The best place to see and be seen. Carmine's offers generous portions of authentic Italian fare in a comfortable Gold Coast setting
(312) 988-7676
1043 N Rush St
(Bellevue Place)
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.901751
-87.628001
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm
Fri 11am - Midnight
Sat 9am - Midnight
Sun 9am-11pm
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Valet Parking is $12
Last updated 9.29.09
What People Are Saying About Carmine's
The Owner
Carmine's
Owner
You never know who you'll bump into at Carmine's. This hot spot is a hangout for everyone from celebrities to tourists and locals alike. Heaping portions of mouthwatering Italian cuisine, excellent wines, live music and an upbeat atmosphere keep customers happy and the restaurant buzzing sun up to sun down. Inside, seating on two levels provides conversation-friendly dining upstairs, while the lower level is the place to be for live entertainment on weekends. An even more sought after seat is on the canopied patio which provides the best people watching in the city. Despite the mesmerizing…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The dining room is comfortable, attractive and bustling. With its Gold Coast/Rush Street location and upscale supper-club setting, Carmine's sets quite a stage. The clubby, dark bar/dining area attracts a sophisticated, thirty- and forty-something crowd. In keeping with the Rosebud family dynamic, the menu is Taylor Street Italian fare, from chunky minestrone and house specialty chicken Vesuvio to satisfying zuppe di mare overflowing with perfectly cooked seafood and linguine in a tomato white-wine broth.
10/06/09
Great food/wait staff/terrible hosts
by vulrich
Walked in-hosts didn't even LOOK at us. We were in jeans(nice jeans) and had walked over from the very upscale hotel nearby in which we were staying-thought we would pop in to see if a table was available. Manager came out finally after we were ignored by hosts for 2 minutes(they weren't on phones!), I asked if we were dressed appropriately, he said of course. Hosts still didn't even look or acknowledge us even while seating us. Note to hosts-just because we aren't in our 'couture' attire at the time, doesn't mean we aren't well off and ready to spend a mint in your restaurant for good food! This almost overshadowed the fantastic food and wait staff, attentive but not intrusive. Food was EXCELLENT, hubby had pork chops, I had the cavetelli arrabiata-very nice and spicy-loved it! Almost a perfect dining experience.
- Pros: Food was fantastic, very reasonably priced
- Cons: Host staff was very unwelcoming
06/21/09
Disappointing return trip to Carmines!!!
by geebabs9199
Every time I am back in Chicago, I love to go to Carmines for the great food and atmosphere. This past Saturday was really disappointing!!!! We made a reservation for 8 people at 8:00PM several weeks ago. We arrived 10 minutes early, and were told we would be seated in 10-15 minutes. That came and went & every time we checked status up front, the hostess was very rude & said either "5 -to-10 minutes more' or 'i will find you when you table is ready". About ten "5-to-10 minutes" later, we were finally seated for our 8PM reservation at 8:50PM!!!! Seems to be some extremely poor management going on there these days; there were several people in the same situation. I am quite disappointed b/c I really loved this place & my linguini & clams was no where near as good as it has been in the past. Unless they can turn things around, I will have to find a new place to go back to when visiting good old Chiicago!!!
- Cons: Not seating on time for your reservation; rude hostesses
The Details on Carmine's
The Extras:
Listen to live piano or jazz music in the bar Mon-Sat from 8pm till close.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant offers more than a dozen different cigars ($7-$21), though smoking is allowed only in the first floor bar and dining area.
Where to Sit:
Seasonal outdoor seating at the Carmine's sidewalk cafe makes for interesting Gold Coast people-watching.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Live Music
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Bar; Section
Message from Carmine's
- Lunch & Dinner, Brunch on weekends
- live music on weekends
- Signature pasta dishes
You never know who you'll bump into at Carmine's. This hot spot is a hangout for everyone from celebrities to tourists and locals alike. Heaping portions of mouthwatering Italian cuisine, excellent wines, live music and an upbeat atmosphere keep customers happy and the restaurant buzzing sun up to sun down. Inside, seating on two levels provides conversation-friendly dining upstairs, while the lower level is the place to be for live entertainment on weekends. An even more sought after seat is on the canopied patio which provides the best people watching in the city. Despite the mesmerizing parade of people strolling along Rush Street, the food is the real star at Carmine's. The menu features seafood, chops, and renowned signature pasta dishes which epitomize the Rosebud experience of stellar food and generous portions.
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