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Riccardo Trattoria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Trattoria

4.8 (2909)
$30 and under
Italian
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 549-0038
  • Website
    http://www.riccardotrattoria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Riccardo Michi
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Happy Hour 4PM-6PM Sunday - Thursday

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

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Menu

Riccardo Trattoria's menu was last updated on 7/1/2025.

ANTIPASTI

SPEDIAL OF THE DAY

  • SUMMER TRUFFLE FROM UMBRIA$38.00

    5 GRAMS SHAVED TRUFFLE OVER TAGLIOLINI BUTTER OR RISOTTO PARMESAN OR STUFFE GNOCCHI ASIAGO

    • VITELLO TONNATO$18.00

      POACHED VEAL IN TUNA SAUCE & CAPERS

      • FOCACCINA DI RECCO$20.00

        STRACCHINO & TOMINO CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO RUCOLA TRUFFLE OIL

        • PROSCIUTTO E MELON$24.00

          24 MONTHS AGED PROSCIUTTO CANTALOUPE MELON

          • TRIPE FLORENTINE$16.00

            HONEY COMB TRIPE VEGETABLES JULIEN TOMATO

            ZUPPA

            SOUP OF THE DAY

            • GAZPACHO & LUMP CRAB MEAT$18.00

              CHILLED TOMATO & CUCUMBER SOUP W/ CRUDITE

              PASTA E RISOTTO

              SPECIAL OF THE DAY

              • RISOTTO AL NERO DI SEPPIA$38.00

                CALAMARI,SCALLOPS,RED SHRIMPS,MUSSELS, & CLAMS RISOTTO

                • TONNARELLI PASTA ALLE VONGOLE VERACI$32.00

                  WHITE WINE GRAPE TOMATO ,MANILLA CLAMS,GARLIC & E.V.O.O

                  • PAPPARDELLE ANATRA ALLA CACCIATORA$30.00

                    DUCK RAGU CHIANTI WINE, OLIVES PORCINI SAUCE PECORINO

                    • FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERIALE$34.00

                      HALF MAIN LOBSTER SPICY IMPERIALE PINK SAUCE

                      CARNE E PESCE

                      MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

                      • 16 OZ LAMB SHANK ARROSTO$30.00

                        ROAST AU JUS GARLIC RAPINI & TUSCAN FRIES

                        • 14 OZ PORK CHOP PORTERHOUSE$36.00

                          ROAST AU JUS SERVED W/ GARLIC SPINACH & TUSCAN FRIES

                          • RABBIT LOIN ROULADE$34.00

                            Filled w/prosciutto asparagus & fontina Over Riso Parm

                            • BRANZINO ALLA GRIGLIA$40.00

                              WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO SERVED W/ HARICOT VERT

                              • PEPPERED SASHIMI TUNA TAGLIATA$30.00

                                SERVED RARE, SHAVED FENNELS, ORANGE PULP & ARUGULA

                                • 8 OZ SOCKEYE SALMON PROVENZALE$34.00

                                  Artichokes olives white wine Herbs de provence

                                  • VEAL SWEETBREAD AL MORELS$34.00

                                    MOREL MUSHROOM TRUFFLE, DEMI SAUCE & TUSCAN FRIES

                                    DOLCI SPECIALI

                                    DESSERT OF THE DAY

                                    • COPPA GELATO TRE GUSTI$14.00

                                      PISTACHIO, STRAWBERRY, FIOR DI LATTE AND CHANTILLY

                                      Last updated: July 1, 2025

                                      What 2,909 people are saying

                                      Riccardo Trattoria 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

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

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Riccardo Trattoria in Lincoln Park delights with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Known for its authentic Italian menu, the restaurant offers a variety of innovative and traditional dishes. Guests appreciate the warm ambiance and attentive staff. Highly recommended for its "wonderful experience," it's a neighborhood gem perfect for any occasion.
                                      2,909 Reviews

                                      1. Sam

                                        Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Wonderful staff and food. Very nice neighborhood spot for a special evening. The highlight was the squash flowers. Almost like a tempura batter with Italian flavors. The menu is strong and our meals were fantastic.

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                                      2. Cathy VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        We loved Riccardo Trattoria! The food was excellent! The service was perfect! And we will definitely be back!

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                                      3. dana VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Cozy, good food, good service. Great neighborhood spot.

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                                      4. Raymon

                                        Unspecified1 review

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        A cozy, lively place where they treat you like family. A menu with a good deal of variety that should please everyone. The Bucatini Carbonara was outstanding, as were the delicate, crisp and savory fried zucchini flowers.

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                                      5. Vasti VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Amazing as always! I love that the menu got smaller! Easier to choose! The service is always great! I liked the hostess that night!

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                                      6. Sharon VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        We really enjoyed our time at Ricardo Tratoria. Our waiter was attentive. We enjoyed a bottle of Barberra with our pasta. All in all a good night!

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                                      7. Jim VIP

                                        New York City13 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on June 22, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Always good for a meal. The food is excellent, as is the service. 

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                                      8. John VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois46 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on June 20, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The restaurant is one of our favorite. Excellent Italian with innovative and traditional pastas and delicious main dishes. Staff is friendly and committed to good service. Last night was a pleasant evening so we sat outside . Only a few (6 or 7) outside tables. Inside is pleasant but like many restaurants can be noisy.

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                                      9. Alain VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        Dined on June 17, 2025

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Chicken Marsala was really not very good. I used to consider this place one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. But it’s food level has slipped in my last few times there.
                                        Riccardo TrattoriaResponded on June 18, 2025
                                        Hi Alain sorry to ear about your last few time at trattoria I try my best to please all the customer if there will be another chance I will like to invite you at least with a bottle of wine let as know if something is not of your taste we always accommodate Chef Riccardo

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                                      10. robert VIP

                                        Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on June 15, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. Food is always very good with enough variety to intrigue any diner. Service is friendly and attentive.

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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 2909 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                      3. Chicago / Illinois
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                                      5. Lincoln Park

                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      10:00 PM
                                      Booked 24 times today
                                      Google Map for Riccardo Trattoria

                                      2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

                                      Dining areas

                                      Additional information

                                      • Cross street
                                        Clark and Webster
                                      • Neighborhood
                                        Lincoln Park
                                      • Hours of operation
                                        Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                      • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                      • Delivery & takeout
                                        Order direct

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