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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
12355 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Wine Dinner | Chianti the Heart of Tuscany

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 17, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Step into a world of Tuscan delight as we invite you to an unforgettable evening dedicated to the exquisite cuisine and fine wines of Chianti. Experience the hearty, comforting, and rustic flavors that define Tuscan culinary heritage. Join us as we immerse you in a celebration of flavors and traditions that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the essence of Tuscany.
    Wine Dinner | Chianti the Heart of Tuscany Photo
  • Wine Dinner | The Best of Barbaresco w/ Aldo Vacca

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 3, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the rich heritage and exquisite flavors of Barbaresco with a luxurious wine dinner featuring one of Italy's GREATEST and MOST HISTORIC wineries: Produttori del Barbaresco. This exclusive event will be hosted by none other than ALDO VACCA, the LEGENDARY head of the estate, who will guide you through a curated selection of their finest wines from their best vineyards. The wines will be paired with is 5-course luxurious tasting menu featuring the very best of Italian cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to taste some of the best Barbaresco has to offer, all while learning from one of the true masters in the field. Don’t miss your chance to experience this remarkable evening.

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.

What 12,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RPM Italian in Chicago impresses with "incredible service and food," offering a "romantic and cozy chic ambiance." The "homemade gluten-free pasta" is a standout, and the "staff goes above and beyond" for special occasions. Despite some wait times for reservations, dining here is consistently a delightful experience.
12,355 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    RPM sat us 30 minutes after our reservation time and did not offer anything in return of the table being so late

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  2. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience of the restaurant, music, and servers was outstanding ! Food was delicious. It was a birthday celebration and the birthday names appeared on the menu ! What a great and special touch. Mattie L went above and beyond to make this a special and memorable night !

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  3. Nicolas

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience would definitely go back. Very friendly and well dressed staff.

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  4. Drew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They went above and beyond for my husband’s birthday and we had such a special time. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. We love coming here when we’re in the city. It’s always a must.

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch steaks and pasta, and polished service, in an elegant room.

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  6. Francesca

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely lived up to the hype! It was a busy Friday night but the staff made my request for a booth for my boyfriend’s birthday happen and brought out a little dessert for him. Our server was fantastic and the food was delicious - I will be sure to come back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food. Our waitress Jackie was amazing! We had the best time!

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  8. Ama

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Completely ruined my evening when this dinner was supposed to be a special occasion celebrating my friend. We were denied the rest of the food we ordered simply because we requested to pay our bill early after we waited for over an hour only to be served bread and 1 appetizer!! Yet our server kept checking on another table and would just walk past us. We HAD to request for a drink menu! And took us forever to get our waiters attention for anything! Overall experience was HORRIBLE especially when I received an email to accommodate and elevate my experience prior to my visit!

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  9. Taylor

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ANOTHER amazing dinner at RPM Italian- this has become our go to place to take anyone visiting from out of town because they do not miss!!!! amazing and delightful food, service and drinks that provide a “wow” factor like very few places can. It is truly an experience you can’t miss out on in River North. The menu is well-curated with show stopping options that are always executed to a T. This evening we started with the crispy Roman artichokes and the stracciatella bruschetta -the artichokes were tender yet crispy with the perfect amount of pecorino Romano and caper vinaigrette served with a lemon on the side. They were dynamic in flavor and an absolutely delightful starter. The bruschetta was on a whole new level of delicious, fresh ciabatta bread paired with a finely chopped mound of heirloom tomatoes that will send your taste buds to heaven. We were a party of 4 & each of us got our own entree; the rigatoni alla vodka with an added meat ball, the lemon burrata cappelletti, the eggplant Parmesan & the special (which I can’t remember the name of but can still taste the delicious flavors) The rigatoni was delicious and well made - but the show stopper of this dish was the MEATBALL - it was phenomal, and large. Bursting with Italian herbs and tender as could be. The eggplant Parmesan may have been tied with the special for dish of the evening- the eggplant was perfectly tender with out being soggy, the sauce was perfectly distributed and packed with mouth watering flavor that complimented the mozzarella and eggplant so well. I highly recommend this!!! The lemon burrata cappelletti was perfection, Light and decadent/zesty and creamy. Cooked to a perfect Al dente, with a little basil leaf on each piece- it was filling and so satisfying but still refreshingly light. To end the night we ordered the carrot cake- A MUST HAVE. it was moist and layered with the best cream cheese frosting. Our server sent out 4 mini choc dipped ice cream cones which was so kind

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  10. Trey

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An amazing night as always! This place has become our favorite/go-to RPM. Service was very good & the chicken parm has to be the best that I’ve ever had (yes, I got the chicken parm).

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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 12355 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RPM Italian - Chicago

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
  • 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.
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