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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
12235 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 90 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 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
  • 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
    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

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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.

Menu

Signatures

  • Martha M's Special Occasion Carrot CakeUS$13.00

    Five Layer Secret Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting

    • RPM CheesecakeUS$15.00

      Seasonal Compote, Graham Cracker

      • BomboloniUS$14.00

        Italian Brioche Donuts, Nutella, Vanilla Sugar

        Italian Classics

        • 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

                                        Last updated: 24 November 2024

                                        What 12,235 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.

                                        12,235 Reviews

                                        1. Lyndsi

                                          Chicago

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          It was our first time dining at RPM Italian and it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left was top notch. All the staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. The drinks and food were outstanding. Make sure to get the meatballs as an appetizer and the carrot cake for dessert!! The meals are perfect portions for sharing with everyone at the table.

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                                        2. Gui

                                          Chicago

                                          2 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 2
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Good was very good and I was pleased to learn about all gluten free options. The service was disappointing: very slow from the host to the server.

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                                        3. jo ann

                                          VIP

                                          Chicago

                                          91 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          91 reviews

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Food always delicious. Have dined here many times and never disappointed. Great value for price. However, not a good experience with hostess. Checked in and waited, we had early reservation. Few people in restaurant. Hostesses too busy chatting with each other. Had to go up again and ask to be seated which they did. Third person in party arrived and again, hostesses too busy chatting with each other to acknowledge and direct her to our seat.

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                                        4. Mary

                                          VIP

                                          Chicago

                                          2 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Your waiters are outstanding. However your prices are quite high for the food. Your noise level is far too loud. I took my customers to dine and we couldn't hear one another because the music was far too loud. It was annoying.

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                                        5. Lily

                                          Miami

                                          5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          5 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          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!
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thanks for the review, Lily! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time at RPM Italian. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found our service to be great. We're always striving to provide the best value to our customers. Your feedback is valuable to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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                                        6. Barbara

                                          VIP

                                          Chicago

                                          14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          14 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          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!!
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
                                          Hello Barbara! We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful dining experience with us. We're especially glad that you found our team to be accommodating and hospitable. It's always our goal to ensure that our guests have a great time and enjoy their time at RPM Italian. We're thrilled that you had a wonderful experience and we look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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                                        7. Bella

                                          Chicago

                                          5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          5 reviews

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          One of the best meals I’ve had in a while! Not too loud inside and they were playing great music! Probably some of the best service too! Can’t wait to go back, thank you for making my dad’s birthday so special!

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                                        8. Michael

                                          VIP

                                          Minneapolis

                                          24 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          24 reviews

                                          Dined 6 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. 
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to RPM Italian and found our service to be excellent. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the romantic mood and the food and cocktails. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, so your feedback is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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                                        9. SHAWN

                                          VIP

                                          Tampa

                                          32 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          32 reviews

                                          Dined 6 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.
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thanks for the review, Shawn! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our service better than most restaurants. We understand your concerns about the pricing. At RPM Italian, we strive to provide exceptional dining experiences and we apologize if you felt our prices were too high. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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                                        10. Larry

                                          Chicago

                                          2 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 7 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.
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 4 days ago
                                          Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Larry. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the pasta, eggplant Parmesan, and cheesecake. We appreciate your comments regarding our wine pricing and service. We strive to provide a great dining experience for all our guests and your feedback helps us to do just that. We hope to see you again soon at RPM Italian. 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 12235 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 90 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
                                        • 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.

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