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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
12184 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 73 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

What 12,184 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RPM Italian in Chicago is a standout dining destination known for its "melt in your mouth" food and "great service." Guests rave about the extraordinary Italian cuisine, including dishes like steak tartare and burrata. The ambiance is lively and chic, perfect for special occasions. Reservations are highly recommended for an unforgettable experience.

12,184 Reviews
  1. Elias

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time I visit, no regrets at all. Everything we ate from the Thanksgiving special menu was second to none. From the Bruschetta to the Risotto and then from the Polenta Rib to the Agnolotti. To finish? the amazing Pecan Dessert and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Solid 9.90. WIll be back soon.

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  2. Rebecca

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny was amazing! This was a last minute reservation and it was the most wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you so much.

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  3. Frank

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic experience. Tremendous food; great service. A creative menu beautifully presented. We had a fantastic time and we will come back.

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  4. Michael

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Apps were good, Caesar salad excellent but main courses disappointing. Bolognese sauce was more like tomato sauce. Tortellini not very good either. Pacing of dinner courses was poor

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our experience. The atmosphere was modern and perfect for a date night. We loved the happy hour deals and appetizers before we went to our table for dinner. We did not enjoy the Spunoni dessert, but everything else was fantastic.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your date night at RPM Italian! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our happy hour deals and appetizers, as well as our dinner menu. We're sorry to hear that our Spunoni dessert did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon for another fantastic experience! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  6. Paul

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit since the place was converted from Ben Pao.. Beautiful feel (reminiscent of our beloved LEYE "Avanzare" restaurant). The music level was, in our opinion, too loud to maintain a pleasant conversation. It id not seem to affect other diners. Your Italian wines list is superb. We tried a bottle from Sicily (on our own but with approval from your in house sommelier).
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Paul. Thank you for your high ratings and kind words about RPM Italian. We appreciate your feedback about the music level and we'll certainly take it into consideration. Your comments about our Italian wines list have been noted and we're glad you enjoyed trying one from Sicily. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great dining experience. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  7. Lee

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived on time. Had to wait 25mins after when I had booked my table to be seated. This happened 3weeks previously also. Tried to give benefit of doubt. Also tried to nudge me (after 20mins wait) to sit at bar as it was “slow” (I booked a table). When I declined, miraculously they found a table. Wanted to downgrade my experience in favour of more people. Not cool. Server was great as was the food. Need to sort out honouring commitments. Not a great experience.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Lee, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at RPM Italian. We strive to provide the best service to our guests and it's clear we fell short in your case. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a reservation and not be seated immediately, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our server to be great. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope that you'll give us another chance to provide the excellent experience you were expecting. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  8. Chris

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food was absolutely amazing! The only setback was we were seated 45 mins after our reservation time.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Chris! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at RPM Italian and found our food to be absolutely amazing! We apologize for the delay you experienced and we appreciate your patience. We strive to provide our guests with the best service and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly address this issue. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  9. William

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    RPM Italian went the extra mile to make my sister’s birthday dinner very special! As always, the food, drinks/wine, service, and ambiance was fantastic. Thank RPM!
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hey William, we're thrilled to hear that you chose RPM Italian to celebrate such a special occasion! It's always a pleasure to make our guests' celebrations memorable. We're glad that you enjoyed our food, drinks/wine, service, and ambiance. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you and your family back for more memorable experiences. Thank you for your support! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  10. Manraj

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular experience, environment is the best. Best Italian spot in Chicago.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Manraj! We're thrilled to hear that you had a spectacular experience at RPM Italian. It's great to know that our environment and Italian cuisine stood out for you. We strive to provide the best service and value, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We can't wait to welcome you back for another spectacular experience! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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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 12184 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RPM Italian - Chicago

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 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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