First time here. Cute cozy place. We didn't have a reservation, but they got us in at 5:00 pm. After we were seated, the restaurant filled up. Tightly packed. Friendly service. Amazing bread basket with olive oil. The arugula salad was good. Nothing special though. Good thing I filled up on bread because my pumpkin ravioli came out wrong. One bite & I tasted smoky meat. I'm a pescatarian, so I wasn't happy. They apologized & said they didn't have the pumpkin anymore. So I tried to pick something fast as my party was already eating. I got spinach cheese ravioli. It wasn't very good. No sauce, just butter. They were so nice & didn't charge me. My friends all enjoyed their meals. The tiramisu was delicious. I'd come back again. read more

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Great dinner! Fagioli soup had great flavorful broth. The beef carpaccio was a bit on the thick side and a bit chewy, but nice addition of avocado and hearts of palm The pesto shrimp special was delicious!The pesto sauce was perfect. Carbonara dish was well done and I'm a bit of a carbonara snob. Our waiter, Hector, great. Friendly and attentive. read more

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Great service ! We sat outside (good seats but just at the side of the street - but outside is great !) Appetizers (no pictures unfortunately) were Vitello Tonato - great taste but I thought for the size of it it was costly ($18) We also had a Panzanella salad - quite good! Main dishes were great- see pics All in all a great place with good service - maybe a little costly (but maybe I'm just not used to city prices ?) read more

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Who doesn't love pasta?! But in all seriousness, the food was great. We had a few various pasta dishes, appetizers, dessert, and drinks. Everything was well cooked and seasoned. Huge portions. The desserts were amazing and I'm looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area!!! read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A glowing experience here at Riccardo Enoteca! 10/10 service, food, vibes, and drinks. The prosciutto burrata was delicious, I could have it every day. Their Greek salad was bigger than I thought it would be and super fresh. Their salmon with potatoes came piping hot and the salmon melted in your mouth like butter. My other friend got a pasta off their specials menu so I'm not sure what it was called but it was delectable! We also ate outside on their patio and it was such a vibe. The servers were very attentive and welcoming. We came here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant- totally go here for some delicious Italian food! read more

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Such an unassuming quaint pub (Enoteco) serving up the most authentic Italian food I've ever had. We arrived late and was still greeted with a smile and seated immediately. The waiter was super attentive and answered our many questions since most items were written in Italian. The mixed seafood and linguine arrived piping hot. The short ribs and pasta was tender and cooked to perfection. Our branzino in lemon butter and capers was to die for. We sat around dipping our bread in the dressing it was so good. We ended the evening with the best tiramisu cake ever. This place is top shelf! Maybe next time we will actually eat in their restaurant (trattoria) across the street. read more

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Great neighborhood place with friendly hosts and wait staff. Delicious traditional Italian food and good wine list. Warm atmosphere inside and lively patio. read more

Amazing experience with amazing service and food!!! I went to this restaurant for my mother and mother-in-law's birthday (birthday twins). We were greeted with wonderful service and a calm and family-intimate environment. Our food came out pretty fast and our waiter was super vigilant and accommodating. Personally, I had the Regatoni Buttera and the Branzino...AMAZING. The next time I visit, The Branzino will be a must. read more

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Hands down the best Italian restaurant ever been too in Chicago. The food so fresh with amazing service. Priced very reasonable with big portions. Pretty restaurant but small so make reservations. Everything I believe cooked in the wood fire oven. read more

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Great neighborhood Italian place. Excellent food, wine, cocktails and friendly staff. Very comfortable setting, cozy, not fancy, but welcoming. read more

I was recently at this place and it has gone down hill. I have been reading here for 15 years and the manager JP is not very good manager. The Zucchini dish tasted like soap and the pizza was awful. This place was once a very good place. Not sure whats going on but the manager has some people issues. read more

