To be honest I came here for one reason, the infamous breaded steak sandwich. I remember when Ricobenes was on the list of best sandwiches in the country! So whats the verdict. I cannot lie this sandwich is something special. The breaded steak is a pretty large sandwich that hits on all that meaty tomatoey chessy flavors. Add some hot peppers and you got one messy yet delicious indulgent sandwich or sub. The deep dish pizza is was also very good. This place screams Chicago, and unfortunately is not as well known nationally as a portillos but it should. This place will blow up if they opened up some locations up on the northside. Dont know how they would feel about that, but would love to see that!! read more

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Experience: Visited here during lunch hours during the week. It was crowded, but with a party of 2, we were able to order fairly quickly and find a place to sit. Ricobene's is definitely casual and it would classify the restaurant a high end fast food joint. Parking: There appears to be a parking lot located across from Ricobene's, which is very convenient. There is street parking available, but spaces may be limited. Note: During lunch hours, it seems to be very crowded, as a result parking (On the street and lot) may be full, so take that into consideration. Worth: I LOVE RICOBENE'S. I always try to make a visit if I near by the area. Breaded Steak (As pictured below), is always the way to go. Fries are also amazing. Personally me, the regular size is just enough, but I have seen the king size and that thing can feed 2-3 people! With that note, just make sure you come hungry because there is so much good food here! It is definitely a Chicago Classic. read more

Ricobene's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by Ricobene's one nite while visiting Chicago to try their famous breaded steak sandwich. Thin slices of steak breaded and fried to a light crunch, dipped in a tomato sauce and served in hero bread. The sandwich is massive; enough to share. Having it fresh and hot is a must otherwise it gets soggy. Also decided to try their deep dish pizza pie with sausage too. Crust was light and sauce was a little bland for me. Maybe I am more used to the New York style thin crusted pizza with the Italian spices. Did not enjoy it as much as the steak sandwich. The restaurant is self serve. Order at counter and then find a table. Plenty of seating available in the massive L-shaped dining room. Large parking lot across the street. read more

Greatest sandwich in the world , if you in the city of Chicago, you have to go get one!!!

WWAAAOOOWWWWW! Been years since I had Ricos Breaded steak was dry and tasteless. Back then maan they heavy drench with gravy on breaded steaks tasted fire. Their staff are rude/obnoxious, Now just ain't the same. Pricey, I remember when they less then 10. read more

We were told that this was classic Chicago. If that's the case I'll take a hard pass. The food wasn't bad. It just wasn't good. Pizza crust tasted like cardboard and the pizza was just so so. I've had better in mall pizza joints. Cheesy fries wee soggy and flavorless. Chicken parm sandwich was just marginal. . read more

Ricobene's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food taste like crap. Delivery driver very rude and cutting in front of me and honking at everyone on the road. Will never eat here again.

Love their breaded steak sandwich!!! Thing is HUGE.Never could finish one in one sitting.That pretty much is what I come to Ricobene's for.It's what they are known for.VERY POPULAR Chicago spot.Definitely won't be disappointed with the breaded steak.There was an article that called it #1 sandwich in the WORLD.I think it was USA TODAY that put that out but I forgot.I do think thats a bit of a stretch but its definitely one of the best sandwiches in the city of Chicago.Hands down. read more

Wow! Ricobene's famous steak sandwich is truly flavorful and named one of the best sandwiches ever. I believe it. This restaurant is a time capsule and iconic gem. It takes you back to the 1950's Chicago food scene, with big portions, extra saucy. So good! read more

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Oh man do I want to give this place a 4 or 5 star. Alas I can't. I don't have the privilege and honor of decades long Rico B's dining exp to do that. And if I did the nostalgia of the place would achieve top star status. But they'll be fine without my validation ntl. The breaded steak was good. Really it was. How it achieved mythical sandwich status I do not know. But it has and who am I to argue. The pizza was a step below but we know the oft compared pizza:sex metaphor, even when average it's good. I'm glad I finally made it. [X] will be back read more

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I love love love the minestrone soup! (This is a personal preference: I am not partial to huge chunks of tomatoes and zucchinis, other than that it its excellent!) My hunny got it when I was sick and reordered it too. Good for an upset tummy. Not too acidic and tons of veggies with soft carbs read more

Breaded Steak ...so yummy!! And of course the Breaded steak sandwich it great and it such a generous portion, you won't be disappointed

