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Petite Vie, Western Springs, IL

Petite Vie

4.9
4.9
353 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 Fri–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

Experiences

  • Tour de France Wine Dinner

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 12, 2025 only
    Enjoy a reception and five seated courses curated to pair with wines from the major regions of France! You will enjoy wines from the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, and Langeudoc-Rousillon. We will have sparkling wine and passed appetizers for the seated reception followed by a five course tasting menu. Each dish has been created to pair beautifully with the wine selection. The dishes have taken influence from the different regions of France highlighted by the wines! Must be 21+ to attend, IDs will be checked as needed. Reception will begin at 6 pm and dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 pm.

  • Beaujolais, Gamay Somm Series

    $120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 25, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for an intimate 8 guest tasting experience! We will be tasting and comparing Gamay from different regions of Beaujolais in Southern Burgundy. Seating and snacks will be family style. Each ticket will include a glass of each of the four wines as well as snacks put together by our culinary team. There will be special retail pricing for each wine we taste that will only be available after this tasting. Grace, our Wine Director, will run the entire tasting and be fully available for any questions. Grab a ticket now for this exclusive tasting event!

Menu

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What 353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    French

  • West Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • West Suburbs

    Best Food

  • West Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Vie is a charming French bistro known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the impressive selection of "European-sized portions," making it a "perfect date spot" with a "wonderful ambiance." Highlights include the "beef bourguignon," "gnocchi appetizer," and delectable desserts. Highly recommended for a special dining experience!

353 Reviews

  1. Wayne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. It was like being back in Paris. Absolutely loved the vibe. We live in Hinsdale and frequent Vistro Prime. What a great addition to fine dining in the burbs.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at Petit Vie!!!! Amazing food and attentive service.

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  3. Whitney

    VIP

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy to talk to staff! Most food is cooked with out seed oils and fried in beef tallows (extra yummy and better for your gut). Highly recommend!

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  4. Nancy

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent. They kindly took our coats. Our waiter was very helpful. We were seated in the back room and it was very loud.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! - The ambiance is understated elegance with attentive service and great food. We started our meal with the delicious Escargot - the best we've ever had! My husband ordered the Beef Bourguignon (Plat(s) Du Jour) it was the perfect dish for a cold night and I ordered the Pithivier (puff pastry with butternut squash etc) the last bite was just as good as the first. The food was prepared thoughtfully and it shows. We look forward to our next meal at Petite Vie.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic restaurant!! I loved the ambiance, the menu, food, and service. I took one bite of my entree and literally exclaimed out loud about how fantastic it was! We had cocktails, escargot, french onion soup, duck confit, beef bourguignon (on special), and the chocolate souffle and profiteroles. We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

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  7. Paul

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck confit was perfect, never had better duck in my life. Gnochhi and Chantelle mushrooms was outstanding too although the gnocchi itself was flavorless (the sauce and mushrooms mad cup for it). Scallops were good but oversalted. Waiter was great. good wine recommendations. Happy to have a place like this in Western Suburbs. too few options for a great meal like this

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  8. Jason

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. The flavors and combination of simple ingredients to make something wonderful is quintessential French cuisine.

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  9. Caroline

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding but service left a lot to be desired. Dinner took nearly two hours from the time we were seated to when we left, and we didn't order dessert (for that reason).

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  10. Anna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and fun dining experience. We sat at the Chef’s bar. Enjoyed watching the cooks in action.

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FAQs

Petite Vie is rated 4.9 stars by 353 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Petite Vie

909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Burlington Ave. & Lawn Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Western Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–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
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