Coalfire is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

1. Coalfire

9.1
1321 W Grand Ave (btwn Ogden Ave & Noble St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 99 tips and reviews

Chirag P.Chirag Patel: Basil, ricotta, olive pizza is one of my faves

Kelly S.Kelly Schneider: Awesome pizza! The whipped ricotta is amazing. There's bars around there to grab a drink while you wait for your table too!

Jessica M.Jessica Marhee: Anything with whipped ricotta is amazing!! Get a margarita pizza and add whipped ricotta to it and you will not be sorry.

Coalfire Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

2. Coalfire Pizza

8.7
3707 N Southport Ave (Southport and Waveland), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 9 tips and reviews

Tana B.Tana Babcock: The Caesar salad is super tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza. Phenom!

Staff PicksStaff Picks: This hot pizza joint is trending this week and with such a wide variety of pizza, you will want to come back week after week. We highly recommend the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza. Read more.

XinnieXinnie: I wanted to love this place but I couldn't. I think we just ordered the wrong pizza. I'll come back next time and try the pepperoni and whipped ricotta pizza.

Gather is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

3. Gather

9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews

Bree S.Bree S.: The whipped housemade ricotta with honeycomb and balsamic is crazy good! Trust me, I'm not a lawyer.

Sharlene W.Sharlene Wright: Innovative menu and amazing staff. Recommend the ricotta and green bean appetizer. Had a spectacular tofu special with peaches and spices that MUST stay on the menu (although it was a small portion)

Kristen P.Kristen Pengelly: Amazing spot! Get the ricotta.

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

4. RPM Italian

9.0
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

MakedaMakeda: The smoked ricotta cavatelli with pork and beef ragu is so hearty and well flavored you'll lick the bowl. Must get.

Laura M.Laura Misko: Awesome!!!! The best meatballs I've ever had! Try the ricotta too. So good.

Alice W.Alice Witczak Negron: The toasted bread with ricotta was soooo delicious!!

Due Lire Vino & Cucina is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

5. Due Lire Vino & Cucina

8.5
4520 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Sunnyside & Wilson Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

Kaitlin V.Kaitlin V.: Try the calamari. It's amazing! The ricotta and spinach tortella are also delicious.

#Rez#Rez: The best lobster stuffed cashew stuffed veal stuffed ricotta encrusted salmon pate I've ever had.

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Voted one of our Best new Restaurants for 2011. Classic arancine, a delightful salumi formaggi plate, and dead-on spaghetti with tuna ragù. Affogato with a shot of espresso is a perfecto finish.

etta is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

6. etta

8.3
1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 15 tips and reviews

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Amazing food!! The Branzino is worth the price and the ricotta agnolotti is great. Will be back ASAP!

SopitasSopitas: Nice dining room with a closed terrace. The Foccacia with honey and ricotta is a must!

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Great ambiance and array of flavors - leave feeling satisfied and the pastries at brunch are 👌🏽

Avec is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

7. Avec

9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 214 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Chef Koren Grieveson’s focaccia with Taleggio cheese, ricotta, and truffle oil is locally legendary.

EpicuriousEpicurious: The long, sleek dining room wrapped up in glowing cedar looks like the world's chicest cabin. The buttery and feathery focaccia roused by Taleggio cheese, ricotta, and truffle oil—remains on the menu. Read more.

Aprile E.Aprile Elcich: Didn't have to wait for Sunday brunch. Chorizo stuffed dates & ricotta flatbread were perfect 👌🏻

Boka is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

8. Boka

8.8
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

Corey M.Corey Meyer: Wow! Gnudi was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! You must try it.

TanTan: One of my favorite dinners in Chicago! Sage bread, beet smoked salad, ricotta dumplings and bass with eggplant! Everything delicious!

AsAs: all is great! Ricotta dumplings is the best 🥂

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

9. Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

9.0
3358 N Paulina St (at Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

Angie T.Angie Trigilio: Build you own za - ricotta, sausage, fresh tomatoes & mushrooms!

Linda F.Linda Felter: The bruschetta options are phenomenal. The ricotta with honey and pistachio is a personal fave.

Katie L.Katie Lowes: Roasted brussels sprout + cauliflower and roasted vegetable and white bean soup 🍵

DiSotto Enoteca is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

10. DiSotto Enoteca

8.1
200 E Chesnut St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Murch: Order the Ricotta e Miele, ah-mazimg.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the ricotta and honeycomb from our 100 Best list: This ricotta is richer and smoother than we could have imagined (it’s whipped with olive oil), paired with sweet honeycomb and grilled bread.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: When you’re spreading thick ricotta and honeycomb on toasted bread or indulging in the toast with a truffled egg yolk at its center, the appeal of this wine bar can’t help but feel unending. Read more.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

11. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.1
900 W Armitage Ave (N Fremont St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · North Side · 7 tips and reviews

Khoa T.Khoa Truong: Had the Ricotta toast and Pistachio combo and it was great. All of Jeni's ice cream is good.

Cathy U.Cathy Ugel: Almond brittle ice cream was amazing! Hit the spot.

Shelley J.Shelley J: Get the street waffle. It's yeast raised with a custard-y center. So. Good.

Dante's Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

12. Dante's Pizzeria

8.8
3028 W Armitage Ave (btwn Humboldt & Whipple), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 22 tips and reviews

Amy G.Amy Graff: Huge, sloppy NY style slices with crazy-wonderful toppings. Meat eaters: trust me and get the Minos. Vegans and omnivores alike go nuts for the Gorgon and its awesome tofu ricotta. Slow delivery.

ChicagoistChicagoist: My favorite is the mighty Minotaur specialty pie which is topped with Italian beef, giardiniera, peppers, garlic, provolone, and mozzarella; it's an aggressive, delicious onslaught of strong flavors. Read more.

Sarah R.Sarah Ross Matteson: Excellent New York style pizza! Pizza by the slice or full pies. Highly recommend.

Osteria Via Stato is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

13. Osteria Via Stato

7.9
620 N State St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: How do Italians celebrate Easter? With a buffet. David DiGregorio stocks this feast with frittatas, French toast, strada, an omelette station and—are you ready for this?—a ricotta doughnut station. Read more.

Cathy U.Cathy Ugel: The ricotta cheesecake is to die for!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes: Ricotta Cheesecake, Wild Huckleberry Sauce

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

14. The Smith

9.0
400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bar · River North · 12 tips and reviews

Tunisia C.Tunisia Carter: Cucumber Loco similar to a margarita. Very tasty. The Barry White has the flavor profile of a Paloma. Green Tomato Rings take on fried green tomatoes very good. Ricotta gnocchi this is delicious.

AlisonAlison: Great brunch options. Loved that the entree came with a drink

BiancaBianca: Best brunch cocktails, good skillets - too heavy for my taste though 😛

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Ricotta Cheese in Chicago.

15. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews

Jonathan C.Jonathan Constante: Definitely try the lemon ricotta pancakes

Adam K.Adam K.: Breakfast here is top notch. The lemon ricotta pancakes are out of this world! Coffee is excellent as well. For dinner I'd recommend the chicken Bebe but everything so far has been great.

Nick B.Nick Barella: Ricotta ravioli