Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Carmine's Rosemont

    3.4 (525 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Carmine's Rosemont Photos

    CARMINE'S ROSEMONT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale

    Recommended Reviews - Carmine's Rosemont

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Asparagus
    ILona B.

    Let's start from the beginning...There is a dress code. We ensured we were dressed business casual so not a problem for us. We made a reservation for 2pm on Sunday. Our server started out slow but by the end of our service was severely lacking. Didn't check on us enough...definitely missed opportunity for ordering more drinks, etc. Drinks. Lemonchello Martini & Lychee Gin & Tonic. We both decided that the drinks were the best thing! The bar tender was singing behind the counter and enjoying his work. Definitely have a drink at the bar. Appetizers were ok. We ordered two different ones. We did the bruschetta and crab cake. Husband thought crab cake was just alright. Bruschetta had black olives. I hate black olives and wouldn't have ordered that had I known. (Menu doesn't mention it.) We both would not order these again. Entrees. I ordered short rib and polenta and thought it taste good...maybe a little dry. Also a side of asparagus to share., which was delicious. Husband ordered veal braciole and a glass of white wine. His was over seared and not fork tender. He couldn't eat the bottom as it was burnt. Couldn't even cut it with a steak knife. (He tried and the table was shaking.) He was also mad because it came in a red sauce and thought had he known he would have ordered red wine. (Then he checked menu on way home and he was served the wrong sauce. Should have been a scallopini sauce.) How did the server not catch that it was wrong? Dessert was Nutella Beignets served cold. They were good but not even warm. We joked that maybe the server went to New Orleans to pick them up. They definitely sat before they got to us. We really wanted to love this place as we have had friends that have had good experiences. So maybe we had a junior or bad server, ordered the wrong things? Who knows. They are selling elevated Italian Food and we both left feeling that's not what we got. Would we go back? Probably not. Chicago is known for Italian Food and I know you can get what you pay for elsewhere.

    Fried Calamari
    Leslie A.

    I have been consistently coming here for years and have even brought many many out-of-town guests, here who absolutely adore it. Key strengths are the fact that they are consistent and everything is absolutely delicious and high-quality. Love the space of the patio as well as the actual indoors. Great wine selection as always, and on this particular visit service was fantastic because for some reason, they boxed our food. However, on my last visit here a little less than two months ago, I packed my own food oddly enough.

    Aleena V.

    Carmine's - Rosemont Baked Mostaccioli = cheesy, bubbly, and the ultimate comfort dish Filet medallions = tender & flavorful, paired with a rich sauce + sides Roasted potatoes = crispy, golden perfection 4.6/5 Portions are huge (definitely shareable), service was on point, and the old-school Italian steakhouse vibes were immaculate. Perfect spot for a night out in Rosemont! Check out my @ratedbyaleena on Instagram for the full view! #RatedByAleena #Foodie #FoodReview #FoodieFinds #FoodieLife #ChicagoEats #RosemontEats #ItalianFood #PastaLover #SteakHouseVibes #EatLocal #FoodAdventures

    I got my filet as the table was cleared it was time to go.
    Jeffrey H.

    My wife and I dined at the famous Carmines this evening for our 12th wedding anniversary. It was truly a forgettable night. David, our server, was excellent. He was as professional as they get. My two stars are for the food. I ordered the Veal piccatta, and it was horrible. Uhm, just a thought: when serving veal, it should always be medium-rare to rare. Terrible,. Not well or medium well, because it's veal, it should be fork-tender, meaning you can cut it with a fork. My wife ordered the Chicken Milanese for me, and it was fine; I had a piece, and it was actually more tender than my veal. Now, when you pay the prices they're charging you, you should get the meal you expect. We both had penne pasta with a delicious red sauce. My wife didn't like her pasta because it wasn't cooked enough. She does not like al dente pasta. I was classically trained as a chef, and my traing was in Italian cuisine. I know a little bit about it. The pasta was a bit undercooked, but not by much. She likes all her pasta overcooked until soft as a noodle. The restaurant was a beautiful room. and only a handful of customers were there. The ambiance was lovely. I don't think I will be back to Carmines' because I wanted the veal and it was not cooked as I like it. I ordered the filet mignon Medium Rare. It was perfectly cooked, but not a bit of salt or pepper to be found. Again, two stars for me.and

    Bruschetta
    Mark N.

