Petite Vie

4.8

267 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Nestled in the heart of downtown Western Springs, Petite Vie offers a menu curated with classic French dishes infused with Chef Paul Virant's signature flair. Spending time researching in France for inspiration, Virant has crafted every dish with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for tradition.

Seating 65 guests, Petite Vie’s intimate space exudes the warmth and comfort of a traditional French brasserie, while seamlessly blending modern design elements. A collaboration between Virant, his wife Jennifer and long-time friend and designer Jody Tate, every detail at Petite Vie tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful curation.

Featuring French intricacy and layering, the space is a canvas of artistic expression, with artwork curated from both local talents and treasures acquired during the team's time in Paris. Framed prints, commissioned paintings, and a round antique mirror passed down through generations, adorn the walls, adding layers of intrigue.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 260-7017
Website
https://www.petite-vie.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paul Virant

Location
909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
Neighborhood
Western Springs
Cross street
Burlington Ave. & Lawn Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
BNSF Metra Train Stop, Western Springs
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

What 267 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petite Vie is a charming French bistro offering "incredible food and service" with a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "phenomenal trout," the creative cocktails, and a menu that beautifully captures French culinary flair. While some mention noise levels, the overall dining experience remains "exceptional" and a must-visit for special occasions.

267 Reviews

M
Mary
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE Petite Vie. Food is amazing, service is top notch and the ambiance is warm and welcoming with great music.
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Joanne
Phoenix
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally an actual French brasserie in the western suburbs! This gem of a restaurant offers great ambiance, skilled service and a varied menu beautifully executed. Allez-y!
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Manuel
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great French Brasserie. the food was great as was the service and the ambiance.
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Mark
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided to have a late dinner here on a Saturday night. We chose to sit at the chef’s counter. It is warm by this area, but fun and bustling to see them working on all the delicious food. We started with escargot and the scallop appetizers. Both were delicious, and left us wanting more. We shared a lyonnaise salad, the combination of ingredients was flavorful and light, and the dressing was a perfect balance with enough acid. We had the steak frites and the monkfish, both were outstanding. We finished with the new apple tart with crème fraise ice cream. it was a great combination- the tart was buttery, caramelized, cinnamon forward and the ice cream was not too sweet. We had manhattans (well made, but fairly standard), the framboise cocktail (berry flavor, smooth, and light) and the signature petite vie 75 cocktail (citrus forward, sweet, and fresh). Definitely will be back!
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judy
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an incredible evening. The food is inspired, service was terrific and sitting at the counter and watching the chefs was a dream come true!
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Matthew
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal start to finish. Highly highly recommend!
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Zachary
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Trout is phenomenal! Wine selection is excellent. Service is perfection.
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Andy
Chicago
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommend sitting at the bar. Good, friendly bartenders. I had the scallops and cod - both terrific. Good drinks too!
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Nick
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Vie was so good we were wondering how the change to Petite Vie would compare. Gotta say we were more than satisfied and now we are just as excited to go back! Food was phenomenal and so was the service. Always helps when you sit at the bar and Pat takes care of you too!!! They kept just enough of the old to make the new even better!
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Marie
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another visit to Petite Vie and another outstanding meal. Just love this place. Since we moved to the suburbs from the city, it's been hard to find really good restaurants. This place is warm, inviting, delicious and the customer service is awesome. Highly recommended.
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Petite Vie is rated 4.8 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

Additional information

Cross street
Burlington Ave. & Lawn Ave.
Neighborhood
Western Springs
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
BNSF Metra Train Stop, Western Springs
Executive chef
Paul Virant
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

Website
https://www.petite-vie.com/
Phone number
(708) 260-7017

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