Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

2813 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 35 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Riccardo started his career at a very young age in Milan's prestigious "GIRARROSTO" 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, with him he opened Bice New York, Los Angeles and many others around the world.

Together with his wife (and sous chef), Veronica, and his cousin (and hostess), Barbara, he decided to continue his gastronomic artistry and creativity in his restaurant named after himself "Riccardo Trattoria."

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. Some highlights of the menu are Veal Chop Milanese, Veal Shank Osso Bucco, Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu, various classic Rissotto preparations, and for dessert options like Panna Cotta, Homemade Tiramisu and Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake round out the menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 549-0038
Website
http://www.riccardotrattoria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Riccardo Michi

Location
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Area
Lincoln Park
Cross Street
Clark and Webster
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Offers

$38, 3 Course Early Bird Menu 4PM-6PM Daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
Join us Monday-Sunday from 4:00-6:00 for a 3-course menu priced at $38 (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Choose from different signature Riccardo Trattoria options for each course. Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

Popular dishes

BAKED MOZZARELLA TOMATO BRIOCHE SPIEDINOUS$18.00
TOP W/ PROSCIUTTO AND SAGE GOLDEN BUTTER
FOCACCIA AL FORMAGGIO MODELLAUS$20.00
CRESCENZA FLAT BREAD, PROSCIUTTO TRUFFLE ARUGULA
TEGAME DI POLENTA PORCINI E TALEGGIOUS$20.00
SOFT POLENTA PAN, CRISPY PORCINI MUSHROOMS & TALEGGIO CHEESE FONDUE`
FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMSUS$20.00
FILLED W/ SPECK PROSCIUTTO MOZZARELLA AND FRIED IN PASTELLA

ZUPPA

SOUP OF THE DAY

ZUPPA DI CECI ALLA LIGUREUS$14.00
GARBANZO BEANS CHARD E.V.O.O. BLACK PEPPER

PASTA E RISOTTO

SPECIAL OF THE DAY

GNOCCHI ASIAGO TARTUFATIUS$34.00
STUFFED ASIAGO GNOCCHI BUTTER & PARMESAN SAUCE W/ 5 GR. BURGUNDY TRUFFLE
PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI CAPRIOLOUS$34.00
ELK RAGU, PORCINI COGNAC & SALMI SAUCE
FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERIALEUS$44.00
6 OZ LOBSTER TAIL SCAMPI MEAT SPICY COGNAC & TOMATO SAUCE
SAFFRON RISOTTO VALENCIANAUS$40.00
SEAFOOD SEASHELLS VEGGIES LOBSTER BISQUE
LASAGNA AU GRATINUS$30.00
LAYERED WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE BECHAMEL & PARMESAN

CARNE E PESCE

MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCAUS$30.00
SAGE PROSCIUTTO WHITE WINE SAUCE T-FRIES
LAMB SHANK AU JUSUS$34.00
GARLIC ROSEMARY FLAVORED, OVER RISOTTO PARMA
BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATOUS$40.00
CHIANTI WINE SAUCE OVER FRIED POLENTA TART
HALF ROAST DUCK ARANCIAUS$38.00
PARTIALLY BONELESS COGNAC-ORANGE SAUCE TUSCAN FRIES
WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINOUS$44.00
SALMORIGLIO SAUCE, LEMON AND FRENCH HARICOT VERT
GRILLED SALMON FILET AGLIO E OLIOUS$30.00
OVER BABY SPINACH LEMON E.V.O.O
WHOLE DOVER SOLE MUGNAIAUS$48.00
GRILLED AND FILET TOP W/ BROWN BUTTER & SQUIZEED FRESH LEMON
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATAUS$34.00
SERVED RARE TOP W/ CANNELLINI BEANS GRAPE TOMATO SHAVED RED ONIONS

DOLCI SPECIALI

DESSERT OF THE DAY

PANETTONE AL RUMUS$16.00
LAYERED W/ RUM & MASCARPONE MOUSSE
CREME BRULE SEMIFREDDOUS$16.00
HALF COLD CREME BRULE & BERRIES

What 2,813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riccardo Trattoria in Chicago is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "authentic Italian quality" and "wonderful service." Diners praise its "extensive menu" with "great selections" and consistently "delicious food." While the ambiance is cozy, it can get a bit noisy due to closely packed tables. Ideal for Italian cuisine enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

2,813 Reviews

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Jose Maria
Chicago
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As perfect as 15 years ago! Consistency is the secret of this restaurant! It’s been our favorite Italian restaurant since it opened and we’re here all the time!
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Karl
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good value. Great service. I’ll be back. Great cappuccino and dessert too !!
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Mary
Chicago
292 reviews
vip
4.0
292 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food as usual was outstanding for us - pasta dish (my husband had), shared varicote verde, arancini balls appetizer for me, tiramisu, and ice cream with lots of berries. We were seated quickly, even though we arrived early for our reservation, gave our order, received dinner, dessert, and check out all within 1 1/4 hours. However, the restaurant was extremely crowded (too much so really), and cost us $110 including tip, not alcoholic drinks. It was more pleasant last summer when we could sit outside for dinner. That is something for us to remember.
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Sharon
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and service was impeccable. When I couldn't decide between two pasta dishes, our server brought out a half portion of each! Very cozy dining room - Riccardo's is a neighborhood gem.
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Karen
Chicago
212 reviews
5.0
212 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and excellent food! Small place so a bit energetic when full but generally a very nice dinner with friends. Will return
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Tim
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very professional service model delivered by wonderfully efficient and caring staff. Yet, they were outdone by the fantastic food.
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Malcolm
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a charming Italian bistro atmosphere. A neighborhood gem! Extensive menu and prepared with care. Great cocktails!
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Amy
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Riccardo's is a new favorite of ours...the food is really great and the staff, warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed a delicious risotto and my friends had some wonderful pasta dishes.
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Mark
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic! Thank you very much. We will be back next year.
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Greg
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice neighborhood restaurant feel. Great menu options.
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FAQs

Riccardo Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 549-0038.

Riccardo Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 2813 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross Street
Clark and Webster
Area
Lincoln Park
Hours of Operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Riccardo Michi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.riccardotrattoria.com/
Phone number
(773) 549-0038

Riccardo Trattoria

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Additional information

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$38, 3 Course Early Bird Menu 4PM-6PM Daily

RISOTTO PESCATORA

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA

VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANA

WHITE TRUFFLE FROM ALBA

5 GRAMS SHAVED TRUFFLEUS$65.00

ANTIPASTI

BAKED MOZZARELLA TOMATO BRIOCHE SPIEDINOUS$18.00

FOCACCIA AL FORMAGGIO MODELLAUS$20.00

TEGAME DI POLENTA PORCINI E TALEGGIOUS$20.00

FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMSUS$20.00

ZUPPA

ZUPPA DI CECI ALLA LIGUREUS$14.00

PASTA E RISOTTO

GNOCCHI ASIAGO TARTUFATIUS$34.00

PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI CAPRIOLOUS$34.00

FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERIALEUS$44.00

SAFFRON RISOTTO VALENCIANAUS$40.00

LASAGNA AU GRATINUS$30.00

CARNE E PESCE

RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCAUS$30.00

LAMB SHANK AU JUSUS$34.00

BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATOUS$40.00

HALF ROAST DUCK ARANCIAUS$38.00

WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINOUS$44.00

GRILLED SALMON FILET AGLIO E OLIOUS$30.00

WHOLE DOVER SOLE MUGNAIAUS$48.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATAUS$34.00

DOLCI SPECIALI

PANETTONE AL RUMUS$16.00

CREME BRULE SEMIFREDDOUS$16.00

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