While the overall aesthetic of RPM Italian is a vibe, the food has a lot of muted flavors. For instance, you know that a dish has garlic, but the garlic flavor is very light and missing the boldness you would expect from the dish. As for customer service, i am Black and I noticed on several occasions my waiter at the bar voluntarily communicated only with white customers but ignored me unless I had to flagged him down. While that one bartender’s act didn’t drastically alter my experience, it didn’t sit well with me. Overall, based on those two things I would not go back RPM Italian.

I have to say it was a great restaurant! Quite a bit of wait despite the reservation and there on time being time. We originally went there for restaurant week, the restaurant week menu didn’t really work for us price vs the offering of the food. So we ordered from the main menu. Great service from the hostess and the flavors were also amazing!

it was pretty mediocre which is disappointing considering the price. sad to say the best part was our appetizer (zucchini). the entree (lobster ravioli) tasted good but arrived cold. the table was also terrible & cramped in between a corner and another table, so those folks had to move to allow space for us to sit at our table

We came here for restaurant week dinner. The service was great at first until our server disappeared after the second course was out. The food were great and my personal favorite was the meatballs. We ordered a brussel sprouts too but we never got it and had to cancel it at the end. Overall the food here is worth coming but service could be better.

I wouldn't say it's the best Italian around, but it's up there! The drinks were great and the food was great too! I was a little disappointed with the brussel sprouts - definitely had better, so don't come for that. The food, however, was worth it. Very filling for the portion sizes. The whipped ricotta honey spread on focaccia was definitely a highlight. My partner loved her spicy crab pasta. The chicken parm was decent but I'd probably go with something more adventurous if I was you. Overall, this is a decent spot for food and drinks over a nice date night or dinner with a small group.

I'm a video producer based in New York City, and I never miss a chance to visit this incredible place whenever I'm in Chicago. The food is simply outstanding, and what sets them apart is their exceptional accommodation of Gluten-Free allergies. The atmosphere is fantastic, and I've never had a disappointing experience here. The host is absolutely top-notch, she makes you feel welcomed from the moment you step in. The waitstaff consistently delivers excellent service, making each visit memorable. I've brought my family, friends, and colleagues here monthly, and it's become a tradition, despite the fact that I don't even live in the state. The restaurant is so good that I once considered driving all the way from NYC to their DC location. That's a testament to how much I love this place. If you decide to dine here, be sure to mention that SteffyG sent you! Enjoy!

We came here for birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is well organized and well decorated. 1 star gone on food as their foods are too tasty… I mean either super sour or super salty. I guess a majority factor is their salt is super salty… would give 5 stars if the foods come with normal taste and aromatic. Oh but scallop is awesome! Perfectly cooked. 1 star gone on Atmosphere as the real candle light look very nice but its burning carbon-dioxide made me sick…. If changed to imitated candle light may be better air inside. Anyway foods are well decorated and great for a nice dinner!!! Love it still.

Hands down….best Italian food I’ve ever had at a bar restaurant. Staff was very attentive to our table. Our waiter was on point! Atmosphere was classy/contemporary with comfort! Make reservations ahead of time when planning a trip to Chicago! It’s a must!

Some of the best Italian inspired food in Chicago. Creative menu with unique flavors. The bread with whipped ricotta and honey was incredible and I highly recommend it as an appetizer. Pasta sizes are smaller. Desserts were good but not excellent.

Amazing Italian fine dining cuisine. Nina G was our waitstaff. She is fantastic. Right from our drinks till our dessert, dishes tasted delicious. Nina gave us enough time to decide on our food and also gave some awesome recommendations. I would definitely suggest this place to anyone who visits Chicago and love Italian food (my wife hates Italian but she loved the food here😋)

A wonderful experience as always at an RPM restaurant. Service was on point, the vibe was great and the food spectacular. They poured cocktails tableside and had a great mocktail option. Their bread service is expensive but tastes fantastic. A great date night spot and be sure to get advance reservations.

Beautiful place, great flavors, service super friendly. I'd like to have a better time to serve the plates. Besides that, I'll definitely come back.

I came here for my birthday dinner and the service was great. They really made it special by bringing sparkling wine and ice cream cones at the end of our meal. I loved the bread they have as a starter it was amazing!! Sadly the meatballs we got as a starter were cold and the brussels sprouts our table ordered to go along with our meal did not come out until we were finished eating. They did take the brussels off the bill however. The pasta dish I got was not my favorite it was not very flavorful sadly. I’m not sure if I would highly recommend this place to go for dinner.

