Carlucci Rosemont

Dined at the restaurant last night. Sat at a table in the bar area. It was a little small for four people, but we didn't want to move and cause an issue. It worked out though. The service was a little slow at first. We were a party of 4, and 2 members of the party were a little behind. The server may have been trying to just time things to get us on track. Once we got settled, everything was very good to excellent, including the service. Really liked the way the two appetizers were served in a tower plate set-up. The table was a lot less crowded. The one inconvenient thing about this location are the bathrooms. You have to exit the restaurant and walk down the building hallway a but to use the facilities.

We were dining before a holiday concert. The management team is outstanding! We aren’t regulars but were treated like we were family. We were stretched for time and the everyone made the experience so wonderful. The decor is beautiful and felt so festive. The food was delicious. Great job Carlucci’s! We will be back.

Went here for my 17yr anniversary. Everything was flawless from the door to the managers. We were greeted promptly by host and 2 managers. They really rolled out the red carpet for us and made us feel like we owned the place. Met the gm Genti and John the manager both were class acts. Food was superb. Highly recommend the marsala and the grilled octopus app. Desserts were freshly homemade. The cocktails were outstanding. The pama martini was killer. Thanks for a fantastic evening. Service was on point as well as culinary and leadership.

Would be 2 stars if it wasn’t for the lovely staff. The food is- pretty bad. The complimentary bread is ok but under salted and needed some herbs on it. The arancini was beautifully presented but the tomato sauce was flavorless and the inside of the arancini was mushy and also flavorless. The ceasar salad was pretty good, probably the best appetizer we had. The margherita pizza was probably one of the worst I’ve ever had. I was shocked, we are in Chicago (is this the tavern style people rave about?). The crust was dry and crackly, sauce was weak and sparse, wrong cheese, flavorless. The entree was so underwhelming for the price. The presentation was cool, but The pasta was slightly overcooked, the cheese was starchy and lumpy, the ham was under-rendered. Again, under salted and flavorless. Super disappointing meal for the price. Maybe it was an off night for the chef, idk. The shrimp Campanelle was better but still a rather weak sauce that tasted weirdly bitter or like it had alcohol in it.

I went on a Thursday night, and the restaurant was fairly busy, full by the end of the evening. The atmosphere was lively. I noticed the staff was very attentive to my elderly grandmother. <3 The food was excellent, and she agreed, ordering a second apple and brie pastry from the appetizer menu. The parmesan pasta plate was large enough to share, and we were too full for dessert. We decided we would come back and try more!

Dinning in on 12/4/24, we were welcomed by the friendly staff. Great vibe, great food, and great people. Will visit again when we are in town.

Very good service. They will seat you as you like. So you have good customer experience. Try the Rib Eye. Definitely help the recharge.

The restaurant itself is very nice. However, the food was NOT. I had a salad, steak and cheesecake. The salad had no taste to it, the only thing that made it good was the cheese. The dressing tasted like oil and well oil. The steak was alright and the asparagus was good as well. The cheesecake had not one bit of sweetness. I would not eat here again. I came with a group and for the price, the food is not worth it. The service was good.

Carlucci is gives off a very cozy, and romantic, yet somewhat old school type of vibe. I loved it. Came here for dinner with the hubby and we left very full and satisfied. I had the Fruti Del Mar, a seafood pasta dish. It was very filling and a nice sized portion. Also got the Caesar salad and the arancini which were great appetizers to our meal. I also loved the complimentary bread that our meal came with which tasted great dipped in olive oil and cheese. I love Italian food and the vibes here are so nice and homely you just feel like you're at home. For dessert of course I had to go with the tiramisu and it did not disappoint. The presentation of the food was very beautiful and appetizing as well. Carlucci also has a great selection of wine to pair with your meal. I will definitely be back!

I had an absolutely delicious dinner here! I had a business dinner here and we were seated in a lovely private room. Our servers were very attentive and friendly. The food was simply amazing. The assorted pizzas, Insalata della Casa, Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Costolette di Manzo and tiramisu were all fantastic ! The cocktail and wine menu is pretty vast, so there is definitely something for everyone! This is a great restaurant if you are staying in one of the nearby hotels and are looking for a great place to dine. I am looking forward to coming back soon!

