Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

2866 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Riccardo started his career at a very young age in Milan's prestigious "GIRARROSTO" family owned. Then, in 1982 he moved to the United States and he opened the famous Sonny Bono's in Los Angeles. In 1987 he started to work with his cousin Roberto Ruggeri, with him he opened Bice New York, Los Angeles and many others around the world.

Together with his wife (and sous chef), Veronica, and his cousin (and hostess), Barbara, he decided to continue his gastronomic artistry and creativity in his restaurant named after himself "Riccardo Trattoria."

Here through the craftsmanship of an Italian food connoisseur, dishes are prepared with an almost zen-like essentiality that has shaped Riccardo's professional and existential life course. Some highlights of the menu are Veal Chop Milanese, Veal Shank Osso Bucco, Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragu, various classic Rissotto preparations, and for dessert options like Panna Cotta, Homemade Tiramisu and Tuscan Ricotta Cheesecake round out the menu.

Additional information

Location
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone number
(773) 549-0038
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Offers

Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday -Thursday
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us Sunday - Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm for a 3-course menu priced at $44 (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Choose from our Specials menu. Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

Popular dishes

RACK OF LAMB MILANESE$34.00
BREADED, ARUGULA, GRAPE TOMATO BALSAMIC
12oz IRON STEAK$34.00
COGNAC & DIJONE MUSTARD SAUCE TUSCAN FRIES
GRILLED SALMON GENOVESE$20.00
OVER CRUSHED POTATOES TOP W/ PESTO
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00
GRAPE TOMATO, CANNELLINI BEANS RED ONION
BRANZINO FILET PICCATA$30.00
LEMON CAPERS SAUCE W/ ASPARAGUS

DOLCI SPECIALI

DESSERT OF THE DAY

GELATO Al TRE GUSTI$14.00
PISTACHIO,RASPBERRY & FIOR DE LATTE GELATO

What 2,866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riccardo Trattoria in Lincoln Park is celebrated for its "authentic Italian" cuisine and "consistently great" food. The intimate and cozy atmosphere makes it ideal for date nights. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and extensive menu, even during busy times. Early bird specials offer excellent value, enhancing the overall dining experience.

2,866 Reviews

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bubo VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Probably the ‘most Italian’ restaurant I have been to in US. I am Italian and the food I had today tasted authentic Italian. Excellent experience overall. The ambience is relatively simple as you would expect from a family oriented trattoria.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing. Very good recommendation from our waiter. The grilled calamari was off the charts!
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Maggie
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took a good friend to Riccardo Trattoria for her birthday. The service and food were wonderful. It is one of my favorite restaurants.
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Dan
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best authentic Italian in chicago, everything on menu is great.
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James
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and great staff, we will be back soon!
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Kevin
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great 3 course meal, the risotto were excellent
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Catherine VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner, supported by gracious service. Loved everything ,- especially the rigatoni Bolognese and penne alla vodka. Grazie!
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Rich
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Trattoria Riccardo since the week they opened.....19years ago yesterday! They have never disappointed us. The food and service are the best. In my opinion, Riccardo's is the best Italian restaurant in Chicago.
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Azzam VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional food and excellent service. Pasta dishes are incredibly fresh and flavorful.
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Frank
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. We had squash blossoms, fettuccini with shrimp & fish. All perfectly cooked. The bread was light and amazing w/ olive oil.
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FAQs

Riccardo Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 549-0038.

Riccardo Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 2866 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Phone number
(773) 549-0038
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Riccardo Trattoria

Make a reservation

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Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday -Thursday

VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANA

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA

RISOTTO MONZESE

ANTIPASTI

FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS$20.00

OCTOPUS & CALAMARI LUCIANA$18.00

FOCACCIA CINGHIALE$16.00

ZUPPA

MINESTRONE GENOVESE$14.00

PASTA E RISOTTO

LINGUINE SCOGLIO$34.00

RISOTTO CAPESANTE$28.00

PAPPARDELLE AL TELEFONO$28.00

FETTUCINE CARCIOFI E PARMIGIANO$28.00

CARNE E PESCE

RACK OF LAMB MILANESE$34.00

12oz IRON STEAK$34.00

GRILLED SALMON GENOVESE$20.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00

BRANZINO FILET PICCATA$30.00

DOLCI SPECIALI

GELATO Al TRE GUSTI$14.00

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