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    RPM Italian

    4.1 (3.8k reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
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    Brianda T.

    The place is beautiful, the atmosphere was so nice, very modern and from the moment we walked in the service was great. The food was amazing and the portions were really good too. Definitely make sure to make a reservation because this spot stays busy.

    Aditi M.

    The food at RPM Italian is decent, but the portions sizes are quite small. To start off, the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful inside and lighting sets about a dark, moody ambiance. You absolutely have to make a reservation here and it was quite busy when we went on a Saturday night. We started off with the Truffle Bianco flatbread which was much, much smaller than we were expecting. On the other hand, the Whipped Ricotta & Wild Blossom Honey bread had a much better portion size and was delicious. We also got their Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Mafaldine Cacio e Pepe pastas which tasted good but again were smaller in portion than expected. To finish off the dinner, the Tiramisu was ordered and it had a nice flavor profile but was more of a cake than a proper Tiramisu. Overall, a decent place if you are looking for Italian in the city with nice ambiance.

    Whipped Ricotta & Honey with Toast
    Randa U.

    The RPM brand has quite the reputation and so I wanted to see for myself at RPM Italian. Reservations are necessary here, it's full, no matter what type of weather Chicago is enduring. The space overall is very pretty, well decorated, and modern. It's very trendy and you can see why when you walk inside. Service was fantastic. Our server was upbeat and patient with our questions. He also paced out food after we ordered. Great service from start to finish. We had mocktails and cocktails with our meal. Mocktails are priced as much as cocktails, so buyer beware...although expensive mocktails have become the norm. We started with the Caesar Salad and Whipped Ricotta with Honey & Focaccia Toast. While paying for table bread isn't a norm for me, the ricotta whipped cheese made the $16 price worth it. The amount of cheese provided was also generous and it was delicious. We continued on to our entrees, lobster ravioli and salmon entree. The menu is ala crate, but with the salad and bread, we didn't want to accompany the salad with anything else. The salmon didn't look exciting but the flavor to taste stated otherwise. There's a whipped olive, or mashed olive? It looked like wasabi but was olive. That was intended to pair with the salmon and was a good accompaniment. The lobster ravioli was fresh pasta, lobster filling and sauce. There was a lobster claw in the middle of the dish. It didn't look large, but it was filling. For dessert we had coffees and because it was a birthday, they gave the table mini gelato drumsticks. It had a Happy Birthday candle and all, and that was quite a nice surprise. We also ordered the RPM cheesecake and it was a delight! Beautiful flavor. We ended up taking some of it home because we were full by then. Overall, it wasn't as expensive as I expected and the service was 5 star. It's great for a night with friends or date.

    Tuna Crudo
    Ananya M.

    Literally the best tiramisu in my life!! Seriously can't get over it, it is a must try here. Pasta had the best texture, al dente with a slight bounce. The ricotta was so delicious it's a must. I would skip on the tuna crudo, the flavors are lacking a bit there but everything else was so delicious. Service excellent, we sat at the bar and one of the bartenders gave us an excellent run down of the menu. The vibes were cool as well. Would highly recommend!

    Expresso Martini
    Maggie M.

    We had made reservations and it was packed on Saturday. Inside was Black and white theme. Had the Expresso Martini and it was very smooth and strong. Definitely helped me stay awake all night and on the very late drive home back. We shared the Imported Burrata. Very creamy with a slight sweetness. The beets were sweet and refreshing with the nutty pistachio pesto. Ate them on the bread they served with the dish. Note, there was no substitute GF bread or crackers. For my entree I had the Carbonara. They served with the Egg in the center. The waiter will help mix the egg and the noodles, letting the heat from the noodles cook the egg. Was a bit too salty from the Pancetta, but still Very delicious and creamy. We didn't have time to have dessert. But the location is Only a 14 min walk to the Cadillac Palace Theater. So great spot to have dinner before the play.

    Arancini
    Anna T.