Recently had a birthday dinner here. RPM was very accommodating, and was able to seat our party of 8 as two separate tables of 4 right next to each other (policy due to covid). We pre-ordered appetizers for all of us- beef tartar, tuna bruschetta, prosciutto, burrata, and truffled garlic bread, all of which were good. The pasta I had was the pappardelle bolognese, which I recommend. My favorite cocktail was the espresso martini; I usually don't like this drink, but It was so good I ended up having 2 of them!

First time at RPM Italian. We been to the other two RPMs and Italian did not disappoint. From the service, food, atmosphere, and experience it was all great. We love how they spread out their meals and the menu. We started off with apps, then had two small pastas that we shared, then had an entree that we shared. All spread out with appropriate time between.

Tira MISS U Going to miss Chicago and the amazing restaurants I’ve been able to try. We went to @rpmitalian to celebrate promotions at work and have a goodbye dinner for me. We had some delicious meals but first I want to high the desserts (are you surprised? No). I’m not a huge fan of tiramisu but really wanted wanted to try it here and was so glad I did! We also tried the bomboloni (Italian donuts). Both were amazing and a great end to this meal. More photos to come of the awesome food! This might sound cheesy but this meal was grate Here are those additional food photos from @rpmitalian ! Featured here is the burrata appetizer with cherry basaltic, sweet corn agnolotti with ricotta and Australian black truffle, Australian black truffle risotto with aged Parmesan and shaved fresh truffle, & short rib bolognese pappardelle and rosemary (so good I couldn’t get a picture before my friend dug in!). All was so amazing! Spritz and giggles Which is exactly what happened the other night at @rpmitalian while my friends had a drink named this! We drank and we giggled some! I tried the Paloma Swizzle (because if you know me, I go for tequila, especially @casamigos paired with grapefruit) and my friends had the Spritz & Giggles cocktail which consisted of Prosecco, vodka, and raspberry. Then, when we sat down to eat, we ordered a bottle of a great white wine S’elegas, from @argiolaswinery

I'm really torn between 3 and 4 stars but I guess I'll round up to 4 because our easier was very attentive and made our dining experience very pleasurable. The ambiance of this place is great, very modern Italian eatery. Again our waiter was very attentive but not overbearing which we really appreciate. Unfortunately the food was very meh. My favorite things were the truffle garlic bread and truffle risotto. Maybe I just really like truffle idk. The steak was cooked a little rare for my liking. Usually I like ribeye at medium rare to medium so they give the fat a chance to really render. Tuna crudo was good but underwhelming. You can tell they had very high quality tuna though. Lobster ravioli was ok as well. There was a very strong flavor of brandy or cognac in this that I didn't enjoy. I just thought it was a little heavy handed. Octopus was prepared perfectly texture wise, but the flavors were meh. Truffle garlic bread was delicious. Thought it was going to be too much carbs but glad I got it. Risotto was a little salty for my gfs rate, but I like salty food so it was still in my delicious range. I can see how one word say it's too salty though. Haven't decided if I will go back, but if I do I definitely won't order the steak again. Maybe that was my mistake to begin with?

Great experience! We went for my husband’s Birthday with a group of 6 so we had a chance to try a good variety from the menu! The ricotta & honey appetizer was amazing, the bread was perfection! The meatballs were also delicious! The brussel sprouts side dish was phenomenal, so crispy! For entree, I had the Ricotta Cavatelli, definitely would recommend, the pork was super tender and had just the right amount of ricotta to balance the dish. For dessert we tried the RPM Cheesecake and Bomboloni (donuts). The donuts were absolutely amazing, a must try! We also enjoyed the complimentary birthday dessert and honorable mention to the wine/cocktails which were just as expected. Service was great as well!

RPM Italian service is beyond reproach led by the most affable all of this washed down. Food was fantastic and the House wine was such great value.

Meal was excellent. Pasta sizes are on the smaller side, so we ordered a pasta to share between the two of us, and each of us got our own entree as well. The Brussels sprouts were especially good. We would go back.

RPM is a great restaurant to visit. They have some great food choices like octopus, squid ink pasta. The serving size is smaller and the price is steeper. The salmon I ordered was a tiny 2 inches by 2 inches piece. The grilled octopus was ok, though some of the long thin arms were crisper. For fans of fried Brussels sprouts,theirs is good

Excellent meatballs. Pasta was also cooked perfectly. not too squishy.

This spot sure knows how to take care of their customers. Always with a super nice mindset. The food is conveniently priced, regularly tasty and neat.

Fantastic interior! This restaurant was phenomenal! Their foods were markedly different and truly creating new dishes. Even if it's new, It still tastes very impressive and heart-melting. You can see or taste food inspirational. The creations themselves are one of the kinds. It was a nice experience for me for the first time. Awe-inspiring!