Vanessa made me the BEST espresso martini I've ever had, and believe me, I've made and tried a lot of them. Service here has always been top notch. For food, I'm a big eggplant parm fan. Also, the cheese wheel pasta is incredible. Definitely my go-to Italian restaurant in Rosemont.

Business Lunch done well. Service was great. I do recommend lunch/dinner reservations as they get busy quick. One of my personal favorites in the area. The pasta is always great and the desserts are even better.

Brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy. Both of our pasta dishes were underwhelming. Conveniently attached to the Marriott.

Truly authentic Italian food which wonderful service. The food really was amazing. We had a group of 20 and were taken care of professionally.

Although I was annoyed with the parking which forces you to valet even though there are spots right outside the door that they blocked off, the ambiance is very nice and Italian inspired. The service was just OK. When I asked how the non-alcoholic beer tasted, he replied "Italian". Not very helpful. My tilapia was cooled wekk but the sides were not what was listed on the menu. It was supposed to come with carrots and a farro in white sauce - no peppers. The bread pudding was good. Overall, not a great experience, and I would opt to not return given my blood pressure increased rather than decreased during the meal.

We met for Christmas drinks ~ 415 pm and had a nice time in the bar. Service was friendly and fast, everyone like the calamari & esp the happy hour app prices! You can valet as I think all the parking around it is paid. Second year in a row here & we had a good time!

The ambiance and atmosphere is authentic, I felt transported to an Italian town. The service is incredible, with the staff being very attentive to our allergies and checking with the kitchen to ensure we were taken care of. The quality of food was a little lacking: some of the dishes were dry but some were very tasty so I have mixed feelings. I got the chicken parmigiana which tasted zesty and cooked to perfection. Overall a great experience, I would like to come back in the future if I am in the Rosemont area.

There's nothing bad I can say about Carlucci, especially during this amazing restaurant week! Every single plate that we got was truly delicious and that's rare! My husband and I attended this dinner and we had zero complaints everything was incredible the house bread, appetizers, drinks, entrees, and especially the dessert! The service was super and fantastic and on top of everything and honestly our server was such a sweet man so thankful we had him he gave us a great experience! And the ambience is so romantic we were sat by the window at sunset and the sun just made all these photos even better! Hope this review shows--Carlucci is the place to be!

Stopped here for dinner with coworkers while in town. We had a great time. The server was very friendly. The ambiance is cute and felt authentic. For food they have great presentation and everything taste great. I personally got the tilapia dish with shrimp which I really enjoyed. For side I tried the corn soufflé which was lime a moist cornbread I enjoyed it. For starters we had a range of things that was good, such as Octopus & bruschetta

The place was packed this evening so we did takeout. Not cheap but pretty good food. Nice ambiance for a dinner for two if you can get a table, reservation in advance are suggested. The bill for two dinners was over $140 without drinks. We did not order dessert but they do have some. The parking is valet but I'm sure you can also park it yourself in the very large lot where the restaurant and the hotel is located. We will definitely go back.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this delicious Italian steakhouse located outside Chicago near the airport. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the elegant ambiance and the aroma of sizzling steaks that filled the air. The service was impeccable. The staff members were attentive and knowledgeable, guiding me through the menu. We ordered the calamari, Italian sausages and procuitto and melon. , let's talk about the star of the show--the food. The culinary journey's star was the calamari, perfectly seasoned and tender, was a delightful start to the meal. Next, it was time for the main event--steak! Oh, the steaks! Cooked to absolute perfection, each bite was a revelation of succulent flavors. I ordered the filet for my main snd was not disappointed! I had mine with asparagus, foregoing the potato This was a work trip dinner, so, I did not chose the wine, however, we had a superb barolo, that was perfect with my steak. I had a very simple lemon sorbetto to end my meal...while I watched my colleagues indulge in cheesecake and tiramisu. I might return, but, keep in mind, this is pretty standard Italian mid west food...no fusion or anything crazy.

