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RPM Italian

RPM Italian

Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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    GoLacey Go
    "Lobster Caprese, Octopus and lobster ravioli are MUSTS!!"(11 Tips)
    KD
    "Zucchini fritti and truffle garlic bread is to die for."(10 Tips)
    Sara
    "Must try spinach lobster ravioli & eggplant parmesan-Filling!"(11 Tips)
    Molly E.
    "Love the meatballs, burrata, and brussel sprout salad."(5 Tips)
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  • Kisha J.
    Kisha Johnson-SmithSeptember 14, 2013
    Lobster Ravioli, Truffle Garlic Bread, Brussels Sprout Salad & Roasted Mushrooms were great!! Party atmosphere provided by Bill & Juliana Ransic. Formerly Ben Pao location...check it out!
    Upvoted Sep 26
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean Maccarone-ReedAugust 18, 2014
    Portions are the perfect size. Gnocchi and steak are both superb. The beignets for desert are pillow like fluffy paradise in your mouth.
  • Brooke K.heart icon on user image
    Brooke KruegerMarch 25, 2015
    Went for dinner on my birthday. Service was excellent and they brought an adorable treat out! The menu is great for sharing and the portions are perfect so you don't over stuff yourself.
  • Mari L.heart icon on user image
    Mari LoiApril 17, 2015
    Great food! Don't miss the lobster caprese the truffle garlic bread and the fillet mignon. To not miss the hazelnut ice cream!! Unbelievable! The service was very friendly and with smiling faces.
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.January 5, 2020
    A pricy yet tasty Italian restaurant. All of the bread appetizers are excellent. The spicy king crab pasta is a must.
  • Andriana A.
    Andriana AlbamonteApril 22, 2013
    Order family style and share! Don't miss the lobster caprese, zucchini fritti, king crab pasta and eggplant parm and dessert! The rice pudding gelato is amazing. Our waiter was great too!
  • Makeda
    MakedaMarch 19, 2013
    Small plates. Between two girls, we had 6 items and spent $32 each with tip. Start w/ meatballs, Brussels sprouts, pizzette then get cavatelli with beef and pork ragu, the lobster risotto and tortufo
  • Meghan P.heart icon on user image
    Meghan PreussSeptember 26, 2018
    Food quality and service has been great since Day 1. Perfect spot to bring out of town visitors or for a date night. Make reservations at least a few weeks in advance.
  • Olimpia G.
    Olimpia GonzalezApril 25, 2020
    Food and service were excellent! The cremini mushroom pizette and the black truffle beef tartare were to DIE for!
  • So Lux Med Spa
    So Lux Med SpaJuly 31, 2013
    Its high-end Italian, its delish, its owned by Bill and Giuliana Rancic, it's a Lettuce Entertain You, its drink menu is curated by mixologist/genius Paul McGee. What else do you need to know! Go!!!
  • Lettuce Entertain You
    Lettuce Entertain YouJanuary 29, 2014
    It pays to belong at RPM Italian! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine. Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club. Read more
  • Ed H.heart icon on user image
    Ed HorsfordDecember 21, 2014
    Somewhat over-hyped. Had the lobster caprese, octopus, and crab with squid ink spaghetti. All good, but lacking that special something. Sat at the bar and had an excellent and attentive waiter.
  • Jason W.
    Jason WagnerAugust 14, 2013
    Amazing atmosphere. Great staff. And decent food. The appetizer and pasta selection are excellent. Main course is average. But it feels so alive with energy and staff is so helpful
  • Kim M.
    Kim M.November 24, 2015
    Zucchini is super light and airy. It's super fluffy and has the perfect crisp.
  • Angie O.heart icon on user image
    Angie OsmanskiDecember 8, 2015
    Delicious food! Great service! Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Portion sizes are small according to American standards, but still very good!
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris ShackletonNovember 9, 2012
    Great service, decor, and food. My favorite dish on the menu is the Chicken Liver Crostini, but everything I've tried is really great. Get the risotto with shaved white alba truffles!
  • Saraheart icon on user image
    SaraMay 26, 2013
    Must try spinach lobster ravioli & eggplant parmesan-Filling! Apps-garlic bread. Didnt care for provolone peppers or artichokes. Dessert-TARTUFO-Amazeballs! Big Ferrero rocher w choco icecream inside.
  • C B.heart icon on user image
    C BaileyOctober 14, 2014
    Loved the atmosphere. Faroe Island Salmon and truffle garlic bread were yummy. I need to come back here next time I'm in town. Loved it so much.
  • Liany
    LianyNovember 13, 2018
    Elegant restaurant. Make sure you make reservations or else you’re doomed. Seafood and spaghetti plates were delish.
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 21, 2018
    RPM is amazing. Elegant surroundings, exceptional service and the menu offerings are contagious. Make reservations & be treated like a celebrity. Enjoy!
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
    RPM is amazing. Elegant surroundings, exception service and the menu offerings are contagious. Make reservations & be treated like a celebrity. Enjoy!
