Welcome to Rigo's Place, a trusted Restaurant in Kankakee, IL, known for great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. With a 4.70 rating from 480 reviews, we’re proud to offer Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great wine list for every guest.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Rigo's Place
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Crab meat, Shrimp, & fresh fish of the day, cooked into crispy cakes finished with a creamy champagne sauce.
Giant Portabello Mushroom stuffed with bleu cheese crumbs, served over fresh spinach & topped with port wine sauce
Sautéed to perfection in a classic style with roasted garlic, finely chopped onion & butter, served in an oven hot dish
Asiago cheese flamed tableside with Christian Brothers brandy, finished with a fresh lemon
Fresh oysters on the half shell topped with creamed spinach then finished with a parmesan crust
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil & diced tomato, drizzled with olive oil & a balsamic vinaigrette reduction, seasoned with salt & pepper
Tender shank slowly cooked in its own fat then topped with a rosemary sauce and served over pasta
Sautéed chicken breast topped with Crab Cake patty then covered with our creamy champagne sauce, served with house mashed potatoes
Tender, fall of the bone ribs covered in barbeque sauce, served with a twice baked potato
Sautéed chicken breast served over homemade mashed potatoes then topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers & bleu cheese. Finished with a brandy cream sauce.
Lightly breaded chicken breast, topped with mozzarella cheese and parmesan crusted. Topped with homemade tomato basil sauce, served over pasta.
Blackened seasoned chicken breast & large Jumbo Shrimp, served over a sweet roasted red bell pepper sauce, served with a twice baked potato
Sauteed chicken breast topped with Chef's specialty creamy champagne sauce served with mashed potatoes & a vegetable medley
Sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a homemade Marsala wine sauce served with house mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetable medley
Sauteed chicken breast with a light lemon sauce with capers, mushrooms & roasted red bell peppers served with rice & a vegetable medley
Lightly breaded pork tenderloin topped with a brandy cream sauce, grilled onions & roasted red bell peppers, mild & smoked Italian sausage & Andouille Cajun sausage
Brown sugar marinated then grilled Chop, topped with grilled apple rings served with a twice baked potato & broccoli
Tender chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella cheese & ham then covered in chef's own Port wine sauce. Served with house mashed potatoes
Mild & hot Italian sausage, diced chicken breast & 2 Jumbo shrimp sautéed in white wine with grilled onions & rice. Dash of tomato sauce & red pepper flakes
Jumbo Shrimp sautéed in extra virgin olive oil & white wine with roasted bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, spinach & sun dried tomatoes. Served over pasta
Fresh Salmon sautéed to perfection, drizzled with honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette sauce served with grilled zucchini
Sautéed to perfection in extra virgin olive oil then drenched in Rigo's own creamy champagne sauce, garnished with a vegetable medley
Fresh fish of the day, crab meat & shrimp made into a cake patty, pan seared to perfection, topped with champagne sauce, served with mashed potates
Jumbo Shrimp wrapped with bacon, served over Fresh spinach & drizzled with honey mustard sauce. Served with a twice baked potato
Very lightly breaded pan seared bass, topped with honey mustard sauce, served over fresh spinach, Garnished with fresh vegetable medley
Cajun seasoned Jumbo Shrimp served over angel hair pasta in our creamy champagne sauce topped with dried cranberries
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels & bay scallops served over linguini pasta in a white wine & olive oil sauce with a dash of tomato sauce & red pepper flakes
Sautéed Gnocchi tossed with fresh spinach & mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce. Then topped with 3 blackened shrimp.
Jumbo Shrimp hand breaded & fried, served with cocktail sauce & a twice baked potato
Fettuccini pasta tossed in our homemade Alfredo sauce then topped with a cajun blackened chicken breast
Sautéed in a tomato cream sauce with fresh portabella mushrooms then garnished with parmesan cheese
Bow tie pasta with diced chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms & finely chopped onion & garlic tossed in port wine sauce then topped with smoked American cheese
Bow tie pasta tossed in a slowly simmered tomato basil sauce OR Parmesan cream sauce with spinach, roasted red bell peppers & veggies. add Chicken $ 6.50 Shrimp $ 9.25
Extra virgin olive oil, white wine, finely chopped onion & garlic tossed with fresh mushrooms, sun - dried tomato, fresh spinach, roasted red bell pepper, broccoli & pepper flakes.
Hear from our valued guests
Food was very good. Nice atmosphere and service. I hope Kankakee appreciates a restaurant that makes a special occasion memorable and special. It's good for the City in many ways. Keep up the great job.
