La Dolce Vita Cucina to open inside former Foundation Grille at Six Corners on Chicago’s NW Side

by BRIAN NADIG

La Dolce Vita Cucina – Chicago is opening inside the former Foundation Tavern & Grille, 5007-09 W. Irving Park Road, in the Six Corners shopping district.

The new Italian eatery will be run by those with experience operating “high-end restaurants in Downtown Chicago,” said David Roa, a lead investor in the new project. Licensing for the restaurant is expected to be secured this month, and an opening in early October is being targeted, he said.

“It’s going to be a combination of steaks, pastas (with) international cocktails, wines and gluten-free and vegan (options),” Roa said. “We want to make it something attractive for the Portage Park neighborhood and Chicago.”

Plans also are being made to offer “soft music,” such as jazz or piano, and the addition of an outdoor patio in the rear of the restaurant is being considered, Roa said.

The Foundation Grille closed in early 2023, and the property had been for lease. Prior to Foundation, Nite Cap occupied the building’s first floor.

In recent weeks the Six Corners district has had several new businesses open. They include Scrub-A-Dub Grooming at 4853 W. Irving Park Road, And She Bakes Too at 4938 W. Irving Park Road and Dennis Pasamba Dance Company at 4820 W. Irving Park Road. Also, Little Sweet Pea’s Vintage is opening at 4948 W. Irving Park Road.

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