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Riccardo Trattoria, Chicago, IL

Riccardo Trattoria

4.8
4.8
2876 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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 2025-04-20.

ANTIPASTI

SPEDIAL OF THE DAY

  • STONE CLAMS AREGANATA$16.00

    HERBS, GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMB SERVED W/ FRESH LEMON

    • VITELLO TONNATO$18.00

      POEACH VEAL IN TUNA CAPERS SAUCE

      • CALAMARI E POLPO LUCIANA$20.00

        BRAISED IN SPICY ARRABIATA OVER SOFT POLENTA

        • PROSCIUTTO E MELON$24.00

          24 MONTHS AGED PROSCIUTTO SWEET HONEY DEW MELON

          ZUPPA

          SOUP OF THE DAY

          • GAZPACHO$20.00

            CHILL TOMATO CUCUMBER SOUP W/ SCAMPI MEAT & CRUDITE

            PASTA E RISOTTO

            SPECIAL OF THE DAY

            • RISOTTO VALENCIANA$38.00

              SEAFOOD, SEASHELL, GREEN PEAS, BELL PEPPER & SAFFRON

              • LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$28.00

                LAYERED W/ BECHAMEL, MEAT SAUCE, PARMESAN AU GRATIN

                • ASIAGO STUFFED GNOCCHI TARTUFATI$38.00

                  BUTTER PARMESAN & 5 GR SHAVED UMBRIA TRUFFLE

                  • VEAL OSSOBUCO STUFFED RAVIOLI$36.00

                    PORCINI MUSHROOMS TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

                    • FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERIALE$40.00

                      6 OZ LOBSTER TAIL & SCAMPI IMPERIAL PINK SAUCE

                      CARNE E PESCE

                      MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

                      • 6 OZ BEEF FILET GORGONZOLA$34.00

                        ROAST AU JUS ITALIAN BLUE CHEESE & PORCINI, TUSCAN FRIES

                        • HALF DUCK ARANCIA$34.00

                          PARTIALLY BONELESS W/ COGNAC AND ORANGE SAUCE SERVED WITH TUSCAN FRIES

                          • 2 LB COLORADO LAMB SHANK BRASATO$48.00

                            BRAISED IN CHIANTI WINE SAUCE OVER RISOTTO PARMESAN

                            • RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCA$34.00

                              TOP W/ SAGE, PROSCIUTTO & WHITE WINE SAUCE, TUSCAN FRIES

                              • HALIBUT AL LIMONE$38.00

                                LEMON, BUTTER, CAPERS SAUCE W/ ASPARAGUS

                                • ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINO$38.00

                                  SALMORIGLIO & LEMON SERVED W/ HARCOT VERT

                                  • ZUPPA VIAREGGINA$38.00

                                    SEAFOOD STEW SPICY LOBSTER & TOMATO BROTH

                                    DOLCI SPECIALI

                                    DESSERT OF THE DAY

                                    • COLOMBA DI PASQUA$12.00

                                      EASTER CAKE SABAYON MOUSSE WILD BERRIES

                                      Last updated: April 20, 2025

                                      What 2,876 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 "true gem in Lincoln Park" that offers "authentic Italian" cuisine with "excellent service." Guests rave about its "delicious food," including standout dishes like "limone cacio e pepe" and "swordfish special." The "extensive menu" and "energetic vibe" make it a "neighborhood treasure."
                                      2,876 Reviews

                                      1. Scotr

                                        Caribbean1 review

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Very cute place. The food was amazing. Service was pretty darn good. We will go back for sure.

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                                      2. Patrick VIP

                                        Chicago57 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        Dined on April 13, 2025

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 4
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        The food was well prepared. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Observation not criticism while Ricardo’s and other restaurants are more conscious of patron’s dietary restrictions and very accommodating there are now more gluten free pastas than penne. Barilla makes gluten free spaghetti and linguine. Both readily available at every grocery store carrying this brand. My wife’s meal of cacio de Pepe would have been more enjoyable if served with a more appropriate pasta. Regardless, our dinner was delicious. We’ll be back.

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                                      3. sal VIP

                                        London31 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on April 13, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Excellent as always. Great food and service. True gem in Lincoln Park.

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                                      4. Kathy

                                        Chicago2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on April 7, 2025

                                        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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                                      5. 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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                                      6. 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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                                      7. 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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                                      8. 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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                                      9. Benjamin

                                        Chicago1 review

                                        4.0

                                        Dined on March 23, 2025

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Overall, it was a good experience. Only complaint is that I had to wait 3i after my reservation time ti get seated.

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                                      10. 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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                                      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 2876 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                      2. United States
                                      3. Chicago / Illinois
                                      4. Chicago
                                      5. Lincoln Park

                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      7:00 PM
                                      Booked 33 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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