Amazing Restaurant Week deal alert! We decided to try Riccardo Enoteca since the trattoria restaurant week deal was a little more expensive and wow it did not disappoint. First of all, we showed up almost thirty minutes early and we're able to sit at the bar for a bit, but our table was ready super early which was great! As for the food, between 2 of us we were able to get two apps, two mains, and two desserts. The mains were phenomenal. I will literally have dreams about the Lasagna Au Gratin - best lasagna I have ever had. The Pennoni Fiorentina was also really really good. The short ribs we super yummy and the noodles tasted freshly made. For apps, the Polpettine di Vitello Puttanesca (meatballs) were yummy and came in a really yummy sauce, but we're just a little bit spicy for me (probably should've asked about spice levels). The Fava e Pecorino we're also pretty good. A nice light option with and little bit of truffle. We got the Panna Cotta and the Cheesecake which I thought were both ok. I'm maybe just not a big panna cotta person and the cheesecake had some crunchy bits in it when I usually prefer mine to be smooth. read more

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When we visited Chicago 10 years ago, we enjoyed dining at Riccardo so much that we came back the next night. This year, we flew our entire family to Chicago for our 50th wedding anniversary, and the featured meal was Riccardo's. It was again excellent and all 3 generations loved it. GENUINE Italian! read more

We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to eat at the bar from the same menu as at the tables. The restaurant was full on a Wednesday evening, which immediately says: POPULAR. My wife had a bourbon negroni, that she said was the best negroni ever. We shared a delicious eggplant 1st course. I got the grilled calamari which was delicious, but a bit too salty for my tastes. My wife got the asparagus risotto which was just great! We shared both dishes. Wait staff were very gracious and helpful. We fully enjoyed the meal. Oh, and they cook in a wood fired oven that you can see from the bar. Very cool and delicious. We plan to go back and bring family. Make a reservation. Total cost with tip about $112 read more

everything was sooo yum. will definitely be going back here. amazing meals all around the table 10/10. the service was amazing everyone was so nice. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have booked marked this place and decided to go when I saw it on Open Table's "Top 10 Restaurants by Value." No wait with the reservation, and the restaurant is not even full on Saturday evening. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Services were great. We believe servers are all Italians. We ordered a pizza and octopus. Octopus is great. It's a full octopus with 8 legs, not 1-2 big legs we see from other (Mediterranean) restaurants. The legs were grilled crispy. Pesto sauce is so flavorful, and makes mashed potato flavorful. Margarita, however, is disappointing. It's thick and soft, very cheesy, and it's too much for us. Each of us had half, and we were both knocked out after arriving home. I didn't taste basil. Maybe it's because I like Neapolitan pizza more than Tuscany pizza. We might come back, but won't order pizza again. Some menu items such as arancini are only available in Ricardo Trattoria across the street. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Octopus, Margherita - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I made a reservation for a party of 3 for 7:45pm on a Wednesday evening and I'm so glad I did because most of the tables (both inside and outside) were taken! Once seated, we were kindly greeted by the manager who also gave us waters. For appetizers we ordered mozzarella caprese and grilled calamari. The grilled calamari was fantastic! It had the right amount of char and was not overly chewy. For mains we ordered Fettuccine Alla Bolognese, Rigatoni Alla Buttera, and fettuccine con cinghiale (special). Everything was wonderful and everyone's pasta was cooked perfectly. My rigatoni had a healthy portion of sausage and the sauce was super creamy. The service was very efficient and our waiter was super attentive. He made sure our water glasses were never empty and checked in on us every so often. I will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Such a memorable evening at Riccardo Enoteca. Their pasta dishes are so fresh and delicious, and I was especially blown away by their Rigatoni Buttera (paired with a generous pour of Pino Noir). The service was incredible as well. Our server so patiently and thoughtfully made recommendations on their food and beverage menu. The restaurant was dimly lit and the perfect choice for a date night or birthday dinner. Can't believe I hadn't discovered this place until yesterday and will definitely be returning soon! read more

Came here for Restaurant Week and shared a few dishes. The mozzarella and prosciutto were excellent, and the calamari was good, though it had a bit of a charred taste. I also tried the chicken parmigiana and wild boar pasta--the chicken parm was good, but I'm not sure I'd order it again. For dessert, we had the apple pie and tiramisu, both of which were great! read more

