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Riccardo Trattoria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Trattoria

4.8
4.8
2870 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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 16:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Michi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    Clark and Webster
  • Parking details
    Valet parking not available
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday - Saturday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00
    Join us Sunday - Saturday from 4:00-6:00 pm for half-priced cocktails and wine Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

What 2,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riccardo Trattoria in Lincoln Park is celebrated for its "authentic Italian" cuisine and "consistently great" food. The intimate and cozy atmosphere makes it ideal for date nights. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and extensive menu, even during busy times. Early bird specials offer excellent value, enhancing the overall dining experience.
2,870 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Handsome dining area. Attentive friendly service by Miguel. Nice to take advantage of the happy hour reduced wine prices. I greatly enjoyed the pasta with beef short ribs.all 4 of us were happy with our menu choices.

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  2. alan VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific neighborhood place, great food, a treasure

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  3. Lauren VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always fabulous. We started with the tricolore salad which was stellar. Then shared the swordfish special and alpine risotto. Both were delicious, perfect helpings, and great to share.

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  4. Jim VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this super authentic Italian place. The venison chop was the best I have ever had, and the service was outstanding. After I misordered a breaded piece of veal (I can’t eat gluten), the restaurant team immediately corrected my error…and they were all very nice about it. We’ll be back and so will our friends. Fantastic meal and service.

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  5. David VIP

    Greater Boston40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance and service were good. The carbonara was very good. The rack of lamb was not tender and the spinach was very chewy.

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  6. bubo VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Probably the ‘most Italian’ restaurant I have been to in US. I am Italian and the food I had today tasted authentic Italian. Excellent experience overall. The ambience is relatively simple as you would expect from a family oriented trattoria.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing. Very good recommendation from our waiter. The grilled calamari was off the charts!

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  8. Maggie

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took a good friend to Riccardo Trattoria for her birthday. The service and food were wonderful. It is one of my favorite restaurants.

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  9. Dan

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best authentic Italian in chicago, everything on menu is great.

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  10. James

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and great staff, we will be back soon!

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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 4.8 stars by 2870 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
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Riccardo Trattoria

2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clark and Webster
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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