Riccardo Trattoria

4.8

2867 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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

Location
2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone number
(773) 549-0038
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Offers

Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday -Thursday
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us Sunday - Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm for a 3-course menu priced at $44 (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). Choose from our Specials menu. Not offered on Mother's Day or other holiday weekends.

Popular dishes

8 OZ FILET MIGNON INGLESE$40.00
WRAP W/ BACON ROASTED AU JUS SERVED WITH POLENTA TART
RABBIT LOIN SALTIMBOCCA$36.00
WHITE WINE SAUCE,SAGE,PROSCIUTTO & TUSCAN FRIES
SWORFISH MEDITERRANEA$28.00
SPICY TOMATO, OLIVES, CAPERS SAUCE OVER COUS-COUS
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00
SLICED, RARE W/ ORANGE, FENNEL, MICRO ARUGULA
BRANZINO FILET PICCATA$30.00
LEMON CAPERS SAUCE W/ ASPARAGUS

DOLCI SPECIALI

DESSERT OF THE DAY

FRUTTI DI BOSCO$16.00
MIX BERRIES VANILLA & STRAWBERRIES GELATO & CHANTILLY
TORTA DI PERE$12.00
PEAR TART SERVED W/ FIOR DI LATTE

What 2,867 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Riccardo Trattoria in Lincoln Park is celebrated for its "authentic Italian" cuisine and "consistently great" food. The intimate and cozy atmosphere makes it ideal for date nights. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and extensive menu, even during busy times. Early bird specials offer excellent value, enhancing the overall dining experience.

2,867 Reviews

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Jim VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
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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David VIP
Greater Boston40 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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Maggie
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 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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Dan
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 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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James
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and great staff, we will be back soon!
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Kevin
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great 3 course meal, the risotto were excellent
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Catherine VIP
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner, supported by gracious service. Loved everything ,- especially the rigatoni Bolognese and penne alla vodka. Grazie!
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Rich
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Trattoria Riccardo since the week they opened.....19years ago yesterday! They have never disappointed us. The food and service are the best. In my opinion, Riccardo's is the best Italian restaurant in Chicago.
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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 2867 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

2119 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(773) 549-0038
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking not available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Riccardo Michi
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Riccardo Trattoria

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Happy Hour menu 4PM-6PM Sunday -Thursday

RISOTTO MONZESE

RISOTTO PESCATORA

VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANA

ANTIPASTI

FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS$20.00

BREASAOLA OLIO E LIMONE$16.00

FOCACCIA ALPINA$20.00

MARE CALDO OLIO E LIMONE$18.00

ZUPPA

PASTA E FAGIOLI$14.00

PASTA E RISOTTO

SAFFRON RISOTTO CATALANA$30.00

FETTUCINE GAMBERI E ZUCCHINE$30.00

TAGLIOLINI CARCIOFI E PARMIGIANO$28.00

CARNE E PESCE

8 OZ FILET MIGNON INGLESE$40.00

RABBIT LOIN SALTIMBOCCA$36.00

SWORFISH MEDITERRANEA$28.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00

BRANZINO FILET PICCATA$30.00

DOLCI SPECIALI

FRUTTI DI BOSCO$16.00

TORTA DI PERE$12.00

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