I was thoroughly disappointed in this restaurant. My husband had the veal piccata, I had the chicken marsala, both of them had a raw flour taste from the coating. It's almost like they forgot a step like maybe the egg wash. All I could taste was flour. The marsala had tiny little pieces of mushroom in it, not one whole piece. It's definitely was a premade sauce. The caprese salad was OK, of course the tomatoes were not ripe, but what do I expect for May. I truly expected a better meal than what we got. Our waiter was excellent, the service was excellent, was a nice atmosphere. But this is not good Italian food. Not by a long stretch. We will not be back.

Giving some grace because it's New Year's Eve, also bias because I work in fine dining. But we were disappointed tonight. Cold bread, mid martinis, service seemed careless, and food was not the quality we were expecting. We could tell the kitchen was working hard but things were just off. I think where we sat had a huge impact on our experience as well. I give credit but I know for a fact this restaurant can be better

Don't do it! This place is way too commercial and the food shows. Poor service, dirty bar and service is terrible. Way better options in the Chicago area!

Group meal with more than 70 people and I can't say enough good things about the fixed menu choices, the quality of the food and the excellence of the service. Don't hesitate to book your special occasion with Carlucci.

Well this one was, as they say in Boston, a "pissah"! Carlucci, a venerable Chicago restaurant name. I haven't been to one of their places in a quite a few years. Wife and I celebrate the day we met in person as an anniversary, and for us that usually means steak. On the first day we met, I took her to the Tiki Mecca: Hala Kahiki in River Grove, Il., which was to be this evening's final stop, so I needed to find a SteakHouse somewhere on River Rd and environs. There's plenty to choose from in that corridor. I should say there's plenty to choose from if you just hit all 5 plus the kicker in the MegaMillions. I don't mind paying a tidy sum for a fabulous steak, but of late we've gotten burned on the premium chophouses. (q.v. "Ruth's Chris" here on Yelp among others). Nothing worse than walking out of a joint leaving behind the equivalent of a car payment with the thoughts we had a better meal at the local Longhorn for the same cash outlay as the tip we left at the posh joint. That's actually a true story. Carlucci's menu was attractive and appropriately priced. It's kind of tucked away in an office building north of the I-190 O'hare feeder, the complimentary Valet is welcome. The rooms are elegant in that muted gold way common to posh Italian restos, quite attractive actually. The staff was cheerful. I had eyed the menu earlier in the day, with a nod towards Osso Buco d' Agnello; and the Filetto di Manzo for the Mrs.. We didn't have any boozes, saving it for the later Polynesian destination. We both ordered salads, opting for the "half" portions offered by the waitron; not on the menu. Wife going for the "Casalingo" minus all the accoutrements she disdains, like olives and ricotta salata; with "ranch" substituted over the red wine vinaigrette. I swung with the "Cesare" (with anchovies, natch!). They arrived, in paltry portion; and dont'cha know-her "Casalingo" was dressed with the vinaigrette plus a heap of the ricotta salata on top. Sent back to the kitchen for correction (with no complaint from the server), and returned promptly. Wife said it was fine. My "Cesare" tasted like many things, none of which were a "Caesar" as I know it. However, It was a good salad, with 2 'chovy filets atop-and they were the yummy "Italian Deli" kind, not the bullshit ones in a little tin. The "Filetto di Manzo", on the menu, is accompanied by "Soft Mascarpone Polenta", which wasn't in the cards for Wife, who subbed "Mashed Potatoes" in her order. The Steak came and looked good at first, so did the mashers. She soon found those mashers to be barely lukewarm, and kind of bland. The steak was a center cut, and done to the proper temp, but one side was distinctly grey, as if freezer-burned. The steak also was barely seasoned. The scarce "Marsala Wine Reduction Sauce" didn't do much to help the flavor. Wife asked for some butter and garlic, again supplied quickly and without issue by the attentive Waitron. We also had an order of "Sauteed Spinach" for the table, one of our faves; and Wife put some of the spinach on the 'taters to warm it up, but it was kind of a futile effort-the spinach was bland, too. My Lamb Osso Buco was ok, not fabulous, but edible. My plate had the aforementioned Polenta, and it was a meager souply portion-again, not very warm. It tasted ok, but it was so runny, I almost had to ask for a spoon. Wife passed over a chunk of her steak for me to try, and it was again, ok, but not $50 ok. The filet served at our local Longhorn is superior. I closed my meal with an espresso. It was...Espresso. Asking for the check, Wife mentioned it was our anniversary, and the waitron snatched the folder back and disappeared, re-appearing shortly with a dessert plate featuring a cylinder of dense chocolate cake and a scoop of gelato, with strawberries and shpritzes of whipped cream. The server had a small boat of sauce which she flamed over the cake. Nice! The complimentary celebratory dessert was the highlight of the meal. Go figure. The bill was about $130, pre-tip, and I left a good one, as the service was absolutely top-notch. Can't say as much for the rest of the feed. Our booth was near the path to the kitchen and I noticed a number of plates coming back from other tables with not a lot of the stuff on them consumed. I also saw action concurrent with a flubbed entree order at another table. The great Guitarist John McLaughlin, in an interview a while back said: "you have to know what a Hershey bar is to appreciate Belgian Chocolate". I love that quote, and in my mind, it applies to our stop here at the Carlucci. Think about it for a minute and you can figure it out. Throwing 2 stars for a disappointing experience. PS-The restrooms are almost an Uber-ride away-kinda creepy in a desolate office building after hours.

