RPM Italian - Chicago

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food3service2ambience2

   Too noisy - slow service - meat overcooked - too expensive for the experience
   

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   Ivonne

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall1food2service1ambience3

   We were excited to dine at RPM while on vacation in Chicago. We were seated before our reservation which is always a plus. We were promptly served water and about 10 mins after we were asked “can I serve you anything else than water”. The tone in which it was said came off as rude. Our server finally came over after another 10 mins, did not introduce herself (Vanessa K is what it said on the receipt). She took our order and then we saw her again after apps when she was arranging flatware for dinner. She only gave me a fork when I was clear that I was sharing a steak with my husband, when the steak came from a different server, I got up and grabbed a steak knife from the waiter’s station. The apps were good, dinner was a different story. The wagyu NY was good just too salty for our taste. The chicken with the truffle was raw, every piece that had bone was still pink with blood. Upon flagging down our server and making her aware of the issue, her respond was “what do you want me to do about it”. This ruined our last dinner in Chicago, we were so upset by the level of rudeness from the service that we intentionally did not leave a tip.
   

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   KimberleyPG

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The entire experience from the food to the service was a 10/10. We started at the bar while waiting for a table where we had handcrafted cocktails that were nothing less than delicious. At the table we had the waitress and manager suggesting the best wines for our palettes and budget, explaining everything to the T and even bringing us a taste. The honey & ricotta whip spread with the Italian bread was out of this world, as was the super tender meatballs. We both shared the Caesar which was creamy with notes of lemon, and each an entree, but the king krab black ink linguine was PHENOMENAL! 10/10 splurge and enjoy!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely delicious Italian food. Fresh pasta; wonderful meatballs;
   

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   JENNIFER

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   Food was just ok. we ordered garlic bread, prosciutto, spicy crab pasta, carbonara and the Vesuvio. The chicken was dry. The carbonara was very Al dente. Our first time there was wonderful but the food quality just isn’t the same. It’s expensive but should be worth the price and it just isn’t.
   

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   Basia

   Las Vegas

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great cocktails and food. I loved the service too.highly recommend
   

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   Jesse

   Milwaukee

   28 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   We have been dining at RPM Italian for many years. We have loved going for special occasions or hosting someone from out of town. That was until last night. My husband picked it for his birthday dinner with our sons. What the heck happened? The waitress was really bad. It’s not because she was too busy and trying. She had an attitude from the first moment she approached our table. Heck, I waitressed to put myself through college. I get it! She wasn’t seemingly interested in even trying. That was our unanimous sentiment. We had 2 appetizers, 4 salads, 4 entrees and two rounds of drinks. The second round of drinks took forever. One of the signature cocktails she suggested came out in a water glass with one long ice cube. That’s literally it. We were all confused. It tasted like a sprite. She said it had a sprite splasher on top. Okay, I thought and mixed it up with my knife. We all took a sip again and agreed it was basically sprite. I put it to the side and she eventually asked if I wanted something else. I didn’t, so she asked if she should take it off the bill. Did I really need to tell her, ‘yes please’? Our dinners took forever to come out. So long in fact that one son had to leave before they brought the cake out. He had to be up at 4:30am. The chicken in the chicken parmesan was outstanding! The appetizers were just okay and the salads were just okay. The bolognese and pomodoro pastas were simply awful. The portion size for both was ridiculously small given the prices. But we didn’t care because they weren’t worth eating. While we were happy to all be together, we all agreed this morning that our experience was an overall disappointment primarily due to the service and the two pasta dishes. It reminded us that she never even asked us how are dinners were. She didn’t even bring out the cake, someone else did. We get staffing is a challenge but we expect more at this type of establishment. We noticed she appeared to be acting similarly at her other tables.
   

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   KBell

   Indiana

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing experience, great service, and even better food! Thank you!
   

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   ScottWall

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing! Did not disappoint at all! We will be back!
   

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10. L

    Lincoln

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Honestly, the cost of the dishes at this restaurant are NOT worth it. My group (4 of us) ordered 7 varying dishes, from starters to dinner plates. The only dish I found appetizing was the meatballs, which was a starter plate. Absolutely WAY too expensive for lack of flavor in these dishes.
    

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    PhilippineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Scallops were amazing. Great and professional service
    

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    JasonG

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Probably my favorite Italian in the city and one of my favorites generally in Chicago! Everything is delicious but especially love the spicy king crab and pappardelle bolognese (pastas are house made which makes a huge difference). Amazing wine list as well — not cheap by any means but it’s worth it if you love Italian food and wine!
    

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    TheresaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They did a lovely job, and the food was awesome. Highly recommend.
    

