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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
12379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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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.
    Wine Dinner | Chianti the Heart of Tuscany photo

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

RPM Italian - Chicago's menu was last updated 2025-03-21.

Signatures

  • Martha M's Special Occasion Carrot CakeUS$15.00

    Five Layer Secret Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting

    • RPM CheesecakeUS$15.00

      Seasonal Compote, Graham Cracker

      • BomboloniUS$15.00

        Italian Brioche Donuts, Nutella, Vanilla Sugar

        Italian Classics

        • 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

                                        Last updated: 17 January 2025

                                        What 12,379 people are saying

                                        RPM Italian - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                        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.

                                        12,379 Reviews

                                        1. Ben

                                          Milwaukee12 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          One of Chicago’s best happy hours! Fantastic drinks and food, and top tier service. You absolutely must try the tuna bruschetta and the mushroom pizza (I don’t normally enjoy mushroom anything, but this pizza was delicious!). Highly recommend!!!

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                                        2. ScottS VIP

                                          New York City6 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 4
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Good food, service and experience. That said, dislike the chintzy pay by QR code experience. Requires that you ask someone for a paper receipt anyway. (pandemic is over folks - and you do have real menus)

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                                        3. Liz VIP

                                          Chicago83 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Have been going here for years and it still is awesome and is buzzing. Our waitress was amazing and food was great!

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                                        4. Disappoint

                                          Dallas3 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Overall good food & service, just slow expediting of food on a Tuesday night.

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                                        5. Nicholas VIP

                                          San Francisco6 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Does not let down! Service was impeccable, food was great.

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                                        6. Julie

                                          Minneapolis5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Excellent food, beautiful restaurant and service. Would highly recommend.

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                                        7. alan VIP

                                          Chicago7 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          We celebrated a birthday party and it was just a magical meal with great food and great service 

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                                        8. OpenTable Diner

                                          Chicago1 review

                                          5.0

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          This place is outstanding. Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was amazing as well as the drinks. Definitely would go back again.

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                                        9. CodeyM

                                          Chicago1 review

                                          3.0

                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          It was fine. Food was good. Seemed pretty loud. I’ve had better experiences elsewhere.

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                                        10. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                          Chicago1 review

                                          1.0

                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                          1. Overall 1
                                          2. Food 1
                                          3. Service 1
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          I thought this would be a nice restaurant to try with my wife for her birthday, but we were very disappointed. Our waiter seemed very disinterested in serving us and ended up avoiding our table (would clearly walk by to check on his other tables, but avoid ours). He did less than the bare minimum- it felt like we were pulling teeth just to try to get him to take our food order. Additionally, there was a hair in our pasta, which also had had raw dough in parts of it. By the time our waiter came to check on us, we were ready to leave, so he ended up comping the pasta on our check. Overall, we were very dissatisfied.
                                          RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
                                          We sincerely apologize for the experience you had and deeply regret that it didn’t meet your expectations. This is not the level of service or quality we strive to provide. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We hope you'll join us again for a better experience.

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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 12379 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 101 times today
                                        Experiences are available.
                                        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
                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                          Order direct
                                        • 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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