    I love the vibe in here especially around Christmas time! It's moody and feels sexy. Our waitress was great! She was super sweet and everything came out so quick! We both did the happy hour menu (one of the best in the city I believe) such great deals for such great food! I got Chianti wine to drink- this was excellent! Very smooth! We got prime beef meatballs, prosciutto bruschetta, arancini and the burrata and spinach ravioli. The ravioli is currently season but wow if you go get this!! The piece is huge and the flavors are unreal. The brown butter and sage balance each other perfectly! So delicious! The meatball was also another favorite- huge portion size and very flavorful! Cooked perfectly! Such a great happy hour menu worth checking out!

    Miss A.

    I wanted so much more for this impromptu visit, but the service was meh! Took a whole 30-minutes just to get the tab after finishing my order. They weren't even busy at 5:30pm. I will say the meatballs on the happy hour menu are excellent and come two to an order. The ambience is upscale but besides the tree in the lobby, it didn't FEEL very holiday festive which would have bern easy to accomplish. Music is TOO LOUD, you have to read lips to communicate with the waitstaff or have any dialog during your meal. Would not recommend if you want to relax but I would say it is a good place for the corporate after work folks.

    Exterior
    John E.

    You can find RPM Italian at 52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654. I believe this area is called "Near North Side" - the restaurant was about a half mile from my hotel, the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile so I'm unsure about the parking situation - since it's in a fairly busy part of town you'll probably need a private lot or Uber/cab. I was here for an event that occupied the entire space which was quite upscale with modernist accents. Dinner started at the bar with a seafood "buffet" where you could basically pick-up-and-go with any of the small plates of sushi and fresh New Brunswick oysters. I stayed near the lobsters and crab legs and really would have been happy to just stay there and eat. We were seated in various tables around the restaurant. The food arrived family style with three of us at our table sharing the various dishes, all paired with wine. Starters included a Truffled Garlic Bread (delicious) and the RPM Harvest Salad (walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette) paired with Graci "Muganazzi" Etna Bianco 2022 Pasta course included: * Mama DePandi's Pomodoro with Genovese Basil * Short Rib Bolognese with Rosemary * Butternut Squash Agnolotti in brown butter, sage, hazelnuts Paired with Caprili Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Adalberto 2016 I tried all three, disparate flavor profiles and all good in general, but came back for the Agnolotti which was super rich. Entree course included: * Chicken Parmesan with aged Reggiano and Fontina * Grilled Mediterranean Branzino with watercress, Lemon condiment * Open Prairie Ribeye Paired with Ettore Germano Barolo Vigna Ronda 2015 and Tignanello, "Toscana" 2022 The Branzino was fantastic but I mostly ate the Ribeye, perfectly cooked and quite delicious. Various desserts were offered to finish things off along with an digestif flight (amazing that so much stemware, covering all the tables didn't result in any broken glasses - the staff was really fantastic at keeping things moving). I went for the Gelato sundae (they allowed us to go to the kitchen service line, pick from raspberry or chocolate and place the various add-ons (like pistachios, cocoa nibs, coconut, etc) to make each sundae unique. Overall the experience was fantastic - I wish all event dinners were like this one. I'm looking forward to visiting this restaurant on my next trip to Chicago. Sorry for the lack of photos - I was way too busy eating.

    Black Truffle Chicken Vesuvio
    Nick S.

    An elegant, clean, and intimate establishment, RPM is a go to for Italian cuisine downtown. The service and ambience is phenomenal and the food is even better. Every dish is scratch made to order and made with high quality ingredients. The espresso martinis are a great choice as well.

    Gelato
    Penny B.

    Amazing food! 10/10 overall on the food quality. We went for a birthday and our server even brought out some complimentary gelato in little cones. The restaurant was busy even for a Monday night. I would recommend placing reservations beforehand regardless of the day just to be safe. I would definitely visit again and maybe celebrate another occasion :)

    Truffled Garlic Bread
    Kara G.

