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Where do I begin … today was my first/last experience here. To be clear, this is a “to-go” experience. Apparently the restaurant fulfills pick-up orders outside of normal hours. I had to go to a back entrance off of an alley. The order was
Had a lovely dinner at RPM Italian.
The restaurant was very clean and classy. Service was good and I liked how they changed plates for us in between courses. However, the wait time in between the appetizers and main course was a bit too long. Our server asked if we were ready for our p
Ambience and wait staff were nice, but way overpriced for
Ambience and wait staff were nice, but way overpriced for just okay food and cocktails. My partner and I split the burrata appetizer and it came with only 3 slices of bread. The wait staff were nice enough to get us more when asked, but crazy that 3
Great date night dinner
Set a reservation for my wife’s b day. The staff as we entered were upbeat and positive. Our waiter was fantastic very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, even offered to have their wine expert come to discuss wine pairings. Food was gre
Such an underwhelming experience.
I'm not sure what the hype is about. This was our first time dining at the restaurant. We had gotten take out just one time before this. The takeout was nothing special so we thought why not go to the restaurant maybe our experience might be dif
We had a corporate event at this restaurant it was well
We had a corporate event at this restaurant it was well tended to given the price range that we had for three full tables three times eight perhaps between 25 and 30 people. We had a prix fixe menu, where am the selections are stored on a rotating
It was recommended to be dinette RPM Italian in Chicago
It was recommended to be dinette RPM Italian in Chicago through some friends. The interior is a very modern the black and white theme. Food portions were more of the small side of things for the price you pay but the food was delicious nonetheless.
I have been to RPM Italian before and knew it was a great
I have been to RPM Italian before and knew it was a great spot. Decided to go here again for a birthday and was very excited. Initially we were super disappointed in the service and were waiting forever. We asked one hostess twice and got no reaction
Very good Italian food
Very good food, but also pretty pricey. I had Cacio Pepe my coworker had the Chicken Parm and we were both very pleased with our meals. The Cacio Pepe was a pretty small portion but his Chicken Parm seemed huge! He also got a gin and tonic and sai
Went here for my anniversary, and was blown away by the
Went here for my anniversary, and was blown away by the food and service! We started with the focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey-superb! Had the spicy crab pasta, short rib bolognese, and grilled giant prawns-all of which were excellent! For des
The food was.
.. fine. But a few hours later? My stomach said absolutely not and the toilet became my new bestie. At least the drinks were strong (no complaints there) and our waitress was amazing--seriously the highlight of the night. The vibe of the place is cu
My daughter and I popped in on a late afternoon recently.
We were in the mood for a light dinner and RPM Italian came to mind. We sat at the bar, ordered some wine, then each of us got a Caesar salad and shared an order of bruschetta. So relaxed and enjoyable! Food and wine were delicious, service was ex
Ordered via door dash.
The arancini was wonderful! Truffle garlic bread and rigatoni alla vodka was delicious as well. Would order again!
If you can get here before tomato season is over.
