The high end of a trio of restaurants that comprises the Loop’s long-standing Italian Village, Vivere plays it cool with showy décor, and luxurious meals. The warmly lit dining room with decorative scrolls and swirls aims to distract, but the food stands its ground with riffs on the familiar, such as squid ink tortellini stuffed with bass. The Italian wine list rates among the country’s best, making this a solid special-occasion choice. Come for a special mid-week treat on Wednesday evenings, when live jazz is performed.

Vivere Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun; holidays. Bar. Children's menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.