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The Rosebud

1500 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607-4016
Phone: (312) 942-1117
The Rosebud
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

The Rosebud

This is where it all began.

  • Close to the United Center
  • Private dining
  • Delivery now available

Old world elegance is reflected in the stylish décor of legendary restaurant, The Rosebud. Celebrities, tourists and locals alike flock to Taylor Street for a taste of Rosebud's signature Italian dishes. Huge portions of scrumptious selections include sausage and peppers, perfect chicken vesuvio, square noodles, and baked clams. An exceptional selection of wine helps to round out an outstanding meal. Rosebud on Taylor delivers both food and hospitality in generous portions!

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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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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Request one of the few choice tables with a draped view of Taylor Street.

User Reviews for The Rosebud

Citysearch (17), InsiderPages (2 ), All (19)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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.

3 Star Rating: Average

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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Editor's Review

Little Italy legend serves up hearty Italian specialties in a cozy, comfortable setting.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Request one of the few choice tables with a draped view of Taylor Street.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Bar

Parking

  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm
  • Fri 11am-11:30pm
  • Sat 5pm-11:30pm
  • Sun 4pm-10pm

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Family Style
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Valet Parking
  • Local Favorites
  • Celeb Hangout

Recognition for The Rosebud

2006 Audience Winner - Italian Food

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