I order an Italian beef every time I go there 85% of the time its fantastic. Sometimes I will get it and the beef is not sliced thin not sure why that happens but when it does I will only eat half and throw the rest away. read more

My first time here in about 10 years, and I wasn't disappointed. I only had a slice of thin crust sausage pizza. It had nice flavor, and the perfect amount of crisp. Many times when I'm craving pizza, I don't want a whole pie. I know where I'll be coming for slices. read more

The food is really good if you can stand long wait times and your order getting forgotten. In what world does it take 30+ minutes for an order of mozzarella sticks? read more

We were there three years ago and I'm still thinking about it. Pizza and sandwiches are so great! Will definitely go back when we are in Chicago! read more

Ricobene's - Pizza and sandwiches - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious breaded steak sandwiches! Make sure to order ahead of time if doing takeout

Bridgeport, Chinatown, White Sox and breaded steak sandwiches soaked in red gravy of course. The best in the city. Messy, napkins galore and hot Gardiniera. Don't miss out on the Lent special served everyday of the year here, the Chicago style pepper n egg sandwich. Sweet green peppers, garlic and eggs whipped up for a meal on an Italian roll. Always packed, neighborhood folks, cops, robbers and every walk of life you can imagine. Get you some now! read more

Ricobene's - Pepper and egg sandwich. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a little disappointed in myself that I didn't go here for the first time until last week. The ordering process could have been quicker even though they weren't close to full. Went with a cheeseburger and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The cheeseburger had a nice char on it. The slice of pizza had just the right amount of grease and bready/ cheesy goodness I treasure. read more

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Great food kinda pricey but worth it. Fast service but might be a wait if it's super busy.

Ordered the breaded steak sandwich, mostaccioli pasta with meat sauce (cup size), and the Italian Ice in lemonade and strawberry (medium). Sandwich was messy yet very tasty! Good sauce and steak is breaded/seasoned well!! The pasta was cooked just right but the sauce went a little runny. Cup size for $2.50 I thought was a generous portion. Last, the strawberry Italian ice was so yummy!!! Casual, diner atmosphere and we were able to watch the game there! Would definitely come back :) read more

Ricobene's - Italian ice, pasta, breaded steak sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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5 stars 5 stars and 5 stars. Chicago classic. Love the king breaded steak with the gardenia on the side. You have to get a blue moon too!!!

Great sandwiches and soups and always consistent plus great friendly service and reasonably priced

Great breaded steak sandwiches, beef,etc Excellent food A Chicago Favorite Breaded Eggplant Sandwich read more

I have had and stuck with the breaded steak sandwich which is really good. My friends have been coming for years and getting the chicken Parmesan sandwich and swear by it. So today I broke down and got that instead. What a mistake. First of all, they didn't put mozzarella on it. A Chicken Parm with no mozzarella is just a chicken sandwich. They swore that since 2009 every turn they have coke the chicken parm has had cheese. So we go up and ask for the cheese. We are charged $3. So confusing. So now we have cold chicken sandwiches with cold shredded mozzarella. It was really not good. Their fries are also bad. So I recommend this place for the breaded steak sandwich and that alone. It is delicious. read more

Ricobene's has been a family favorite for years in my household. Growing up, my dad would always request their pan pizza for his birthday once a year. Beyond the pizza, everything else on their menu lives up to the hype. They've been around for decades, and that's how you know they're doing something right. My husband's friend from college was in town, so we came here for some breaded steak sandwiches. It was my first time getting it, it's delicious, but definitely not something I'd get on the regular (not the best for my health, but a guilty pleasure). My husband and I split a king size breaded steak sandwich with an order of fries, and I also did an order of garlic bread which is delicious but I wish it came with a marinara dip (it wasn't on the menu and wasn't offered to me at the counter -- wouldn't mind paying an up charge for it). My husband's friend and his wife each had their own breaded steak sandwich, they enjoyed it but didn't end up finishing the sandwich. You definitely get your money's worth here, we filled our bellies spending right around $20, and the best part is that the sandwich is loaded with delicious marinara sauce and meat -- we added giardiniera peppers on top of the sandwich (which are to die for, you haven't lived if you hadn't tried these peppers yet as a condiment). Tip: be prepared to get down and dirty with this sandwich, you're in for a treat! read more

Ricobene's - Garlic Bread, Breaded Steak Sandwich, Fries - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is an absolute Chicago classic. The service is super courteous and fast. The food is unbelievable. I'll write about what I tried while I was there. The breaded steak sandwich that they pride themselves on does not disappoint at all. I was extremely pleased with how it came out and tasted. Added cheese and giardinera for more flavor too. Be careful, this sandwich will make you sleepy afterwards. My colleague insisted that I try the pizza, which I did and I am glad I did so. The pizza crust was lighter than you usually get with deep dish, which was nice. The sauce and toppings were super fresh and I enjoyed every bite. Can't wait to go back with friends, I haven't shut up about the place since I left. read more

Ricobene's - Veggie pizza - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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USA Today say the breaded steak is the best sandwich in ..the world & I agree Chicken Vesuvio Sandwich is great as well

Old School is the Best School! Get a World class Slice too. I sure wish the other Locations were still around.

