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La Barra - Riverside, Riverside, IL

La Barra - Riverside

4.7
4.7
959 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 959 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Child-friendly

  • Near West

    Hot spot

  • Near West

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Near West

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Barra - Riverside offers an inviting atmosphere with standout live music on Thursdays. Patrons rave about its "excellent food and outstanding service," with favorites like the "delicious Danny's skinny deep dish pizza" and eggplant parmesan. While some guests noted service could improve, the overall dining experience is praised for its "great atmosphere" and friendly staff. The patio dining and vibrant downtown Riverside ambiance enhance the visit, making it a charming spot to enjoy a meal.

959 Reviews
  1. Lorena

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In spite of attending during one of the busiest days (Riverside Holiday Stroll) the staff was attentive and the food was great!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Susan

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious food. Enjoyed the live music entertainment With

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Bryan

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took our Moms the night before Thanksgiving. Was a great night, dinner, experience. Thanks LaBarra!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. ALICIA

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t think of the waitress name. She was fantastic, always checking on us and if we needed something. Thank you!!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michael

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our evening started off on an extreme high celebrating my niece’s 12 birthday at a beautiful matinee in Chicago. It went downhill and fast at La Barra - Riverside. It took half-an-hour to seat us for dinner and another half-an-hour for all of us to receive our first drinks! We waited so very long for our entrees that once they arrived, we were too tired and exhausted to enjoy the food. It did not help that the fish and chicken were overcooked. In retrospect, we should have gone to the Chew Chew down the street where food and service has always been stellar.

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  6. Mike

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and ambiance. Tasty and delicious food. Moderately + priced, but food was worth it. Welcoming and attentive staff and servers.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. craig

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Was looking for a nice normal dinner, but there were 100’s of tipsy people around our table, pressed tight, and a band was playing way way way too loud. If you’re converting into a bar please let us all know. So we know. Worst dinner of our lives. Or if all you have are high tops then tell the web app there is a band, again so we know not to come on that evening. Then people can decide it’s not where they want to go for that night. Thank you.

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  8. Hon. Steve

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there but not the last time. Food was very good and the service was great

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Theresa

    Chicago

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the filet which was perfectly cooked. My husband had his Russo sausage pizza that he really enjoyed. Michael and Juan were great servers. (Just miss our usual server Sabrina).

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Amanda

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fine, but there are a few things I wish they would improve on. This is our third time dining there and I always forget that they don’t have a children’s menu. It bugs me because it’s in a very family friendly area and yes, there is pizza so that’s what my child got, but it would be nice if they had a few other options. One time I believe we pieced her together a meal with a cup of soup and a side dish of noodles. Our server was good, and she recommended a dessert that was really fantastic! Overall, I guess it’s a good pizza place and we were happy with the drink selection, but I do wish they’d make a bit of an effort to have slightly more kid friendly options.

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FAQs

La Barra - Riverside offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Barra - Riverside also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 887-7700.

La Barra - Riverside is rated 4.7 stars by 959 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Barra - Riverside

2 E. Burlington St., Riverside, IL 60546

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Longcommon
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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