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Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dearborn & Illinois
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Grand Ave. Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 222-1888
  • Catering
    RPM Restaurants offers catering to events of all sizes including intimate dinners, weddings and corporate parties. Allow us to curate a custom menu that reflects your unique vision, paired with impeccable service that ensures a memorable occasion. Let us bring the extraordinary to
    your gathering!
  • Private party facilities
    RPM Italian offers private dining for group of any size. Our Parties & Special Events team isavailable to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, payingattention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floralarrangements.
  • Private party contact
    Maggie Berthold and Jenny Rinkel: (312) 955-1413
Address
52 West Illinois, Chicago, IL 60654

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Menu

Daily Specials

  • Sweet Corn Caramelle$38.00

    Black Winter Truffle, Tarragon

    • Roasted Turbot$62.00

      Wax beans, Braised Fennel

      Cold Antipasti

      • Sicilian Artichoke Crostada$18.00

        Artichoke Crema, Parmigiano Reggiano

        • Stracciatella Bruschetta$14.00

          Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Housemade Ciabatta

          • Steak Tartare$21.00

            Beeman Ranch Sirloin, Tuscan Olive Oil, Shaved Vacche Rosse

            • Bluefin Tuna Crudo$21.00

              Pistachio Pistada

              • Octopus Carpaccio$19.00

                Cherry tomato, Gaeta Olive, Lemon

                • Maine Lobster Caprese$54.00

                  Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil

                  • Bufala Mozzarella$23.00

                    Seasonal Mostarda, Salumi, Ciabatta

                    Bread Service

                    • Whipped Ricotta & Wild Blossom Honey$14.00

                      Focaccia

                      • Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia$12.00

                        Lardo

                        • Truffled Garlic Bread$12.00

                          Circa 1963

                          • Prosciutto di Parma$25.00

                            600-Day Aged

                            Salads

                            • Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Avocado$15.00

                              • RPM Caesar Salad$14.00

                                Parmesan Frico

                                • Giuliana's Italian$13.00

                                  Fresh Mozzarella, Salumi, Pepperocini

                                  • Tuscan Chopped Salad$14.00

                                    Gorgonzola, Red Pepper

                                    Hot Antipasti

                                    • Zucchini Fritti$15.00

                                      Oregano, Red Pepper Almond Dip

                                      • Arancini$12.00

                                        Smoked Scamorza, Pomodoro

                                        • Maryland Blue Crab Bruschetta$26.00

                                          Chili Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Butter

                                          • Prime Beef Meatballs$17.00

                                            Roasted Garlic, Parmesan

                                            • Mediterranean Octopus$24.00

                                              Braised Octopus, Chickpea Puree, Celery

                                              Wood Oven Pizzettes

                                              • Charred Pepperoni$15.00

                                                Spicy Tomato

                                                • Cremini Mushroom$14.00

                                                  Truffle & Fontina Fonduta

                                                  Housemade Pasta

                                                  • Mama DePandi's Bucatini$16.00

                                                    Pomodoro, Genovese Basil

                                                    • Carbonara$19.00

                                                      Black Pepper Pancetta, Egg Yolk

                                                      • Rigatoni$22.00

                                                        Duck and Pork Ragu, Smoked Ricotta

                                                        • Spicy King Crab$30.00

                                                          Squid Ink Spaghetti, Fresno Chili

                                                          • Ricotta Gnudi$26.00

                                                            Spring Peas, Wild Ramp Pesto

                                                            • Cacio e Pepe$17.00

                                                              Toasted Pepper, Pecorino Romano

                                                              • Short Rib Bolognese$26.00

                                                                Pappardelle, Rosemary

                                                                • Maine Lobster Ravioli$36.00

                                                                  Sweet Basil, Lobster Sauce

                                                                  Steak & Chops

                                                                  • Center Cut 8oz Filet Mignon$58.00

                                                                    All natural Creekstone Beef

                                                                    • Open Prairie Ribeye$76.00

                                                                      20 oz Bone-In

                                                                      • Gorgonzola-Cured Wagyu$82.00

                                                                        12 oz Chatel Farms NY Strip

                                                                        • Prime Dry-Aged Bistecca Fiorentina$175.00

                                                                          Tuscany's Famous Sliced Porterhouse. Serves Two to Four

                                                                          • Roasted Duck Breast$48.00

                                                                            Italian Plums, Cippolini, Thyme Jus

                                                                            Italian Classics

                                                                            • Spaghetti & Meatball$22.00

                                                                              Pomodoro, Basil

                                                                              • Black Truffle Chicken Vesuvio$38.00

                                                                                Charred Lemon, Crispy Potato

                                                                                • Eggplant Parmesan alla Billi$21.00

                                                                                  Seasoned Breadcrumbs

                                                                                  • Chicken Parmesan$32.00

                                                                                    Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                                    Seafood

                                                                                    • Grilled Giant Prawns$38.00

                                                                                      Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs

                                                                                      • Sea Scallops$42.00

                                                                                        Wild Morel Mushrooms, Fregola, Chervil

                                                                                        • Roasted Ora King Salmon$44.00

                                                                                          Salsa Rossa, Sweet Basil, Black Olive

                                                                                          • Mediterranean Branzino$36.00

                                                                                            Meyer Lemon, Fennel and Herb Salad

                                                                                            • Dover Sole Piccata$74.00

                                                                                              Sicilian Artichokes, Capers, Brown Butter

                                                                                              Sides

                                                                                              • Spicy Broccolini$11.00

                                                                                                • Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.00

                                                                                                  • Garlic-Whipped Potatoes$12.00

                                                                                                    • Gnocchi Al Forno$16.00

                                                                                                      Author:Ryan Arruzza Date:2024-08-17

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