    Man, we're giving this place a well-earned 4 stars. Ambience? Definitely upscale. Ok- if you want a casual dinner, do NOT come here. It's got a basic dress code - if you can't dress nice, you won't eat here. No problem! Hubby and i walked in on a Friday night for our first dinner there. Service was absolutely spot on. Definitely solid props to Carmine's for the excellent and spot on service! The waiters are dressed up to the nines, and our big quibble was being seated at a tiny 2-person table - we hardly had room for our bread basket and bruschetta appetizer, much less my Peroni and hubby's sparkling soda water! Said bread was awesome. Almost hot and wonderfully soft. The bruschetta was thick, dripping with olive oil, and included chopped black olives (not a prob for me, but hub-hub was a bit taken aback as he's not an olive fan). But the flavor? Nice indeed otherwise. I ordered a bow tie pasta with Italian sausage. Now THIS is where the demerit kicked in. The pasta and sauce was perfecto-mundo. The sausage? Oh my god. WAY too bland and WAY too chewy. Give me some sausage flavor and easier to chew please, Carmines! Hub hub had alfredo sauce w/chicken - his was - by far- the best entree of the evening. It was fantastic. We were so full at the end we had to reluctantly pass on dessert. Will we come again? Yes. And if you want a special place with top-notch service? Carmine's is IT.

    Italian wedding
    Eddie R.

    I always say, you get what you pay for. I paid allot but I got a huge meal that was way better than I've had in a while. Great flavors in the soup and the bolognese. Everything was amazing. Franco was a great waiter. He recommended a few things and he helped me to make a really good pick. He was spot on. The servings were huge. This place had great food and a great place for date night. Very romantic. I will be coming back. I recommend.

    Hugo Spritz
    Ira M.

    We had a 6:15 reservation and weren't seated until almost 7:00. Other than that, the food was outstanding. #iraeats #iraeats1

    Ambiance

    See all

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 day ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 2

    15 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa M.
    49
    34
    20

    13 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joani O.
    293
    1124
    3716

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark N.
    9
    225
    221

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 3

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ira M.
    0
    162
    478

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John S.
    32
    82
    7

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 3

    14 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jess S.
    1
    164
    173

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M J.
    5
    288
    457

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Peter B.
    176
    17
    2

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L M.
    106
    45
    9

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S U.
    0
    74
    15

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Fida O.
    141
    39
    9

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 14

    Ask the Community - Carmine's Rosemont

    Nonna Silvia's Trattoria & Pizzeria - Swiss chard fettuccine

    Nonna Silvia's Trattoria & Pizzeria

    4.2(711 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$

    An excellent authentic, traditional Italian meal! Great atmosphere and our host Karl was fantastic!…read moreFresh handmade pasta and excellent sauces. Very nice portions and good prices. They were very accommodating for requests of dishes that were not on the menu as well! My first 34 years of life I lived on Long Island, New York. Formally a 14 year chef on Long Island where I ran a family style restaurant for a wonderful Sicilian family and Nonna Silvia's made me feel like I was back home. This place is legit! I am 20 years relocated living in South Carolina. This is in my top three favorite Italian meals I've had around the United States since I left New York. If my work travels bring me back to Chicago, I will definitely be back to Nonna Sylvia's!

    We were on the way home from seeing Hamilton in Chicago and saw this restaurant come up on the Yelp…read moresearch. My husband ordered the polo Venito and since I can't have tomatoes, our waiter recommended the fettuccine Alfredo so I ordered that. There is olive oil and Parmesan cheese on the table and they brought us two small loaves of bread which was crusty on the outside and chewy on the inside just the way we like it. It was dark in here, which was very calming. There was music playing softly in the background just enough so we don't understand what the people next to us are talking about which we appreciate. There's a full bar and lots of wine options. I highly recommend dining here. The food is fantastic, seasoned very well and the perfect temperature and texture. This is an amazing restaurant to take a first date or even to celebrate a special day like an anniversary or birthday. I am so glad we stopped here! Will be back for sure! Our waiter was kind, knowledgeable, and professional! Could not ask for a better restaurant to come to tonight!