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    JuliaW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter was amazing. The food was delicious. One of the girls in our group had dietary restrictions and our waiter gave wonderful options for her to have. This is the second time we’ve come and love it.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    The experience was not good. The waiters were not friendly, and not engaging at all. The pasta was undercooked and was almost crunchy! The chicken parmesan was over cooked and over seasoned with very little sauce.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    The food was amazing but the service was so incredibly slow and unreceptive. We got our bill before we were asked if we wanted dessert when we were in fact there to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant wasn’t nearly at capacity but anytime we asked for something is took at least 10 min to merely get a response. I love the food here but they need to badly work on their service.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated a birthday dinner at RPM Italian and had a terrific server— Jackie. She was fun, attentive and had great recommendations. Others brought our food from the kitchen to the table and they were attentive as well. Loved the ability to call the restaurant and then communicate by text after as opposed to leaving a message. Highly recommend.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    Nice atmosphere. Our server was great but we had reservations and didn’t get seated for 30 minutes. The pasta for two of our plates was too Al dente. When we explained, nothing was done!
    

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    Alexa

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and our server, Nina, was phenomenal!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Service wasn’t as good as normal. Took awhile after we had finished appetizers to be seen for us to provide our dinner order. It was also absolutely freezing with very cold coming in. The tables next to us were complaining about the cold temps as well.
    

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    Dianeanton1

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our service from start to finish was absolutely phenomenal! The attention to detail is something out of the ordinary for restaurants, somehow RPM can achieve it! The service, wine, food and such an amazing waitress was amazing
    

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    GreatHotSpot

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good! Always a nice experience. It's our go-to when in Chicago. It's just a great experience. Don't pass on the bombolini for dessert. Bucatini with the big meatball is amazing. Any dishes are but those are my faves.
    

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    sweetmeet112

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Everything was delicious and the service was excellent
    

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    JPA2

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply the greatest Italian restaurant I've ever been to; it's not cheap, but worth every penny. Go for a birthday (I went for my lovely wife's) or some other commemorative event. We spent nearly $200 but drank and ate like royalty. Unbelievable. Five stars isn't enough!
    

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    ChristinaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    RPM Italian did not disappoint. From the Paloma cocktail, the focaccia and the fabulous carbonara and bolognese pastas, we were pleased with all of our dinner. Nate our friendly waiter offered great selections and that made the meal all the more enjoyable. The next time we are in Chicago, we will be back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were amazing. We enjoyed the experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Italian place in Chicago! Staff was extremely friendly and professional throughout the entire dinner despite being crazy busy. The food was to die for from appetizer to dessert. Cocktails were DELICIOUS. Waiters are great at finding a glass of wine perfect for you. Interior is beautifully decorated and open. We will be back!
    

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great server with an amazing experience. The food was excellent.
    

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    MarshaF

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Food and staff was amazing but a bit loud for my taste.
    

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    DerekT

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    In town for work and a few coworkers and I came to RPM Italian. Had a reservation at 7:45 didn’t get sat until 8:15. Which is frustrating but understandable (and it’s great to see Chicago restaurants busy again!) once we sat down we had great service. Very quick and efficient and food was Great! Like everything prices have gone up. But I would say worth the price. Would be 5 star if not for pretty substantial wait.
    

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    Fredericton

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2

    Very disappointing! Salad and bread good. Ordered chicken parm that was lukewarm at the best. We sent it back ( when we finally) got someone’s attention. When the second arrived so quickly I certainly had my suspicions about “freshly cooked”. Again Luke warm soggy breasts……could not have been just cooked. Seemed like something precooked and held at a low temperature. The place is overrated and over priced.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    It’s my favorite place in Chicago but the service was really weird this time. Nice server but not attentive and the worst pacing I’ve ever had at a nice place.
    

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    Ctopher

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food, great drinks. Only qualm was it was so loud and energetic that it was hard to hear people at our own table.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Came here on a recommendation and it was delicious. Had the cacio e Pepe and the chicken parm which were both top notch. The aperol spritz “P” on the menu was on point and the cheesecake desert was a must. Service was excellent. I will be back.
    

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    CarlosL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great wine, amazing service. Did I mention great wine
    

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    DanielS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Hosts and server were great! All personable and professional.
    

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    JordanW

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic service and extraordinary food !! Atmosphere was on point
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Service felt rushed and need to time the food better. Don’t go there to have my food in 10 minutes, and don’t need every course on the table at once.
    

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    Alex

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    Me fue bastante mal, el servicio dejó mucho de qué hablar, nunca me retiraron los platos sucios de la mesa, pedí de platillo fuerte, fue un pollo y hasta los 20 minutos después llegó el Mesero y me dijo que no tenían ya más pollo, que si deseaba escoger algo más del menú, le dije que por favor me trajera los Gnocchis y tampoco los mando, se le olvidó y solo se disculpo!! Bastante mal que la pasamos!!
    

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    WaltD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Slow and unfriendly service. Server forgot drinks, antipasti. It was a graduation party and service was so slow graduate couldn't stay until end when we had ordered a cake. RPM Italian is not a choice anymore. Same old menu and no innovation. There are better places!
    

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