Riccardo Trattoria

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   Greg

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this restaurant and spending Christmas Eve there was a wonderful treat. Food was as good or better than usual and service was top notch and they made it a very special evening. We need to go here more often as every time it’s so delicious.
   

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   Robert

   VIP

   Chicago

   189 reviews

   5.0

   189 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The only true Italian restaurant in Chicago. The cuisine is fabulous and the ambience is "downtown Milan." A very extensive menu - both the regular menu and the daily specials - and very reasonable prices, and for the wine, as well. This has been and remains our favorite restaurant!
   

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   Francesca

   VIP

   Chicago

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Flatbread with prosciutto and asparagus soufflé were awesome. The orchiette with sausage was excellent. Pesto pasta was also over the top. Food as always was superior. Service was exceptional.
   

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   Edwin

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The ambiance is slightly less enjoyable than a TGIFs. We had a party of six adults. We were initially seated at a small table by the door. We barely fit and being it winter, every time the door opened, cold air blew on our table. I identified another table that was large enough to accommodate and once the people sitting there left, we were relocated. The staff was sure to tell us to take our menus. That was the second time that I felt like walking out. The waiter was less than stellar and made us feel like an inconvenience. The food was par at best. I had the lobster ravioli. The lobster meat was miniature tails that looked like crayfish. The flavor was less than energetic. Overall experience was a never return.
   

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   stacy

   Tampa

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful birthday meal with my family ! The food was delicious ! I would recommend going for a fantastic meal.
   

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   Lori

   VIP

   Chicago

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Ricardo’s Trattoria! The menu is extensive and food is always incredible. I always start with Hava brand with shaved truffles and cheese-delicious. This week we tried the pasta fagioli, which was good but not my favorite. A different style than I’m used to. We add omit the Osso Bucco and it was outstanding. Unfortunately we were once again sat at a table in the corner- looking at the corner of the room. They don’t put g th he chairs next to each other in the corner like most restaurants do. Might as well get delivery and eat at home- better view. We got there early and waited 20 minutes after our 7:45 reservation time to be sat so didn’t want to wait longer in the tiny vestibule longer for a different table. They should offer you a small wine while you wait since there is no bar. We were there for 40 minutes
   

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   Susie

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious! Too many choices! We selected one featured lobster/pasta dish and a melt in your mouth veal dish. The Italian wine went so well with the meal. But my boyfriend enjoyed their Italian beer. We weren’t rushed at all so we were able to take our time and enjoy the ambiance, the meal, and being together. One customer gave us some advice on their favorites. When we left they even came over and asked us how we enjoyed our evening. It couldn’t have been better. They shared with us that they have been coming for twenty years! We will be back! Susie & Ryan from Iowa
   

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   Sara

   Northern MI

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service! Highly recommend!! I had the short rib bolognese and it was outstanding! Hot and delicious
   

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   Jeffrey

   VIP

   Chicago

   81 reviews

   5.0

   81 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The tagliolini al burro e parmigiano with white truffle was heaven. Arancini siciliani fritti exploded with flavor. For the main we had veal milanese and chicken breast milanese very good. The lava cake was great ending. The service was spot on. A great night!
   

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    Becky

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding service. Food was delicious. Great wine selection.
    

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