music is a vibe. I could sing a long and enjoy the ambiance. The service is wonderful. You are made aware of a 90minute at the table but that is plenty of time. The food was served quickly but did not lack quality. We tried the salmon egg rolls as an appetizer. They were yummy!! The salmon taste is slightly fishy but otherwise good. We had spicy seafood trio. I added a friend lobster tell and the other person added lamb chops. The serving size is plentiful. The lamb chops were delicious and I am not a big lamb chop person. Friend lobster...chef's kiss!!! So freaking good!! We also had garlic bread but I would skip that next time. Don't skip dessert!!! Don't skip dessert!! The butter cake is absolutely worth it. It's so buttery, and accompanied by the ice cream and Carmel sauce. I am pleased with this place and will visit again next time I'm in town. read more

Provare - Seafood trio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Creole flavors designed on a pasta canvas! Absolutely floored by the flavors and quality of seafood for the price. The fried lobster tail was better than RPM and about $50 less. Black owned and supported with a welcoming vibe but very busy on a Saturday night. Although we had reservations, we did wait for about 15 mins. Probably the only real feedback on managing reservations and walk ins better. We were greeted with shot sized welcome drinks of one of their cocktails. Cocktails overall were ok and mainly tropical in nature. The food really consists of picking a base pasta and then topping with various proteins. Definitely recommend adding a a few items to get the full experience. I went with the alfredo and topped it with lobster and a lamb chop. Others got the seafood trio and scampi. Every dish was outstanding. By far the entrees are what earns the 4 stars here. Some reviews mentioned it being too salty. I did not find that to be the case. If you are familiar with Cajun spices then you'll understand that it involves more salt than usual but by no means unappetizing. The restaurant should consider raising prices, increasing capacity and fine tuning the edges of service to stay in business for a long time. Truly a unique and incredible offering in Chicago! read more

Provare - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As much as people talk about this place I had to check it out. My friend and I made reservations and once we checked in, it didn't take long to be seated. The inside of the restaurant was nice. Clean and aesthetically pleasing. Our waitress was nice. We received a "welcome shot" and put in our drink orders. I got my drink first and it took a while before my friend got hers but it wasn't a big deal. We put in our order for the salmon egg roll appetizers and it came out quick! I barely blinked my eyes lol. It was good but oily. We ordered the lemon pepper chicken Alfredo as our entrees. It came out almost as fast as the appetizer. I didn't taste any lemon pepper and the sauce was too thin for my liking but the overall presentation good and dish was decent. read more

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Doubling down on my previous 5 star review! They've moved locations since my last review so there's more space, nice bar area and decor. Service is still top notch, THIS is how you do auto gratuity, you'll actually want to tip more. They also have dessert now and the butter cake is to die for, don't miss it. I came here for my birthday this year, a friend's birthday, and date night. They even passed the delivery test. This restaurant is consistent and I recommend it to everyone. The pesto pasta with crawfish has my heart, the salmon egg rolls and spinach dip are must have apps. The pasta is always perfectly al dente, everything is seasoned well without being too salty. I realized after my last dine in experience that I didn't get my deposit from the reservation credited on my bill, I called and a nice lady refunded it immediately. Provare keep up the excellent food & service!!! read more

Provare - Spinach Dip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was delicious! However, they required $5 per person to make a reservation, they tell you that will come off your bill, but that is not what they do. Now I have to wait 7 business days to get it back (hopefully). They add 20% tip to your bill which they claim is shared with the entire staff. THEN your server tells us anything you give over that goes to your server only. What?? Now they want more than 20%? Left a very bad taste in my mouth and would not return. I hope this isn't going to become new trend in restaurants. read more

Provare - Seafood Trio, spicy deliciousness. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Provare is a total vibe! This place brings an awesome mix of Italian and Creole flavors you don't come across every day. The cozy, intimate setup feels like you've stepped into a cool little hideaway, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Order the seafood trio!!! The only hiccup? Service was a bit on the slow side, and the music was a tad loud, but honestly, it just added to the energy of the place. If you're looking for a spot that's fun, unique, and delicious, Provare is it! Just be sure to make a reservation, as it fills up fast. read more

Expensive but the pasta was kinda overwhelming the sauce is super thick and tails still on the shrimp. The butter cake was my favorite not sure I dine here again read more

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I truly don't understand the hype around this place , yes my dish was good but I've eaten good dishes at many places at a much lower cost. I don't mind paying top dollar for my dining experience but it has to be that, a good experience. there wasn't anything outstanding about Provare. Nothing. Not the food, not the ambiance and not the service. read more

Loved it. The service, vibes and food gave black excellence. The music was great. The food was even better! Are every bit of this food, can't wait to go back read more