The food is ok it could be great it's a hit or miss sometimes you get good food and sometimes you get horrible food.. half of the employees work there have no idea what's there doing have to get better employees management is Worse than the employees... Sometimes the pizza is better than the sandwich the sandwich is getting smaller and smaller every year... It used to have good food it used to be a better place but it seems to me that this place is getting bad food quality is poor read more

Ricobene's never disappoints! My table ordered breaded steak, pizza and Italian beef. It was all great! The portions was large and we had plenty to take home. The staff was really nice and patient considering it was dinner hour, super busy and lots of impatient people. The only thing that stopped me from giving the restaurant 5 stars is they have to be faster with cleaning up. We wiped down our own table and the trash was overflowing. I'll definitely be back, but if it's busy, I will get my food to go. read more

I ordered the king size breaded steak sandwich, and boy, they are not lying about the king size! This thing is big and heavy! Definitely needed 2 people to take this down. The sandwich itself was ok. Not fantastic. The breaded steak was soggy, and lacked some flavor. The sauce it was covered in was good and so was the roll. I did like the melted cheese and peppers on the sandwich. I also enjoyed the french fries because they tasted hot and fresh. I dont think I would order the breaded steak sandwich again if I were to come back here, but perhaps I would try a slice of deep dish pizza. read more

Ricobene's - King size breaded steak sandwich with peppers and melted cheese and fries - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you ain't eating a breaded steak sandwich with hot giardiniera, or having a true Italian beef with red sauce, or a slice with an Italian ice... then you should! Somebody told me they don't think it's so great and I smacked them around in-between bites. Then they ubered back to the north side saying something about the Cubs and 2016. We all just laughed and laughed, then continued to eat great food. (I'm kidding about smacking anybody around, a true southsider wouldn't waste their time disciplining a northsider.) read more

Love this place come to the south suburbs again please. I always enjoy my breaded steak sandwich but never can finish it but so good

I no longer live in Chicago but every time I visit I make sure to get my breaded steak sandwich, they are the absolute best.

Breaded steakwow! Best sandwich ever!!! Get sweet peppers with it! My mouth is watering just thinking of it! read more

I heard about Ricobene's on Action Bronson's show. He said he had to stand to eat the infamous breaded steak sandwich, and I now understand why he did this because it is a behemoth of a sandwich. I don't see how people were posting up in their cars and eating this during peak Covid (I saw this in the parking lot often). It's a messy sandwich but most def worth it. But as great as that sandwich is, I actually prefer getting the Vesuvio here. Breaded chicken cutlet with lettuce, mayo, tomato on a garlic roll. Bf usually gets the breaded steak so it's a win win being able to share. Ricobene's made me a believer in sandwiches. I haven't tried anything else here and honestly don't plan to. read more

Efficient use of the space and food came out in a timely manner and was hot.portion size was adequate. Special items is the steak with red sauce read more

Deep dish pizza with double spinach and corn crust. Yummmm. It's been two decades and still as good as the first time. Definitely call ahead of time as wait time could be very long. Huge space inside though usually pretty full. There's a free lot across the street with plenty of parking. read more

It was not as easy as I thought finding a pizza place in Chicago with decent reviews not far from where I was staying. So, finally found Ricobene's. The pictures looked good and they had a nice size menu. I had a personal pan with extra cheese and got some cheese fries to try. You get a ton. They gave us a whole second container of fries. The fries were a 4/5. I wish I had not waited the 7 miles back to the hotel. Cheese was very good. The pizza was super cheesy and yummy sauce but I wish I had gotten the thin crust. The crust was just a little much, but not bad. read more

Ricobene's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really enjoyed the original breaded steak sandwich. Surprised they were open on Waster Sunday but was thrilled. Family had deep dish by the slice and spaghetti. Everyone was very happy. Will return when in town again. Breaded Chicken SandwichCheese Pizza read more

Ricobene's - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'll go every time I'm in the neighborhood food is good I always want to try something else but can't pass up the steak sandwich

