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La Barra - Riverside

4.7 (1081)
$31 to $50
Italian
2 E. Burlington St., Riverside, IL 60546

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La Barra - Riverside

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Riverside

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
La Barra Riverside is brought to you by Mary and Pat Leone. We feature sharable Italian small plates, award-winning pizza, great wines and hand-crafted cocktails. The beautiful space includes a private dining room and a gorgeous outdoor patio. Please be aware that our kitchen closes at 9pm Tuesday - Saturday and at 8:00pm on Sundays. Join us for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pepe Martinez
  • Catering
    Please check out our Catering Menu on our website. For specialized catering, contact us directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Private room that seats up to 40 people. Custom and preset menus available.Please check out our Private Event Menu on our website.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Longcommon
  • Parking details
    Street parking and private parking lot behind the building available.
  • Public transit
    La Barra is steps from the Riverside stop on the Burlington Metra line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at La Barra - Riverside.

4.7

4.7
(1081)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Near West

    Kid-friendly

  • Near West

    Hot spot

  • Near West

    Neighborhood gem

  • Near West

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Near West

    Lively

  • Near West

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Barra - Riverside offers "delicious" food and "excellent" service in a charming neighborhood setting. It's a favorite for "skinny deep dish pizza" and pasta, with a lively ambiance featuring live jazz. Outdoor seating and family-friendly vibes enhance the dining experience. Regulars appreciate its "great value" and accommodating staff.
1,081 Reviews
  1. ALICIA Gold

    Chicago67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks you for the great service provided by Antonio. Made the birthday celebration extra special!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Lorretta

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant. Food very good. Love the pizza and appetizers staff attentive and accommodating. We eat in or order takeout at least 2 times a month sometimes more. Good value. Nice for couples, group or family occasions

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Jim Gold

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a Friday night and was treated to a 3 piece combo playing jazz standards. We hadn't been there so followed the excellent waiter's recommendations and was not disappointed. The skinny deep dish pizza was excellent an the whitefish entre was superb.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. KL Gold

    Wisconsin15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was very slow, and we were next to a large table of men talking loudly!

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  5. Stuart Gold

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the two specials: lobster ravioli and fried cod. Both were excellent and much "lighter" than anyone would expect.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Fran Gold

    Chicago103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always tasty at La Barra. Great ambiance too! As delicious as the food is, especially the pasta, I wish the serving portions were just a little bit bigger. I'm not a big guy either and neither is my wife. Nevertheless we always enjoy coming and we will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Andrew

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in Riverside. Staff is always friendly and the food is out of this world!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. ALICIA Gold

    Chicago67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great music performance by Jon Fasceta. Thanks also for the great food and like always great service from our server.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Mark Gold

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The skinny deep dish is our go to. Never disappoints. One of our favorite spots.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Laurie

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and very good service but terribly loud in there. When I walked in in the bar area, I thought my head was going to explode ...a little better where we were seated on the other side of the bar with a pane of glass between us, but still...

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Pepe Martinez
  • Catering
    Please check out our Catering Menu on our website. For specialized catering, contact us directly.
  • Private party facilities
    Private room that seats up to 40 people. Custom and preset menus available.Please check out our Private Event Menu on our website.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Longcommon
  • Parking details
    Street parking and private parking lot behind the building available.
  • Public transit
    La Barra is steps from the Riverside stop on the Burlington Metra line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Tuesdays are a favorite, the restaurant’s buy-one-get-one pizza/pasta special draws lots of guests and is frequently mentioned as a reason to visit.

Yes, La Barra Riverside includes a private dining room for hosted gatherings, and the space also features a gorgeous outdoor patio.

La Barra Riverside feels like a warm neighborhood Italian, a bustling bar with regular live music, a cozy dining room, and a pretty outdoor patio; it can get lively and loud when crowded, especially during music nights and events.

La Barra tends to fill up for busy weekend evenings and special local events, guests note crowded, lively service on Saturday nights and during the Riverside Holiday Stroll, while quieter, “dead” visits have been reported at non-event times.

Portions are often described as generous and filling, guests note the servings are "very big" and say they leave feeling full and satisfied.

Yes, guests report anniversary and first‑date visits with attentive service and memorable meals, making La Barra - Riverside a popular choice for special evenings.

Yes, La Barra Riverside has a gorgeous outdoor patio that guests enjoy in warmer weather.

La Barra - Riverside is especially worth a Tuesday-night visit for the BOGO pizza/pasta deal; Wednesdays are popular for half‑off bottles of wine, Thursdays often feature live/jazz music, and the restaurant invites you to lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12–3pm.

La Barra - Riverside has a main dining room, a lively bar with high-top/window seats, a gorgeous outdoor patio, and a private dining room.

Yes, La Barra is family-friendly: guests regularly bring children for pizza and family celebrations, and the space accommodates large gatherings; note that a review mentions there isn’t a dedicated children’s menu.

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La Barra - Riverside

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Riverside

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
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