Recent Reviews
Nothing bad to say about this place. Delicious and worth it. I had the fettuccine Alfredo, tried the steak, and we shared the vodka sauce pasta. Chicken Alfredo was delicious and huge!! Super creamy, BIG, but not enough salt (you could easily add that though). What I liked about this place was that the dishes were HUGE for a fair price. Very worth it, especially the leftovers. Really recommend this place for a date or gathering, dishes can be shared they're that big.
I looked at the wrong menu, and ordered something that was not on the limited menu. When I got home I noticed I had egg plant salad instead of egg plant rotini. I called and spoke to Marco the manager, and he had the kitchen whip me up the rotini even though they were not making it at this time. I was very impressed by his commitment to customer service. Thank you, I will be back.
Amazing food, drinks, staff, and location. There's no doubt about this place being a 5 star. From the host to the waiters, its all a classy establishment. Its a must do for sure. Get the calamari appetizer, and carrot cake. Lawd!!!!
Great place. Love the staff and the food. They have yet to disappoint. Far more inviting than many of the other establishments at the triangle. Try the grigliata mistake and eggplant stack.
Went here just for the cheesecake. It was pretty good. It's like a cheesecake topped with cherries and a green brûlée crust. Yes!
What's not to love about a perfectly prepared steak (medium) from a classic steakhouse in Chicago? The bacon wrapped scallops are a must and I'm pretty sure it's steak law to order creamy, garlicy mashed potatoes on the side :)Seating is very tight so you will intentionally or unintentionally easedrop on the conversations happening around you. Typical wait for entrees is around 40 min, which if you're with good company and order a great rest wine, time will just fly by!
Almost doesn't feel fair reviewing Rosebud...they are always consistently good in my opinion. Matter of fact, i would pit them against Monteverde and guarantee they win on taste and value for money. Carbonara, salmon salad, sausage and peppers, caprese salad, the rigatoni, the norwegian salmon...alright alright, I'm getting hungry writing this review. If you've never been, give them a try, I've never been disappointed by a meal from there....yet
Without a doubt one of my most favorite authentic restaurants in Chicago. This is where I usually take my family and friends when they are visiting me in Chicago. The classical Italian feel and ambience for a restaurant are perfect for a romantic date night as well. The portions are generally pretty big and you definitely get what you pay for in both amount and taste. For anyone with a gluten allergy they have an amazing gluten-free penne pasta that they can substitute in most pasta dishes. The wine selection is wonderful and they have a great tasting Chianti. I love a place with great tasting olive oil before my meal comes and there's is to die for.
Another great family meal still hot by the time it got home! Sausage, pasta, salads and of course the bread. Keep up the great service! Thank you!!
I have recently dined here twice for lunch since they opened their patio dining. I have nothing but good things to say. The staff is very accommodating and the food was great. Both times I had the Fish salad, once as ordered and once with some added greens. I did prefer it with the greens, but the seafood was cooked perfectly. The lady I was dining with had the lunch special which she enjoyed, although she said the vegetables in the minestrone soup were a bit large. We also had the bruschetta, which was delicious. The first time we dined here my dining partner had the Tiramisu for dessert. It was a very generous portion. I used to be a pastry chef and Tiramisu was one of my specialties. This was pretty good. My best accolades have to go to the staff. The Maitre D was so accommodating, helping to move the umbrella to create more shade. But most of my kudos go to our waitress. I am embarrassed that I didn't get her name. She was handling the whole patio and there were some "challenging " ladies who were quite demanding, but she handled them with aplomb. It makes me angry that people are so inconsiderate during these times. They don't realize that the people who are serving them are putting themselves in danger by being in close contact with so many people! Anyway, our waitress was exceptional and very attentive. If I didn't think it would have caused a scene, I would have said something to that demanding lady. Thank you Rosebud for a wonderful lunch. I hope that you appreciate your employees.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Recommended by friends from Chicago. We were on vacation from Atlanta. We went to Rosebud on Rush BEFORE indoor seating during COVID. The host & staff were extremely friendly & gracious. But the FOOD!! OMG!! Was great to eat such fabulous authentic Italian food during a Pandemic!! Great wine list! Two days later, we ate again at a Rosbud on Taylor. First time for indoor dining. Again...very gracious & professional. Food just as fabulous as the other restaurant. I highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago.
I'd say this restaurant is the perfect definition of "pretty good". There's nothing really wrong with it, but nothing super great either. I'm not surprised it's so popular with tourists, as it has familiar menu items in large portions that taste just fine. The upstairs room is nice looking and at first I thought service was going to be great based on the lack of crowd and surplus of staff. Alas, our server was often absent for long periods of time. The chicken Vesuvio was oddly sweet, not something I'd order again. The baked clams were fresh but the surrounding sauce had a little too much thickener. The polenta was completely flavorless. I took it home and made it tasty by adding olive oil, pepper, salt and a dash of heat. Seems like something they could have done. The meatball and vodka sauce were the best things going. I'd go back for those two things. I did not like the tortollini. My friend got the (huge) chicken parm and enjoyed it.
