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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
11320 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 126 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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 Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties &amp; Special Events team is<br />available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, paying<br />attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral<br />arrangements.
  • Private party facilities
    The Parties & Special Events team can bring the RPM experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Berthold and Jenny Rinkel: (312) 955-1413
  • Location
    52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Dearborn & Illinois
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Grand Ave. Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

11,320 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Seems tired snd touristy now. I consistent value in menu. Gnocchi was awesome. Lobster salad sparse

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  2. PaulaB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Having been to RPM many times this was unfortunately an experience we did not expect.

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  3. OriginalDining

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance! My wife and I split the meatballs and truffle garlic bread, then a Caesar salad and carbonara pasta, and finished with a pot of chocolate with salted caramel topping and cocoa nibs. Our server’s timing on everything was just right. We liked where we were seated and although the restaurant was full, the noise level was very reasonable. Overall a great evening! We look forward to returning.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delicious, the drinks were wonderful and our server Jessica was attentive and friendly. This is my favorite place to eat in Chicago.

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  5. AllanT

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had!

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  6. MicheleD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zucchini flowers were the best Ive ever tasted. Chicken Vesuvio was astounding.! Fabulous Tortallini Beignets were melt in your mouth delicious Service was exceptional Bravo Andre Branzino was disappointing. Bar service was slow. Overall FANTASTIC

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  7. JoseG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most amazing service ever! We could not be any happier. The attentionto detail, our waiters personality and him going out of his way, amazing! Delicious food, we very much enjoyed it! We also had reservations for 5:45p but they accommodated us ar 5:15p when we arrived.

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  8. GayR

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I introduced 4 friends from St Louis to RPM and it didn’t disappoint. They loved the food, service, and ambiance.

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  9. Judi2Linco

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding, even the garlic bread was on another level. Our server was amazing.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California Sur

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Una cena que tengo que repetir ‘THIS IS A MUST’ Ambientación, servicio y platillos; todo maravilloso.

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  11. RichardH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! All RPM restaurants are great!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Everything was wonderful except we waited 30 minutes past the reservation time to be seated.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    I usually love RPM Italian and last night was a little disappointing. I went with some gfs and one of my friends has never been. I was excited for her to try one of my fave restaurants in the city. Unfortunately every pasta we ordered was very undercooked. Don’t get me wrong, I love my pasta al dente but the pasta was straight up HARD! It was difficult to bite into! So sad!!! We didn’t even care to take the leftovers. The ribeye was delicious though and the appetizers. I really hope they can stay consistent with their food!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was good, service was good. Wine pours are tiny, maybe 4oz and when you’re paying $16-$18/glass it should be a more generous pour. Didn’t want a whole bottle for myself so had to order by the glass.

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  15. HunterM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We were seated 30 minutes after our reservation, only after saying that we were leaving to go to another restaurant. Very disappointed in the service for a birthday meal. Half of our food was great and the other half was quite disappointing. For appetizers, the bruschetta was great while the Focaccia was bland and burnt. For entrees the carbonara was watery, the spicy king crab tasted amazing, and the rigatoni alla vodka was alright (they changed the noodles due to being out of the required noodle). For dessert we had the cheesecake which was incredible. Definitley the highlight of the meal, but not good enough to save the experience. Lastly the martini I had was horrendous. I had high expectations for the martini since my favorite martini in the city is from RPM steak. It was so bad I didn't even finish it. I would highly recommend RPM steak or seafood over italian.

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  16. KristinD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had terrific service, and the food was well portioned. Our server ensured we understood the menu and the portioning of the items. She made recommendations based on our likes and was very personable while maintaining professionalism.

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  17. LisbethR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy atmosphere, delicious food and very good service

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  18. carlah20

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at RPM Italian, as always! This is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food! We love the truffle bread, meatballs, shredded brussel sprouts salad, chicken parmesan, and short rib Bolognese. We will be back!

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  19. Brunnehilde

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Our first visit. Based on word of mouth, our expectations were high. Cocktails & food were above average. Best grilled octopus appetizer ever! Service was also quite good til the restaurant got busy and our server disappeared. Not her fault as the place was understaffed for a busy Saturday night. What I don't understand is the total lack of hospitality on the part of the hostesses. We arrived on time for a very early 4:15 pre-concert dinner reservation. After checking in with the group at the podium, we were instructed to wait to the side with about 10 others (a large and a small party) until our table was "ready." We were then led into the empty room to a table by the entrance. When we politely asked for a table not in the traffic pattern, we were seated next to the door to the kitchen! It was indeed quieter since servers and bussers move more quietly than patrons. That said, it seemed punitive since there were many nicer options available. We were dressed appropriately in smart casual attire, and we did not comment on the wait nor did we make a disturbance when requesting a different table. We won't return, and I cannot recommend RPM. There are too many other restaurants in the Fulton Market area - and other parts of the city - where diners are made to feel welcome.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic food and service. The restaurant is loud with everything going on.

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  21. Marshbri

    London

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Had a 7:30pm reservation so that we could make a 10pm show at Chicago Theater. Weren’t seated until 8 (lobby was absolutely packed). Server didn’t even come to say hi and take drink orders until 8:25pm. Luckily we ordered food immediately and that did come out quick. But paid $225 for two appetizers, one entree, one side and two drinks. Tiny portions. Not a great experience at the price point. Go across the street to Sienna Tavern for better food at lower prices and more importantly, more punctual service.

