Went on a Friday evening just before the dinner rush. Adorable eatery. There were several large parties so we ate at tables near the bar and hostess area. Did not matter one bit. Waitress was awesome and attentive and very helpful with recommendations. We had the stuffed artichoke appetizer to start. Soooooo good. Split the special - lobster Risotto - with my daughter. Other friend at the table ordered chicken Parmesan and it was enough for all of us! We ubered over from MagMile and it was maybe a 10 minute trip if that. Worth the trek. Go!!! read more

Rosebud - Lobster Risotto goodness - it was the special and full of lobster, scallops, shrimp & asparagus (enough for two!) - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came here six years ago with family and I remember it being so incredibly delicious and the best Italian food in the city. Over the weekend while in town my boyfriend and I came here for Sunday dinner. I made a reservation but there was really no need to, there were plenty of empty tables. The food was good but not as great as I remember. The pasta and clams were so delicious but the carbonara dish was not as good. The service was very pushy for a half full restaurant. Our server was rushing us, the bus boy was clearing plates, and the check was on the table in under an hour. We enjoyed our dinner but unfortunately it didn't live up to the memory I had from my last visit. read more

It's absolute perfection. Sat up with a smile the moment we walked in. We ordered a caesar salad, baked ziti, and chicken Marsala. All to share, with my Valentine. I cannot describe the deliciousness. It is SO much food, but we ate every bite of the salad and Marsala. Brought the Ziti home and I'm already back at eating. I love the ambiance. I loved our server (beautiful Indian woman). We are in our early 30s and have spent a lot of time staking out hot new spots (we met at Butter circa 2005, waiting tables, and we got married at Gilt Bar's Library for God's sake). However, no offense to RPM and co., but Rosebud was here long before you and will be around long after you're gone. Babbo is to NYC Greenwich Village as Rosebud is to Chicago's Taylor Street. Poor Rosebud though: someone got sick in the restaurant. Just right at the table. Couldn't feel it coming, I guess. My husband saw it (I was facing the other way). Still uoogie though. Rosebud handled it like pros. Showed concern, but cleaned things up fast, respectful of other patrons... read more

One of my favorite italian restaurants anywhere. The Taylor St location is it. Absolutely delicious old school classic Italian. Chicken parm enough for two. Just got to town and can't wait to get in there. The spicy calamari is not to be missed as well. Delicious and big servings. Come hungry and don't miss this place if you're in Chicago read more

Dear rosebuds, Thank you for your existence. And your amazing lamb chops. And chicken parmigiana. And the biggest pork hops I've ever seen in my entire life, which happened to be the best leftovers I've had for breakfast. I'm glad I got the ones without the spicy sauce (make sure you get it in the side instead!). Very pricy, but totally worth splurging once in a whole ;) read more

Rosebud - Pork chops! I told them to out the spicy sauce on the side instead ;) - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Been coming here for 15+ years. The Chicken Parm, and the Brick Chicken are the absolute best. There is no other location we will go to. Though sometimes the crowd makes it hard to get a table, most of the food is always consistent. Only thing that has changed is the gnocchi, and it hasn't changed for the better.. read more

This place is amazing it's romantic and beautiful, lovely with classic music, 100 percent Italian restaurant, we ordered the Chicken Vesuvio & chicken Alfredo the most authentic Italian Food we ever had the tiramisu and the canoli cake were delicious the lady Vita was so friendly' patient and answered all our questions we had an unforgettable experience & did not want to leave our cozy table. read more

Rosebud - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here on a date with my boyfriend on a Friday night and had a spectacular time! Service was fantastic and so was the food. I had a white fish special that was stuffed with crab meat, delicious! My boyfriend had the gnocchi with chicken special and his was also delicious! We were too full for dessert so can't comment on that. Will definitely come back! :) read more

Rosebud - White fish special stuffed with crab meat. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

Always good. Standard Italian cooking, very rich sauces and cheeses. The service is better. Very professional and passionate about the food. Overall great time, authentic Italian experience read more

I've never disagreed more with a restaurant's Yelp reviews. I got the spicy grilled calamari and it was actually terrible. Maybe the portions for other things are larger but there were literally 11 pieces of calamari in my dish, most of which were small tentacles. There were three flat pieces and they tasted fishy - and not in the fresh and flavorful way. I'm fine with spicy food but the "sauce" was so spicy by itself and if you had the misfortune to eat a pepper you'd probably be miserable the rest of the meal. Would've been better off putting the calamari in marinara sauce. Chicken Parmesan was fine, exactly what you'd expect, probably a dish for two. They didn't even bother having fresh bread, it was stale and tasted store bought. Service was nice. But the calamari was memorably bad and really dragged the place down and even without it, Rosebud still would've been nothing special. read more

