Chicago: Vinci (August 2011)


My spouse and I enjoyed drinks at Vinci before dining nearby at Alinea in August 2011. (The Steppenwolf Theatre is also nearby Vinci.) Since 1991, Vinci has been a fixture restaurant on Chicago's North Halsted Street. Warm, rustic interiors welcome you – evoking a historic Italian villa. This restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes in a rustic, villa-like dining room near the Steppenwolf Theatre. This restaurant is part of the daVinci Group (which also owns Adobo Grill and PIKK’s Tavern). Since opening Vinci on Halsted in 1991, Paul LoDuca has developed a large following of critics and patrons alike. Warm, rustic interiors welcome you, evoking an historic Italian villa. Traditional Italian has never tasted – or looked – so good. In January 2000, he expanded his culinary repertoire to include Adobo Grill (Old Town), a regional Mexican restaurant, which has become one of the leading Mexican restaurants in the city. Crowds thronged and daVINCI Group was born. The "FiestAdobo" vibe caught on. Their newest concept – PIKK’s Tavern – opened June 2007 in Valpo, IN. This classic American steakhouse serves quality food and drinks in a casual, comfortable setting. daVINCI Group has a simple plan : combine mouth-watering flavors, authentic and inviting interiors with stellar service and a great location. It’s all about the customer – come in once and you’ll understand. Vinci Restaurant's pasta wizards conjure a menu of traditional Italian cuisine. The warm-toned dining room greets guests with rustic tiled murals and a floor-to-ceiling wine rack as they are seated at round tables, which encourage intimate conversation.




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