The octopus is marvelous! However, the pastas taste extremely bad!!!! We ordered the king crab squid ink pasta. There are only a few pieces of crab in it which taste not quite fresh. The high price compared to the small portion is unfair too.

You really get that authentic Italian vibe once you step into the place. The smell of fresh seafood and freshly cooked pasta are just amazing. Definitely my favorite Italian restaurant The restaurant is super crowded during the weekend and there is usually a long line so make sure to book beforehand.

At the behest of one of our friends, my travel-mates and I quickly made a reservation just a couple of days before our Atlanta departure to RPM Italian, Bill and Guiliana Rancic's restaurant pre-covid. There was a mild wait for our table upon arrival, but we were promptly seated approximately 15 minutes after our reservation time. Interior decor was simple, but luxurious. We ordered a medley of things. For apps, we got Peppered Beef Carpaccio, Wood Roasted Octopus, and Big Eye Tuna Bruschetta. Our mains were Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Spicy King Crab Pasta, and Spaghetti and Meatball. Lastly for dessert, Hazelnut Tartufo, and their "Tiramisu". For beverages, I had an Old Fashioned and one of my travel-mates ordered an RPM Mule. Everything was DELICIOUS. You can not go wrong with any of the menu items here. I'm currently craving my dish of choice, the Sweet Corn Agnolotti. It's topped off with shavings of truffle and basil. Truffle wasn't overwhelming and was just the right amount. The agnolotti melts in your mouth. I heavily recommend this dish.

We visited during a 22 year anniversary, which I made a comment when I made the reservation, when we arrived to check in, no one knew of the anniversary! The waiter, which I might add, was absolutely amazing, had to ask if we were celebrating anything special that night! It was but a minor detail! The food was hot, just the way we like it, our drinks were cold, and the service was phenomenal !! It's a shame that we were not hungry when we got to the restaurant, otherwise we would have eaten the entire menu!!

Really good Italian restaurant with a nice vibe. The bruschetta was amazing as well as the octopus it was crispy on the outside and really soft on the inside. The black truffle chicken was good but it needs more sauce on the side or on the platter, the chicken Parm is a must it was really good it comes with pasta but one good twist to it is to change it for a vacío e pepe. As for deserts the chocolate mousse with caramel at the bottom was the winner. Great restaurant to go with friends or for business.

The service and food was too-notch. We started with an espresso martini and the Winter Old Fashioned—both were excellent. The whipped ricotta & wild blossom honey was super delicious for a starter. Our main dishes were the rigatoni all vodka, eggplant Parmesan, and the center cut 8oz filet mignon. I recommend getting any of these dishes. Overall, the dining experience and food were excellent and will be back to try more of their menu.

Hot take: Benjamin is the best server in Chicago, bar none. Honestly, such a great experience - we had a group of 5 and he helped us navigate the menu with allergies and dietary preferences, pointed out the items not to miss, and made some killer cocktails. We are not worthy. Food was delicious. Don’t sleep on the meatballs, they’re amazing. Chicken parm was gluten free (!!!) and an enormous portion. The short rib pasta got rave reviews from others at the table, as did the ravioli and the steak. But mostly, come here for Benjamin. The great food is a bonus.

Today we came to Rpm Italian for a nice family / birthday dinner. We started with the meatballs and garlic bread for appetizer. Dipping the garlic bread into the sauce made the bread even more delicious. The main meal was steak, potatoes and brussel sprouts. The steak was cooked to perfection. Our server Andre was outstanding! Very courteous, friendly and made sure our drinks were full. I highly recommend this place.

Dined on my birthday and can never forget how great the quality of the food was. Superb setup and impeccable service.

Everything on the menu at RPM Italian is delicious! You have to get the garlic bread and my favorite is the giant Spaghetti Meatball. That is the best meatball I’ve ever had in my life Wine menu is also very extensive with good range in prices

Food was absolutely incredible. The ambiance and experience were great. I'd definitely go back!

We ate a big dinner for two people. That being said, it was an amazing dinner and we were treated like royalty by James. We started with the beef tartare, Caesar salad, and zucchini fritti. The beef tartare was perfect and such a clean dish, tender but not too soft. Then we had grilled prawns, ribeye steak, garlic whipped potatoes, and squid ink spicy crab pasta. The real stars were the ribeye and the prawns, which were both to die for. The server recommended a very nice bottle of red to pair with everything which we throughly enjoyed! Finished with dessert cocktails and bomboloni as well as affrogatto. Such a lovely experience at RPM Italian.