I love it. I have eaten there twice so far since I have moved here. Once outside and once inside, both were great for different reasons. Both times I went I had a salad and my friends had pasta. Both were great. I find it hard to find really good salads. I highly recommend the warm spinach salad with seared ahi or the Cesar salad with shrimp. The staff was very friendly and attentive both times. This place is a Chicago legend. I heard that Frank Sinatra used to have a reserved table here. (I went to the one next to the Peninsula Hotel.. not sure if this is that address or not) (I ate lunch both times so my price information is based on that.) (I ate here a third time, today. I had a different salad, the Cobb Salad that comes with shrimp. It was great too! read more

Well, our experience started off on a very bad foot. At one point of our 47 minute wait (after our reservation time), I considered finding another restaurant down the street. I was told to go to Rosebud and having only had one other (great) Rosebud experience in Naperville, this was our first downtown. We chose Taylor because we thought it would be great to eat at the first of the chain. I called one month in advance for a table. I made the reservation for 3. Then... two days before we were set to have dinner there, my husband called to increase our reservation by 2. Now, our party went from 3 to 5. In the restaurant business, this means a considerably fewer amount of options because standard tables accommodate up to 4. Given this change, I would have expected that if they had a large amount of parties in the 5-6 range, that they would mention this on the phone when we called to change the reservation. At that point, it would have been our fault. But... they acted as though it were no big deal and the accommodation would be fine. We arrived at 7:30 for our 8:00 reservation. We had drinks in the bar. Then we proceeded to wait until 8:47 when FINALLY they had a table available for us. They could've pushed together two tables. But they didn't. We had to wait until a table was up, though our reservation was 47 minutes prior. We were apologized to by the manager and given the "Frank Sinatra" table. He kept mentioning this as if it were a good thing and it was a nice table after all. We were also treated to two free appetizers for our table. Tony was our server and he was awesome. Our food was great and the recommendations were also wonderful. The bread was tasty and everyone enjoyed what they ordered... except... why must the entrees be enough for two people to share? Holy cow! When you order a pork chop, you get two... chicken parmesan, you get two full chicken breasts.... I guess it's better than not enough food, right? We left with plenty of food for a full meal the next evening. Except... 3 of the 5 were headed out of town (visitors) by plane the next day. Lots of wasted food-- but not the fault of the restaurant. For 5 people with a bottle of wine, entrees for all, one salad starter, 2 free appetizers (because of our wait time)... we spent $145 before tip. It was a nice dinner, though I'd never ever take 5 people to Rosebud again. I would only take 4 people or try another location. I will not be going back to the Rosebud on Taylor. read more

We usually take pics but not this time. Upon entering we told we needed reservations by who would be our waiter, then another gentleman said he could squeeze us in. Ok, so we ordered soup I believe clam chowder and a steak salad. Steak salad was phenomenal. Also remembered ordering a fish dish in the $56 dollar range ( just don't remember ) as it was on a special menu , something arrabata I don't know) anyways and spaghelli w/ meatball. My son is the spaghetti master and disliked it. The fish was oily and just nothing to write home about. I've lived in Chicago for about 10 years and was always told to try the burger. Well this was a complete let down. The place was maybe at 40% capacity on a Friday. Waiter was nice after the front fiasco. Maybe he did not know. I would not repeat for our experience with the items we ordered. The place had a nice feel to it with dim lighting. I might return someday for the burger. Pricey for much better options elsewhere. read more

What a wonderful evening we spent at The Rosebud Restaurant on Taylor Street in Chicago!! We were immediately seated at "Sinatra's" table, it is in a non-traffic part of the restaurant. Our waiter was at our table without hesitation and offered us the specials for the evening and asked for our drink order. We asked for wine suggestions and he was very willing and able to help us with that! We started off with the Napolean Eggplant Salad, a Rosebud exclusive. Piled high: vine ripe tomatoes, arugala, fresh mozzerella, thinly sliced eggplant (battered and fried golden brown), drizzled with oil and balsamic vinegar. You do NOT have to be a fan of eggplant to fall in love with this salad! It was spectacular! Next we had the Zuppa di Mare, Pappardelle Noodles in a tomato basil sauce (Rosebud house specialty), Pork Chops Cacciatore, and Brick Chicken (another Rosebud specialty of the house). We were not disappointed by any of our choices! The Zuppa di Mare was a very generous portion of linguini smothered with the clams, mussels, & octopus. Wonderful! Pappardelle Noodles, large square noodles, prepared in a tomato basil sauce were cooked perfectly. Pork Chops were large portions with potatoes, mushrooms, onions and peppers were broiled then sauted in tomato sauce. yum! Brick Chicken was a WHOLE CHICKEN! with potatoes and rapini. We brought most of the chicken home, but enjoyed a little of it at the restaurant. We were full!! Two bottles of wine later, full from the wonderful meal, we all went home happy and satisfied! We will be back! read more

