Ricobene's
10 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, r/chicago12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Ricobene's, with a few praising its breaded steak sandwiches and two commenters mentioning chicken Vesuvio. One diner would order one of everything, and another calls it the budget-friendly pick. A couple of diners are more mixed: one is puzzled by the unmelted cheese, and another finds it homemade-tasting but not made with top-tier ingredients. One diner says the breaded steak sandwiches arrive warm and taste good.
Address
Ricobene's, 252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Breaded steak sandwich, Chicken Vesuvio
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/saintpauli in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025variety
Would order one of everything here as a last meal.
- Recommendsu/randomUsername1569 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Brief endorsement of Ricobene's, saying it rules.
- Mixedu/ColdBloodedChicagoan in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Calls Ricobene's great but can't understand why the cheese arrives unmelted.
- Recommendsu/pksullivan in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024taste
Praises its breaded sandwiches as legendary and notes the old-style tile floor's charm.
- Recommendsu/milkman182 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Says a visiting sister's top meal was a Vesuvio dish on garlic bread.
- Recommendsu/sabernalmz in r/chicago · Feb 2024delivery
Says the breaded steak sandwich arrives warm and tastes good.
- Recommendsu/wilkamania in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Immediately thought of Ricobene's as a restaurant that lives up to its reputation.
- Recommendsu/scoops86 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Craves this place when away and orders chicken Vesuvio, wings and fries.
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- Recommendsu/Select_War_3035 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024taste
Recommends the breaded steak sandwich, ordered with peppers.
- Mixedu/dudelydudeson in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Says Ricobene's doesn't taste like bland chain food and seems homemade, though not top-tier ingredients.
- Recommendsu/Top_Waterweedpopper in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024price
Suggests it as the cheaper option, praising its breaded steak sandwiches.
- Recommendsu/TheloniousMonk85 in r/chicago · Feb 2024
Suggests Ricobene's as a good pick for delivery.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.