  • charleenheart icon on user image
    charleenFebruary 26, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    beef tartare, bucatini, truffle garlic 🥖, shredded brussel sprouts, grilled giant prawns #favs
  • LeVan G.heart icon on user image
    LeVan GreeneSeptember 4
    Great staff and food everything we had was delicious especially the meatballs. Highly recommend
  • Ohoudheart icon on user image
    OhoudJuly 15, 2016
    They have a very good food and tasty specially the mini mushroom pizza and artichoke appetizer the burrata is amazing as well
  • Matt .
    Matt 👀April 8, 2013
    Lobster caprese salad was great. Swordfish was phenomenal. Great scene. Played early 2000s house music the entire time.
  • Makeda
    MakedaMarch 19, 2013
    The smoked ricotta cavatelli with pork and beef ragu is so hearty and well flavored you'll lick the bowl. Must get.
  • Albert P.
    Albert PakOctober 18, 2014
    Everything on their menu is a must to try! Grilled octopus and swordfish are amazing!
  • Jessica W.
    Jessica WeirMay 17, 2014
    If you have a group of 9 or more you can do family style which is a great way to try a lot of different dishes. We left stuffed!
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark JeswaldDecember 4, 2014
    Had the roasted beets, the small pepperoni pizzette, and the bucatini. All excellent, great ambiance and service. Can't go wrong here.
  • Leyla A.heart icon on user image
    Leyla ArsanMarch 4, 2015
    Excellent food and a good place to pick up gaggles of suburban women
  • Stephanie B.
    Stephanie BarkerOctober 30, 2012
    The portions are smaller than expected but everything was delicious! I highly recommend ordering an entree for each person and sharing family style. Don't pass on dessert!
  • Lauren S.heart icon on user image
    Lauren SeghiJuly 4, 2013
    Order tapas style so your party can try many of the entrees. Everything I've had from here, especially the short rib pappardelle, was excellent!
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    براندا January 15, 2014
    For the ladies, drink the Moscato D'Asti! Smooth and sweet! Beats any champagne! And they serve it here!!!
  • Makeda
    MakedaMarch 19, 2013
    Brussels sprouts are very tasty and very well prepared. Good veggie option for all the cheesy, carb-y menu.
  • Elenaheart icon on user image
    ElenaNovember 26, 2016
    Great food and service. Good choice for date night. Definitely go with pastas.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Mama De pandis pasta, burrata, lobster caprese, meatball, hazelnut tartufo
  • Dema A.heart icon on user image
    Dema AlissaJune 7, 2019
    Very elegant place with very friendly staff. I tried the meatballs, filet mignon, gnudi, and bomboloni 😋 😋 😋
  • Rob P.
    Rob PickettSeptember 21, 2013
    Banana nutella gelato was to die for! Prior to that, the wine was good, nice selection. Veal was awesome as was the lobster pasta special.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RudolphJanuary 15, 2015
    The short rib is delicious. Garlic bread is also a must have. Love the ambiance here and the service is great too!
  • Makeda
    MakedaMarch 19, 2013
    If they have the Pizzette with heirloom spinach, fontina cheese, 600 day prosciutto, GET it! Very small portion so get two for the table.
  • Joni B.
    Joni BradleyJuly 23, 2012
    Must order the klug peaches with pistachio cake and gelato! But skip the coffee-I ordered decaf and it must have been old because it was undrinkable.
  • Eric W.
    Eric WilkersonOctober 27, 2013
    Ask for their sommelier to help with the wine selection. The Pumpkin Agnolotti will rock your world. 👍
  • Makeda
    MakedaMarch 19, 2013
    The meatballs are a big draw at this trendy spot. The marinara sauce is light but flavorful. Ditch the truffle garlic bread, tastes nothing like truffles.
  • Deepti D.
    Deepti DabasDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Nutella Bomboloni!! Best dessert ever! It's a special but I hope they make it permanent on there menu.
  • Leslie T.heart icon on user image
    Leslie TurleyAugust 20, 2014
    Get the Octopus to start, pasta and the bombolini dessert if they have it!!
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SG.June 8, 2017
    All food is amazing! Service is wonderful. Gnocchi, ravioli, and salmon are recommended.
  • FLAfamilyguruheart icon on user image
    FLAfamilyguruSeptember 9, 2016
    Fried olives, meatballs, the best Caesar salad and fresh pasta!
  • Elissa G.
    Elissa GallagherMarch 9, 2014
    Food was amazing! Not huge portions, but OMG so, so good. My husband said it was one of.the.best eggplant parm he ever had!
  • larok
    larokMarch 9, 2014
    Try the provolone stuffed peppers, fried olives, and truffled garlic bread.. Canolis are delicious and short rib pasta
  • Kate C.heart icon on user image
    Kate CorleyJuly 22, 2013
    HANDS DOWN THE BEST gluten free pasta I have ever had! Made it feel like the real thing! Every person in our party loved their meal!
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