Alex Dana's Rosebud Italian Since 1976

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Great atmosphere delicious food all around great experience when we were there 1/9/2021We could of not asked for a better server than Frankie. Will absolutely be going back soon and requesting Frankie as our server. I would post pictures of the food but it was scarfed down before I had... read moreGreat atmosphere delicious food all around great experience when we were there 1/9/2021We could of not asked for a better server than Frankie. Will absolutely be going back soon and requesting Frankie as our server. I would post pictures of the food but it was scarfed down before I had the chance read less
Let me start by saying I've been here a few times the latest being last night with my family. We started with calamari, shrimp scampi and the stuffed mushrooms. All very tasty. Let me tell you I had the Sea bass special with risotto - it was the absolute BEST... read moreLet me start by saying I've been here a few times the latest being last night with my family. We started with calamari, shrimp scampi and the stuffed mushrooms. All very tasty. Let me tell you I had the Sea bass special with risotto - it was the absolute BEST sea bass I have ever had & I truly mean that. Cooked to absolute perfection. Husband had the lamb chop special with risotto, he very much enjoyed that. Cooked well, to his liking, seasoned well. My dad had veal parm & sister/bro both had (chicken) pasta - cooked perfectlyTony our waiter was very nice. YES the place can get pretty loud, older crowd might not like that. But don't let it detour you from stopping by this gem! My husband and I dine out a lot (more before pandemic of course) and I pride myself on my Yelp & open table reviews. Which I do religiously. Reading the reviews on this place is so very disappointing. People would rather leave a 1-3 star review saying their food wasn't cooked properly or it's like Olive Garden or something was just OK, rather than giving the restaurant a chance to CORRECT whatever the issues are WHILE YOU ARE AT THE RESTAURANT. Come on people - don't leave establishments crappy reviews when you don't even bring up issues to management. Don't run to social media and talk badly when there is a pandemic going on. Sure these platforms are for honest opinions but giving a restaurant a chance to correct mistakes while you are dining makes more sense than bashing them on review websites. I highly recommend this restaurant & will def be back again & again! read less
We ate at Rosebud on Christmas Eve and I would like to start by giving a shout out to our waitress and the manager on staff that night. Both were so kind to us and very attentive, even when we were the last ones in the restaurant, keeping them there... read moreWe ate at Rosebud on Christmas Eve and I would like to start by giving a shout out to our waitress and the manager on staff that night. Both were so kind to us and very attentive, even when we were the last ones in the restaurant, keeping them there late on Christmas Eve.The atmosphere is classy, the wine selection is great and the food is tasty. We ordered the lamb chops as an appetizer and they were probably our favorite dish we had all night. We also got the surf and turf and risotto with fish. All were very good. I really liked the taste of the risotto, fluffy and perfectly cooked. For dessert, the chocolate cake is the best one, we also tried the carrot cake and cheesecake but the chocolate was the winner at our table! (See my photo of how delicious it looks!) Thank you for taking care of us on Christmas Eve, we will be back! read less
I was surprised to read some of the recent reviews of this awesome place. I think some people want to complain about anyone doing anything other than being shut down and then want to complain when things are not perfect in this unprecedented time. Everyone needs to have some patience... read moreI was surprised to read some of the recent reviews of this awesome place. I think some people want to complain about anyone doing anything other than being shut down and then want to complain when things are not perfect in this unprecedented time. Everyone needs to have some patience with all our restaurants. With that being said, I think Carmine's does an excellent job with their customer service while abiding by rules and protocols for the state of Illinois. This is my 3rd time coming here since September and I not once had an issue with the food, service or Covid rules. Bartenders are fun, witty and give great service. Food is excellent and huge portions. I do recommend ordering with a friend or partner, or plan on a lot of leftovers. I've never been disappointed. read less
Rosebud is always incredible and remains our favorite spot in Chicago! The food is spectacular, particularly the chicken parmesan and the ziti. The staff is so attentive and kind. Our waiter, Francisco, went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect experience dining in the heated patio on... read moreRosebud is always incredible and remains our favorite spot in Chicago! The food is spectacular, particularly the chicken parmesan and the ziti. The staff is so attentive and kind. Our waiter, Francisco, went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect experience dining in the heated patio on Christmas Eve . We can’t wait to come back! read less
Kali Zettle 12/25/2020Rosebud is my favorite Italian restaurant in Naperville. All the staff is so kind and accommodating, my daughter and I dine her at least every other week. The menu has a vast selection of entrees, salads, appetizers, pizza and desserts. Julian and Lorenzo are amazing!! They... read moreRosebud is my favorite Italian restaurant in Naperville. All the staff is so kind and accommodating, my daughter and I dine her at least every other week. The menu has a vast selection of entrees, salads, appetizers, pizza and desserts. Julian and Lorenzo are amazing!! They make a great pear martini!! read less
I'm visiting Chicago for Christmas and couldn't find anywhere to eat near my hotel. Carmines was open and even though we didn't have a reservation, they found us a table. I'm gluten free and our server, Angela recommended the Lamb chops and they were outstanding! That Caesar salad was... read moreI'm visiting Chicago for Christmas and couldn't find anywhere to eat near my hotel. Carmines was open and even though we didn't have a reservation, they found us a table. I'm gluten free and our server, Angela recommended the Lamb chops and they were outstanding! That Caesar salad was also very good and enough to share. I will definitely return to this restaurant when I'm in Chicago again! read less