Petite Vie

Petite Vie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Melissa VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food - very thoughtfully prepared, flavorful sauces and garnishes. Excellent service - sat at the bar and the server was very attentive and conversational, knowledgeable about both food and wine. Not cheap, but this has become our new #1 spot for date night or nights out with another couple.
   

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   Bud

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was awesome. Great to have such an fantastic restaurant in the Western Suburbs.
   

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   Lee VIP

   Chicago27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful French restaurant in Chicago's western suburbs. Beautiful beverage and food menus. The bar seats were perfect as were the service and the food. We enjoyed dinner so much that we returned after a concert for drinks and dessert. You can't go wrong with the cassoulet special, cod en papillote, seasonal vegetables, baguette, any French red wine, the profiteroles or the nougat glacee. Couldn't be happier.
   

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   Bogdan

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It was not the first time in this restaurant, however it was the first time reserving through OpenTable - to our surprise we got seated in a back room (did not know about it) - with an entrance right across from the bathrooms You could get a chemical cleaner smell from the bathroom (not ideal to say the least) - the music from the front you could barely hear, but in exchange the background noise from other tables conversations in the room was echoing When asked on what criteria are people with reservations seated in front or in the back , because on OpenTable appears just one option (standard) we were told that we are supposed to call if we want to seat in the front So if you want a table in the front just call them
   

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   John VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic service wonderful food great atmosphere
   

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   Bryan

   Louisville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic french cuisine with attentive service. I great place for a special night out.
   

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   Jim VIP

   Cleveland28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Petite Vie is an excellent restaurant for its food and service but, given the prices, also a "special occasion" place. A $21 price tag for a Manhattan--even one made with Maker's Mark--is excessive. I was also surprised that, for a place so "classy," the background music was raucous rock. Fortunately, the volume level was not ear-splitting, but the choice of music cut against the grain of the restaurant. Finally, the tables were a tad too close together. However, to reiterate, the food (lamb for my dining companion, pork for myself) and service were outstanding, and I'd be happy to pay a return visit.
   

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   cindy

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly a unique dining space. A true gem of a find. Fun vibe and fantastic food and service.
   

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   MaryAnn VIP

   Chicago33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Easter dinner was perfect, as any meal here is. However, the lamb loin was even beyond our expectations! Everything I’ve ever ordered here is exceptional.
   

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    Mike

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Just a phenomenal evening. Wonderful ambiance, service, and food!
    

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