La Barra - Riverside

4.8

970 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

What 970 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Kid-friendly
Near West
Hot spot
Near West
Great for outdoor dining
Near West
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Barra - Riverside is celebrated for its "fantastic dining experience" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the attentive service, especially from servers like Melana and the owner, Mary. Signature dishes like the Chicken Limon and Eggplant Parmesan stand out. The ambiance is praised as "great" and "lively," making it ideal for memorable gatherings.

970 Reviews

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Theresa
VIP
Chicago
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the special flatbread with shrimp, vodka sauce & cilantro-very good. Shared salad & ordered Russo pizza. Enjoyed it all. Sat at bar and service was outstanding!
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Tim
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LaBarra is a true gem, and my family’s go-to restaurant. The food is always delicious, service impeccable, pricing reasonable and ambience is top notch! Caesar Medlidis runs one of the best and most enjoyable restaurants in Chicagoland!
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juanita
VIP
Chicago
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great! Our server Emilia was amazing. Definitely asking for her next time we visit!
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Angela
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love LaBarra in Riverside. The food is delicious from the start with fantastic appetizers and wonderful entrees. The pizza is my favorite. You have to try their skinny deep dish. It’s a favorite in our house. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. A great local spot to meet friends, bring family, or even sit at the bar for a drink.
La Barra - RiversideResponded 2 days ago
Thanks Angela. We look forward to seeing you and serving you soon!
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Theresa
VIP
Chicago
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mushroom risotto shared as appetizer. Friends shared skinny deep dish pizza for first time and said they’d order again. Lasagna was very good. Husband has usual Russo Chicago thin crust pizza that he loves! Friend had chicken lemon which she enjoyed. Drinks were fantastic.
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KevinB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LaBarra Riverside is excellent restaurant Great location excellent food . Mary the owner Signature dish is Chicken Limon she makes sure everything is perfect. I highly recommend this Restaurant & Bar
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Lenore
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Barra is a fantastic dining experience! The food is always delicious, and the service is top-notch! Our small group was well taken care of, from the hostesses who welcomed us to our seats to everyone who was involved with our dinner! Our server, Melana, was super helpful, friendly, and professional! Her attentiveness made our special evening even better! I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a memorable night out!
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Susannah
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious, and Olivia provided excellent service!
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Theresa
VIP
Chicago
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the flatbread special while my husband had the Russo sausage appetizer
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William
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was a little slow, took awhile before a server came to wait on us even though we had reservations.
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 4.8 stars by 970 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

La Barra - Riverside

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 970 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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