Owned and created by Angela Vitale and her daughter Ava Vitale, Crave is a family managed and operated, high energy, neighborhood restaurant centered around innovative approaches to contemporary and classic cuisine. Our focus is on high quality, yet affordable ingredients integrated with cherished family recipes. We know good food is important. With that said, we also understand that how we make our guests feel matters just as much as any one dish we serve them.
Angela’s culinary vision shares the spotlight with an inventive cocktail program, curated by Ava, that is playful and thoughtfully devised. Crave features Rockford’s only 90 point wine list which takes the guesswork out of ordering a fantastic bottle of wine.
Hip and humble, Crave offers a sophisticated, yet warm and open atmosphere decorated with striking custom artwork and beautiful chandeliers. The contemporary style dining room with cozy booths, rich leather chairs and bright white table top with a front row seat to the hustle and bustle of North Perryville Road.
The highly personalized tableside service is intended to make every guest feel special and well taken care of. We go above and beyond to establish genuine connections with our guests and staff, through intentional and intuitive service, to create a truly unforgettable dining experience. Service is black and white – hospitality lives in color. We look forward to taking care of you!
CRAVE REVIEWS:
The people behind the bar. Chef’s kiss. Thank you so much for that Manhattan experience in RFD. I had such a fun night with my friend. We were looking for a cute place to connect after a long week and I am so glad we chose Crave. Every drink we had was so beautifully crafted and price comparable to other bars. Food 10/10. THANK YOU. Keep up the good vibes
The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.The staff is polite and attentive. Gwen went above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience.Chef Mora gave us a wide variety of options, and everything was amazing.