Rosebud - Napolian Eggplant Salad. WOW! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Made reservations here, and we were seated promptly. There were multiple large graduation parties but we were attended to just as well I feel like. We ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told it was out of stock. The next bottle we ordered wasn't chilled, but they brought it out in a thing of ice to cool it by our table which was nice of them. I ordered the tortellini but switched it up to have the arrabbiata sauce which was spicier. I must say I feel like I made a good choice! It was spicy but with the right amount of heat. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and it was delightful! Between the two of us we couldn't finish it all! Great dinner overall! read more

Rosebud - Tortellini with arrabbiata sauce - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have just ate here tonight, my first time ever at rosebud. My girlfriend and I along with a good friend, we decided to have some Italian. What better than Rosebud! famous for Italian in Chicago. First off it's a Tuesday night so it is not busy, They sat us RIGHT by the bathroom entrance. We felt discriminated against being younger and little more casual than dressy, so they pushed it in the back(our thoughts). staring at the bathroom the whole time i had already lost my appetite. Our orders were the spicy calamari which was pretty good, especially the little spicy round peppers. I had the veal Milanese which was absolutely terrible i had only couple of bites, it was tasteless aside from fried breading taste. The salad that came along with it was decent only because it was a fresh greens. My girlfriend chicken dish with mushroom sauce was good rustic mushroom flavor. My friend had chicken Parmesan, The chicken was so thin he refereed it as a lean cuisine meal! All in all the place i believe it's a little over hyped, or maybe because i had really good Italian and this didn't live up to the standards especially a view of the bathroom and the price to stare at that bathroom...great birthday meal. Very ironic fact was that everyone i saw coming out of the bathroom had just "satisfied" their needs and i was the one the LEAST to satisfied. They did take off my veal off the check but i was left starving driving home. The server lady was very nice and checked up on us often i just said everything was fine not to be rude but the only reason they found out about my dis satisfaction was because i did not want my food to go and the plate was pretty much full. Left $25 tip for $75 dollar check. read more

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Frank Sinatra must have done a lot of drugs to like this place. This place is absolutely horrible, go to Olive Garden. Whoever rated this place above 2 stars doesn't deserve a tongue. Rubber bullets. From the freezer to the microwave to the plate. The review below me (ERIK) eats sandals for breakfast. read more

Rosebud - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What can I say about a great old fashioned little Italy Italian restaurant. Had my wife's birthday lunch there. Very good service and the chef even made a special antipasti plate to start. I had an 8 finger Genoese with sausage, it was delicious. The entire meal was very good, from the fresh Italian bread, the antipasti, my wife's ravioli and the finishing touch, a homemade cannoli. A little pricey beer but what do you expect in the city. I would've given it a 5 star but a pesky fruit fly wouldn't leave our table and the bathrooms could use some updating. Ciao! read more

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Nice Italian restaurant in little Italy. The portions are hearty with good price. The baked cavatelli is really good, loved the sauce and the Italian sausage inside. We also got one of them special, which is filled with lots of seafood and spaghetti at the bottom, their seafood is very good, especially the squid. The stuffed artichoke was so so. read more

Rosebud the restaurant, is as much of a classic as the movie Citizen Kane (although probably not named after the movie). This is the type of place many try and duplicate in their restaurants, movies, tv shows, or scripts for "cool" places to go. You can't fake the funk, and you can't recreate quality food with attentive service. The portions are not only generous, they are also popping with flavor. The staff is attentive and on top of every detail. I'm not gonna lie. I order the Chicken Parm 98% of the time. Why would I change perfection? Additionally, the bartenders know how to make a drink the right way. There's no "mixologist" behind the bar, simply a bartender that has been making every re-created cocktail you find @ a "craft cocktail" lounge while those dudes where still in diapers. Come on into the location on Taylor, and you'll feel like you haven't left little Italy of 30 years ago. read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by many family members who know a thing or two about Italian food. Frankly, I regret waiting so long to visit The Rosebud. It's an old-school Italian eatery complete with the grated parmesan cheese in the center of each table. I had lobster ravioli which was unspeakably delicious. There really aren't many places like this left in Chicago, and it's my go-to choice for ordering in when I want to feel like a don. read more