....you MUST try their tomato martini. It sounds weird but I was in love. It's sweet and salty and herby and unlike a drink i've ever had. I also tried their mushroom pizzette which was the perfect dinner for 1! It's pretty thin, but
I decided to come here for my birthday and I'm so glad I
I decided to come here for my birthday and I'm so glad I did! RPM does happy hour here and I got their Ravioli special here and also some pasta for dinner - as a first timer, I really enjoyed my stay here. Definitely a great restaurant to reserv
Overall, this was a 10/10 Service: The staff struck the
Overall, this was a 10/10 Service: The staff struck the perfect balance of coming just enough not to be annoying, yet nearby sufficient for us to get additional food. Food: fantastic and filling. Value: This one is up to you. I feel this plac
Worth a Trip if you want this kind of Experience
The service was Stellar, truly. The food was mostly very good. Appetizers: Caesar Salad - very good Arancini - very good Mains: Spaghetti with Meatball - great Chicken Parmesan - the one fail. Dry, tough, definitely made ahead. Spaghetti which was a
Reservation: 8PM, seated at 8:25PM (waiting area was packed
Reservation: 8PM, seated at 8:25PM (waiting area was packed and nowhere to sit) Server greeted us: 8:35PM Ambiance: Very loud (difficult to hear conversation with just my family) Food: Husband ordered Chicken Vesuvio - Very very good. Huge flavor, co
Certainly a good Italian restaurant
We came here following a recommendation and to have a change from some of the other culinary delights in Chicago. Good choices - I had a truffle risotto - and good sized portions. The restaurant was very busy and I suggest you book in advance. Good w
Felt invisible
I sat down at the bar on Friday, July 18th, around 5pm. I waited for about 10 minutes before a bartender (one of four) to silently hand me a Happy Hour menu and walk away. I waited for another 10 minutes for the bartender that handed me the menu,
Fine dining restaurant is actually fine dining
This restaurant is Wao for vegetarian food lovers it has quite a few Italian vegetarian options which are yummy and tasty rosemary garlic bread and some vodka pasta were too good. I didn’t enjoy the vegetarian rice balls though. Our friends too e
Another classic Italian restaurant heard from
As if there aren't enough outstanding Italian restaurants in Chicago, add RPM Italian to the list. Near the top. After all, what would you expect from the Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You restaurant empire? Located at 52 West Illinois Street,
Perfecto para celiacos / Perfect for GF
Una cena perfecta con una correcta selección de platos sin gluten, con un personal muy amable y atento an mis necesidades. Muy recomendable. A perfect dinner with a good selection of gluten-free dishes, and very friendly staff attentive to my needs
Phenomenal Restaurant
This is a superb upscale restaurant that maintains its quality every time I go for dinner when visiting Chicago. Elyse, in management, was very attentive, accommodated very smoothly to pushing the time given our delay in arriving to Chicago. Nice t
Great Food and Great Service
We had a great dinner at RPM Italian! The atmosphere was ambient, and the server was very friendly. We each had a couple glasses of one. My wife ordered the chicken parmesan, and I ordered the lobster ravioli. I wish I'd known the ravioli was su
Pleasant Experience
Went Christmas Eve with my family. Was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the place was. We did encounter some ignorance, but from other diners, not staff. The food came out delicious and promptly. The wait staff was attentive. Was a good experi
Ambience, service and food exceded expectations.
Variety and presentation Wonderful and personable all the time from all at staff.Would definitely return
First of all, I'm remiss that I can't remember the name of
First of all, I'm remiss that I can't remember the name of our server, but he definitely gets the first shout out. We have some severe allergies in our group, and several restaurants said they could accommodate but ended up making my friend sick, so
The food was good but the ambience was TERRIBLE.
They were playing house music at an incredibly loud volume. Could not hear the waiter or anyone at the table.
The staff was amazing! We sat at the bar! I have had a
The staff was amazing! We sat at the bar! I have had a really long day and needed to relax. The staff was amazing and catered to my every need and even sent us an extra appetizer. We will definitely visit this restaurant again and the food was amazin
The ambience was amazing buzzing with happy patrons when I
The ambience was amazing buzzing with happy patrons when I went a few weeks ago. My server had an amazing personality overall sweet woman seeing that all my needs were met checking in on me constantly. I ordered filet mignon butter-flied with the mas
Pre-meal: Reservations suggested but there were a few empty
Pre-meal: Reservations suggested but there were a few empty tables at 7 pm on Memorial Day. Room: Upscale, luxe, white tablecloths. Picture-taking: Dark, candlelit. Beverages: Nice cocktail program but expensive including several specialty cocktai
The Branzino: It was drowning in a watery olive oil sauce
The Branzino: It was drowning in a watery olive oil sauce with the skin left on. This produced soggy fish skin, not the crisp tasteful kind that you'd expect when you leave the skin on. The fish on the other hand was dry on the inside. Even worse It
First time I have come to this restaurant.