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  22. AdamB

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Extremely Disappointed. I was very excited to dine here after reading the reviews and the menu. I checked out their Instagram account because I like to know the type of place that I am walking into, especially for the first time. From the beginning, we felt rushed. We had a reservation for 7pm, but weren't seated until close to 7:30. After being seated, the server came over and asked if this was our first time. My wife and I acknowledged that it was and that was the end of it. Never offered to walk us through the menu or make any recommendations. I did notice however that other guests with a different server were offered this. When the reservation was made, I indicated that it was for a birthday celebration, but this was never acknowledged. We had the Bruschetta, but this was basically tomato paste on a small cracker. Not impressed. Where's the creativity? My wife ordered the Short Rib Bolognese and her impression was that it was lacking in meat. Very little quantity of the Short Rib. I had the Maine Lobster Ravioli. The Lobster Sauce was extremely bland, the giant lobster claw in the middle, while a great touch, was room temperature. I will say that the dessert was the best part of the meal. I had the cheesecake which was amazing. My wife had the Tiramisu and it was one of the best that she's ever had. But for the prices as well as the quality, we were extremely disappointed. From sitting to paying the bill, we were there about an hour. I truly thought this was going to be a fine dining experience.

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  23. JoeR

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    I had been looking forward to RPM, had heard good things. The only good part of the meal was the bread appetizer. The special appetizer was a grilled artichoke heart dish. It was burnt and lacked any flavor. 3 out of the 4 dishes were less than mediocre. Specifically for me, I had the Eggplant Parmesan. The consistency was that of gelatin. No distinguishable flavors…just heavy tomato. Started the evening off with a basic Tom Collins, that was terrible and probably set the tone of the night. Should have just left then. So many good restaurants in the area, no need to ever go back.

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  24. JamesW

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it was very slow getting seated because you had a big rush at 5:15-5:45. But they could have used help! Everyone was very nice thank you!

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  25. EricG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The menu didn’t make sense, our dinners were both cold and underwhelming, nothing about the restaurant created an atmosphere worth returning to, I didn’t understand the super loud music during dining hours, and the front area was very congested, people standing everywhere and near diners who were eating. The hype of these restaurants are completely lost on me. Positives: the staff was well trained and great at their jobs, a food allergy we had was treated with grace and respect and fully accommodated to. The tableware and stemware are beautiful. The servers were impeccably dressed but kind of odd because of the casualness of the space.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida perfecta, atención de 10, precios altos pero vale la pena.

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  27. TanyaT

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible food, service, and ambiance!

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  28. DavidRohlfing

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whenever we have the opportunity to dine at RPM Italian, the evening is always superb. Glen was our server and he was very attentive, very cordial, and at the ready when we asked for a recommendation. Elizabeth and her team never disappoint. I highly recommend RPM Italian

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  29. CarrieG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place, excellent food, quality service. Recommend!

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  30. GregH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started with the Tuna Crudo and Giuliana's Salad, which the awesome server split in the kitchen. Then had entrees of King Crab Squid Ink pasta and the Sea Scallops. Was beginning to end awesome. Banana Tiramisu to finish was the icing on the cake. Awesome food, service and atmosphere.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing!

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  32. ADob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, Good food and fast before we left to the airport!

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  33. BRENDAM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Espectacular! servicio, comida, bebida, ambiente lo único que yo cambiaría es el aire acondicionado estaba helado, ya al final queríamos irnos pero por el frio que sentíamos.

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  34. michaelr

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Unfortunately this place can not cook noodle’s correctly. Sent them back 3 times. And for a Italian restaurant to only have one type of noddle is ridiculous. Oder fettuccine Alfredo came with no fettuccine but a thick spaghetti type noddle they use for everything. All said and done we sent back 2 orders more then once of noddles and had to send a medium wagu steak that came out rare. And nothing taken off our bill. Even when we didn’t even get the Alfredo and or spaghetti. Pretty poor if you ask me.

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  35. KristenG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience5
    Love this place, but last night was not the best food wise

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  36. Kathleen

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Music Too loud! To loud to talk to our out of town guests. Good food but way too loud It’s a restaurant not a club

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  37. KelseyC

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always a great time! food is excellent and service impeccable.

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  38. JohnB

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love RPM! We eat here every time we’re in Chicago! Fantastic food and very friendly and attentive staff! Cannot recommend highly enough!!

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  39. Ashley

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Bolognese was terrible. It was incredibly sweet for some reason. The bluefin tuna and truffle garlic bread were great though!

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  40. LisaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The truffle bread is amazing! RPM Italian made for the perfect date night. The service was great too.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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 11320 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 126 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RPM Italian - Chicago

52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dearborn & Illinois
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-italian-chicago/
  • Phone number
    (312) 222-1888
  • Catering
    RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties &amp; Special Events team is<br />available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, paying<br />attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral<br />arrangements.
  • Private party facilities
    The Parties & Special Events team can bring the RPM experience to you. Whether it be catering to your home, office or event venue, we want to make your next group gathering one everyone is sure to remember!
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Berthold and Jenny Rinkel: (312) 955-1413

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