RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

12365 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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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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Additional information

Location
52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone number
(312) 222-1888
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Wine Dinner | Chianti the Heart of Tuscany
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
17 Apr 2025 only
19:00
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.

Private dining

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.

Popular dishes

Pistachio GelatoUS$14.00
Wild Italian Strawberries, Sicilian Pistachios
TiramisuUS$17.00
Mascarpone, Coffee Cremeux, Dark Chocolate
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$17.00
Vodka, La Colombe Espressom Licor 43
Rare BrewUS$19.00
Eagle Rare 10yr Bourbon, Varnelli Caffe Moka, Cinnamon, Espresso

What 12,365 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
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RPM Italian in Chicago offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Highlights include standout dishes like "truffle garlic bread" and "Cacio e Pepe." The restaurant's "extensive wine list" and cozy atmosphere enhance the experience. While some reviews mention slow service, the overall consensus is "highly recommended" for both casual and special occasions.

12,365 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good n will go back in the summer with friends!!
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MichaelC VIP
Tulsa4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service Great wine, half bottle
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Nicole VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was lovely and very informative. I had a hard time choosing between sparkling wines so she offered a tasting of my two options. The crispy brussel sprouts were delicious!
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Esme
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic from start to finish. Glen was our bartender/server and he did an outstanding job. Highly recommend as both food and drink were excellent and service and ambience made it a wonderful experience.
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LisaV
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was top notch as usual but today our server was especially awesome. The food was delicious...we will be back.
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laura
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love going to RPM Italian. One of our favorites. The food is always good and service is great. Our favs to share are the truffle bread, meatballs, and Italian salad, Brussels sprouts. Then the entrees are good portions and we take home what we can’t finish.
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Emily
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was so cute. We were seated quickly and they had menus customized just for us and the special occasion. They did an amazing job at making us feel welcome and the food was excellent. I would love to come back here again for more celebrations. We had a wonderful time.
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Joe
Chicago21 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
There were some positives for RPM Italian: the cocktails were good and the environment was nice. However, the experience was mostly poor. My wagyu steak was severely over seasoned, drink service was slow, none of the food stood out as being exceptional, and my waiter, while not bad, did not add much to the experience (took away drink menus, didn’t mention any specials or suggest any wine pairings, and getting the bill felt rushed). Overall, RPM Steak and Seafood were both far better. I won’t be returning to RPM Italian
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Becca
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great experience celebrating our anniversary at RPM Italian! Wonderful service. The cheesecake was phenomenal!
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Alfonso VIP
Caribbean1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service… recommendations by the waiter, were on spot
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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 12365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 222-1888
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

RPM Italian - Chicago

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Board Room

Stage

Set Spaces

Custom inquiry

RPM Italian Happy Hour

Rigatoni

Prime Beef Meatballs

Short Rib Bolognese

Signatures

Martha M's Special Occasion Carrot CakeUS$15.00

RPM CheesecakeUS$15.00

BomboloniUS$15.00

Italian Classics

Pistachio GelatoUS$14.00

TiramisuUS$17.00

Bill's Chocolate BudinoUS$11.00

Spumoni Torta MeringataUS$21.00

Affogatos

RPM AffogatoUS$11.00

ClassicUS$9.00

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$17.00

Rare BrewUS$19.00

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