Okay, weirdest host/manager ever. He kept asking us if we wanted a bigger table.... it was just us two girls, pretty average in stature, my g/f is actually super petite. "um, no thank you sir, this 2 top is fine for the two of us" "are you sure?" "Yuuup" "Are you sure?" "YES!" Awkward, lol Onto the food: Ordered the special, lobster ravioli, comparing it to Francescas and Sapori Trattoria. It was kinda tasty but too salty and the asparagus was not needed all throughout. Pricetag for that $31 EKK, more than the other two places an not nearly as tasty as ST, but better than Fran, although that place was pretty bad.... Interesting ambiance, old Italian mobster like ;) read more

Rosebud - The 'special' for the night, lobster ravioli. $30! A bit too salty, & asparagus didn't fit in. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This used to be my go-to spot but I was just there a few days ago and it has changed the quality and quantity has decreased, I would only go for the spicy calamari and their were times I would only get that as my main course, I'm a big guy and they would serve a big bowl that filled me up but when I went there recently the amount was at least 70% less than what I usually get and the presentation looked as if they took someone's leftovers and add it to the plate, the coke I would get a glass of ice and a bottle of coke and fill it up instead they give you a watered down coke and my glass had lipstick on it which I didn't noticed until after I drank half the glass the main course was subpar but what really made me find a new spot is the fact they charge a 3% surcharge on the bill which is fine had the quality of the food didn't change, needless to say the price of the food did not equate for the satisfaction of the food. read more

This was my second time eating here. This time was even better than the first. I come with my family and everyone enjoyed the food and the service. The first time I ate here we dined outside and this time inside. I enjoyed both atmospheres. The ambiance inside make you feel like your at a upscale but family oriented restaurant. They aren't stingy with the food because everyone had a taste of everything. So yeah the portions are a good size and the service is on amazing. If yours thinking about stopping in, go ahead. You will enjoy it! read more

Rosebud - So yummy!! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bruschetta was soggy. You have to toast the bread first! I couldn't cut into it, it was soggy bread with tomatoes.

I will be brief and succinct. I have avoided Rosebud for almost twenty years on Chicago visits. I was kindly taken to dinner there and ordered fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp; it looked delicious. I tossed the long fettuccini a bit to distribute the sauce. On my third toss I uncovered a dead cockroach in the entree The bug was as big as my thumb. Maybe things have improved. Maybe they have not..... read more

The staff is nice, the food was just decent, but the main issue is it's WAY too crowded inside. Our table was pushed up against the wall and we were boxed in by two other tables. They cram way too many tables next to each other. FOOD: We ordered the spicy calamari appetizer (good), Dijon shrimp scampi (very good), sea bass special (fishy, not good), baked cavatelli (decent), ribs (dry), veal saltimbocca (decent). Don't think we will be going back. read more

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Pretty building, nice stained glass but I have had much better service and food on Taylor Street. I walked out with the distinct feeling that the Rosebud was despertately trying to control costs. We had bread on the table to start but no oil or butter, for quite some time. OK, maybe they do not want to keep whole bottles of oil on the table, but how about a smaller decanter or don't put the bread out until you can pour the oil? Entrees were okay. Not great, but acceptable. I think I expected something better, Rosebud has a good reputation. Service was not on. We had to ask for everything, inlcuding drink refills. We waited about forever to get our check at the end of the night. Too many other restaurants on Taylor Street working harder for my business to go back anytime soon. read more

This place is fine, but a little more expensive than I like ok places to be. I had the penne bolganese. It was big, and it was alright. But it was nothing special. I could have made a version I liked better at home for 1/4 of the price. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy the meal. I like dining outside, especially when I can have a drink! read more

very good. I love going to Rosebud when in Chicago. read more

Rosebud - Seafood Zuppa. Holy Cow was it good. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We did not know the area at all and just happen to stumble upon the place. The menu looked great so we stopped. The inside dining was lovely and quaint. We sat outside and it was just as pleasant on their patio. Absolutely top notch service from our waiter. He was phenomenal. The food is homemade and fresh and everything was delicious! They customized our order for us and we couldn't have enjoyed the visit more. Best italian food I have had in the US! read more