This is the place to go when in Chicago. The veal chop is the bomb. Come early it is always a great time. When in Chicago this is the place
One of my favorite places to eat downtown Naperville. Fettuccine Alfredo, yum! Great service. They used to be located right on the river, was disappointed when they moved. Still amazing though. Recommend.
Knocking it out of the park. My family is loving the family feast special!!!! So much authentic Italian food for such a phenomenal price, $55. Carry out was quick and seamless. Pleasant taking the order. Overall 5 stars. I am so glad they opened up in Lemont.
I have been to Carmine's many times for dinner and it's always consistently excellent but I had no idea that Carmine's did brunch on Saturday- so had a reservation after Covid quarantine and it was Awesome!! Eggs Benedict, Crab Benedict, and the Rigatoni was GREAT! So happy they're open! Great food and service as usual!
The food was excellent, portion sizes were huge. Servers were very attentive and witty. Overall a fun and amazing dinner.
The best fried calamari and eggplant parm...
Very solid Italian food. They have great variety. Wonderful wine selection. The only thing preventing me from marking it 5 stars is that it is a little expensive for Italian food. Overall, very good and a great place for a date night.
The best chicken parm I have had! I go there at least once a week even with Covid 19. See you tomorrow Chicken parm!
I love coming here. It is a beautiful part of the city and the building itself is great Chicago atmosphere. I recently became gluten free and was really exited about their gluten free options. However, since being gluten free I explored away from the pasta and checked out their filet. Let me say, I am a big ribeye girl and usually skip on the filet (personal opinion). However, I got it one night and it was cooked PERFECT and the sauce is incredibly. Ive came back three times now and ordered the filet and its been perfect and consistent every time. I never leave a single mushroom on my plate it's that good. Cant wait to get back here after quarantine. I might not be able to wait and will look into delivery options.
Ordered thru Grub Hub tonight. Arrived on time, hot and carefully packed. Just as good as eating in the restaurant
Rosebud is one of my favorite spots in Naperville! My husband and I prefer to belly up to the bar and share a few plates. We usually split The Eggplant Stack Salad ( best I have ever had), Baked Clams, and a White Fish. The wine list is great and since I only drink white I cannot comment in the red. However, if u like white do urself a favor and order the Benvolio Pinot Grigio. I Love it so much I might name my next dog Benny. Rosebud does have a lot of turn over with bartenders but for the most part they are usually good and attentive. Atmosphere is swanky and always has a great energy.
Talk about a great meal in the city! Rosebud Steakhouse had some of the best service, dinner, and dessert in the city! For starters, we had the Alaskan king crab legs which were fantastic, served with warm butter. We also had the wedge salad, not featured here, but absolutely delicious. For the main course, I had the lobster tail (larger size of course) with mashed potatoes and baked mac and cheese as sides... absolutely perfect! The lobster was juicy, sweet, and served again with warm butter. Finally for dessert... the tiramisu was delightful! Not a lot of restaurants can truly perfect the tiramisu, but Rosebud's was great!Overall, Rosebud's is the perfect place to have a quality meal and great experience with your family and friends. Next time I visit Chicago, I will be sure to stop by Rosebud Steakhouse again!
This was a great experience.The atmosphere is cozy and great.Staff is very friendly and service was perfect.The Chef went by everybody's table and greeted them which makes the experience even better.The food was AMAZING and I mean everything we had was good,tasty,and very nicely presented.I will definitely be going back here,nothing else like it in the city.
Went for lunch on Sunday, mandatory valet not in effect at the time. Overall an outstanding experience at Rosebud Lemont. We had fish salad for an appetizer which was incredible. The entree, eggplant parmesan, was light, tasty, and easily the best eggplant dish in the area. Marinara sauce with the side of pasta complimented the dish perfectly. Expensive but worth it.
The service here was fantastic. Our waiter, Fernando, was very accommodating and sweet. Each dish we ordered was fantastic. Highly recommend the rigatoni alla vodka!
My husband and I have been there twice recently. I suggest making reservations (we did) if going on a weekend, can get crowded. Even though it was very busy, the service was quick and the food was amazing.
We love Carmine's. There are many Italian places in Chicago. If we're staying around north Michigan Avenue, this is always a great choice. Tonight, it was a Friday in lent. Our waiter Jay was very helpful and attentive-the whole staff was-no empty water glasses. They have a pretty good wine selection. Tonight, Jay recommended the sea bass Oscar. It didn't disappoint-absolutely delicious.
I'd say this restaurant is the perfect definition of "right there at the average". There's nothing particularly wrong with it, but nothing particularly right either. I'm not surprised it's so popular with tourists, as it has familiar menu items in large portions that taste ok. The upstairs room is nice looking and at first I thought service was going to be great based on the lack of crowd and surplus of staff. Alas, our server was often absent for long periods of time. The chicken Vesuvio was oddly sweet, not something I'd order again. The baked clams were fresh but the surrounding sauce had too much thickener. The polenta was completely flavorless. I took it home and made it tasty by adding olive oil, pepper, salt and a dash of heat. Seems like something they could have done. The meatball and vodka sauce were the best things going. I'll give it another go sometime if it's too cold out to walk any further.
Great Italian food and dessert!!! Excellent service and good ambiance. I recommend- especially for anyone staying off Michigan Avenue!!