RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

12231 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 115 times today

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 222-1888
Website
http://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-italian-chicago/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
RPM Restaurants offers catering to events of all sizes including intimate dinners, weddings and corporate parties. Allow us to curate a custom menu that reflects your unique vision, paired with impeccable service that ensures a memorable occasion. Let us bring the extraordinary to<br />your gathering!
Private party facilities
RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties & Special Events team isavailable to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, payingattention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floralarrangements.

Location
52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
Dearborn & Illinois
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Grand Ave. Red Line
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Offers

RPM Italian Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00,Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
Join us for River North’s most sought after Happy Hour and enjoy specially priced cocktails, wine by the glass, and small plates starting at $8. Available weekdays at the bar from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Popular dishes

Pistachio Gelato al MinutoUS$14.00
Wild Italian Strawberries, Sicilian Pistachios
Banana TiramisuUS$16.00
Mascarpone Kahlua Mousse, Coffee Cremeux, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Bill's Chocolate BudinoUS$11.00
Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate Cocoa Nibs
Spumoni Torta MeringataUS$21.00
Pistachio, Vanilla, Raspberry, Warm Chocolate Sauce, Prepared Tableside, Serves 2-4

Affogatos

RPM AffogatoUS$11.00
Tiramisu Gelato, La Colombe Espresso, Almond Biscotti
ClassicUS$9.00
Vanilla Bean Gelato, La Colombe Espresso

Dessert Wines

Moscato d'Asti - Elio Perrone, '23US$14.00
Vin Santo del Chianti - Tenuta San Vito, "Malmantico", '16US$19.00
Recioto della Valpolicella - Tenute Falezza, '16US$18.00

Cordials

Amaro - Abano, LuxardoUS$11.00
Fernet - BrancaUS$13.00
Vermouth - Franco Cavallero, TorinoUS$14.00
Limoncello - CaravellaUS$11.00
Orangecello - CaravellaUS$11.00

Dessert Cocktails

EspressotiniUS$16.00
Vodka, La Colombe Espressom Licor 43
Rare BrewUS$19.00
Eagle Rare 10yr Bourbon, Varnelli Caffe Moka, Cinnamon, Espresso

What 12,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RPM Italian in Chicago offers a delightful dining experience with its "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and high-quality Italian dishes, such as the beloved truffle garlic bread and pasta selections. The atmosphere is both "elegant and cozy," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite some service hiccups, the restaurant's "memorable experiences" continue to attract repeat visitors.

12,231 Reviews

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Lily
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great time at RPM! Food was great, server was great too!
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Barbara
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most accommodating, hospitable team I’ve encountered in a long time. RPM Italian is doing it right! They assisted my late arriving party, made helpful menu recommendations, helped split a few dishes, super nice and engaging crew. Wonderful dining experience!!
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Michael
VIP
Minneapolis
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to this restaurant while visiting Chicago. Service was excellent. The mood was very romantic and the food and cocktails were amazing. When you look online, the portions are small in the pictures, but we left plenty full.
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SHAWN
VIP
Tampa
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It has a good atmosphere and the service was better than most restaurants today. The food is overpriced when you’re served a few once’s of pasta and some short rib ragu $27 or 3 shrimp $39, dining out has become ridiculous. I’ve been dining at leye since 1980 and love their restaurants but the cost is becoming ridiculous.
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Larry
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was good. We had pasta, eggplant Parmesan and cheesecake. The food was good and the prices weren’t too bad considering the location. The wine was VERY overpriced. The service was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Seated forty five minutes after our reservation even after confirming the day before. I think they over booked because a lot of people were waiting. Waiter himself was great, but all over service was just bad for the price you pay. Dirty plates sat there until the next round of food came out, and we had to move them to make room. Food sat under the heat lamp too, wasn’t really hot…not cool for a $54 piece of fish. It’s a highly regarded place, but we did not have a good experience. Must mention that a round of drinks was comped for our troubles.
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Ryan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were amazing. Our waiter was very well educated and spent time walking us through the menu. He also worked with us to order the exact right amount of food.
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Jennifer
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our first experience here. We tried multiple dishes. The standouts were the Caesar salad and Brussels sprouts. Next time we will request a table. Saturday night in the bar was, obviously, super busy.
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Dana
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was able to score a same day reservation for a high top at the bar. They were 20-30 minutes behind schedule for reservations. I was not informed of the wait when I checked in. I would suggest taking less reservations to accommodate guests in a timely manner. The entrance was insanely packed with people waiting to be seated, a very chaotic scene to walk into. Drinks were great, food was good. Based on this experience alone, I would not return for future dinner service.
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Maria
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Horrible service once again. Slow and forgot drinks
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FAQs

RPM Italian - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 222-1888.

RPM Italian - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 12231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 115 times today

Order delivery or takeout

52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dearborn & Illinois
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Grand Ave. Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-italian-chicago/
Phone number
(312) 222-1888
Catering
RPM Restaurants offers catering to events of all sizes including intimate dinners, weddings and corporate parties. Allow us to curate a custom menu that reflects your unique vision, paired with impeccable service that ensures a memorable occasion. Let us bring the extraordinary to<br />your gathering!
Private party facilities
RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties & Special Events team isavailable to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, payingattention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floralarrangements.

RPM Italian - Chicago

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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RPM Italian Happy Hour

Rigatoni

Prime Beef Meatballs

Short Rib Bolognese

Signatures

Martha M's Special Occasion Carrot CakeUS$13.00

RPM CheesecakeUS$15.00

BomboloniUS$14.00

Italian Classics

Pistachio Gelato al MinutoUS$14.00

Banana TiramisuUS$16.00

Bill's Chocolate BudinoUS$11.00

Spumoni Torta MeringataUS$21.00

Affogatos

RPM AffogatoUS$11.00

ClassicUS$9.00

Dessert Wines

Moscato d'Asti - Elio Perrone, '23US$14.00

Vin Santo del Chianti - Tenuta San Vito, "Malmantico", '16US$19.00

Recioto della Valpolicella - Tenute Falezza, '16US$18.00

Cordials

Amaro - Abano, LuxardoUS$11.00

Fernet - BrancaUS$13.00

Vermouth - Franco Cavallero, TorinoUS$14.00

Limoncello - CaravellaUS$11.00

Orangecello - CaravellaUS$11.00

Dessert Cocktails

EspressotiniUS$16.00

Rare BrewUS$19.00

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