Riccardo Osteria

4.5 (833)

$31 to $50

Italian

1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

7 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Riccardo started his career at a very young age in Milan's prestigious GIRARROSTO which was family owned. Then, in 1982 he moved to the United States and he opened the famous Sonny Bono's in Los Angeles. In 1987 he started to work with his cousin Roberto Ruggeri (owner of Bice Ventures), with him he opened Bice New York, Los Angeles and many others around the world.

Here through the craftsmanship of an Italian food connoisseur, dishes are prepared with an almost zen-like essentiality that has shaped Riccardo's professional and existential life course.

In addition to its exceptional cuisine, Riccardo Osteria has a wonderful selection of wines to complement our dishes perfectly. Come join us at the Bar for a meal or just a glass of wine.

Highlights of the menu include Chicken Parmigiana, Mixed Grilled Seafood Plater, Bucatini Carbonara, Linguini Vongole, assorted Risotto and Veal Scallopine, and for dessert Classic Tiramisu

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Vegan, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(312) 291-8620
Website
http://www.riccardoosteria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Riccardo Michi

Location
1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
N. Carpenter Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Green line
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

FRIED ARANCINI SICILIANIUS$16.00
Saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese
FAVA PECORINO E TARTUFOUS$18.00
Fava beans, truffle pecorino
POLPETTINE DI VITELLOUS$18.00
Veal and ricotta meatballs in puttanesca sauce
MOZZARELLA CAPRESEUS$24.00
Heirlooms tomatoes, olives, basil & E.V.O.O.
PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00
Arugula, avocado, hearts of palm, parmesan & lemon
BURRATA & PROSCIUTTOUS$24.00
Creamy mozzarella, 18 month aged prosciutto from Parma, truffle carpaccio
SASHIMI TUNA TARTAREUS$24.00
Cucumber carpaccio, avocado & crudité with lemon
FRITTURA DI MAREUS$26.00
fried shrimps & calamari lemon wedge and puttanesca sauce

INSALATE

CUORI DI LATTUGA ROMANAUS$14.00
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, tuna dressing and anchovies
TRICOLORE & GOAT CHEESEUS$14.00
Endive, arugula, radicchio, aged balsamic with goat cheese
ARUGULA GRANA & CARCIOFIUS$16.00
baby arugula, artichokes, shaved parmesan with lemon dressing
VILLAGEUS$16.00
Heirloom tomato, feta cheese, olives & cucumber

PIZZACCIA ROMANA

ZUCCHINI CRESENZA & PARMIGIANOUS$18.00
+4 add prosciutto
MARGHERITAUS$18.00
Tomato, basil, mozzarella & oregano
DIAVOLAUS$20.00
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni & salami
FOTOMODELLAUS$24.00
Crescenza cheese prosciutto arugula & truffle oil

RISOTTO

RISOTTO OR SOUP OF THE DAY
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MILANESE CON POLPETTINEUS$30.00
Veal & ricotta meatballs, in Ossobuco
TARTUFATO AI PORCINIUS$34.00
Alpine porcini mushrooms, fontina & truffle oil

PASTA

TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESEUS$24.00
garlic, basil, parmesan & pine nut pesto sauce
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESEUS$24.00
Beef, veal, & pork classic ragú
ORECCHIETTE AGLIO OLIO E RAPINIUS$24.00
Rapini in garlic, E.V.O.O, grape tomatoes & provolone
BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARAUS$28.00
guanciale, bacon, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano
GNOCCHI ALLA BAVAUS$28.00
Speck ham, fontina in vodka pink sauce
RIGATONI BUTTERAUS$28.00
Italian sausage,green peas braised in wine & tomato cream sauce, sprinkle ricotta salata
TAGLIOLINI PAGLIA E FIENOUS$28.00
Prosciutto, green peas & parmesan cream sauce
TORTELLONI BURRO E SALVIAUS$30.00
Spinach & Ricotta filled Ravioli butter-sage sauce
LINGUINE W/ CLAMS IN WHITE SAUCEUS$30.00
VEAL RAVIOLIUS$30.00
Parmesan cream sauce
PAPPARDELLE ALLA FIORENTINAUS$36.00
Braised short ribs ragu tomato, porcini sauce
TAGLIOLINI BIANCHI E NERIUS$34.00
Scallops, shrimp, zucchini & heirlooms tomato sauce
LOBSTER FILLED RAVIOLI IN SAFFRON CREAM SAUCEUS$38.00
SPAGHETTI CHITARRA IN ZESTY PESCATORAUS$40.00