The risotto was rich, plentiful, and authentic. There was NO SKIMPING on the saffron, shrimp, or scallops. The wine list is varied and "accessible." This spot is a heavenly cuisine oasis and well known by locals and travelers. Reservations recommended. We sat in a corner booth in the bar area. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Dim, cozy, and awkward for a dinner of two coworkers. I am dropping a star because I hit my head on the hanging light. The bang was loud enough to bring a manager straight to my table. His concern was genuine, but a discounted desert would have gone a long way to dull the knot on my noggin.

Great food, great value, excellent service, and fun atmosphere. I had a business dinner here and it was perfect for a bigger group.

Went with a party of 4 on a Monday night. I was picturing a nice quiet dinner. The place was packed and it was uncomfortably noisy. We were seated in a booth outside of a private room. The tables around us seemed to be filled with business people. Service was slow. The wine list is extensive, but overpriced. We enjoyed the focaccia bread with olive oil - it was very plain. The fried calamari was over-cooked. Two of us shared Cesar salad which was delicious. Thanks to the kitchen for splitting the salad for us. They did the same with the bread pudding that we split for dessert. Entrees included orecchiette con salsiccia, radiator del mezzardo, linguini with prosciutto di Parma and spaghetti con cozze. All were delicious and portions were huge.

My fiancé and I came to Carlucci before a concert at Rosemont Theater - it was the perfect dinner before a show! We booked reservations and glad we did because the place was absolutely packed. With that said, the service was outstanding to get our drinks and order in right away. Our waiter, Mike, gave great recommendations on wine and suggested the Linguine Con Prosciutto Di Parma, which we both ordered. It's spun in a cheese wheel at the table and is very good. This is a little more on the pricey end but we knew that going in as a nice date night. The food is worth another trip back as is the great service. Carlucci did not disappoint!

The staff, service and ambiance are bar-none! We recently had a small family reunion here and Carlucci knocked it out of the park! Along with coming for dinner/drinks, etc., I have planned everything from a corporate lunch, a graduation party to a funeral luncheon and they never, ever, disappoint. John, the Catering Director, is the BEST. One email or phone call to him with a few questions about an event and boom, he has the menu and pricing planned for me. I cannot say enough about Carlucci! Love, love, love them!! Cheers!

Convenient for private / business events near O'hare. My organization has held lunches here a couple of times and it has worked out well! The food is good, parking is plentiful, location is convenient, and the atmosphere is quiet. If you're looking for a place to host a lunch in the Rosemont area, I'd highly recommend Carlucci's. Enjoy!

