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Alpana

ItalianGold Coastsplurge

Alpana is one of the best italian restaurants in Chicago for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in Gold Coast.

Alpana Singh opened this Gold Coast room in 2022 with a credential most restaurateurs can only aspire to: she is the youngest woman in history to pass the Master Sommelier exam, and she built the entire restaurant around that fact rather…

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Rating (Google) 9.2
709 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 709 reviews
Best used for
special occasion and Gold Coast
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Gold Coast · 831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Price
splurge
Google rating
9.2 from 709 reviews
Phone
(312) 624-8055
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What to order

Signature dishes at Alpana

Butter Chicken Meatballs
Short Rib Bucatini
Crispy Polenta & Mushrooms
Why go

What makes Alpana worth the move

Alpana looks like a good night-out option in Gold Coast in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Butter Chicken Meatballs and Short Rib Bucatini also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 709 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.2 from 709 Google reviews
Best used for
special occasion and Gold Coast
Style
Italian in Gold Coast
Spend
splurge

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Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 709 reviews
Price point: splurge
Popular dishes: Butter Chicken Meatballs, Short Rib Bucatini, Crispy Polenta & Mushrooms
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Google snapshot
9.2 from 709 reviews
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For now, Alpana holds a 9.2 rating across 709 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Phone
(312) 624-8055
Price
splurge
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (709 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
Gold Coast

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Alpana serve?

Alpana is a Italian restaurant located in Gold Coast, Chicago. Alpana Singh opened this Gold Coast room in 2022 with a credential most restaurateurs can only aspire to: she is the youngest woman in history to pass the Master Sommelier exam, and she built the entire restaurant around that fact rather…

What is Alpana best for?

Alpana is best for gold coast, special occasion, date night, refined, upscale, classic. Alpana looks like a good night-out option in Gold Coast in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Butter Chicken Meatballs and Short Rib Bucatini also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 709 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Alpana?

Alpana is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 709 reviews

What should I order at Alpana?

Start with Butter Chicken Meatballs, Short Rib Bucatini and Crispy Polenta & Mushrooms. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Alpana worth visiting?

Alpana holds a 9.2 Google rating from 709 reviews. Alpana looks like a good night-out option in Gold Coast in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Butter Chicken Meatballs and Short Rib Bucatini also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 709 Google reviews.

Where is Alpana located?

Alpana is located at 831 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Alpana take reservations?

Yes, Alpana accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Alpana good for a date night?

Yes — Alpana is tagged for date night dining. Alpana looks like a good night-out option in Gold Coast in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Butter Chicken Meatballs and Short Rib Bucatini also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 709 Google reviews.

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