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Riccardo Trattoria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Trattoria

4.8
4.8
2872 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

  • 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 2025-04-12.

ANTIPASTI

SPEDIAL OF THE DAY

  • TRIPPA ALLA FIORENTINA$14.00

    BRAISED TRIPE VEGETABLES JULIENN TOMATO PARMESAN

    • BREASAOLA OLIO E LIMONE$16.00

      CURED BEEF CARPACCIO, MICRO ARUGULA, ARTICHOKES & PARMESAN

      • CALAMARI E POLPO LUCIANA$20.00

        BRAISED IN SPICY ARRABIATA OVER SOFT POLENTA

        • FOCACCINA ALLE ZUCCHINE$14.00

          CRESCENZA, PARMESAN & ZUCCHINI AU GRATIN

          ZUPPA

          SOUP OF THE DAY

          • MINESTRONE GENOVESE$14.00

            VEGETABLES & RICE SOUP TOP W/ PESTO

            PASTA E RISOTTO

            SPECIAL OF THE DAY

            • RISOTTO AL NERO DI SEPPIA$30.00

              BLACK SQUID INK RISOTTO TOP W/ GRILLED CALAMARI

              • LINGUINE VONGOLE VERACI$30.00

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

                • TONNARELLI AL LIMON CACIO E PEPE$28.00

                  BUTTER, LEMON, PARMESAN & CRUSHED BLACK PEPPER

                  • VEAL OSSOBUCO STUFFED RAVIOLI$36.00

                    PORCINI MUSHROOMS TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

                    CARNE E PESCE

                    MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

                    • 6 OZ FILET BATUTTA$36.00

                      POUNDED BEEF TENDERLOIN, GARLI & ROSEMARY AU JUS W/ SPINACH & TUSCAN FRIES

                      • 16 OZ PORK SHANK OSSOBUCO$34.00

                        BRAISED IN WINE & TOMATO OVER SAFFRON RISOTTO

                        • VEAL SCALOPPINE VALDOSTANA$38.00

                          TOP W/ PORCINI FONTINA & PROSCIUTTO, DEMI GLASS, SUMMER TRUFFLE

                          • HALIBUT ALLA LIGURE$38.00

                            ARICHOKES, FINGERLING POTATOES & OLIVES IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE

                            • ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINO$38.00

                              SALMORIGLIO & LEMON SERVED W/ HARCOT VERT

                              • SALMONE ALLA GENOVESE$30.00

                                LIGHT PESTO CREAM SAUCE W/ STEAMED CRUSHED POTATO

                                DOLCI SPECIALI

                                DESSERT OF THE DAY

                                • FRUTTI DI BOSCO$12.00

                                  MIXED WILD BERRIES W/ VANILLA GELATO & CHANTILLY

                                  Last updated: April 12, 2025

                                  What 2,872 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
                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                  • 4.5Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  Riccardo Trattoria shines with "always exceptional food and excellent service" and an "authentic Italian" experience. Guests rave about dishes like the swordfish special and alpine risotto. The "warm ambiance" and "professional service" create a neighborhood gem feel. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons describe it as a "true Italian restaurant" with "delicious" and "impeccable" offerings.
                                  2,872 Reviews

                                  1. Kathy

                                    Chicago2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    It was our first time here. The service was great, and so was the food. I'd come back!!

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                                  2. Helen VIP

                                    Chicago26 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 31, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The food here is always excellent and the service is very professional. The recommended red wine was a perfect complement to the food.

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                                  3. Linda K VIP

                                    Chicago12 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 28, 2025

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

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                                  4. Phil

                                    Chicago31 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 23, 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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                                  5. alan VIP

                                    Chicago14 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 23, 2025

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

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                                  6. Lauren VIP

                                    Chicago55 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 20, 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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                                  7. Jim VIP

                                    Chicago20 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 15, 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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                                  8. David VIP

                                    Greater Boston40 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    Dined on March 14, 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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                                  9. bubo VIP

                                    Chicago6 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 9, 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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                                  10. OpenTable Diner

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on March 8, 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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                                  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 2872 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                  3. Chicago / Illinois
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                                  5. Lincoln Park

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                                  2 people
                                  7:00 PM
                                  Booked 37 times today
                                  Google Map for Riccardo Trattoria

                                  2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

                                  Dining areas

                                  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
                                  • Delivery & takeout
                                    Order direct

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