Friday, April 5, 2013
The new restaurant brings a new energy to a location that's seen three tenants come and go. A soft opening Thursday packed the house, and it opens to the public Friday.
After seeing three restaurants come and go at the corner of Hillgrove and Wolf in Western Springs, the town could finally have a keeper in Davanti Enoteca, which opens Friday. The restaurant, based in Chicago, celebrated with a soft opening Thursday night and opens to the public at 4 p.m. Friday. It's located at 800 Hillgrove Ave., a spot that hasn't been friendly in the past—McGann's, La Dolce Vita and 800 West didn't succeed there. But a new energy, an incredible menu and a welcoming, improved decor are all positive signs for Davanti. There's also a newly landscaped outdoor seating area for when it gets warmer. Davanti opened in 2010 in Chicago's Little Italy and also has locations in San Diego, Scottsdale and Del Mar. The interior has …
Every week, I'll feature a standout menu item from a restaurant in La Grange, La Grange Park or Western Springs. Today, I tried a bunch of dishes at the Davanti Enoteca opening in Western Springs.
Welcome to Menu Masterpiece, a weekly column where we try some of the best and most unique menu items at local restaurants, as recommended to us by chefs, restaurant owners and readers. What should we try next? Email michael.sewall@patch.com. Menu items: I tried a bit of everything at the soft opening: risotto carbonara, roasted squash salad, mascarpone polenta with pork cheek, pizza giardinera, polpo con rafano (seared octopus), pollo sole mio (grilled half-chicken) and the carrot cake dessert. Restaurant: Davanti Enoteca, 800 Hillgrove Ave. in Western Springs More Menu: The restaurant offers a lot of small plates, a variety of pizzas, pastas, a market fish and more. See the full menu here. Read more about the Davanti Enoteca opening …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Replacing 800 West, the location will be the fifth nationwide for a wine bar franchise launched in 2010 in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
Replacing 800 West, the location will be the fifth nationwide for a wine bar franchise launched in 2010 in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
The 800 Hillgrove Ave. restaurant suite in Western Springs will welcome its third new restaurant since 2008 in late March when Italian restaurant and wine bar Davanti Enoteca plans to open its fifth franchise at the site. Though fate has been unkind to 800 Hillgrove’s last two dining occupants —neither 800 West nor La Dolce Vita saw a third year—Davanti Enoteca opens with formidable momentum. It went from being a newcomer in Chicago’s Little Italy in 2010 to having locations in San Diego, Scottsdale and Del Mar by the end of 2012. “We knew the concept was a good concept,” said managing partner Chris Elsey of Davanti, who has worked with executive chef Scott Harris for two and a half decades. “Incredible vision and attention to detail with …
Anita Hakin
10:16 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Went there last night. Great food and great atmosphere . From start to finish it was amazing and great staff. Can I say more like we will be back! So warm and cozy and had a really great time! Thanks! Anita Hakin and best of luck..oh yes and great wine menu... more ›