ENTRÉE

GRILLED CALAMARI & SALMORIGLIO FRENCH BEANSUS$26.00
GRILLED OCTOPUS GENOVESEUS$28.00
W/ pesto & crushed potatoes
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATAUS$28.00
Shaved fennel, orange & arugula salad
BRANZINO FILLET PICCATAUS$30.00
White wine & lemon-capers sauce w/ spinach
GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTERUS$38.00
Tune, scallops, prawns, octopus, calamari w/ tricolore
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILARDUS$28.00
Topped with molten butter-herbs over baby spinach & lemon
PORK LOIN SALTINBOCCAUS$28.00
Topped w/sage & prosciutto white wine sauce
CHICKEN MILANESEUS$30.00
Pan-fried top w/ arugula, grape tomato balsamic
VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANAUS$34.00
Topped with tomato & Parmesan au gratin w/ Tuscan fries
VEAL SCALOPPINE AL LIMONEUS$34.00
white wine, lemon & caper sauce served w/garlic spinach
14 OZ NEW YORK STEAKUS$44.00
Cognac & Dijon mustard sauce with Tuscan fries
16 OZ RACK OF LAMB AU JUSUS$48.00
Garlic rapini & Tuscan fries
16 OZ VEAL SHANK OSSOBUCOUS$48.00
Braised in wine & tomato sauce over saffron risotto
16 OZ VEAL CHOP MILANESEUS$56.00
Pan-fried top w/arugula, grape tomato & balsamic

SIDES

TUSCAN FRIESUS$9.00
BABY SPINACH OR RAPINIUS$12.00
Sautéed in garlic & chili flakes
ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANAUS$16.00
Sautéed in butter & parmesan

What 833 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Riccardo Osteria is a charming neighborhood gem offering "excellent food and service" with a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" pasta and wine selections. Diners appreciate the "warm and friendly staff" and the restaurant's ability to accommodate larger groups on short notice. Highly recommended for both family dinners and intimate date nights.

833 Reviews

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Samantha VIP
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a truly terrible service. Everything from service to wine to food. There were 3 of us and they squeezed us at a 2 top in a corner. When we asked for a bigger table because we were going to be eating a lot and it was barely enough room for 2 let alone 3, the guy laughed and said no problem- we will course out your food. (They did not. The entire time we were struggling not to spill and switch out and combine plates). We then got 2 samples of wine, 1 was completely spoiled. We ordered the Amish chicken Milanese along with 2 pastas. Instead of putting in the chicken, they added grilled chicken to our pesto gnocchi. We then brought it up and re ordered the Amish chicken Milanese, even pointing to it on the menu. They proceed to bring out a grilled chicken breast with spinach on the side. When we brought it up again, they said that’s what we ordered. I proceeded to pull out the menu and ask where a grilled chicken breast and spinach was on the menu (it did not exist). Then they said they thought we ordered an old menu item (???). Both times when we talked to the manger on duty, he didn’t even speak. He nodded and would walk away. He never came back to check on us or even tell us , yes ok we put in the new/ correct food item. We had to flag him down every time. When we got the bill , the chicken was on the bill! (Not to mention an add on of chicken to a pasta is $28!) When we told him we weren’t paying for that, he rolled his eyes. I said, it took you 3x to get our food right, why would we pay for this? They finally took it off the bill, we tipped the server 20% (even though it was not deserved) We said thank you and asked what the managers name was. The server paused for literally 10 seconds and then said Manuel. We had a weird feeling he was lying so when we left, we asked the host. She said the managers name on duty was Mauricio. Completely insane. I will NEVER come back. There was not 1 thing that was good about this place.
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Ginger VIP
Chicago / Illinois46 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious gnocchi—very large portion! Fava beans with truffle were a nice treat. Seafood platter and linguine with clams—excellent.
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Mark
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very busy so I could see that our server was a bit overwhelmed. But all orders were taken correctly and food was served in a timely fashion and of appropriate temperature. I would consider that a compliment for our server. The table was very small for our group and more table space would have been appreciated.
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Tommy
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pasta and steak was really good! The wine was top tier.
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Ira VIP
Chicago / Illinois119 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming, local spot with excellent food and service. It has a very well chosen wine list, with many unusual and excellent Italian wines by both the glass and the bottle. Warm and friendly staff!
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Gregory VIP
Philadelphia County40 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The food was excellent, calamari was probably the best I have ever had, with a light crisp outer surface covering the perfectly cooked squid. Entree's were wonderful with most of the table getting pasta that was cooked al dente and wonderfully prepared. Service was excellent, with an effort to make sure we were completely satisfied. You must give this place a try, I would certainly go back.
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Aimee
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on 16 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice evening, the food was good, especially the pear pie. Our waitress was pleasant and made sure everything was fine in a discreet way, which we appreciated.
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Logan
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 would recommend. One of the best Carbonara dishes I have ever had.
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Ross
Chicago / Illinois17 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our 4th or 5th time dining at Ricardo Osteria. It's always been a wonderful experience, that is before this time. This time the veal meatballs tasted like they were made with Italian sausage not veal and riccota and the pastas were what you would expect from a decent Italian restaurant not a great one. In the past they were always top level. Even the Pear Tart was not what we remembered. Won't be going back for some time.
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Walter VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
As someone who has dined across the globe and experienced everything from 3-star Michelin temples to humble street food gems, Riccardo’s has long held a soft spot in my heart. Unfortunately, my recent visit left me disappointed in a way I didn’t expect. From the start, it was clear our server was new. He was visibly nervous, unfamiliar with the menu, and fumbled through the basics. And while I’ve got nothing but empathy for someone learning the ropes (he was kind, courteous, and trying his best), what was truly disheartening was how little support he received. When he sought guidance, the manager—who should have led with poise and patience—was shockingly dismissive and rude. Watching a team member get belittled in front of guests is not only unprofessional, it’s simply unacceptable. To make matters worse, I requested a big ice cube in my cocktail—a simple touch that elevates a drink and keeps it from diluting too quickly. The server, trying to accommodate, assured me they had them. Turns out, they didn’t. The drink sat, watered down and forgotten. When I politely asked for a new one, the manager’s response was abrasive enough to make me lose my appetite entirely. I’ve dined at Riccardo’s many times over the years, always appreciating the ambiance, the cuisine, and the consistency. But hospitality is the soul of any great restaurant, and what I witnessed from the management that night completely broke that trust. It’s rare that one person can make me reconsider a place I’ve returned to time and again—but in this case, it might make me reconsider.
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Riccardo Osteria is rated 4.5 stars by 833 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Carpenter Street
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Vegan, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Green line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Riccardo Michi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.riccardoosteria.com/
Phone number
(312) 291-8620

