RPM Italian Happy Hour — River North, Chicago

The happy hour

Mon–Thu	4–6 PM

Drinks

Signature cocktails — $8
Wine by the glass — $8
Beer — $5

Food

Cicchetti bites — $8

Fri happy hour 3-6 PM per Lettuce Entertain You listing.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Sleek, celebrity-backed Italian restaurant in River North. Backed by Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Beautiful bar area for happy hour. Friday hours 3-6 PM.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Chicago, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.7 9,076 ratings ↗

In Chicago 171 rated venues Top quarter

4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 4.9

Rated higher than 72% · tied with 14% · lower than 14% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Top quarter

3.1 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.7 5.0

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 13% · lower than 10% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 3,827 reviews ↗

In Chicago 168 rated venues At the median

3.2 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 39% · tied with 13% · lower than 48% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.4 2,109 reviews ↗

In Chicago 142 rated venues Above median

3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 55% · tied with 13% · lower than 32% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Above median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 59% · tied with 12% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

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