The chicken Parmesan sandwiches the best I've never gotten a bad sandwich from this location. We live in the suburbs and we drive out there for the sandwiches. read more

My sister and I had mostaccioli and were not fans. We had heard from friends that it is an fan-favorite. However, we just did not think the food was good. read more

One of the best steak sandwiches ever had! I love to recommend it to anyone who asks about it!

Great options for slices, fries are hands down best, extensive menu, home of the breaded steak. Even Albini and Bourdain(rip) love(d) here!

Rosa J. recently has been wondering through the streets of Bridgeport, but she finally had her first taste of "Ricobene's." Their customer parking lot across the restaurant is HUGE! In the midst of economy cars and SUVs, I saw a CPD vehicle while hubby was looking for a spot. When a place is patronized, or even endorsed, by police officers, the food should be above average (at least that's what I've been assuming). I ordered their signature breaded steak sandwich with hot diardiniera. You would think it was going to be a freakin' hot mess due to its "intricate" appearance with runny marinara sauce and ingredients that a flimsy piece of bread couldn't normally handle. Wrong, baby, wrong, baby, wrong... I didn't use a bunch of napkins to tackle this big boy. The portion was quite large for a sandwich this caliber. The sandwich was surprisingly deliciously. I was also glad that I asked for hot giardiniera since I'm not too fond of things "drenched" entirely with marinara. In other words, the addition of diardiniera provided a bit of "kick" and "texture" to make it more interesting. The bread they used held up everything well. Therefore, a fork wasn't really need in my case. The dining room has an old-school vibe and is also a size of banquet hall. I can see why many people like Ricobene's: Chicago-style comfort food, reasonable prices, generous portions, and no fuss and fight on parking, and a great pre-game meal option since it's very close to the U.S. Cellular Field. read more

Ricobene's - Breaded steak - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you haven't tried their famous Italian Breaded Steak sandwich smothered in marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and hot peppers then you better get in the car and drive over now! It is fantastic. And the regular size is huge. For me, it equals three lunches for $11.97 total including tax. For lightweights, you can choose sweet peppers instead. They currently offer takeout only. You can also sample many pizza varieties (deep dish vs thin crust) by slice only which is a plus instead of ordering an entire pizza unseen. Service is great. I love this place. read more

Ricobene's - Breaded steak sandwich with cheese and sweet peppers - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place known for their classic breaded steak sandwich. It's quite the hearty sandwich so be ready cause it's quite filling. They make one mean sandwich. It's a bit saucy so be prepared to grab some napkins as you enjoy each bite. If you're a beginner you may want some utensils to help you out. It's great with the peppers they offer. I personally like to mix it up and can go with either the sweet or hot peppers. They both go great with the sandwich. Make sure you grab a nice cold drink to wash all that goodness down. It's not by accident that this place has been around for decades. This place has a lot of history. Just walking around looking at their walls makes you feel like you're in a mini museum. This place is great for late night eats too. read more

Same recipe from decades ago! The best breaded steak. French fries and Italian beef were pretty darn good too! read more

Ricobene's - Breaded steak with sweet peppers - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ate here for lunch and heard great things about the breaded steak sandwich, so that is what I ordered. I would give the sandwich 4 stars, it basically tasted like a meatball sub. It was very messy, but you will not be hungry if you finish the entire thing, that is for sure. I also ordered their fries and were not impressed by those in the slightest. I would recommend this place. They have a large menu and I would like to try out different options. They also have free parking across the street, which is a huge commodity in the city, so take advantage of that! read more

Ricobene's - Breaded Steak Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Their breaded steak sandwich is BOMB the 1st time you have it. Its got that old city vibe and its 75 years old. Storied history with pics on the walls. Feels like something that should be in New York read more

I had the famous breaded sandwich, didn't like but I'm going to try it again before I make my final judgment. Finally great establishment and nice service! Retro vibe inside and I love it. read more

I tried Ricobenes during the pandemic, so I haven't had the chance to dine in and sit down. But everything we've ordered for takeout has been amazingly good! Known for their classic breaded steak sandwich! It's very filling and could possibly feed up to three people because it's so thick! It's piled up with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and all the peppers you could want! Personally it's my boyfriends favorite but I'm more of a fan of their Italian beef. Honestly it's just more up my alley But where they also are really bomb is their deep dish pizza. They have a nice heart cornbread-esque crust and their flavoring is exceptionally delicious. They load you up on their pizzas just as much as their sandwiches! Might be one of my favorite deep dish's in town! read more

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BREADED STEAK PIZZA - Get it asap! I used to go to Freddy's but their food has went down in quality/size- thankfully Ricobenes is like a fine bottle of wine that continues to get better with time. I'm sure cheeseburgers don't get a lot of love here but I absolutely love their burgers- especially for a place known for its breaded steak/pizza. You can't go wrong with anything here, and if you're a fan of pizza and steak- get the breaded steak pizza! read more

I was in Chicago and picked up breaded steak sandwiches for my family for dinner. The steak sandwiches were so tender and delicious. It was worth the 41 mile drive back home and the sandwiches were still warm. I can't wait to go back. read more

I don't quite understand the hype. I got the chicken parm sandwich and it was good, just not great.