Riccardo Osteria

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About this restaurant

Additional information

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA

ARUGULA SALAD

MOZZARELLA CAPRESE

STARTER

FRIED ARANCINI SICILIANIUS$16.00

FAVA PECORINO E TARTUFOUS$18.00

POLPETTINE DI VITELLOUS$18.00

MOZZARELLA CAPRESEUS$24.00

PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIOUS$24.00

BURRATA & PROSCIUTTOUS$24.00

SASHIMI TUNA TARTAREUS$24.00

FRITTURA DI MAREUS$26.00

INSALATE

CUORI DI LATTUGA ROMANAUS$14.00

TRICOLORE & GOAT CHEESEUS$14.00

ARUGULA GRANA & CARCIOFIUS$16.00

VILLAGEUS$16.00

PIZZACCIA ROMANA

ZUCCHINI CRESENZA & PARMIGIANOUS$18.00

MARGHERITAUS$18.00

DIAVOLAUS$20.00

FOTOMODELLAUS$24.00

RISOTTO

RISOTTO OR SOUP OF THE DAY

MILANESE CON POLPETTINEUS$30.00

TARTUFATO AI PORCINIUS$34.00

PASTA

TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESEUS$24.00

TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESEUS$24.00

ORECCHIETTE AGLIO OLIO E RAPINIUS$24.00

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARAUS$28.00

GNOCCHI ALLA BAVAUS$28.00

RIGATONI BUTTERAUS$28.00

TAGLIOLINI PAGLIA E FIENOUS$28.00

TORTELLONI BURRO E SALVIAUS$30.00

LINGUINE W/ CLAMS IN WHITE SAUCEUS$30.00

VEAL RAVIOLIUS$30.00

PAPPARDELLE ALLA FIORENTINAUS$36.00

TAGLIOLINI BIANCHI E NERIUS$34.00

LOBSTER FILLED RAVIOLI IN SAFFRON CREAM SAUCEUS$38.00

SPAGHETTI CHITARRA IN ZESTY PESCATORAUS$40.00

ENTRÉE

GRILLED CALAMARI & SALMORIGLIO FRENCH BEANSUS$26.00

GRILLED OCTOPUS GENOVESEUS$28.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATAUS$28.00

BRANZINO FILLET PICCATAUS$30.00

GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTERUS$38.00

GRILLED CHICKEN PAILARDUS$28.00

PORK LOIN SALTINBOCCAUS$28.00

CHICKEN MILANESEUS$30.00

VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANAUS$34.00

VEAL SCALOPPINE AL LIMONEUS$34.00

14 OZ NEW YORK STEAKUS$44.00

16 OZ RACK OF LAMB AU JUSUS$48.00

16 OZ VEAL SHANK OSSOBUCOUS$48.00

16 OZ VEAL CHOP MILANESEUS$56.00

SIDES

TUSCAN FRIESUS$9.00

BABY SPINACH OR RAPINIUS$12.00

ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANAUS$16.00

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