It was great foods. I really enjoyed.

The restaurant was booked and upon calling the staff made it possible for us to get a high table. The pasta came out in five ten minutes and was excellent. Ryan, our waiter was kind, curious, and gave exceptional service. 5 Stars 10/10 Highly Recommend

To start the white trufle warm bread was amazing and highly recommend. The drinks where on point and added to a great evening. The main course went with noodle dishes as it’s a Italian restaurant and was also not disappointed. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The flavors where fresh and authentic. Only change I would see is to make four smaller meat balls over one big one. That would allow the meat to cook evenly and not over cook the outer portion. The desserts wheee a good not great end to the evening. The cheesecake was more NY style creamy and heavy. I wish it was lighter that would help with the sour cherries and cream on top. The gelato was some of the best I had. The tiramisu was ok I expected better. To wrap it up. Was the food good? Yes. Was the food worth the price I paid? Yes. Was the experience good? Yes. Only reason for four stars was for some things that could of been better.

One of my wife and I’s favorite Italian restaurants. Been here 3 times now and it never disappoints. One of the best old fashioneds I’ve ever had and incredible pasta dishes that are fresh and very authentic. Amazing atmosphere, experience, and service

Everything was great and most of the food tasted amazing. Service was awesome and waitres was very atentative and with a smile on her face. Only complaint is that the capers on the Dover Sole vere extremely salty that overpowered the fish. They were saltier than salt :), and for me this did not taste good. Will defenetly go there again to try something else.

I went to RPM Italian for the first time last night, and had a wonderful experience! The staff were all very welcoming, engaged, and polite. They even went out their way to accommodate my party, which I greatly appreciated. It was a wonderful atmosphere, it gave off a very high end, lovely vibe. For food we ordered Carbonara, Mama DePandi's Bucatini, Prime Beef Meatballs, & Rigatoni Alla Vodka. All of the food was exceptional, the house made pasta was fresh. We drank espresso martinis that were delicious. Our waiter was very knowledge of the menu and was very helpful. I cannot wait to go back!

Had a great time and some good food here. I had chicken parm, truffle garlic bread, spicy brocolini and doughnuts for dessert. My girlfriend had the scallops. Everything was good. Service was very good. My only complaint was the glass to the outside faced me and there is a fire department across the street. So I had strobe lights facing me the majority of the dinner whenever EMS was called. It happened probably 3 or 4 times while we were there. I know they can't control that, but maybe could do a different window treatment or curtains or something.

Reason for visiting: travelling; dinner before the Chicago Bulls game Date/time of visit: Monday night, ~5:30 PM Parking: street parking; kinda hard to find, especially if just visiting 😀 I would try to Uber or stay close by. Parking is pretty hard/crazy around the area Party size: 5 Environment/ambience: quiet atmosphere, a bit upscale so wouldnt recommend shorts or anything; I wore jeans and a jacket. Others were roughly the same, business casual. A little dark and quiet so no loud conversations. No TVs around, not that I saw. Didn't use the restroom but would assume it's spotless 😀 Service: great; service was great. Friendly and always around if you need something. Food: great too; tried the old fashioned, brussel sprouts, truffled garlic bread, and the prime aged steak. All were great; steak maybe SLIGHTLY undercooked but still delish. Cost: $510 with tip; 3 adults, 2 kids

Delicious food, great service, good wine advice. Best short rib bolognese I've ever tasted, delicious sweet corn agnolotti. I definitely recommend.

Great assistance! This restaurant was the best to visit when it comes to any food you want. They will cook it freshly for you. The quality of service they provided was amazing! I am deeply impressed by how they handled the service correctly with no hassles at all. Thank you so much to all of you! Job well-done guys.

There is no better way to wind down than with one of the specialties here.

Fantastic service and great food

Tough review to write because normally I love RPM. I’ve come here on girls nights, date nights, for my birthday, etc. This was my first time coming as a mom with my little guy. Now I realize this is RPM, not Chuck-e-cheese, but all customers should feel welcome, even moms. There was no changing table in either the women’s or men’s restroom. I had to sit on the floor in the bathroom and change my son. Not exactly what you anticipate from a restaurant that puts that much thought into ambience. Put some thought into accommodations for parents who visit, please.

Had a reservation for 8pm waited about 50 minutes for a table and finally left hungry and angry.

Great atmosphere and food

This tiny little place is packed full of charm and full full full of delicious seafood. Oyster east coast vs west coast wonderful. Cippinio out of this world.

Delicious food at reasonable prices. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. All the pasta was homemade and fresh.

Love this place for delicious food at affordable prices. Recommend to all of you.

