“An iconic restaurant is bringing back some of its original recipes, to celebrate 98 years in the Loop.

“Italian Village is fourth generation owned on Monroe Street.

“Chef David Rodriguez joined ABC7 to talk about the celebrations.

“The menu will be offered at the original restaurant, The Village, located on the top floor.”

“Italian Village Restaurants is a fourth-generation, family-owned establishment that has been bringing Italian-American traditions to life for nearly 100 years in the heart of downtown Chicago.

“From the classic charm of The Village, with its timeless Chicken Parmigiana and freshly made pasta, to the relaxed yet refined atmosphere of Bar Sotto, where Italian-inspired bites and creative cocktails shine, they offer something for every occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a private event at Vivere or sharing globally inspired Italian dishes at Sotto, their award-winning wine cellar and old-school hospitality are at the heart of every experience!

“An immigrant from a small town–nestled in the picturesque, rolling hills of Tuscany–Alfredo Capitanini came to Chicago in 1924 with little money, but big dreams. He knew nothing about restaurants but was eager to work, so he took a job as a dishwasher and began to build his ‘Sogno Americano’. Just a few years later, The Village was born.

“Alfredo began his new American life as a dishwasher and ended up building a monumental restaurant paying homage to his Northern Italian roots with dishes inspired and adapted from his hometown of Lucca in the foothills of Tuscany. He found immediate success-opening his doors on September 20th, 1927 to a full house. Over the years, The Village constantly evolved, priding itself on always listening to the guests. Soon, the menu offered late-night fare and even breakfast omelets in addition to an encyclopedic array of traditional Northern Italian dishes such as manicotti, cannelloni, and chicken piccata, and eventually Southern Italian as well with chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, and chicken marsala.

“Four generations of the la Famiglia Capitanini later, The Village still stands, against all odds, as a bastion of Italian-American tradition, exuberance, and la dolce vita. (Italian Village, since 1927. A Chicago Legacy Business)

Watch the full interview at ABC7 Chicago

Italian Village celebrates 98 years with ‘blast from the past’ menu, ABC7 Chicago, 9/23/25

History of the Italian Village, since 1927. A Chicago Legacy Business

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71 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603
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