The Italian food was good. The atmosphere was great except for the couple making out at their table. Our waiter made some great suggestions and we all enjoyed our meal.
This restaurant was very happening on Sunday evening for
This restaurant was very happening on Sunday evening for dinner. Highly recommend reservations! Valet parking is available. The truffle garlic bread is delicious. For people who love prosciutto, the prosciutto service is delicious. The carbonara come
Excellent Italian food.
Always visit this location when in Chicago. Hip, cool ambience. The bar is great. Make reservations and get there early to enjoy a drink before dinner.
Excellent restaurant.
Gorgeous ambiance and lighting. We tried 3 pastas and they were all delicious. The pasta portions are small. Love the squid ink pasta with crab. Brussel sprouts were delicious. Our server Sara was great.
I wanted to love everything about this restaurant but
I wanted to love everything about this restaurant but ultimately we were a bit disappointed. The toast with whipped ricotta was the best. Chicken was a bit dry but the sauce had an amazing flavor. Brussel sprouts were good but way too salty. Lobster
Hot take, RPM Italian has a better steak than most
Hot take, RPM Italian has a better steak than most steakhouses in Chicago. The house made pasta is a home run as well! We arrived to the familiar RPM vibes, low music in the background, and clean, rich, dark colors. Service was excellent, our serv
RPM Italian's food, atmosphere and service are outstanding
RPM Italian's food, atmosphere and service are outstanding Everything we ordered was amazing RPM Italian was even accommodating for our dietary constraints I can't wait to go back!
Great dinner with coworkers!
We had a great company team dinner here! We got a corner booth and loved taking in the atmosphere. The service was excellent, the vibe was great and our food was good. We started with the bread service and Brussels sprouts and everyone loved it. I ha
I went there fore a conference dinner.
The branzino with fennel was the best thing on this pre-set dinner menu. It is worth going again. I will save this for a special occasion.
Ravioli tastes like one you can buy from the traders Joe
Ravioli tastes like one you can buy from the traders Joe and boil yourself. Desert we had was some specials that tasted like cheap ice cream called bakes Alaska tasted like the cheapest ice cream from Walgreens. Teramisu awful.
I wish I could've given this place a 5/5.
I expected a 5/5 considering their sister restaurant, RPM steak was amazing. My table was placed right near the entrance at a corner table with barely any room. I can't even rate the ambiance of this place because I only experienced it from our litt
Has been my favorite Chicago Italian restaurant since I
Has been my favorite Chicago Italian restaurant since I have been here over the past 10 years! Brussel spout salad and eggplant parmigiana is my favorites! The bread is also incredible. They also do very well with carry out and easy/fast with correct
Finally tried to RPM.
The service and ambiance lived up to the hype. The staff know the menu well and are able to make excellent suggestions. We started with 2 appetizers the meatballs and truffled garlic bread. They went together well and the sauce was great for dipping
they have the best happy hour ever! get there early,
they have the best happy hour ever! get there early, because the bar fills up. after happy hour my boyfriend and i moved to a table and had one of the best waiters we've ever had. so kind and attentive, his name was quinn (ask for him if you go here)
It was embarrassing as I had strongly recommended the
It was embarrassing as I had strongly recommended the restaurant based on a prior dinner I have had there. The recommendation was for a business dinner for colleagues who had flown in from NYC. It was a big disappointment. The food took an hour to a
RPM is always a solid option.
We were able to walk in for a quick bite before dinner. The server was attentive and down to earth. Not the best old fashioned I've had but still good by a means. Mama depandi's pomodoro is always a must!
I came here for a birthday dinner and the service was
I came here for a birthday dinner and the service was awesome. The ambiance was definitely upscale and felt very modern inside. I enjoyed the food as well, however, the portions were very small. I would eat here again but definitely expect very sma
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