After a late night workout, my friend was feeling pretty hungry so we stopped by here to grab a few slices of pizza to go. I loveeee the huge parking lot across the street, there is nothing nicer in Chicago than FREE PARKING LOTS. Not that it'd be that hard to find parking in this area, but still FREE PARKING. There were still plenty of people / po - pos frequenting this restaurant even though we went so late around 11pm, and they don't close until 2 am ! We ordered the veggie deep dish, lasagna deep dish ( not so yums ), and a sausage deep dish. They stuck the pizza in the oven for a quick reheat, and then they were boxed and ready to go. $12 for 3, pretty affordable I'd say because a slice is enough for 2 people to share. I reheated the pizza at home so it could be super hot and melty, and oh my gosh buttery crust all day long. The veggie deep dish was my favorite because' it wasn't that salty, and the huge chunks of tomato were the perfect addition to the slice. The crust was really the best part about the pizza, to this day I have not had better crust in Chicago. BEST DEEP DISH, but bring home and reheat!! You will not be able to eat it at maximum deliciousness in the restaurant. read more

Ricobene's - Veggie deep dish - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Picked up our pizza and came home. Clearly, they dropped our pizza because the cheese and toppings had slid off. And the cheese had completely hardened already in the corners of the box. There was heavy grease that cut through the box because of the all the cheese that slid off. Called the restaurant and they did not apologize, and instead told us we had to bring the pizza back. We didn't have the energy to drive back, so asked if they were able to deliver. They asked the delivery man, and he said no. The restaurant said we could only get half the refund as store credit because we didn't bring the pizza back. Lesson learned: check your pickup order before you leave the restaurant!!! read more

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

Tasty deep dish and everything was reasonably priced! Counter service style and they call your number to grab the food. They're known for their sandwiches and I wish I had gotten one because they looked and smelled delicious read more

They forgot my fries! And I wasn't going to drive back to get it, so that kind of tinged the rest of my takeout experience here. The food was decent, I got the steak sandwich with fries and added an order of the arancini just because I can never pass that up. The arancini was decent, not the best, and I didn't realize you had to add cheese to the steak sandwich or maybe mine was just missing the cheese... There just seemed to be a lot missing from the fries to the flavor. I liked the very traditional Italian restaurant type decor/feel. I would definitely come back to try some of their other foods, and you really can't beat the prices for the amount of food you get. But be sure to check your takeout order before you leave! read more

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

I was visiting out of town and wanted one of my Chicago's favorite...what a disappointment...my brother in law spent over 110 on a lunch order that was completely wrong from paying extra for items not given to Steak sandwiches being wrong...when we called all we got was sarcasm and a 10.00 credit which doesn't even cover 1 of the 4 sandwiches ordered. Then was told we should drive back with order to obtain a full refund when asked if a driver can pick up the order got told no! We were expected to do a 45 minute ride to and from for their errors! I'll never visit here again Dawn H v read more

A few of us were going to picnic at the Millennium Park so we decided to order carry-out from Ricobene's. I was looking at the menu online and noticed a 10% discount for first-time online purchases. I thought to myself, "Why not?!" Not a very good idea. I arrived at Ricobene's ninety minutes later for pick-up but the order wasn't ready. Apparently, one of the wait staff couldn't figure out how to properly process online orders. The lady at the cashier said, "Ugh...." *cue Britney's Oops! I Did It Again* The correction was made and I only had to wait five minutes. It was no biggie. BUT, I must say the food and portion size were very petty. The french fries were soggy and flavorless. It was barely a handful. McDonald's would've been a better option. The garlic bread was a mini Italian roll that fell short of six inches. The crisp was nowhere to be found and the garlic spread was kept at its minimal. There were six or seven mozzarella sticks in the order but it was a mouthful of batter. Maybe dine-in would be more desirable...? read more

My office caters from here on special occasions and it's always a crowd pleaser! We get their Mixed dinner salad with two dressings, Broasted chicken Cheese lasagna Italian sausage Meatballs Yum! read more

Ricobene's - Lunch from Ricobene's. After this I'll be ready for a nap! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an awesome sandwich. Imagine a skirt steak pounded thin and tender, breaded and fried, then put that with homemade marinara, cheese and spicy peppers into a hoagie roll. The amount of steak is amazing - you cannot get your hands around the sandwich without getting covered in marinara. My wife and son used a fork and ate less then half of the sandwich, I leaned in and finally called it quits with a couple of bites left. All the way home we kept talking about how good it was and how much we wanted to go back. I have always been pretty partial towards a great Italian Beef sandwich, and Al's #1 by the hospital was my downtown "go to" place; however, Ricobene's has a lot of choose from (pizza looked great too) and parking is right across the street with plenty of seating inside. To be honest, until I exhaust their menu I expect to go to Ricobene's. read more

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