    Yesterday, I went with 12 of my colleagues to RPM. It was my first time there. We ordered shared apps and then our own entrees. The burrata and garlic bread were among my favorite apps. I specifically ordered the Braided Short Rib which was the biggest hit of the night. The meat was so nice and tender. It truly fell off the bone. I switched the side to mashed potatoes which paired perfectly with the short rib. For a cocktail , I had the strawberry lemon drop which was great. The service was amazing and it didn't take long for everything to come out. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty packed. The room was dim and gave great vibes when we walked in. I would only suggest going here with a reservation.

    Shrimp Fra Diavolo
    Richard Y.

    Another great anniversary dinner at an RPM! We so enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and most of all the sublime food! We arrived early and were seated after a brief wait. It's such a beautiful, modern dining room. Even with full tables, our server Axel was friendly and attentive with the right number of check ins/ h2o refills. And the food. The Frito Misto is an awesome rendition of tired old calamari-- perfectly fried calamari, shrimp, and veggies. Perfect with Tabasco. Next was the Caesar salad-- uncut romaine with grated parm and toasted parm. Anchovies on the side made this a great course. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Spicy Dungeness Crab with squid ink pasta stuck a wonderful balance of textures and flavors. Oh so good! We appreciated the Anniversary gelato bites and prosecco too-- a great experience on a special night!

    Jeanie L.

    Had a lovely dinner at RPM Italian. The restaurant was very clean and classy. Service was good and I liked how they changed plates for us in between courses. However, the wait time in between the appetizers and main course was a bit too long. Our server asked if we were ready for our pasta and we told him to serve it in 10 minutes but it felt like we waited over 20 minutes before it came out. We ordered the whipped ricotta and honey, Caesar salad, and spicy Dungeness crab pasta. The whipped ricotta was great but I wish the toast was warmed up. Caesar salad was really fresh and it tasted like it was assembled by hand since every single slice of lettuce had dressing on it. The spicy Dungeness crab was actually a bit too spicy for me but I really liked the texture of the pasta. Overall a pretty solid restaurant. However the price is a bit on the steep end.

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    Ask the Community - RPM Italian

    What is the dress code?

    People dress quite nice here. So definitely smart casual. Jeans and a nice top is fine but athleisure might not be the most ideal.

    Do they have a vegan menu?

    There is no separate vegan menu, but there are few options options that are vegan or can be made vegan. Eggplant lasagna is vegan

    Do they have a separate vegetarian menu?

    No they don't but they have plenty of vegetarian options

    What is the dress code?

    Business casual is what we usually recommend. The only main preference is no cut off sleeves for gentlemen and tasteful fashion for women.

    Can you reserve a table at the bar?

    Hi Dawid, The bar area is usually open seating. Please call us at 312 22-1888 and we will try to make accommodations.

    Is there an outdoor patio?

    No outdoor patio.

    How is the filet?

    The steaks here are the best. Less selection of steaks than RPM Steak but still delish. Go!

    Where's the best place to park?

    Unfortunately, we Ubered, however, there are many parking options near this location.

    Any coupons I could use for my bday this week?

    You could purchase $100 in gift cards and get a $25 bonus card to use in the future

    Can guys wear jeans?

    Yep I arrived in jeans.

    Do they use creekstone for any of the steaks?

    No.

    I've been told the entrees are really meant to share -- a la tapas -- is this true? Bringing my kids there; menu makes it look like steaks/fish/pastas are priced as individually sized; any guidance appreciated.

    I would say they are individualy sized but they are rather small so it might look like tapas. Very good food though, for kids probably will be ok but I was still hungry so appetaizers are highly recommended! Just start slow and You can always order… Read more

    Gluten Free -vegan options?

    Not many lots of dishes with some type of cheese/wheat but lots of vegetarian options !

    What is the dress code like on a Saturday evening?

    Business Casual. A nice blouse with jeans and heels are fine. I wouldn't recommend sneakers with jeans, but would be okay I think with a cute dress!

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