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We walked in at 4pm without a reservation, and were warmly greeted and quickly seated. The vibe of the restaurant was nice with the R&B playing in the background, and a dimly lit interior. Visually, the restaurant itself is very nice. Our waitress Kierra brought us a few complimentary shots to start things off, which was a really nice touch. She also asked us if we had any questions, and throughout the evening made sure that we were enjoying everything. The gentleman walking around refilling water was also on point, and never let our glasses get more than half empty. We ordered the garlic bread as a starter. The garlic bread was not super garlicky, but had a nice buttery flavor and was very soft. It was perfect for sopping up the sauce of your pasta dish. My wife and daughter both got the spicy alfredo with chicken and said that it was very good. I got the seafood trio which was loaded with crab meat and large shrimp. It was creamy, with a slight spice and bursting with fresh seafood. It was truly the best version of a cajun pasta that I've ever had. The portion was very large though, and I barely ate half of my food. I ended up taking the rest to go to eat later. The butter cake that we had for dessert was incredibly light and not too sweet. The real sweetness came from the caramel on the plate which allowed me to control the sweetness of each bite, which I really appreciated. Overall, a really nice experience at a place that is perfect for a date night or just a nice meal with folks visisting from out of town. Provare hit all of the notes that I'm looking for in a restaurant: great food, great service, and excellent value. read more

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I ordered in. I ordered the spicy crab & shrimp pasta and then added crawfish it was soooooo damn good! I can only imagine what the food will taste like when I pay them a visit! I will be seeing them very soon. Sorry no pics this time :(. I scarfed it down and realized after I should've taken pictures lol! read more

We came from out of town and we were able to score reservations here last minute (the day before). We arrived on time and seated immediately. The staff were welcoming and the ambiance was on point. They start you with a welcome shot (photo'd) of their signature drink "Chicago Ave", which was pretty tasty. I ordered two drinks the Randolph (10/10) and The Windy City (switched the Hennessy for Tito's to make it more classic) (10/10). My meal was the Drunken Pasta (7/10) , I think I was expecting more of a flat noodle that would be more reminiscent of a Thai drunken noodle (that's a me thing though). The flavors were potent and the spice level wasn't too intense which still allowed the flavors to be highlighted. Overall, this was a 5 star experience. read more

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The food is overpriced and bad quality I don't recommend this place 0/0 We decided to start with a fried calamari and it was so bad. Decide dint get more food after tryed it. read more

Went here on a date night during the middle of the week. It was Wednesday and this place was packed like a Friday or Saturday evening. It's located on the corner with street parking around. I liked that this place wasn't located downtown so you're able to find parking. We were welcomed with complimentary rum punch shots by our server who was nice and made great suggestions. We ordered the seafood spinach artichoke dip for an app and it had a good amount of seafood, but the flavor wasn't all the way there. For dinner I ordered the lemon pepper grilled chicken Alfredo. The Alfredo was a great portion and very tasty. The noodles were coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce and the chicken was seasoned well. My date ordered the lamb chops and upgraded his side to the Alfredo. He gave me a bite of the lamb chop and that was legit the best lamb chop I've ever had in my life. It's like they have a rib rub on them I can't quite put my finger on it, but they were seasoned and grilled to perfection!! We ordered drinks, nothing on the drink menu really fancied me so I just got a lemon drop with reposado. Keep in mind you're allotted a 90 minute dining duration. I'd definitely come back for the lamb chops when I'm back in the Windy City. read more

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Came late, no reservation just riding on hope and reviews. We were greeted with doors held open, "it's ok we will always find room" Every pivotal employee we came in contact with met us with such kind professionalism bravo. You are forgoing an industry standard! read more

The service at PROVARE was really good. However, the restaurant continues to struggle with organization. Our reservation was canceled two weeks ago because the speakeasy was flooded. Then we went back this week, and we had an 8 PM reservation. When we got there, they told us to wait, and we waited 10 minutes before they explained that the speakeasy was overcapacity. Then they asked us to eat upstairs until there was a table available...Luckily, a table became available quickly, but this was after we sat down at a table upstairs for a few minutes, disappointed about not being able to eat where we originally planned. There's always some complication with this place. read more

Food & Ambiance A+ I understand why there was a line outside the door when our party left. read more

Provare - Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo w/ added Lamp Chop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was okay but the staff was NOT helpful. Rude, and almost did not accept our reservation. We came to provare for a birthday, but once there, we were told balloons were not allowed nor cake. We were also told that we could not have a party over 6 people, thus, shortening my invite list. While there, there was another table celebrating a birthday that had OVER 10 people ANDDDDDD were allowed balloons at their table after we would told to take them back to the car. Naturally, the general manager doesn't respond to emails or calls, ever. This is ridiculous. I will not be returning. read more

Provare - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yes,,this place is great definitely a must try excellent service and cocktails a food looked incredible. Will be returning for the full dinner experience soon! read more