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La Barra - Riverside, Riverside, IL

La Barra - Riverside

4.7
4.7
961 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesdays - Thursdays and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, our kitchen closes at 9:30pm. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 887-7700
  • Website
    http://labarrariverside.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pepe Martinez
  • Catering
    Please check out our Catering Menu on our website. For specialized catering, contact us directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Private room that seats up to 40 people. Custom and preset menus available.Please check out our Private Event Menu on our website.
  • Location
    2 E. Burlington St., Riverside, IL 60546
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Longcommon
  • Parking details
    Street parking and private parking lot behind the building available.
  • Public transit
    La Barra is steps from the Riverside stop on the Burlington Metra line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 961 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Kid-friendly

  • Near West

    Hot spot

  • Near West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Near West

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Barra - Riverside offers an inviting atmosphere with standout live music on Thursdays. Patrons rave about its "excellent food and outstanding service," with favorites like the "delicious Danny's skinny deep dish pizza" and eggplant parmesan. While some guests noted service could improve, the overall dining experience is praised for its "great atmosphere" and friendly staff. The patio dining and vibrant downtown Riverside ambiance enhance the visit, making it a charming spot to enjoy a meal.

961 Reviews

  1. Stella

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood ambience. Excellent cuisine. Outstanding entertainment.
    La Barra - RiversideResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the great review that exactly summarized your dining experience. We're very appreciative. Hope to see you again, soon.

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  2. Theresa

    VIP

    Chicago

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service from the hostess to manager to bartender/server. They all were professional and attentive. Food (short ribs with orzo & pizzas were delicious. Brownie caramel dessert great.

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  3. Lorena

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In spite of attending during one of the busiest days (Riverside Holiday Stroll) the staff was attentive and the food was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Susan

    VIP

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious food. Enjoyed the live music entertainment With

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Bryan

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our Moms the night before Thanksgiving. Was a great night, dinner, experience. Thanks LaBarra!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. ALICIA

    VIP

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t think of the waitress name. She was fantastic, always checking on us and if we needed something. Thank you!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Michael

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our evening started off on an extreme high celebrating my niece’s 12 birthday at a beautiful matinee in Chicago. It went downhill and fast at La Barra - Riverside. It took half-an-hour to seat us for dinner and another half-an-hour for all of us to receive our first drinks! We waited so very long for our entrees that once they arrived, we were too tired and exhausted to enjoy the food. It did not help that the fish and chicken were overcooked. In retrospect, we should have gone to the Chew Chew down the street where food and service has always been stellar.

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  8. Mike

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and ambiance. Tasty and delicious food. Moderately + priced, but food was worth it. Welcoming and attentive staff and servers.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. craig

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Was looking for a nice normal dinner, but there were 100’s of tipsy people around our table, pressed tight, and a band was playing way way way too loud. If you’re converting into a bar please let us all know. So we know. Worst dinner of our lives. Or if all you have are high tops then tell the web app there is a band, again so we know not to come on that evening. Then people can decide it’s not where they want to go for that night. Thank you.

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  10. Hon. Steve

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there but not the last time. Food was very good and the service was great

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

La Barra - Riverside offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Barra - Riverside also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 887-7700.

La Barra - Riverside is rated 4.7 stars by 961 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Barra - Riverside

2 E. Burlington St., Riverside, IL 60546

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Longcommon
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and private parking lot behind the building available.
  • Public transit
    La Barra is steps from the Riverside stop on the Burlington Metra line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pepe Martinez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://labarrariverside.com/
  • Phone number
    (708) 887-7700
  • Catering
    Please check out our Catering Menu on our website. For specialized catering, contact us directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Private room that seats up to 40 people. Custom and preset menus available.Please check out our Private Event Menu on our website.
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