About Us

RPM is a group of restaurants from celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic and siblings R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. The RPM brand focuses on sourcing the highest quality ingredients and providing guests with exceptional service for a dining experience unlike any other. RPM Italian and RPM Steak are located in the River North neighborhood of downtown Chicago, with a second location of RPM Italian in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon district. Most recently, the team introduced Pizzeria Portofino, RPM Events and RPM Seafood to the Chicago Riverfront.

Our Purveyors

Westholme Wagyu

Westholme Wagyu is renowned for its exceptional quality and unparalleled flavor. Raised with meticulous care in northern Australia’s pristine environment, Westholme Wagyu cattle are the epitome of luxury beef. The breed’s marbling and rich, buttery texture create a culinary experience like no other, making it a favorite among our chefs and discerning food enthusiasts worldwide. Indulge in the succulent, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Westholme Wagyu, and savor the epitome of beef perfection.

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HeartBrand Ranch

HeartBrand Ranch is an Akaushi cattle ranch headquartered in Texas and run by Letty and Randy Beeman. They are dedicated to natural breeding and raising cattle for superior beef and believe in more than just producing great calves. Their focus is on improving the beef industry through diligently maintaining Akaushi genetics. They breed Akaushi bulls (also known as Japanese Red Wagyu) with Angus, And their beef has a high ratio of monounsaturated fats to polysaturated fats.

Chave Hermitage

Chave Hermitage is a wine that embodies the very essence of the Northern Rhône Valley. Made from meticulously cultivated Syrah grapes grown in the Hermitage appellation’s steep hillside vineyards, this wine is a testament to the winery’s time-honored traditions and mastery of their craft. Revered for its captivating depth, layered complexity, and exceptional aging potential, Chave Hermitage stands proudly among the world’s most sought-after and iconic wines.

Chateau d’Yquem

Nestled in the picturesque Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France, lies Château d’Yquem, a winery renowned worldwide for its exceptional sweet white wine. Crafted from grapes affected by the noble rot Botrytis cinerea, which causes the grapes to shrivel and intensifies their natural sugars, the wine is a testament to the winery’s mastery of their craft. With a classification as a Premier Cru Supérieur, Château d’Yquem stands proudly among the select few estates in the world to receive this coveted distinction, representing the pinnacle of French wine excellence.

Our Partners

Bill & Giuliana Rancic

Celebrity power couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic – who are television personalities, New York Times best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, executive producers and marketing experts – have added restaurateurs to their long list of accomplishments as partners in the RPM brand. Dynamic and highly sought after as speakers, the duo travel around the world focusing on topics that continue to inspire and motivate audiences of all sizes.

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R.J., Jerrod & Molly Melman

With more than a dozen restaurants to their names, the Melman siblings are responsible for some of downtown Chicago's most sought-after spots. Their foray into LEYE partnership began with Hub 51 and has since grown to include Bub City, Three Dots and a Dash, RPM Italian, RPM Steak, Ramen-san, il Porcellino, Bub City & Joe's Live Rosemont, Sushi-san, Pizzeria Portofino, RPM Events, RPM Seafood and Dance Studio. They have also expanded concepts to Washington, D.C. and L.A. and are driving forces behind the nation's premier BBQ and country music festival, Windy City Smokeout.