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Riccardo Trattoria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Trattoria

4.8
4.8
2871 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (773) 549-0038
  • Website
    http://www.riccardotrattoria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Michi
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross Street
    Clark and Webster
  • Parking details
    Valet parking not available
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday - Saturday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Join us Sunday - Saturday from 4:00-6:00 pm for half-priced cocktails and wine Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

Menu

Riccardo Trattoria's menu was last updated 2025-03-30.

ANTIPASTI

SPEDIAL OF THE DAY

  • TRIPPA ALLA MONTANARAUSD 20.00

    BRAISED TRIPE, PORCINI, TOMATO, PARMESAN & POTATOES

    • BREASAOLA OLIO E LIMONEUSD 16.00

      CURED BEEF CARPACCIO, MICRO ARUGULA, ARTICHOKES & PARMESAN

      • 24 MONTHS AGED PROSCIUTTOUSD 24.00

        SERVED W/ SWEET CANTALOUPE MELON

        • SCOPPIATA DI COZZEUSD 18.00

          MUSSELS POT SPICY TOMATO BROTH GARLIC CROSTINI

          ZUPPA

          SOUP OF THE DAY

          • PASTA E FAGIOLIUSD 14.00

            CLASSIC TUSCAN BEANS & PASTA SOUP

            PASTA E RISOTTO

            SPECIAL OF THE DAY

            • RISOTTO CARCIOFI E GAMBERONIUSD 34.00

              PRAWNS & ARTICHOKES

              • LINGUINE VONGOLE VERACIUSD 30.00

                WHITE WINE, TOMATO, MANILA CLAMS, GARLIC & E.V.O.O

                • TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESEUSD 26.00

                  BASIL, GARLIC & PINENUTS PESTO T

                  • PAPPARDELLE W/ GOAT RAGUUSD 30.00

                    BRAISED IN WINE & TOMATOES

                    CARNE E PESCE

                    MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

                    • BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATOUSD 36.00

                      CHIANTI WINE SAUCE OVER POLENTA

                      • POUSSIN ALLA DIAVOLAUSD 28.00

                        DEVIL YOUNG CHICKEN AU JUS W/ TUSCAN FRIES

                        • LAMB SHANK ROAST AU JUSUSD 34.00

                          OVER RISOTTO PARMIGIANA

                          • GRILLED SWORDFISH GENOVESEUSD 28.00

                            OVER CRUSHED POTATOES TOP W/PESTO

                            • PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATAUSD 28.00

                              SLICED, RARE W/ ORANGE, FENNEL, MICRO ARUGULA

                              • ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINOUSD 38.00

                                SALMORIGLIO & LEMON SERVED W/ HARCOT VERT

                                DOLCI SPECIALI

                                DESSERT OF THE DAY

                                • RICOTTA FILLED CANNOLIUSD 12.00

                                  CHOCOLATE CHIPS PISTACHIOS COULIS

                                  • TORTA DI PEREUSD 12.00

                                    PEAR TART SERVED W/ FIOR DI LATTE

                                    Last updated: 30 March 2025

                                    What 2,871 people are saying

                                    Riccardo Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                    4.8
                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.7Food
                                    • 4.8Service
                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                    • 4.5Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Riccardo Trattoria is a beloved Lincoln Park gem, offering "the best Italian food in Chicago" with an "authentic" touch. Guests praise its "outstanding service" and "extensive menu," filled with delectable pasta dishes and "delicious" entrees like veal chop Milanese. While some find it noisy, the cozy, vibrant atmosphere remains inviting.
                                    2,871 Reviews

                                    1. Linda K VIP

                                      Chicago12 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Lovely dinner outside, with attentive and helpful service

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                                    2. Phil

                                      Chicago31 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 23 March 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Handsome dining area. Attentive friendly service by Miguel. Nice to take advantage of the happy hour reduced wine prices. I greatly enjoyed the pasta with beef short ribs.all 4 of us were happy with our menu choices.

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                                    3. alan VIP

                                      Chicago14 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 23 March 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Terrific neighborhood place, great food, a treasure

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                                    4. Lauren VIP

                                      Chicago55 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 20 March 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Always fabulous. We started with the tricolore salad which was stellar. Then shared the swordfish special and alpine risotto. Both were delicious, perfect helpings, and great to share.

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                                    5. Jim

                                      Chicago19 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 15 March 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      I love this super authentic Italian place. The venison chop was the best I have ever had, and the service was outstanding. After I misordered a breaded piece of veal (I can’t eat gluten), the restaurant team immediately corrected my error…and they were all very nice about it. We’ll be back and so will our friends. Fantastic meal and service.

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                                    6. David VIP

                                      Greater Boston40 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      Dined on 14 March 2025

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Ambiance and service were good. The carbonara was very good. The rack of lamb was not tender and the spinach was very chewy.

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                                    7. bubo VIP

                                      Chicago6 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 9 March 2025

                                      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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                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                      Chicago1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 8 March 2025

                                      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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                                    9. Maggie

                                      Chicago9 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 27 February 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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                                    10. Dan

                                      Chicago10 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on 24 February 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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                                    FAQs

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

                                    Riccardo Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 2871 OpenTable diners.

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

                                    Make a booking

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 pm
                                    Booked 24 times today
                                    Google Map for Riccardo Trattoria

                                    2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

                                    Dining areas

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross Street
                                      Clark and Webster
                                    • Area
                                      Lincoln Park
                                    • 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
                                    • Price
                                      $30 and under
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Italian, Seafood, Comfort Food
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Business Casual
                                    • Parking details
                                      Valet parking not available
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive Chef
                                      Riccardo Michi
                                    • Additional
                                      Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                    • Delivery & takeout
                                      Order direct

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