Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

2824 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

$30 and under

Italian

Lincoln Park

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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

FOCACCINA DI RECCO TARTUFATA$26.00
CRESCENZA CHEESE FOCACCINA WINTER BLACK TRUFFLE
TEGAME DI POLENTA PORCINI E TALEGGIO$20.00
SOFT POLENTA PAN, CRISPY PORCINI MUSHROOMS & TALEGGIO CHEESE FONDUE`
FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS$20.00
FILLED W/ SPECK PROSCIUTTO MOZZARELLA AND FRIED IN PASTELLA
FOIE GRAS VENEZIANA$28.00
CARAMELIZEZ SHALLOTS BALSAMIC POLENTA TART

ZUPPA

SOUP OF THE DAY

ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE E COTECHINO$14.00
LENTIL AND VEGETABLES SOUP W/ COTECHINO SAUSAGE

PASTA E RISOTTO

SPECIAL OF THE DAY

CAPON FILLED RAVIOLI TARTUFATI$38.00
BUTTER PARMESAN SAUCE PERIGORD FRESH TRUFFLE
FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERiALE$40.00
6 OZ LOBSTER TAIL SPICY COGNAC TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
CAVATELLI W/ LAMB SAUSAGE RAGU$28.00
FAVA BEANS GRAPE TOMATO SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
RISOTTO FIORI DI ZUCCA$30.00
ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS PARMESAN & FONTINA CHEESE
STUFFED GNOCCHI ASIAGO VODKA$30.00
IN A VODKA TOMATO SAUCE

CARNE E PESCE

MEAT & FISH SPECIAL OF THE DAY

BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATO$38.00
CHIANTI WINE & PORCINI SAUCE OVER RISOTTO PARMESAN
FILET MIGNON INGLESE$36.00
WRAP IN BACON ROAST W/ PORCINI AND GORGONZOLA POLENTA TART
RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCA$34.00
TOP W/ SAGE PROSCIUTTO WHITE WINE SAUCE TUSCAN FRIES
MARMITTA DEI BOLLITI$34.00
BOILED CAPON BEEF PORKSHANK AND COTEGHINO SAUSAGE SALSA VERDE & CREMONA FRUIT MUSTARD
WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$44.00
SALMORIGLIO SAUCE, LEMON AND FRENCH HARICOT VERT
WHOLE 20 OZ DOVER SOLE MUGNAIA$48.00
GOLDEN BUTTER SQEEZED LEMON WHITE WINE ASPARAGUS
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00
SERVED RARE TOP W/ CANNELLINI BEANS GRAPE TOMATO SHAVED RED ONIONS
FAROE SALMON FILET$30.00
GRILLED W/ SALMORIGLIO AND SPINACH

DOLCI SPECIALI

DESSERT OF THE DAY

PANETTONE AL RUM E KHALUA$14.00
LAYERED W/ RUM KHALUA LIQUOR MASCARPONE MOUSSE

What 2,824 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Riccardo Trattoria is a beloved Italian gem in Lincoln Park, known for its "exceptional food and service." Diners rave about its authentic Italian dishes, like the veal chop and tagliolini with truffles. The cozy atmosphere and "attentive staff" make it perfect for a memorable dining experience, although it can be "very loud" when busy.

2,824 Reviews

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Lori
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Ricardo’s Trattoria! The menu is extensive and food is always incredible. I always start with Hava brand with shaved truffles and cheese-delicious. This week we tried the pasta fagioli, which was good but not my favorite. A different style than I’m used to. We add omit the Osso Bucco and it was outstanding. Unfortunately we were once again sat at a table in the corner- looking at the corner of the room. They don’t put g th he chairs next to each other in the corner like most restaurants do. Might as well get delivery and eat at home- better view. We got there early and waited 20 minutes after our 7:45 reservation time to be sat so didn’t want to wait longer in the tiny vestibule longer for a different table. They should offer you a small wine while you wait since there is no bar. We were there for 40 minutes
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Susie
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Too many choices! We selected one featured lobster/pasta dish and a melt in your mouth veal dish. The Italian wine went so well with the meal. But my boyfriend enjoyed their Italian beer. We weren’t rushed at all so we were able to take our time and enjoy the ambiance, the meal, and being together. One customer gave us some advice on their favorites. When we left they even came over and asked us how we enjoyed our evening. It couldn’t have been better. They shared with us that they have been coming for twenty years! We will be back! Susie & Ryan from Iowa
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Sara
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! Highly recommend!! I had the short rib bolognese and it was outstanding! Hot and delicious
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Jeffrey
Chicago
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tagliolini al burro e parmigiano with white truffle was heaven. Arancini siciliani fritti exploded with flavor. For the main we had veal milanese and chicken breast milanese very good. The lava cake was great ending. The service was spot on. A great night!
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Becky
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Food was delicious. Great wine selection.
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Debra
Chicago
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious treat to eat here and our waiter was fantastic too
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Lorie
Chicago
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was fantastic! Beautiful ambiance and impeccable service. The veal Parmesan is to die for! After dinner I got the affogato which tasted like I was back in Italy. VERY authentic Italian dinner! We’ll be back!!
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Karen
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good restaurant with a great reputation. The only time open for reservation was 4p. We were the first ones there. The food was very good; but I expected better for $ 36 Pescatarian Risotto. It tasted reheated, and the texture was off so I would not recommend. Not a good choice since risotto takes a while to cook, I should have figured it was made the day before and reheated so then overcooked. The other two diners liked their entrees much more.
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Ken
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
lovely little Chicago gym. Good food, there's just something special about neighborhood restaurants in Chicago and this is definitely one
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Jeffrey
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional ambiance. Very quaint and lovely. Had a holiday dinner with my family and couldn’t be more pleased. Service was impeccable and the food was the star. Will absolutely go back
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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 2824 OpenTable diners.

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

Riccardo Trattoria

4.7

$30 and under

Italian

Lincoln Park

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 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

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 TRUFFLE FROM ALBA

5 GRAMS SHAVED TRUFFLE$65.00

ANTIPASTI

FOCACCINA DI RECCO TARTUFATA$26.00

TEGAME DI POLENTA PORCINI E TALEGGIO$20.00

FRIED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS$20.00

FOIE GRAS VENEZIANA$28.00

ZUPPA

ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE E COTECHINO$14.00

PASTA E RISOTTO

CAPON FILLED RAVIOLI TARTUFATI$38.00

FETTUCCINE ARAGOSTA IMPERiALE$40.00

CAVATELLI W/ LAMB SAUSAGE RAGU$28.00

RISOTTO FIORI DI ZUCCA$30.00

STUFFED GNOCCHI ASIAGO VODKA$30.00

CARNE E PESCE

BEEF SHORT RIBS BRASATO$38.00

FILET MIGNON INGLESE$36.00

RABBIT LOIN SALTINBOCCA$34.00

MARMITTA DEI BOLLITI$34.00

WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$44.00

WHOLE 20 OZ DOVER SOLE MUGNAIA$48.00

PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA$34.00

FAROE SALMON FILET$30.00

DOLCI SPECIALI

PANETTONE AL RUM E KHALUA$14.00

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Riccardo Trattoria

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Order delivery or takeout

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