Va Pensiero - Evanston Restaurant

  • 1566 Oak Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201-4234
  • +1 847 475 7779
  • www.va-p.com
Average Rating
4.5
14+ reviews
from 3 sources
CitySearch
5.0
4+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
8+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
2+ reviews
Cuisine Type:
italian
Open Hours:
5:30p-9p Su-Th, 5:30p-10p F-Sa,Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm,Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9pm,Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Va Pensiero
1566 Oak Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-4234
Amenities
  • Beer
  • Non-Smoking Area
  • Banquet/Private Rooms
  • Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Full Bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Wine
Description
  • Elegance and style greet you as you step into this Italian restaurant. So don't forget to don your best ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • ... service and a reputation for excellence have made this elegant space in the basement of the stately Margarita Inn an Evanston classic. A chatty crowd of professionals and NU students with parents in tow fill the inviting dining room, ... more on CitySearch
  • ... in Evanston is a three star Italian restaurant. This is a moderately priced, popular place. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, ... more on OpenList.com
  • This award winning restaurant ranked #2 in Zaggat's guide for Italian restaurants in Chicago. Come learn why for yourself. more on EnjoyIllinois.com
  • ... Hammond creates award-winning authentic, rustic Italian cuisine, lovingly prepared and artfully presented. Va Pensiero specializes in homemade pastas and breads, seafood, veal and lamb dishes, the freshest vegetables and exquisite ... more on OpenTable.com
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Reviews
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1.0
Coasting on past reputation

(11/29/05)

... that the title says it all - especially since Yahoo didn't post my full review - The quick synopsis: The food was just OK, the sauces insipid, the wine list boardering on silly, the service embarassing, the prices way too high for ... Iso_ (aka: isologous), a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

5.0
great atmosphere, food, and service

(08/04/2007)

... Evanston is a bit hard to find the first time, but is so worth the effort! We dine out often and we have never been disappointed here. The food is flavorful and authentic; it reminds us of our vacations in Italy. The staff is attentive ... elizscott, a user of citysearch.com. Reviews from CitySearch

Excellent Italian Gem --Recommended

(04/30/2006)

... food were excellent. Warm and soft sourdough rolls started the meal with a toasted walnut and sage butter. We're vegetarians, so we ordered ... citysearch.com, a user of citysearch.com. Reviews from OpenList.com

4.0
Ronak S. 's review

... on quality of food and service, it's a 4-star. However, if I'm rating on value, it's probably closer to 3-stars. We had two appetizers, ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0
The Best on the Northshore

(09/20/06)

We had the most incredible meal there...Everything went off without a hitch...from service to food, SPECTACULAR!!! ebhchef, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Cross Street :Davis Street;Directions :Bus: 201 to Church & Oak

Web Resources
  • Read more about Va Pensiero on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.va-p.com
  • http://www.enjoyillinois.com

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