Great place to come with friends, the people are friendly and the food is good. Had the filet Marsala with crispy potatoes they are the best. The calamari with the spicy sauce and the Italian sausage was excellent. Desert, we you need to order the chocolate chip cheese cake, just do it, can't go wrong!! It's Valentine's Day today, in my opinion the worst day for a restaurant, they did a great job!! read more

Rosebud - Nice ambiance - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Early reservation due to expected crowd (Went before seeing CHER at UC! ) valet parking totally worth it even at 4:30. ($10) "we" took our time ordering, having trouble deciding what we should have. Ordered drinks. I picked a "Singapore Sling"....for old times sake... But was disappointed in the more "yuppified" ingredients. Just didn't hit the spot. Asked waitress to have the bar "doctor it". "Add ginger ale or something to sweeten it....maybe a little more grenadine". She said.."what do you want? More grenadine or more ginger ale?" (I didnt know, couldn't the bar tender figure it out...). In retrospect I should have asked for orange juice...and make it more like a "tequila sunrise"....which also was on the menu.... Ordered the bruschetta first just because we couldn't decide on main course. BTW....our waitress must have come back at least 4-5 times correcting a special or telling us about another one she forgot about before... (I had read reviews about phenomenal wait staff, but I believe we got the "been around too long" but efficient one..... Ended up ordering lasagna which was VG and had huge portion to take home. Wished we had asked for some extra sauce to go with it. Only critique on lasagna is that it could have been "cheesier" for my taste. House Rose for $7 was a bargain! Atmosphere was great. Would highly recommend to anyone for date or celebration...(or before going to a CHER concert at UC! ). If I was going to a sporting event at UC, I def would have chosen "Billy Goat Pub"!! Bruschetta was the part I won't forget! To die for! Oh! One more thing!! If you're going to have dessert....go for a decadent one!! Was jealous of everything we saw being served around us....and I chose to order the "six cookies" plate to go....so we could snack after show! Who charges $6.95 for cookies, when a Chinese restaurant gives them out for free?? Not bad tasting...but not $6.95 worth (see attached photo). Ok I'm finished... read more

Rosebud - Cookies to go! (Arranged nearly after carrying them...and they look bigger than they were... - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I come here every year for my birthday and any special occasions. I love their food. However, I went here today (my birthday), after the Chicago Blackhawks game and on a Friday night. No reservation. When we walked up to hostess, the manager was there and said directly in front of us, clear as day, "no reservation on a Friday night, that's not too bright of them"....tf?? My family and I were stunned...and mind you there were plenty of tables open and we were able to get in right away regardless of a reservation. When we got seated the host apologized on behalf of HIS manager. @bald guy manager at rosebud if you're reading this you need to re-evaluate what you say in front of your customers, seriously so ignorant and 1000% unnecessary I literally do not understand. read more

We came here for a nice family dinner on a Saturday night. We were able to get a reservation for 5 at 6:30 for the same day, but I would definitely recommend calling ahead. Italian is always a tough sell for me, because I think it's very easy for restaurants to just have a few generic items, be successful without truly being delicious. I'm glad to say that The Rosebud was accommodating, had a lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Our waiter was extremely nice and knowledgeable - he was able to suggest a vegan entree for me that was not on the menu and ensured I was given a healthy portion size. I was able to order the chopped salad and a pasta with loaded veggies (broccoli, peas, asparagus, peppers, and onions) My family also ordered the steak and a few other pasta dishes which were delicious. We had a little one with us and they were able to accommodate well, so do not be hesitate to bring the whole family! read more

Went here for a business dinner. The dishes are huge, so come with an appetite. The dishes are well prepared and tasty. The bar downstairs​ is great for a pre-dinner drink. Good selection of drinks. We have a variety of dishes from lobster to pasta. I personally had the minestone soup and the lobster ravioli. Both were very tasty. The service was not very attentive, but the food was great. read more

Incredibly good food, friendly service.. Just be warned that the potions are huge! I was craving risotto and didn't see any on the menu but the chef accommodated with something that was just a mermaid short of the ocean's entire bounty. Very good but it could have fed a table of at least 8-10. If you read this in the next 5 minutes, please join us! read more

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Extremely overpriced food made just the way your great grandmother would have liked. Couldn't believe spaghetti and meatballs 30$ and my teens who eat anything pasta said inedible. My Caesar was passable but barely. 100$+ and everyone went home hungry. Zero stars if that were possible read more

The Penne Bolognese is far and away, the best I've ever had. The flavor, texture, and balance were absolutely perfect. Can't wait to come back and try some other dishes. read more

Rosebud - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois