RPM Italian

4.6

10958 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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RPM Italian presents cuisine that is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, with dishes intended to be shared. Our chef team has created a menu which features a variety of cold and hot antipasti, more than a dozen freshly prepared in-house pastas, and a selection of salads, prime steaks, chops and slow-roasted meats. The restaurant also has an open bar area where guests can order a signature cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine from their extensive list. Sophisticated and chic, RPM Italian is perfect for a great meal or late night out.

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Online reservations at RPM Italian can only be made directly on their website.

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Takeout

(312) 222-1888

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday, 3:00 pm - 12:00 am Sunday, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 222-1888
Website
http://rpmitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
RPM Italian features a modern expression of classic Italian fare suitable for any type of event. From corporate functions to social soirees, our spaces offer a sophisticated and chic setting for groups of 12 to 40 guests.
Private party contact
Maggie Berthold and Jenny Rinkel: (312) 955-1413

Location
52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
Chicago
Cross street
Dearborn & Illinois
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Grand Ave. Red Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Featured in

Sicilian Artichoke Crostada$18.00
Artichoke Crema, Parmigiano Reggiano
Stracciatella Bruschetta$14.00
Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Housemade Ciabatta
Steak Tartare$21.00
Beeman Ranch Sirloin, Tuscan Olive Oil, Shaved Vacche Rosse
Bluefin Tuna Crudo$21.00
Pistachio Pistada
Octopus Carpaccio$19.00
Cherry tomato, Gaeta Olive, Lemon
Maine Lobster Caprese$54.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil
Bufala Mozzarella$23.00
Seasonal Mostarda, Salumi, Ciabatta

Bread Service

Whipped Ricotta & Wild Blossom Honey$14.00
Focaccia
Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia$12.00
Lardo
Truffled Garlic Bread$12.00
Circa 1963
Prosciutto di Parma$25.00
600-Day Aged

Salads

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Avocado$15.00
RPM Caesar Salad$14.00
Parmesan Frico
Giuliana's Italian$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Salumi, Pepperocini
Tuscan Chopped Salad$14.00
Gorgonzola, Red Pepper

Hot Antipasti

Zucchini Fritti$15.00
Oregano, Red Pepper Almond Dip
Arancini$12.00
Smoked Scamorza, Pomodoro
Maryland Blue Crab Bruschetta$26.00
Chili Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Butter
Prime Beef Meatballs$17.00
Roasted Garlic, Parmesan
Mediterranean Octopus$24.00
Braised Octopus, Chickpea Puree, Celery

Wood Oven Pizzettes

Charred Pepperoni$15.00
Spicy Tomato
Cremini Mushroom$14.00
Truffle & Fontina Fonduta

Housemade Pasta

Mama DePandi's Bucatini$16.00
Pomodoro, Genovese Basil
Carbonara$19.00
Black Pepper Pancetta, Egg Yolk
Rigatoni$22.00
Duck and Pork Ragu, Smoked Ricotta
Spicy King Crab$30.00
Squid Ink Spaghetti, Fresno Chili
Black Truffle Gnudi$35.00
Bellwether Ricotta, Périgord Truffle
Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Toasted Pepper, Pecorino Romano
Short Rib Bolognese$26.00
Pappardelle, Rosemary
Maine Lobster Ravioli$36.00
Sweet Basil, Lobster Sauce

Steak & Chops

Center Cut 8oz Filet Mignon$58.00
All natural Creekstone Beef
Open Prairie Ribeye$76.00
20 oz Bone-In
Gorgonzola-Cured Wagyu$82.00
12 oz Chatel Farms NY Strip
Prime Dry-Aged Bistecca Fiorentina$175.00
Tuscany's Famous Sliced Porterhouse. Serves Two to Four
Roasted Duck Breast$48.00
Italian Plums, Cippolini, Thyme Jus

Italian Classics

Spaghetti & Meatball$22.00
Pomodoro, Basil
Black Truffle Chicken Vesuvio$38.00
Charred Lemon, Crispy Potato
Eggplant Parmesan alla Billi$21.00
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Chicken Parmesan$32.00
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Seafood

Grilled Giant Prawns$38.00
Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs
Sea Scallops$42.00
Sicilian Caponata, Red Pepper Sugo
Roasted Ora King Salmon$48.00
Fava Bean, Roasted Red Pearl Onion, Burro Di Cipolla
Wild Alaskan Halibut$45.00
Heirloom Tomato Agrodolce, Salmoriglio
Mediterranean Branzino$36.00
Meyer Lemon, Fennel and Herb Salad

Sides

Spicy Broccolini$11.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Garlic-Whipped Potatoes$12.00
Gnocchi Al Forno$16.00

What 10,958 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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JoseB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
For obvious reasons we could not make it to the reservation but we did order RPM thorugh Doordash and it was still very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was delicious. We loved everything about the experience.
J
Jenf
Miami
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was my second time going to this location and was an attempt to change my initial poor decision. Service was very attentive and friendly. We started with the focaccia and meatballs. The focaccia was delicious and the meatballs were just not my taste consistency-wise. For dinner we shared the gnocchi and wild mushroom risotto which were both delicious. I would recommend this as a stop for a good meal and beautiful ambience.
VJ
VictoriaJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing and there was a wide selection. Our verbal was extremely educated, attentive and outgoing. The pricing is also extremely affordable and reasonable. Hope to be back soon! Thank you RPM and staff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
Very exquisite food and very good quality! Sometimes it’s nice to splurge once in a while, especially in one of my favorite cities. Side note: when you reserve for big groups, I would suggest two people in the group reserving and then coming in person the night before or a few hours before the reservation to see if there’s a possibility to sit together. The hostesses were very accommodating. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food and great ambiance!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice experience, food is excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Birthday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dre, was amazing. Best service ever. Everyone ask for him. The food is always dependably great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a very fun experience at RPM Italian. The dishes were very good. Some of our favorites were the Mediterranean Octopus, Brussels sprouts, meatball appetizer, and swordfish. The cocktails were also very well crafted with a long list of bourbons, ryes, whiskeys.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!
LM
LMB419
Northern MI
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food! This was some of the best tartare we've ever had & the homemade pastas & ricotta were delicious. We will definitely return next time we're in town.
IB
IsabelB
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
We were there celebrating a very special birthday and RPM Italian is the guest of honor's favorite restaurant and he goes here all the time. The girl that seated us had an attitude and had a look on her face that she would literally rather be anywhere else in the world to the point where one of my guests had to ask her if she was ok, I'm not sure if she was having a bad day but it was very visible on her face and she acted annoyed when we asked if we could have another table but there was a woman that I wish i got her name because she was amazing and she found out that maybe we wanted a round table and she moved us to the round table. She also brought us a variety of readers when our waitress only brought one pair that were too strong for someone that needed it so I appreciated her so much because I would not have been happy with our experience at all if it wasn't for her. You could tell she cared about our experience which I really appreciated. Also there was a misunderstanding with our waitress on the salads and who was splitting what so we had to order another salad because the way it was split up (which I appreciated that they split them for us), there was a person that was left out and was not brought out a salad. Other than that, the food was outstanding but maybe it was just a bad night but I think service needs to be taken up a notch because that is also a very important part of the dining experience.
DM
DanaM
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing restaurant! The wine list was spectacular and the sommelier was very knowledgeable and directed us to an excellent Tuscan red. I am vegan and there were plenty of options!
ES
EllaS2020
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Great experience and service was excellent!
LA
LizA
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall3food3service1ambience4
The server was very rude and the food was cold. She would rush back and forth by our table and never stop to ask how our meal was. I have dined here many times and have always enjoyed the experience but was highly disappointed by our server. Not polite or accommodating and rushed us. Sommelier was excellent and took great care. I had guests from out of town that I have been raving about the restaurant and was embarrassed about the experience.
CC
CraigC
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Pasta was too al dente, but sauce was great and service outstanding
JM
JackieM
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Great food. Matthew was our server. He was so great.
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Timo
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was outstanding despite the presence of two badly inebriated guests in our party. They couldn't have been more helpful and generous as the pair eventually left dinner
PD
PamelaD
Chicago
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time there and RPM did not disappoint. The wagyu tartar was amazing. The artichokes were flaky and the sauce with it was a marriage made in heaven. The pastas were outstanding.
R
Robert
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time and awesome experience. It is sad that we couldn't use our points because that is why we went there. We had never been told.before hand and it should be explained before hand. Bad customer experience.
AH
AkinaH
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner with two little kids, felt welcomed. Food is delicious, small portion but good quality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was phenomenal. He truly was the best waiter/server I have ever had and I travel for work so that is a lot of people I am comparing him to. He needs a raise and promotion to a manager.
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Doughboy715
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good time. Great ambiance!
KS
KarlyS
Minneapolis
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Seated us 30 mins after our reservation with no apology.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing!! She told us all about the specials and how to order the beat way in order to enjoy your meal. She really knew her stuff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my daughter’s birthday they treated us like royalty, and the food was amazing!
D
Dimps
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience5
Ambiance and overall experience was good. Food was ok. Definitely not the best Italian I've ever had, but not bad. I wish they didn't grill the focaccia and left it soft... And the cheesecake definitely need some citrus to cut the sweetness. The texture of the pastas was great, but the sauces are in desperate need of flavor. The gnocchi needed a creamier sauce in our opinion... For a cheese and pepper (cacio e pepe) sauce, it was very oily.
BT
BizTraveler
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great waitress and loved the overall ambiance of the space. Great food with well executed ingredients. Loved how special all our desserts were as well.
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tlasala
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent, but our server was particularly fantastic!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience3
Disappointing both in food and service. You really wouldn’t know RPM Italian and RPM Steak were run and owned by the same people. I had very high hopes for Italian considering how amazing Steak is....totally disappointed. Staff was rude, not very friendly (like at all) and maybe even snobby. Food was so bland and lackluster. Wish I chose a different restaurant for our short trip...
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful!
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020Thank you for your positive comment! We hope to see you again soon!
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CAMST
Minneapolis
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb on every way!!!
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020We just wanted to say thank you for joining us and providing us with your kind words and feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you back!
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AbrahamM
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabuloso, el servicio muy bueno, la comida excelente, el ambiente increíble
DA
DeeA
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good! Loved the ambiance and cozy booths no to mention the fantastic food, especially the truffle garlic bread, gnocchi, chicken parm and desserts. Will come back!
LL
L2L2
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best time! Robert, our server was amazing! He was so kind and lovely and fun! Dan, the somm helped us pick the most amazing wine for our meal and I can’t stop thinking about it. And the bar manager was also awesome for his brief time stopping by! Food was awesome we got the prosciutto service, beef carpaccio, bone in ribeye, gnocchi, & sides! So good! For being pretty corporate & making the servers wear white which I think is mean considering how much I would spill on those, it felt personal and everyone gave the perfect amount of attention. I can’t wait to go back
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020L2L2 We are glad to hear that we gave you all the attention you deserve! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Robert. Dan, and Michael!
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CarlyS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! The pastas were delicious, the desserts are outta this world
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020We just wanted to say thank you for joining us and providing us with your kind words and feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you back!
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NicholeR
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible!!!!! We were treated like royalty!!!! Food and service, ambiance, hosts, everything was perfection! I have not been this impressed with every aspect of a dining experience in a very, very long time. Cheers RPM, you rocked it!!!!
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020Nichole, thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are so glad we impressed you! We hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my mom’s 70th birthday. We were seated right away at a great table. Outlet waiter was very attentive & our meal was amazing. Such a well run restaurant! Will be heading back for sure!
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. We hope to see you again soon!
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nicoleSF
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing. Meatballs, warm ricotta toast, chicken parm and carbonara every time.
RPM ItalianResponded on March 7, 2020We just wanted to say thank you for joining us and providing us with your kind words and feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you back!

FAQs

RPM Italian does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. RPM Italian also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 222-1888.

RPM Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 10958 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at RPM Italian can only be made directly on their website.