Boka Restaurant Group has announced an opening date for Alla Vita, its new West Loop Italian-American spot along Randolph Restaurant Row. Alla Vita replaces Bellemore (Boka’s previous restaurant that debuted in 2017 in the same space) and will open September 13 at the northeast corner of Randolph and Jefferson streets. Reservations are live via OpenTable.
Even before Bellemore closed last year, Boka was moving the restaurant toward more casual territory, away from its opening menu which featured decadent items like caviar pie. Alla Vita — with its pastas, pizzas, and other fare from a wood-burning even — continues in that direction. Boka Executive Chef Lee Wolen says they’re trying to attract customers from all demographics.
