Riccardo Osteria

Name: Riccardo Osteria
Address: 1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 291-8620
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

597 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Riccardo started his career at a very young age in Milan's prestigious GIRARROSTO which was 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 (owner of Bice Ventures), with him he opened Bice New York, Los Angeles and many others around the world.

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 291-8620

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 291-8620
Website
http://www.riccardoosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi

Location
1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
N. Carpenter Street
Parking details
Free street parking on Carpenter St. between Lake St. and Randolph St.
Public transit
Green line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

ORECCHIETTE CON CIME DI RAPA$20.00
garlic rapini sauce provolone & pecorino cheese
TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESE$20.00
garlic, basil, and pine nut pesto with Pecorino & Parmesan
TAGLIATELLE CON RAGU BOLOGNESE$20.00
beef, veal, and pork ragout in a tomato and wine sauce
ASIAGOSTUFFED GNOCCHI VODKA$24.00
Vodka tomato pink sauce
BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA$22.00
guanciale, bacon, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano
TAGLIOLINI PAGLIA FIENO$22.00
prosciutto peas parmesan cream sauce
RIGATONI BUTTERA$24.00
Italian sausage,green peas braised in wine & tomato cream sauce, sprinkle ricotta salata
SPAGHETTI CHITARRA KIKKI$24.00
fresh heirlooms tomato sauce top w/ fresh burrata
TORTELLONI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI$24.00
ricotta parmesan and spinach filled ravioloni in a golden butter sage sauce
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE$28.00
garlic EVOO, clams, grape tomato, white wine
PAPPARDELLE ALLA FIORENTINA$30.00
braised short ribs ragu tomato, porcini sauce
FETTUCCINE ALL'ARAGOSTA IMPERIALE$36.00
lobster tail langoustinesmeat in spicy cognac lobster bisque & tomato pink sauce

ANTIPASTI

VITELLO TONNATO$14.00
Poached veal sliced thin and tuna caper sauce
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CAPRESE$18.00
heirloom tomato, basil, and buffalo fresh mozzarella
CARPACCIO DI BRESAOLA OLIO LIMONE E PEPE$14.00
cured beef arucola shaved grana lemon vinaigrette
BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA$20.00
Creamy mozzarella, 18 month aged prosciutto from Parma, truffle carpaccio
FRIED ARANCINI SICILIANI$12.00
Saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese
EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA$14.00
POLPETTINE PUTTANESCA$14.00
Veal and ricotta meatballs
FAVA E PECORINO TARTUFATI$16.00
Fava beans, truffle pecorino
* FRIED SHRIMP & CALAMARI$24.00
lemon wedge and puttanesca sauce

CARNE

AMISH CHICKEN MILANESE$24.00
Pan fried top w/ arugula grape tomato balsamic
PORK LOIN MAIALINO$26.00
wrap in Bacon Madeira wine sauce over risotto Parma
FLAT IRON STEAK TAGLIATA$30.00
peppered steak, cognac dijon cream sauce,Tuscan fries
VEAL SCALOPPINE A PIACERE$30.00
Parmigiana, Milanese, Lemon Piccata or Funghi-Marsala wine sauce
LAMB SHANK AL CHIANTI$28.00
braised in Chianti sauce over risotto Parmigiana
16 OZ VEAL SHANK "OSSOBUCO MILANESE"$44.00
Braised in wine and tomato sauce over saffron risotto
* 16 OZ VEAL CHOP EMILIANA$54.00
pan fried top w. prosciutto fontina golden butter & sage

PESCE

GRILLED CALAMARI$22.00
salmoriglio sauce lemon wedge tricolor salad
GRILLED TENDERIZED OCTOPUS$24.00
Crushed potato and basil pesto Genovese
* FAROE ISLAND SALMON$26.00
grilled to perfection salmoriglio sauce, garlic spinach
* BRANZINO PICCATA$28.00
white wine lemon and caper sauce asparagus

SIDES

TUSCAN FRIES$7.00
RAPINI OR SPINACH$9.00
ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANA$14.00

