RPM Italian – Italian
Bathed in a glow of modern glamour, this chic destination invites guests into a world where culinary theater and sophisticated design converge. The air hums with energy as tableside preparations of rich beef tartare unfold alongside shimmering towers of chilled seafood and delicate, citrus-kissed crudos. From the smoky indulgence of thick-cut bacon to the briny snap of fresh oysters, every dish is a masterclass in bold flavors, making it an essential haunt for those seeking a vibrant, high-end dining experience.
52, West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13122221888 http://rpmrestaurants.com/rpmitalian/chicago/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at RPM Italian
Dairy-Free at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Chilled Oysters East Coast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Chilled Oysters East Coast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 14K Chocolate Cake, Chilled Seafood Tower Grand and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mac & Cheese, Ember-Roasted Seafood Tower and The Duke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Cowboy Steak and Spritz & Giggles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ember-Roasted Seafood Tower, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Cowboy Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hen of the Woods Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at RPM Italian
RPM Italian in Chicago has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Helles Lager Schlenkerla and Seasonal Old Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at RPM Italian
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ember-Roasted Seafood Tower | 12.7 g | 59 g |
| Chilled Seafood Tower Petite | 31.6 g | 49.5 g |
| Chilled Seafood Tower Grand | 36.7 g | 48.6 g |
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | 78.4 g | 38.6 g |
| Japanese Hamachi Crudo | 76.4 g | 36.5 g |
| Yellowfin Tuna Tartare | 0 g | 34.2 g |
| Millionaire's Potato | 0 g | 28 g |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | 34.4 g | 25.7 g |
| Chilled Oysters East Coast | 62.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Westholme Strip | 28.1 g | 21.1 g |
| Seasonal Old Fashioned | 60 g | 20 g |
| Bone-In Grass-Fed Ribeye | 20.7 g | 18.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tableside Beef Tartare - $36: Westholme Wagyu, Black Truffle, Quail Egg Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thick-Cut Bacon - $21: Applewood Smoked, Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Octopus - $27: Potatoes, Jalapeño Crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - $24: Ginger, Yuzu Ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Hamachi Crudo - $24: Sesame, White Soy, Chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- RPM Crab Cake - $36: Jumbo Lump Crab, Lime Soy Glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
From Our Cold Bar
- Chilled Oysters East Coast - $24: RPM Pearl, New Brunswick, Canada Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Shrimp Cocktail - $25: Spicy Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Seafood Tower Petite - $148: Shrimp Cocktail, Maine Lobster, Alaskan King Crab Legs, East Coast Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Wasabi Dijonaise, Drawn Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Seafood Tower Grand - $275: Shrimp Cocktail, Maine Lobster, Alaskan King Crab Legs, East Coast Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Wasabi Dijonaise, Drawn Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ember-Roasted Seafood Tower - $120: Wild Blue Prawns, Manilla Clams, Maine Lobster, Maryland Blue Crab, Oysters, Curry Aioli, Drawn Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks & Chops
- The Duke - $68: 8 oz Ribeye Cap Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bernie Miller Chop - $78: 16 oz USDA Prime Beef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Bone-In Grass-Fed Ribeye - $86: 20 oz, Open Prairie, MO Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- New York Strip - $108: 16 oz Prime Dry-Aged Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cowboy Steak - $138: 24 oz Prime Dry-Aged Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Westholme Strip - $135: 12 oz, Queensland, AUS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tomahawk - $270: 42 oz, Queensland, AUS Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Hand-Cut Filet 6 oz - $53: Creekstone Filet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Center-Cut Filet 10 oz - $71: Creekstone Filet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Pasta & Risotto
- Black Truffle Risotto - $65: Périgord; Parmigiano-Reggiano D.O.P. Bruna Alpina Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $55: Artisanal Pasta, White Cheddar, Old Bay Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Mac & Cheese - $18: White Cheddar, Artisanal pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Parmesan Spinach - $15: Bruna Alpina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hen of the Woods Mushrooms - $16: Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $13: Curry Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Millionaire's Potato - $22: Fontina Cheese, Shaved Black Truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Cut Black Truffle Fries - $26: Bruna Alpina, Truffle Butter, Truffle Bearnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- 14K Chocolate Cake - $17: Milk & Dark Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- RPM Cheesecake - $14: Blueberry Compote, Vanilla Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baked Alaska - $22: Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Warm Chocolate Sauce Flambéed Tableside Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Spritz & Giggles - $17: Prosecco Rosé, Sunny Vodka, Strawberry, Lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Old Fashioned - $18: Sazerac Rye, Nikka Coffey Grain, Okinawan Sugar, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tropical Spritz - $12: NA Aperitivo, Passionfruit & Kalamansi, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Helles Lager Schlenkerla - $17: 16.9oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about RPM Italian
- Is RPM Italian dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. RPM Italian has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Chilled Oysters East Coast.
- What can I eat at RPM Italian on a dairy-free diet?
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Chilled Oysters East Coast carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does RPM Italian have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Helles Lager Schlenkerla.
- Is RPM Italian gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at RPM Italian?
- Ember-Roasted Seafood Tower, at roughly 59g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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