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RPM Italian - Chicago, Chicago, IL

RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6
4.6
12231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 113 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 222-1888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    RPM Restaurants offers catering to events of all sizes including intimate dinners, weddings and corporate parties. Allow us to curate a custom menu that reflects your unique vision, paired with impeccable service that ensures a memorable occasion. Let us bring the extraordinary to<br />your gathering!
  • Private party facilities
    RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties & Special Events team isavailable to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, payingattention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floralarrangements.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Dearborn & Illinois
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Grand Ave. Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • RPM Italian Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for River North’s most sought after Happy Hour and enjoy specially priced cocktails, wine by the glass, and small plates starting at $8. Available weekdays at the bar from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

What 12,231 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 recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RPM Italian in Chicago offers a delightful dining experience with its "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing cocktails" and high-quality Italian dishes, such as the beloved truffle garlic bread and pasta selections. The atmosphere is both "elegant and cozy," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite some service hiccups, the restaurant's "memorable experiences" continue to attract repeat visitors.

12,231 Reviews
  1. Lily

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great time at RPM! Food was great, server was great too!
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Lily! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time at RPM Italian. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found our service to be great. We're always striving to provide the best value to our customers. Your feedback is valuable to us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  2. Barbara

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most accommodating, hospitable team I’ve encountered in a long time. RPM Italian is doing it right! They assisted my late arriving party, made helpful menu recommendations, helped split a few dishes, super nice and engaging crew. Wonderful dining experience!!
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Hello Barbara! We're thrilled to hear about your wonderful dining experience with us. We're especially glad that you found our team to be accommodating and hospitable. It's always our goal to ensure that our guests have a great time and enjoy their time at RPM Italian. We're thrilled that you had a wonderful experience and we look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to this restaurant while visiting Chicago. Service was excellent. The mood was very romantic and the food and cocktails were amazing. When you look online, the portions are small in the pictures, but we left plenty full. 
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to RPM Italian and found our service to be excellent. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the romantic mood and the food and cocktails. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, so your feedback is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  4. SHAWN

    VIP

    Tampa

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It has a good atmosphere and the service was better than most restaurants today. The food is overpriced when you’re served a few once’s of pasta and some short rib ragu $27 or 3 shrimp $39, dining out has become ridiculous. I’ve been dining at leye since 1980 and love their restaurants but the cost is becoming ridiculous.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Shawn! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our service better than most restaurants. We understand your concerns about the pricing. At RPM Italian, we strive to provide exceptional dining experiences and we apologize if you felt our prices were too high. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  5. Larry

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. We had pasta, eggplant Parmesan and cheesecake. The food was good and the prices weren’t too bad considering the location. The wine was VERY overpriced. The service was very good.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Larry. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, especially the pasta, eggplant Parmesan, and cheesecake. We appreciate your comments regarding our wine pricing and service. We strive to provide a great dining experience for all our guests and your feedback helps us to do just that. We hope to see you again soon at RPM Italian. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Seated forty five minutes after our reservation even after confirming the day before. I think they over booked because a lot of people were waiting. Waiter himself was great, but all over service was just bad for the price you pay. Dirty plates sat there until the next round of food came out, and we had to move them to make room. Food sat under the heat lamp too, wasn’t really hot…not cool for a $54 piece of fish. It’s a highly regarded place, but we did not have a good experience. Must mention that a round of drinks was comped for our troubles.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We will certainly address your concerns with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  7. Ryan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing. Our waiter was very well educated and spent time walking us through the menu. He also worked with us to order the exact right amount of food.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Ryan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at RPM Italian. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to assist you with your meal choices and that you appreciated their service. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  8. Jennifer

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our first experience here. We tried multiple dishes. The standouts were the Caesar salad and Brussels sprouts. Next time we will request a table. Saturday night in the bar was, obviously, super busy.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience at RPM Italian and that you enjoyed our standout dishes like the Caesar salad and Brussels sprouts. We're also glad to know that you appreciated the service and found the overall value to be good. We understand that your Saturday night in the bar was quite busy, and we're sorry if the noise level impacted your experience. We'll certainly take note of this and aim for a quieter ambiance next time. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  9. Dana

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was able to score a same day reservation for a high top at the bar. They were 20-30 minutes behind schedule for reservations. I was not informed of the wait when I checked in. I would suggest taking less reservations to accommodate guests in a timely manner. The entrance was insanely packed with people waiting to be seated, a very chaotic scene to walk into. Drinks were great, food was good. Based on this experience alone, I would not return for future dinner service.
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Dana. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our drinks and food at RPM Italian. We apologize for the initial chaos you encountered and the inconvenience it caused. We understand how important time is to our guests, and we're sorry for any confusion regarding your reservation. Your feedback is invaluable and we'll certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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  10. Maria

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible service once again. Slow and forgot drinks
    RPM Italian - ChicagoResponded today
    Maria, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience at RPM Italian. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We're disappointed to hear about the slow service and the mix-up with your drinks. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality experience you deserve. Cheers Team RPM Italian

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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 12231 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 113 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 222-1888
  • Catering
    RPM Restaurants offers catering to events of all sizes including intimate dinners, weddings and corporate parties. Allow us to curate a custom menu that reflects your unique vision, paired with impeccable service that ensures a memorable occasion. Let us bring the extraordinary to<br />your gathering!
  • Private party facilities
    RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties & Special Events team isavailable to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, payingattention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floralarrangements.
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