Ricobene's breaded steak sandwich has been called "the best sandwich in the world" - and as my co-workers showed me on a recent visit, this place has earned the title! How could I have missed this Chicago classic? The massive pie plate-sized disk of thinly-pounded steak is lightly breaded and fried golden, then lovingly folded into a long, soft roll and bathed in their bright marinara sauce (my Momma would call it "red gravy"). You can add a handful of mozzarella cheese (ask them to "melt it"), a spoonful of classic giardiniera or sliced sweet/hot peppers, bringing the sandwich up to the weight of a newborn infant. The steak is as tender as butter and the roll simply disintegrates as it soaks up all the juicy wonderfulness, forcing you to use your knife and fork to gather up the last remaining bites. The "regular" sized sandwich is huge - definitely worthy of a nap after lunch- so pace yourself if you order any of their sides. The fries were limp and greasy, but the Zucchini Sticks and Breaded Mushrooms fared much better. Sure, the pizza is supposed to be great, and their char-broiled hamburgers are awesome as well, but who would stray from such a perfect sandwich?! Simply walk in, get in line, place your order and sit down between a table of dusty construction workers and lawyers in three-piece suits - 'cause you should always eat where the locals eat, and Ricobene's has certainly earned their following! read more

Ricobene's - The infant-sized regular breaded steak sandwich! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A hot spot in Bridgeport known for the breaded steak sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs! A Chicago favorite! Great service ... great food ... for all to enjoy! read more

Decent steak sandwich but reminds me of a meatball sandwich with different meat. Very good but not great. Would eat again but won't go out of my way to eat there read more

Ricobene's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wide variety & personal pan deep dish pizza makes this place stand out. Everything I ordered was great. Can't go wrong here.

Grew up eating this but since going vegetarian, there aren't too many options for me here anymore. However, the veggie pizza has always been a favorite of mine even before going vegetarian. You have to try it! Get the fries ordered well done. They are the best fries!! read more

Ricobene's - Veggie Thin Crust Pizza - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always delicious chicken visuvio, breaded steak sandwiches and pizza, service is always excellent and curtious.

The breaded steak is just insanely good. It Looked a little out of sorts it but just tastes out of this world good. And the rest of the food was good too. read more

Best breaded steak sandwich!!! Even if you can't finish a king size, it's worth getting it to have the extra for later

Had food delivered at Rush University Medical Center for lunch. Every sandwich was labeled incorrectly. The manager name Judy was very rude and unapologetic now we tipped the driver and paid over 103 dollars for our order. I will never order from here again. Good Chicken Vesvuio, but I'm sure we can find a better place read more

Have never had an issue with this restaurant until today. Ordered two slices of pizza in the back after discussing the ingredients with the young lady in that section. I was assured that one slice had only vegetables and the other was spinach and cheese. Come to find out that the "vegetable" slice included sausage. So much for me not eating pork for over 20 years. I'm definitely going to be sick this evening and never going here again. Please make sure that you don't ask about the ingredients in an item from someone too young to care if you frequent this place. read more

I love pizza. I know Ricobene's is always going to have a variety of pizza available most of the times. I love the deep spinach and mushroom and the deep Spinach . They have a variety of food which is decent. The staff can be a little more professional. I do appreciate the late hours as well. read more

I introduced my 14yo to the steak sandwich and he couldn't get over how good it was. It was my childhood staple and I'm glad he liked it as much as I did. read more

Excellent pizza, steak sandwiches, fries. Drive 20 miles to come here and have Epic Chicago food! Can't wait to return.

Very pleased with our experience at Ricobenes. I wasn't sure what to expect with a "breaded steak" sandwich (images of chicken-fried steak came to mind) but this was much more akin to the breaded veal cutlets my Italian-American mother used to make. In a sandwich because...why not? Really nice flavor in the cutlets and in the gravy. The portions are gargantuan. I could have eaten the whole (regular size) thing, but I would have regretted it; instead the leftovers became dinner. As much as I enjoyed it, this is definitely a "treat day" meal. A Chicago classic. read more

This could have been a 4 but I could tell my breaded beef sandwich had probably been sitting there for quite while because it was assembled in 20 secs flat. The breaded beef was dry and looked gray in the middle and wasn't really meaty or crunchy. It was definitely filling though.The bread and sauce, however, were really good and I could see why the sandwich is so popular if the steak came relatively straight from the fryer. My brother's sandwich on the other hand looked a lot fresher so I'm glad he was able to try the better one since he's from out of town. He seemed to enjoy it a lot. Also, we ordered the chili cheese fries. It was decent but the chili had way too many beans for my liking. Just a personal taste though so if you like beans, you'll love this. I would try it again during more of a busy time to see if a fresh sandwich would make a difference. read more

Ricobene's - Chili cheese fries - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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