The Rosebud
Chicago, IL 60607-4016
Phone: (312) 942-1117
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Ashland Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line (Cermak) to Polk; bus: 9 to Taylor St
- Best of Citysearch:
- Italian Food 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm , Fri 11am-11:30pm , Sat 5pm-11:30pm, Sun 4pm-10pm
Message from The Rosebud
This is where it all began.
- Close to the United Center
- Private dining
- Delivery now available
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Editorial Review for The Rosebud – by Elisa Kronish
The Scene
The original in the chain of local Italian eateries, The Rosebud goes for a cozy living-room feel with a dining room that boasts faux-wood-paneled walls, low ceilings and library shelves. An oversize portrait of Ol' Blue Eyes, wine glass in hand, complements the feel of Old World Italian hospitality.
The Food
After nearly 30 years, it's still good, hearty and garlicky, with a range of Italian specialties (caprese salad, fettuccine Alfredo, veal Francese, linguine with clams) and Rosebud signatures (homemade cavatelli, chicken Vesuvio, Sinatra abbondanza for two to four people). Assorted antipasti are good to start; homemade noodles make all the difference in meaty, baked lasagna, and pasta portions are big enough to feed the whole family. End with a delicious, liquored-up tiramisu or triple chocolate cake, light and moist with a subtle raspberry flavor.
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User Reviews for The Rosebud
06/08/2008 Posted by StevenMichaels
My wife had the Ciapono and I had the Eggplant Parmigiano. Both were enormous portions, the eggplant thinly sliced and baked (not pan fried), delicate and delicious. The presentation on the Ciapono was appealing, and the calamari in the Ciapono was the tenderest I have eaten in a long time. We had the Ensalada Caprese, thick slices of tomato and delightfully fresh mozarella, topped with a thin slice of sweet onion and roasted red sweet peppers, and of course the fresh basil and tasty aged balsamic. We ate on a busy Saturday night, but service was brisk and attentive without being intrusive, and speed was consistent with meals made from scratch. A delightful authentic Little Italy experience, such as Chicago is known for.
03/16/2008 Posted by margolis
I'll keep this short and simple. My brick chicken was amazing. His pasta side and chicken Marsala was great. Our beverages were outstanding. OUR WAITER WAS THE WORST EXAMPLE OF SERVICE EVER IN THE HISTORY OF MAN. I WANTED TO POKE HIS EYES OUT WITH MY FORK. HE RUINED OUR SPECIAL OCCASION WITH HIS FUMBLING INEPTITUDE AND COMPLETE LACK OF INTEREST IN OUR TABLE. WE WILL NOT RETURN!
Pros: Excellent food
Cons: Horrible service
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