RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

12224 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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 areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Dearborn & Illinois
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Grand Ave. Red Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

RPM Italian Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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 Minuto$14.00
Wild Italian Strawberries, Sicilian Pistachios
Banana Tiramisu$16.00
Mascarpone Kahlua Mousse, Coffee Cremeux, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Bill's Chocolate Budino$11.00
Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate Cocoa Nibs
Spumoni Torta Meringata$21.00
Pistachio, Vanilla, Raspberry, Warm Chocolate Sauce, Prepared Tableside, Serves 2-4

Affogatos

RPM Affogato$11.00
Tiramisu Gelato, La Colombe Espresso, Almond Biscotti
Classic$9.00
Vanilla Bean Gelato, La Colombe Espresso

Dessert Wines

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

Cordials

Amaro - Abano, Luxardo$11.00
Fernet - Branca$13.00
Vermouth - Franco Cavallero, Torino$14.00
Limoncello - Caravella$11.00
Orangecello - Caravella$11.00

Dessert Cocktails

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

What 12,224 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

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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.

12,225 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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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Dana
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Rao
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
“Unforgettable—for all the wrong reasons!” I chose RPM Italian to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary, expecting a special evening, but it turned out to be a complete disaster. My carefully planned evening was ruined due to their poor service and lack of attention to detail. Despite arriving at 5:40 PM for a 6:00 PM reservation, we waited an hour to be seated. Once seated, service was painfully slow—we waited 35 minutes for cold starters. The entrées arrived just as we were rushing to leave for our next planned stop, and they were equally disappointing. A cold filet mignon served with only a few slivers of jalapeño? Unacceptable. We skipped dessert, not that it would’ve salvaged the experience. To top it off, their “solution” was to comp the starters—a $50 gesture that felt more insulting than helpful, as if implying I couldn’t afford my own meal. For a night that should’ve been memorable, RPM made it unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. I’ll never return to any RPM restaurant.
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Jennifer
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always love RPM Italian. Great food and atmosphere!
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Aldo
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our Server was great but to get 3 salads one appetizer 2 pastas and a chicken parm, 2 hours and 15 minutes.....Way to long not even Alinia would take that long.........Time is value.
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Stefanie
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great from food to our server to ambiance, just timing was super slow. Seating for our reservation was about 15 minutes, took another 20 minutes to get our drinks. We would have ordered dessert but for 2 courses it took 2 hours, which we didn’t expect and had to get to a show.
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Nicole
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was perfect for a nice family dinner. The food was amazing. We had the meatballs and the broccoli salad. These were great appetizers. The lobster ravioli and chicken parm were delicious. We had gelato and the donuts for dessert - so yummy. Highly recommend to check it out!
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Sonia
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Service was excellent as well as the food.
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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 12224 OpenTable diners.

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

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 109 times today

Order delivery or takeout

52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dearborn & Illinois
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

RPM Italian - Chicago

Make a reservation

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 Cake$13.00

RPM Cheesecake$15.00

Bomboloni$14.00

Italian Classics

Pistachio Gelato al Minuto$14.00

Banana Tiramisu$16.00

Bill's Chocolate Budino$11.00

Spumoni Torta Meringata$21.00

Affogatos

RPM Affogato$11.00

Classic$9.00

Dessert Wines

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

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

Recioto della Valpolicella - Tenute Falezza, '16$18.00

Cordials

Amaro - Abano, Luxardo$11.00

Fernet - Branca$13.00

Vermouth - Franco Cavallero, Torino$14.00

Limoncello - Caravella$11.00

Orangecello - Caravella$11.00

Dessert Cocktails

Espressotini$16.00

Rare Brew$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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RPM Italian - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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