Incredible service and food! It felt like I was dining in a swanky old New York Italian restaurant where Mr Big serenades Carrie Bradshaw. LOVELY. Cannot wait to return! read more

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Fantastic local Italian restaurant! Everything we had was beautiful from the soup to the salad to the homemade delicious pastas. Service is prompt and professional, friendly and welcoming. The space is small but not crowded, just a cute neighborhood spot. A definite, no hesitation, must try if you love Italian food! read more

This place is a gem. Found it and will absolutely go back. Food is fantastic and the service was excellent. Great ambiance. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful pizza and outside dining. Great location within walking distance to the Lincoln Park Zoo.

We love it! Authentic food. Phenomenal service. Historic area. Will absolutely go back.

Had such a wonderful experience at Ricardo Enoteca. We made a reservation online and was seated right away when we arrived. Each table was spaced out and the restaurant cleaned each table with disinfectant prior to seating another patron. We stopped by to have share some appetizers and bottle of wine. Our server was so kind and checked on us often to see if we needed anything. For the appetizers: -Caprese (Wisconsin fresh mozzarella basil & heirlooms tomato) -Cheese and Cured meats plate (Parmesan, pecorino, olives, artichoke, burrata, and assorted cured meats). Everything was so fresh! We can't wait to try the entrees and pizza here! read more

Great price fix deal before the dinner hour. The food is excellent. Worth the price. (3 courses for 38.00)

Carbonara was great This place is very similar to the one across the street, but darker and with a different vibe The lava cake was just as delicious, and I enjoyed the overall friendly service and great experience read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Bucatini alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a gem in Lincoln Park. Small, intimate with outstanding staff who really do attend to your every need. The menu is large enough to give you choice without compromising on quality. Portions are very generous and the wine menu compliments the dishes they have with price points for every level. Every once in a while they have set menus like this year's Restaurant Week and every one I have had has been outstanding. Restaurant Week sometimes causes restaurants to compromise on quality and quantity just to get diners through the door. Doesn't happen here ever. Check their website For when they have set menus because they are really excellent and great value for money. read more

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My husband got the orecchiette. It was good and had a lot of flavor. The portion size was good too. I got the lasagna au gratin I was not impressed. It had plenty of meat but it was under seasoned. The sauce was plain, . I usually prefer a slightly sweet red sauce. Drinks were weak, We got a margarita on the rocks and a lemon martini. The service was average to slightly below. We sorta felt we were forgotten and we ate at the bar at 7:40 pm! read more

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From beginning to end the entire dining experience was top tier! The staff were friendly, patient, knowledgeable, just exceptional in every way possible. The food was amazing!!! Perfect evening read more

First time here and was really pleased. Great atmosphere and we had a fabulous waitress Jasmine. Was small enough that the sound was not loud at all. Easy to talk at our table. Bathrooms clean and updated. Food was amazing !! 5 stars. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Loved this appetizer. It was amazing - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Perfect date spot! Our server was incredible and the food was delicious. 2 entrees and 4 cocktails for around $100, good value for the quality of the food and the venue. Amazing Negronis! read more

Really delicious Italian food! I'm surprised I haven't heard of this place earlier - it's definitely underrated. We got the caprese salad, Rigatoni alla Buttera, Maialino alla Saltimbocca. Everything was delicious! The rigatoni seemed like a simple pasta but it was really impressive - the sauce was super flavorful, creamy, and cheesy. The saltimbocca was also great, the pork and sauce were very rich and flavorful. I'd recommend trying all of these dishes, although I'm sure other menu items would be great as well. Overall a great experience and the food was amazing. This is a cute neighborhood spot and one of the better places for Italian in Chicago! read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Maialino alla Saltimbocca - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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While the food was honestly really good, my party and I couldn't help but notice the different treatment between us (all people of color) and other guests. Our waiter was quite passive aggressive and even impatient with us at one point after a simple request. Afterwards, we observed how the waiter was much kinder to the other people in the restaurant, who happened to be predominately white. I hate to assume the worst about someone, but after reading other reviews about rude service, I unfortunately cannot recommend this place despite the good food. However, I will say that the host we briefly interacted with treated us kindly compared to the waiter, and I can say the same about the other host from the other Riccardo establishment across the street. read more