What 597 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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rongz
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience2
Food not up to par. Ordered two pastas and both were lacking flavor. We have had much better food at much less celebrated restaurants.
HD
HappyDiner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The perfect place for a quiet, delicious dinner. Service was exceptional - I wish I could remember our server's name to commend her for her outstanding customer focus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
The hostess was fantastic! Our server was really good too, but she was outstanding!
LD
LDNunez
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good restaurant. West Loop restaurants tend to be expensive and some of them a bit pretentious. But this is a bit of a hidden gem -- small restaurant, but all of the food is made on site -- I'm pretty sure even the pasta and the amazing gelato I had. Will definitely return.
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Maura
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent experience! The service was impeccable.
KS
KySouth
Chicago
135 reviews
vip
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and excellent food is what happens at Ricardo’s. Gre add t to have one of the group’s restaurants in the West Loop!
J
Johnny3
Chicago
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food selections including gluten free options, drinks and wine list
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
It was a little dark inside
J
James
Houston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and wonderful service!! We had a great time, thanks!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about our experience was amazing: the food was delicious, the service was impeccable, the atmosphere was cozy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was phenomenal! Although the noise level was kinda high, it wasn’t difficult to have a conversation. I’d definitely dine there again!
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Rushed
Chicago
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great lively atmosphere and the food was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and team members were so attentive to us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My partner and I dined here on Valentine’s Day. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. We were seated about ten minutes before our reservation. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was delish! We ordered from the 3-course Valentine’s Day menu. Food came out quickly and was spot on. Can’t wait to go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
My husband and I went for Valentine’s Day and they packed a bunch of tables in to get as many people in as possible for the holiday. I was surprised when we sat down and we could only order off the Pre-fixed menu. We were excited to dine here because of their large and yummy looking menu but we were so limited in options. The first course appetizer options were especially disappointing. The food was meh. Probably the worst tasting lasagna I’ve had before. Definitely deterred us from coming back to try their full menu honestly.
RK
RichardK
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone is top notch. Gaytano is the host and waiter and is wonderful. Sheronda is the bartender who is vivacious and wonderful. Best neighborhood restaurant ever!
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Yummy
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish excellent! Our first time there. Thanks to Restaurant Week, we will be back!
MS
MarkS
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, great location. Definitely will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience2
Four people crammed into a tiny two-top table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a sweet, intimate and well run restaurant. Great staff from bartenders, hostess and servers. Very accommodating and conscience with attention to detail. Food was outstanding and not overpriced which is surprising for west loop. Hidden gem here!
D
Dove
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
I ate here because it was listed as participating in restaurant week. None of the main dishes me or my partner ordered were good--flavors off, portions too large, ingredients didn't taste fresh. Drinks and dessert were fine, but generally not worth the trouble.
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Slick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great for a business lunch. Would go there again. Food was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Cozy and delicious food. restaurant week deal was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cancun
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had a fabulous time tonight here for restaurant week: $44 for a 3 course meal tonight. Everything was delicious!! Including the bread. The servers were sweet and very on top of things even when it was super busy and packed. It was an intimate setting as well which was nice! Not too loud either where we could hear each other!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Love this place. Arancini and truffle risotto deserves a chefs kiss!
FN
FridayNiteEats
St. Louis
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food was outstanding, as was service. The music just didn't fit the cuisine
CC
ChristinaC
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server (Aisha/Ayesha) was super sweet and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was great and the ambiance was the perfect vibe. Looking forward to visiting again!
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gggg
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Cool ambience but average food. Not sure if I would return
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. Love the place. Worth the trip out of downtown.
CH
ChristopherH
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
I thought that the food quality and choices were great. Only negative was no iced tea.
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Ludo
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service is good as well as the food but we were bothered by the cold draft when someone opened the door.
FD
FineDiningExperience
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Pleasant environment that allowed for dinner conversations to be heard around the table.
CH
ChristopherH
Chicago
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
You should not advertise it as open for lunch when it isn't. Shame on you!
J
Joan
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The bartender made theeee most fabulous Old Fashion…4 Roses bourbon yes please!
L
Louis
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Were told when seated that we were only allowed to stay for 90 minutes. Not cool.
PM
PaulM
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
2nd time in a row for sub-par dish. My wife and I like the physical plant but my dish, chicken milanese, was inedible---almost too dry to cut. To the restaurant's credit they did remove the charge.
KB
KurtB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great evening for a company dinner for 5. Excellent food, ambience and wine list. and the live jazz combo was an unexpected bonus. Service could have been a bit better. They missed one diner's entree order initially, and then didn't check after the meals were served, as one diner hoped to have her entree heated a bit more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Best Italian place in Fulton. Gnocchi is from heaven.
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luvgudfud
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Riccardo Osteria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 291-8620.

Riccardo Osteria is rated 4.5 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 291-8620

1023 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross street
N. Carpenter Street
Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free street parking on Carpenter St. between Lake St. and Randolph St.
Public transit
Green line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riccardoosteria.com/
Phone number
(312) 291-8620

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Riccardo Osteria

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BRANZINO PICCATA

VILLAGE SALAD

GRILLED CALAMARI

INSALATE

ROMANA$12.00

TRICOLORE$12.00

RUCOLETTA OLIO E LIMONE$14.00

PINSA ROMANA

MARGHERITA$20.00

DIAVOLA$18.00

FUGAZETTA$20.00

FOCACCINA DI RECCO$24.00

RISOTTO

MILANESE CON POLPETTINE$24.00

ALPINA FUNGHI E TARTUFO$28.00

RISOTTO PESCATORE$28.00

PASTA

ORECCHIETTE CON CIME DI RAPA$20.00

TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESE$20.00

TAGLIATELLE CON RAGU BOLOGNESE$20.00

ASIAGOSTUFFED GNOCCHI VODKA$24.00

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA$22.00

TAGLIOLINI PAGLIA FIENO$22.00

RIGATONI BUTTERA$24.00

SPAGHETTI CHITARRA KIKKI$24.00

TORTELLONI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI$24.00

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE$28.00

PAPPARDELLE ALLA FIORENTINA$30.00

FETTUCCINE ALL'ARAGOSTA IMPERIALE$36.00

ANTIPASTI

VITELLO TONNATO$14.00

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CAPRESE$18.00

CARPACCIO DI BRESAOLA OLIO LIMONE E PEPE$14.00

BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA$20.00

FRIED ARANCINI SICILIANI$12.00

EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA$14.00

POLPETTINE PUTTANESCA$14.00

FAVA E PECORINO TARTUFATI$16.00

* FRIED SHRIMP & CALAMARI$24.00

CARNE

AMISH CHICKEN MILANESE$24.00

PORK LOIN MAIALINO$26.00

FLAT IRON STEAK TAGLIATA$30.00

VEAL SCALOPPINE A PIACERE$30.00

LAMB SHANK AL CHIANTI$28.00

16 OZ VEAL SHANK "OSSOBUCO MILANESE"$44.00

* 16 OZ VEAL CHOP EMILIANA$54.00

PESCE

GRILLED CALAMARI$22.00

GRILLED TENDERIZED OCTOPUS$24.00

* FAROE ISLAND SALMON$26.00

* BRANZINO PICCATA$28.00

SIDES

TUSCAN FRIES$7.00

RAPINI OR SPINACH$9.00

ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANA$14.00

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