I moved out here from Chicago about a year ago. Being from Chicago food has been something I've missed. I was looking for some place that had good Italian food so I googled and came across Rigo's Place. This place is a Hidden Gem. When I first walked in, I loved the Ambiance and the piano playing in the background. I loved the dim lights with the candles lit on each table. I ordered the Classic Cosmopolitan and it was perfect. It had the perfect balance of flavors and alcohol. For appetizers the Calamari Fritti was delicious and it was fried perfectly. For the main entree I had the Smoked Italian Sausage Pasta and I loved the homemade tomato Basil sauce. It was really good. For dessert I had the Banana Cheesecake and it just melted in my mouth. It was so delicious. The service was great and the waiters were very nice. 10/10 recommend and I will be going back to try other things on the menu.
Crab cakes with champagne sauce- *chef's kiss* Shrimp de la casa was delicious and the service was outstanding. Creme brulee was among the best I've ever had. (I heard the tiramisu was amazing as well, I didn't catch a photo of it unfortunately). 10/10 would recommend
My favorite restaurant in the area now! The atmosphere was amazing so peaceful, they had live music when we went. The food is so delicious that we couldn’t resist for dessert, we ordered a tiramisu that it was soooo good! Highly recommended 🥰
The taste of the Big City without the big city traffic!! The ambiance was very nice, conducive to having a lovely dinner. The live pianist was a very nice touch. For starters we ordered the saganaki "flaming cheese" then were served rolls , soup and salad. Just as we were finishing that, the entrees came out. Everything was served in a timely manner. Our waitress offered the specials and was helpful in helping me decide on the Poulet Bleu, which was a chicken entree with blue cheese and brandy sauce. It was delish ..My wife got the chicken marsala and she really loved it. Dinner pricing for most entrees was in the $20-25 range per person. It was nice to go somewhere that offered unique menu items for the area. Can’t wait to go again!
After having a bad experience at another restaurant we ended up at Rigo's and oh what a difference. We showed up 5 minutes before opening and were welcomed by a very gracious host. The place is very clean and classy. Waiters were super professional. Food was delicious. I ordered sea bass and my husband got the tenderloin. Bread was great but the salad was only one slice of tomato and one of cucumber with a bunch of lettuce. Great music. We're from out of town but if we ever go back to Kankakee we'll definitely eat at Rigo's again. The menu has lost of options to explore. Parking lot was large. By the way, they speak Spanish!
Warm, clean, bright and comfortable. Rigo's place is a welcoming and friendly establishment. The woodwork adds a warm and welcoming style to a well done dining room and bar. Tastefully decorated with well selected artwork and accents. A wide and varied menu provides quality choices for everyone. Pasta dishes are cooked and seasoned properly and served hot. Steaks, seafood, salads, soups and desserts. A selection of special offerings are provided as well, in addition to the regular (large) menu. Warm bread and butter is served tableside in a covered basket. The well appointed wine list and quality liquor choices makes Rigo's Place a great spot to quaff a few adult beverages in a great atmosphere. The kitchen pays attention to the details and that is a strong point here. The service was fast, friendly and attentive. It was really a pleasure to dine here. I will be back as an opportunity provides. As if all that is not enough, Rigo's have and upstairs private party room for events with its own well appointed bar. Well done to the owners, managers and staff at Rigo's Place. Your commitment to providing a quality dining establishment, with the customer in mind, shines brightly. KUDOS to Rigo's Place!!!
Had the tilapia and crab cake.. Of course with champagne sauce, excellent. 11/8/24 Back for the crab cakes in champagne sauce and crusty bread with real butter. What is stopping you from trying this restaurant? It's excellent. Rigo's special offers a chicken breast topped with a crab cake and champagne sauce. Served with a side of mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables, it was incredibly flavorful. There's a reason it was named Rigo's special. We also had Chicken Marcella and chicken parmesan, which were quite good. The menu is much more extensive than listed online, with a list of daily specials. You owe it to yourself to try this one, many times!
Absolutely great experience! My husband had the lamb shank, I had the half duck and we shared the escargot as an appetizer. Food was amazing, we personally did not care for sauce with lamb but the meat was tender and tasted great. The staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very clean. Extremely satisfied all around. Will visit again when in the area. Highly recommend.
Absolutely impeccable experience! We definitely chose the perfect restaurant for our anniversary dinner!
Common questions about Rigo's Place
Rigo's Place is located at 164 N Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States, Kankakee, IL, United States.
You can reach Rigo's Place by calling +1 815-802-1200.
Rigo's Place has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 480 customer reviews.
Rigo's Place features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Rigo's Place features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Rigo's Place features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Rigo's Place features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Rigo's Place features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Wine.
Rigo's Place features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Rigo's Place features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Rigo's Place features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Rigo's Place features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Rigo's Place features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Rigo's Place features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Rigo's Place features the following children: High chairs.
Rigo's Place features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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