Rossi's, River North
24 people recommendvia r/chicago, r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood26 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Rossi's draws repeated recommendations as a River North dive bar. One patron considers it a distinctive experience, and others suggest it for the end of a night out. Enthusiasm varies: one finds its reputation exaggerated, while another still enjoys it as a small neighborhood refuge. Morning visits have been less predictable for one person working nearby. Two visitors recalled needing cash.
Address
Rossi's, 412 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Best for
- Late night
- Known for
- Dive bar
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Samson801 in r/chicago · Nov 2024
Argues any dive list would be incomplete without it.
- Recommendsu/BeerMeSuperman in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
On their list of bars you couldn't go wrong with.
- Recommendsu/Hungry-Treacle8493 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Includes it among recommended spots near the hotel.
- Recommendsu/Keithis11 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Suggests Rossi's as the place to close out the night.
- Recommendsu/boilermike13 in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Calls it a fantastic dive bar, particularly convenient for anyone staying in River North.
- Recommendsu/CaptainJackKevorkian in r/chicagofood · May 2025wait time
Recommends it as an option for a morning visit, based on its hours at the time.
- Recommendsu/brbEightball in r/chicago · Nov 2024
Calls leaving it off the list a major miss.
- Mixedu/405bound in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026consistency
Works nearby and finds it hit or miss whether it's open in the morning.
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- Recommendsu/dirtbomb78 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Loved going before work; says the place is great.
- Recommendsu/SupaDupaTron in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Suggested it for a long visit, while noting a lack of food on site.
- Mixedu/WhoopieKush in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Finds it fine and unlike most nearby bars, but amused by how often it's mentioned.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Describes it as one of the few genuine dive bars in River North.
- Recommendsu/alk3mark in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Suggests Rossi as a good pick and says it is still lively and going strong.
- Recommendsu/ab3nnion in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Recommends it as still a unique experience despite the newspapers being gone.
- Recommendsu/mf_L in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Recommends it for after the games, noting it's within walking distance of the hotel.
- Recommendsu/loosed-moose in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Jokes that it's the place to go for a proper divey drink.
- Recommendsu/xynobis in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Urges a visit, calling it an authentic local experience.
- Recommendsu/Cashisking1985 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Calls it possibly one of their favorite places in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/Jose404040 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Their favorite downtown dive
- Mixedu/saintpauli in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024ambience
Agrees it's an odd choice for the neighborhood, yet calls it a comfortable oasis they stop into for a few drinks.
- Recommendsu/cutlip98 in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Suggests it for visits at different times of day.
- Recommendsu/PinkyTheChicagoCat in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Listed as a dive bar option.
- Recommendsu/grimesey in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Calls it pretty cool and located close to Mother Hubbard's.
- Recommendsu/cohnoncone in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Lists it as one of two suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Rentauskas in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Agrees with that advice, calling it solid.
- Recommendsu/Champsterdam in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Good if you're passing through downtown.
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