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Riccardo Osteria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Osteria

4.5
4.5
597 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Riccardo Michi

  • 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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What 597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Maura

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent experience! The service was impeccable.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It was a little dark inside
  9. 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!!
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. Rushed

    Chicago

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great lively atmosphere and the food was outstanding.
  13. 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!
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic experience
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Cozy and delicious food. restaurant week deal was great!
  25. 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!
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. gggg

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Cool ambience but average food. Not sure if I would return
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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!
  35. 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!
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Riccardo Osteria

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

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