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One of my most favorite places in Lincoln Park, and I would put it on top of "neighborhood gem" category. Their team is the same for many years - they greet you as if you are a family even when I show up there once every six months (or whenever I make it to Chicago). I usually eat alone but never feel lonely bc their team makes you feel at home. The food is solid, everything is well made. My favorites are their salads and fish, but I did have pasta once - just like in Italy! I try to stop by every time I am in Chicago, just because I love it. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Arugula salad with salmon - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambience was immaculate in Riccardo Enoteca. Perfect lighting, soft jazz music, and an intimate setting. The food was to delicious, the pepper beef carpaccio was light and a perfect starter. We followed it up with two different pastas -both on the specials menu so apologies for forgetting the names of the dishes. The bacon wrapped tenderloin with risotto and short rib fettuccine had the perfect portions and left you feeling full, but not overly stuffed. Waitstaff was attentive but still let you enjoy your meal. I'm excited to go back and try out more dishes here! read more

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FALSE ADVERTISEMENT AND POORLY MANAGED. NO LAMB CHOP PORTERHOUSE, NO 18 MONTH PROSCIUTTO, NO BRANZINO, ETC. I drove across town to try this restaurant for restaurant week as they had a great 3 course menu with some delicious entrees online for a great price. Unfortunately none of the items that they have online menu are available at the restaurant when you get there they have a completely different menu than the one they advertise. The manager had no customer service skills and rudely demanded we pay for the bottle of water we ordered as if we decided to leave because they did not have anything we wanted on the menu. Nor did he care that we drove across town just for the false menu they advertised. We definitely won't be back. read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here as a walk in since another place we had a reservation was running behind and we were in a rush to get food. They were very accommodating and were considerate about the time crunch we were in for another event. The place is cute and intimate but has a wide variety of options on the menu. We were also able to customize dishes and it was clear that they wanted to make sure we had the best experience. I loved the pink sauce ravioli and tiramisu. Would definitely come back here again when in the Lincoln Park area read more

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One of my favorite Italian restaurants in Chicago! Have never had one bad dish, everything we have tried has always been excellent. When we dined there, we got a patio seat under the tree. It was very romantic and cozy and perfect for a late summer afternoon. Here's what we've tried: Pizza Margherita pizza: one of our favorite pizzas in Chicago. The dough was very soft and the ingredients tasted very fresh. Could use slightly more flavor though Calabrese: very tasty, my fiance liked it a lot, felt like the pepperoni was a little dry and hard Parma cotto: LOVED this one, the burrata on top was generous and so fresh, the flavors all blended together very nicely Gorgonzola: tasty, but prefer pizzas with tomato sauce Modela: tasty as well, but also not a tomato-based pizza Entree Braciole: this pork chop was bigger than the size of my hand! I just stared at the size of it in awe when I opened the box. The pork chop was very tasty and perfectly fried. A little on the dry side though but I think that was my fault because I asked them to hold the butter sauce. Pasta Rigatoni alla buttera: my fiance loved this, he thought the pasta was truly cooked al dente. I prefer a slightly more cooked pasta texture so we swapped dishes. Overall it was good (clearly given the prior reviews), but the sauce was a little heavy for my taste Fettuccine bolognese: I loved this dish. The softness of the tagliatelle was better to my liking and the sauce was more meaty and tomato-ey. Dessert Tiramisu: fine Italian ricotta cheesecake: preferred this over the tiramisu, had candied-like fruits inside the ricotta which made it interesting. Decaf cappuccino: LOVED it! Other people seemed to be ordering the gazpacho and fish, so these will be on our next to order list! read more

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Hands down the best bolognese I've ever had. Looking forward to adding this spot to our favorites read more

Riccardo Enoteca - Fettuccine alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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