My must go to restaurant when visiting a Chicago! Amazing food and dining experience!

Good food and average service

Been loving this place since it opened. I had an excellent experience yet again. The food is so delicious. Great ambiance and just an overall cool vibe. I would highly suggest starting off with a bellini ?

Maybe one of my favorite gems in this area. Home made pasta. Friendly staff and most importantly tasty food. Their service lacks at times with how quick they get water or even how quick they come to you. Besides that I would choose to go here any day of the week due to the actual taste of food.

Absolutely LOVE this place. A D.C. native and the service, atmosphere, and service was as phenomenal as the D.C location. Nicolette was AMAZING. So educated on the menu and made our visit feel so comfortable. She was so attentive and honestly so caring. Would recommend this place to anyone!

RPM is an excellent restaurant that reminds you what we are missing in these difficult times. Great Lunch, service and atmosphere! Highly recommended!

The food was good but in no way do I believe it was worth the extremely high prices. If you want good Italian food that is priced about 300% too much, just to eat in this neighborhood, then this is your place.

Wow, even though we had to eat outside (COVID-19 mandate), the service was impeccable! The West Coast Oysters were fresh and reasonably priced, and our pinot gris was delicious. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will be back

Amazing!

Two things: 1) Quite good; and 2) Higher end pricing. That said...so good. had a number of different apps that all hit the spot (the meatballs and prosciutto were memorable). After the apps was worried that I wouldn't have room for a pasta dish...not a problem. Their dishes are small in amount but big in taste. Had the shortrib pasta and it hit the spot. All was so good...even their ice cubes are slick!

Had s great birthday dinner! The service was as good as the food!

This charming outdoor restaurant is described as having a tropical atmosphere and fresh food, especially straight-from-the-dock seafood. This is one of the best restaurants for brunch. Plus, the chefs cook up some local favorites: lobster grilled cheese and lobster benedict. According to customers, the restaurant is vegan-friendly and offers great alternatives for eaters with dietary restrictions. Must try!

Came here on the last night before all restaurants closed for two weeks to support the local staff. We were not disappointed! Started with the Frito Misto and a bottle of red, then had the carbonara with mushrooms. Finished it off with a dessert which was bomb. If you come you have to get the carbonara, noodles are perfect.

Every time we have dinner here it's just amazing. From the staff to the food everything is great.

Amazing dinner best food I've had in a long time

Does not disappoint. The food is great, the Prosciutto is AMAZING!

Amazing steak and drinks. Will be coming back for sure

My first impression of the restaurant was very positive, as the overall vibe was a nice mix of upscale and trendy. The mix of the lighting, seating, music, etc. definitely stood out and made for a great and fun dinner atmosphere. The Prime Beef Meatballs was easily our favorite dish of the night. The meat itself was very tender and the sauce was delicious. The Short Rib Bolognese and Cacio e Pepe were unfortunately more of a mixed bag. The bolognese was pretty good, with the beef coming out very tender and exactly as one would expect from a short rib dish like this. We asked for it to be prepared a little on the spicier side and were glad that we did. The Cacio e Pepe, though, was very disappointing. It was definitely on the dry side and lacked much flavor in general. The side dish of Crispy Brussels Sprouts were solid, with a good crunchy texture. For dessert, the Bill's Chocolate Budino ended up being a pretty tasty option. The addition of cocoa nibs on top was a nice topping to balance out the mostly soft moussy texture and sweet caramel/chocolate flavor. Coupling all of that with the great service we received by Andrew and I'd say this was a great date night spot in town.

Food was good, but pricey. Small portions busy place, but I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Great food! I would definitely come back, is a bit pricey but is totally worth it.

The staff there are all awesome

Food and service were excellent! The cremini mushroom pizette and the black truffle beef tartare were to DIE for! Short rib ragu was delicious as well.

Quality and taste of the food was great. Environment was good as well. Very average service. Prices did not reflect the portions. I still ate dinner somewhere else after visiting this restaurant. UPDATE: I am editing my original review because the owner reached out in effort to correct my experience. I appreciate the offer and generosity and the acknowledgment of my review. Thank you for taking the time to try to make things right. While I do not live in the area to be able to enjoy RPM a second time, I hope to be back when I return to Chicago. Thank you again!

This is a really nice restaurant. The ambiance is great for any special occasion that you want to do. All of their foods are quickly prepared and are delicious. The service is very outstanding the crews were all friendly and accommodating. I can't say enough about this restaurant. Highly recommended!

I get to eat here a lot since I work right next to it. I have to say their service is always awesome and they keep the place clean at all times. Prices are fair and they serve generous portions.

highly recommended!