Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

2812 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Neighborhood 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

Location
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

$38, 3 Course Early Bird Menu 4PM-6PM Daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us Monday-Sunday from 4:00-6:00 for a 3-course menu priced at $38 (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Choose from different signature Riccardo Trattoria options for each course. Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

Popular dishes

POLENTA PASTICCIATA AL TEGAME$14.00
SOFT POLENTA & GORGONZOLA BLUE CHEESE GRATIN
BAKED MOZZARELLA TOMATO BRIOCHE SPIEDINO$18.00
TOP W/ PROSCIUTTO AND SAGE GOLDEN BUTTER
FOCACCIA AL FORMAGGIO MODELLA$20.00
CRESCENZA FLAT BREAD, PROSCIUTTO TRUFFLE ARUGULA
GRAND FRITTO TOSCANO$20.00
FRIED ARTICHOKES MOZZARELLA ZUCCHINI AND SHIITAKE

ZUPPA

SOUP OF THE DAY

ZUPPA DI CECI ALLA LIGURE$14.00
GARBANZO BEANS CHARD E.V.O.O. BLACK PEPPER
LOBSTER BISQUE VELLUTATA$18.00
SERVED W/ LUMP CRAB MEAT & CRUDITE'

PASTA E RISOTTO

SPECIAL OF THE DAY

BUCATINI FUME' ROMANA$28.00
SAGE DOUBLE SMOKE BACON PINK SAUCE PECORINO
PORK FILLED RAVIOLI PASTICCIATI$28.00
PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE PROSCIUTTO & GREEN PEAS
PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI CAPRIOLO$34.00
ELK RAGU, PORCINI COGNAC & SALMI SAUCE
FILLEED ASIGO GNOCCHI TARTUFATI$34.00
BUTTER AND PARMESAN SHAVED BURGUNDY BLACK TRUFFLE
RISOTTO PARMA W/ STUFFED QUAIL$30.00
FILLED W/ VEAL, FUNGHI AND TRUFFLE MARSALA WINE SAUCE

CARNE E PESCE

MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

DEVIL CORNISH HEN$34.00
GARLIC ROSEMARY & CHILLI FLAKES SAUCE/ TUSCAN FRIES
RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCA$30.00
SAGE PROSCIUTTO WHITE WINE SAUCE T-FRIES
LAMB SHANK AU JUS$34.00
GARLIC ROSEMARY FLAVORED, OVER RISOTTO PARM
BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATO$40.00
CHIANTI WINE SAUCE OVER FRIED POLENTA
WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$44.00
SALMORIGLIO SAUCE, LEMON AND FRENCH HARICOT VERT
GRILLED SALMON FILET$30.00
OVER BABY SPINACH LEMON E.V.O.O
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$30.00
GRAPE TOMATO CANELLINI BEANS RED ONION MICRO ARUGULA

DOLCI SPECIALI

DESSERT OF THE DAY

CANNOLO SICILIANO$12.00
FILLED W/ RICOTTA & CHOCOLATE CHIP

What 2,812 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riccardo Trattoria in Chicago is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "authentic Italian quality" and "wonderful service." Diners praise its "extensive menu" with "great selections" and consistently "delicious food." While the ambiance is cozy, it can get a bit noisy due to closely packed tables. Ideal for Italian cuisine enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

2,812 Reviews

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Karl
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good value. Great service. I’ll be back. Great cappuccino and dessert too !!
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Mary
Chicago
292 reviews
vip
4.0
292 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food as usual was outstanding for us - pasta dish (my husband had), shared varicote verde, arancini balls appetizer for me, tiramisu, and ice cream with lots of berries. We were seated quickly, even though we arrived early for our reservation, gave our order, received dinner, dessert, and check out all within 1 1/4 hours. However, the restaurant was extremely crowded (too much so really), and cost us $110 including tip, not alcoholic drinks. It was more pleasant last summer when we could sit outside for dinner. That is something for us to remember.
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Sharon
Chicago
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food and service was impeccable. When I couldn't decide between two pasta dishes, our server brought out a half portion of each! Very cozy dining room - Riccardo's is a neighborhood gem.
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Karen
Chicago
212 reviews
5.0
212 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and excellent food! Small place so a bit energetic when full but generally a very nice dinner with friends. Will return
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Tim
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very professional service model delivered by wonderfully efficient and caring staff. Yet, they were outdone by the fantastic food.
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Malcolm
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food in a charming Italian bistro atmosphere. A neighborhood gem! Extensive menu and prepared with care. Great cocktails!
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Amy
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Riccardo's is a new favorite of ours...the food is really great and the staff, warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed a delicious risotto and my friends had some wonderful pasta dishes.
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Mark
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic! Thank you very much. We will be back next year.
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Greg
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice neighborhood restaurant feel. Great menu options.
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Mary
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were hoping for a better experience. Waiter did a lot of upselling. Food needed salt and pepper. There were 4 in our party. None of us loved it, unfortunately. Maybe we just ordered incorrectly.
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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 4.7 stars by 2812 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Clark and Webster
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.riccardotrattoria.com/
Phone number
(773) 549-0038

Riccardo Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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$38, 3 Course Early Bird Menu 4PM-6PM Daily

RISOTTO PESCATORA

BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA

VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANA

WHITE YTUFFLE FROM ALBA

5 GRAMS SHAVED TRUFFLE$60.00

ANTIPASTI

POLENTA PASTICCIATA AL TEGAME$14.00

BAKED MOZZARELLA TOMATO BRIOCHE SPIEDINO$18.00

FOCACCIA AL FORMAGGIO MODELLA$20.00

GRAND FRITTO TOSCANO$20.00

ZUPPA

ZUPPA DI CECI ALLA LIGURE$14.00

LOBSTER BISQUE VELLUTATA$18.00

PASTA E RISOTTO

BUCATINI FUME' ROMANA$28.00

PORK FILLED RAVIOLI PASTICCIATI$28.00

PAPPARDELLE CON RAGU DI CAPRIOLO$34.00

FILLEED ASIGO GNOCCHI TARTUFATI$34.00

RISOTTO PARMA W/ STUFFED QUAIL$30.00

CARNE E PESCE

DEVIL CORNISH HEN$34.00

RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCA$30.00

LAMB SHANK AU JUS$34.00

BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATO$40.00

WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$44.00

GRILLED SALMON FILET$30.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$30.00

DOLCI SPECIALI

CANNOLO SICILIANO$12.00

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