    Photos
    Nonna Silvia's Trattoria & Pizzeria - Dining room

    Dining room

    Nonna Silvia's Trattoria & Pizzeria - Rotolo pasta

    Rotolo pasta

    Nonna Silvia's Trattoria & Pizzeria - Rucola salad

    See all

    Rucola salad

    Fire + Wine - Park Ridge - Black pepper shrimp

    Fire + Wine - Park Ridge

    4.5(74 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    This was our first time here, and we came to celebrate a birthday. We had noted it in the…read morereservation and also had a conversation about it with our server. We were a little surprised when nothing was done for it, which isn't a big deal, but I'll be honest it was disappointing since we did come specifically to celebrate and had talked about it w our server. 3/5 Arancini - Very salty. None of us really enjoyed them because of that. They also came out lukewarm instead of hot. Would have been excellent if it was less salty and came out hot and crispy. 5/5 Fig & Mushroom (subbed for prosciutto) - The menu doesn't specify how the fig is served. Turned out to be fig jam rather than fresh fig, which wasn't what we expected. A little too sweet for me but overall still very much enjoyed it. Their pizza was cooked perfectly with enough toppings and cheese. Very good pizza! 5/5 Braised Short Rib + Polenta - so good! The short rib was excellent, just slightly salty. The polenta was perfect, and it came with a generous portion of wild mushrooms. 2/5 White Wine Cake (recommended as "unique") by our server - This was the most disappointing meal item. Our waitress told us it was special, but it was very bland and didn't match the description or image on their website. Their website showed a cake with a large scoop of ice cream on top, fair amount of whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Ours came with maybe a quarter of the size of that ice cream scoop, a little teaspoon dollop of whipped cream that you eat in one bite and the raspberry sauce was a tiny smear on bottom for decor but there wasn't enough to actually eat it. The cake itself was moist but lacked flavor. It took a really long time to come out, we thought perhaps they forgot, then forgetting we were celebrating a birthday on top of that was disappointing. Atmosphere - Beautiful space, very well done. The only issue is how close the tables are, you can't pull your chair back without hitting someone, and getting to the bathroom requires asking others to move because of how tight the layout is. Overall, we really enjoyed it and would return. While there were a few dishes we wouldn't order again, and others we would. Would love to try the wild mushroom pizza next time! The only thing was that since we had come to celebrate a birthday and didn't end up doing that, the night felt a little less special than we had expected--but still a nice experience overall.

    I'm glad I finally got to check this place out, as I've been curious about it for some time. This…read moreplace is swanky and sophisticated, and a nice addition to the Park Ridge restaurant scene. I came to meet some folks and we sat at the bar. They have an extensive beverage program here, including mocktails, and that's what I settled on. I got one called Strawberry-Basil something, and it was so good. The strawberry-basil shrub was a key ingredient, and I don't get to a lot of places that use a shrub in their drinks. There was definitely a STRONG vinegar taste but for me, that was great. I also ordered a pasta dish, orecchiette and sausage with peas and a sweet, creamy sauce. Orecchiette and sausage are such a classic combo and I hadn't had this sauce before; it was a pleasant dish and was perfectly al dente. Service was good for the bar area. There's parking around, both in the lot right outside and the public parking lot below. And then of course there's the lots by the library and whatnot, so you should be able to find something.

    Photos
    Fire + Wine - Park Ridge - Inside

    Inside

    Fire + Wine - Park Ridge - Pork belly with polenta. Good, but too fatty.

    Pork belly with polenta. Good, but too fatty.

    Fire + Wine - Park Ridge - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont - Wild Mushrooms

    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont

    3.6(486 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    How did we get here... Harry Caray's, Rosemont…read more One of those places you don't expect to find this close to the airport... but somehow it feels like a destination on its own. Tucked near ORD, Harry Caray's delivers more than just a meal -- it's an experience that blends Chicago history, great food, and a lively atmosphere all in one. The space has a classic, energetic feel with just the right balance of upscale and welcoming. I arrived at lunchtime and went with the Italian wedding soup and garlic bread, and both hit exactly the way you want them to -- warm, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. well-executed dishes with bold flavor strong drinks that hit the mark an atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer It's the kind of spot that works whether you're passing through or looking for a place that feels like a local favorite. Some places are easy to find... and others feel like a hidden gem. How did we get here?

    If I could give negative stars, I would. Hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. The…read moreambiance of the restaurant was genuinely nice, but unfortunately that's where the positives end. The service was shockingly poor, and the food didn't come close to justifying the price. To put things into perspective, the restaurant only had about six tables occupied, so it wasn't busy at all. Despite that, it took 30 minutes just to place drink orders. After that, our server disappeared and never returned to take our appetizer or entrée order. We spent another 45 minutes trying to get her attention, at times clearly waving in her direction and even feeling like she was looking right at us, but she still didn't come over. She only came back after a long wait, and not because she was checking on us. When the food eventually arrived, it was underwhelming at best. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, which was bland and came with only a few small shreds of chicken mixed in, definitely not what you would expect from a nicer Italian restaurant. We also did not receive bread until we specifically asked, drinks were never refilled, and our server never once checked on us. After finishing our meals, we sat with empty plates and glasses for about 30 minutes before a busser, not our server, finally cleared the table. We then waited another 15 to 20 minutes before flagging down someone else to order dessert. That person only took one order and walked away without addressing the rest of the table. Eventually, flagged down another staff member who took our full dessert order, but after waiting another 30 minutes with nothing arriving, we decided to leave. The overall attitude from the staff was indifferent at best, and it genuinely felt like no one cared about the customer experience. Even when we spoke to the manager, there was little sense of concern or urgency. It was a very strange interaction. The only redeeming part of the evening was that, after significant pushback, a portion of our bill was discounted. Still, the entire experience lasting nearly three hours was incredibly frustrating and disappointing. I would not return or recommend this place.

    Photos
    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont - Extensive Wine Collection

    Extensive Wine Collection

    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont - Caesar's salad with Salmon and Shrimp.

    Caesar's salad with Salmon and Shrimp.

    Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont - Extensive wine collection

    See all

    Extensive wine collection

    Carmine's Rosemont - italian - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...