

It gave Chicagoans a true Italian experience right in their own back yard. Alfredo designed the restaurant to give guests a “tour” of Italy with different themes throughout the restaurant, as well as dishes from those regions to match the decor. His new restaurant would boast the most comprehensive Italian menu in Chicago, with many dishes such as: cannelloni, saltimbocca ala romana, fettuccini alfredo and so much more. Alfredo worked hard washing dishes and cooking in other restaurants for three years, saving his money so he could open his own restaurant. More information to come in 2022.The Village’s origins began on September 20, 1927, when Alfredo Capitanini opened the doors to what would soon become a Chicago landmark. The Pedersen Room provides a window into the historic opera house, and will become an all-day coffee shop and whiskey bar focusing on chef-driven, casual, lunch and happy hours. The Pedersen Room, located at street level on Wacker Drive, is undergoing renovations and is not currently open. A walk-in Bar Bites menu, intermission dessert service, and post-show cocktails are also available.

The Florian provides an elegant, prix fixe dining experience exclusively for Lyric Opera patrons, reminiscent of a supper club, with a focus on prime rib, classic cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. The Florian, is Lyric's newly renovated third floor restaurant.


Lyric is excited about our new dining partnership with Toasted Hospitality this season to provide an elevated dining experience for Lyric patrons and beyond at The Florian and The Pedersen Room. Enjoy innovative cuisine by Calihan Catering, an extraordinary wine list, and superb service in an exclusive setting. and Catherine Graham Room is Lyric's luxurious home for annual contributors at the Distinguished Patron level. Lyric Opera of Chicago is currently the home of two wonderful restaurants where patrons may enjoy onsite dining before their opera performance.