We went out as a large group of 15 to celebrate my friend's birthday dinner. While the service was excellent (10/10), I was really disappointed with the portion sizes. Five of us ordered the Linguini Con Prosciutto Di Parma, but my portion, which came without a spoon, was noticeably smaller than everyone else's. I expected better consistency in serving sizes.

Favorite restaurant to go to when I'm in Rosemont for work. The staff is super attentive and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend stopping and eating here if you're ever in Rosemont.

This was my first time to Carlucci's!!! Typically, if I am looking to go to a nicer restaurant, I would end up downtown. But we were staying in the area for an event and made a reservation. The vibe is beautiful. It was perfect. We sat in the bar area which was no loud but was like a warm Italian hug. Comfortable and charming . The wait staff was too notch. We encountered several different wait staffers and each was friendly and efficient. The menu had a large selection but not too much. We tried the octopus app- you must get it!! I have a handful of food items I have tried in my lifetime that I remember as being so good. Like the crepe on the streets of Paris or the tacos in LA. I would add the octopus appetizer to my list. I had the pasta that is made in the cheese wheel. It did not disappoint. I'm glad I didn't opt for a healthy salad. It was worth it. The wine was magnificent. I had the moscato, my friend had an Italian red- both melted on my tongue. Even though we were stuffed- we split the tiramisu. I have had tiramisu so many times in so many places- this one was the best. I would say it was an expensive meal but worth it. If in the area, stop trying to decide, just come here. We used to always go to Gibson's whenever we had an event near by but our go-to has switched. It will be Carlucci's.

Was here for a business dinner with some colleagues. Service was great, the pizza / pasta bolognese was amazing. The braised rib was delicious as was the tiramisu. It's on the pricy side but the meal was well worth it.

I had a birthday party for my husband last week in a private room. I loved the service , the food was amazing and delicious. Selection of the wines excellent. Manager John was very friendly and answered emails promptly.

Average american style Italian food . Service is great and place has old Italian ambiance

Great selection of Italian pasta dishes! The service is fast. The ambiance is upbeat and positive

Delicious apps and entrees. The service was good on a very busy night. It's a big main dinning room and gets loud but that's a minor concern.

Had the steak special with gorgonzola dolce, and barolo reduction. Good steak, quite expensive tho.

Was supposed to have a business dinner here for a group. Two nights in one week. The first night we went, they screwed up the reservation (which was a private room, but they wanted to put us in a long table for a large group) They ended up accommodating us in a private room that night but they unfortunately had taken time through that screw up and people were coming in for the dinner and we're confused. It was quite embarrassing. The appetizers were good. Some of the other employees thought the food was OK. I had eggplant dish and I didn't really care for it. It was just kind of bland. ambience was nice, nice Italian music. Servers were busting their butt, they did a great job. The screwup of the room was disappointing. Then we were supposed to come back two days later, and again, they screwed up the reservation, stated they had another group reserved in the private room. But we had it contracted in an email. We canceled the reservation altogether and went to Capital Grille. There was no apologies or even a manager calling back. We won't be back there again.

This place was just OK. The ambience is nice and it's plenty lively for a Monday night. But the pasta was overcooked and bland and the octopus was rubbery.

Our waitress Maria was incredibly great and Arturo the manager was fantastic, the food was totally amazing, highly recommended!

Excellent restaurant. I would like to see a few more vegan options. Service was superb. Food was outstanding. Great wine list too.

The food is delicious the service is great and the ambiance is wonderful! I had a blackened shrimp salad with goat cheese, beets, oranges, walnuts arugula and avocado. It was amazing!

A delicious dinner with my mother at Carlucci's. Lobster ravioli and short rib. Could it get any better! Oh it could....bread pudding. Must be heaven. Happy Mothers Day everyone!!

Had dinner with friends. The service is amazing. The valet is attentive and courteous. The minute you walk in you are greeted. The staff is on point with everything. The food was delicious. Will be returning!

A great Italian meal made more special and fun by our waiter, William a/k/a "Grumpy." Good food, good wine, and friendly service. Enjoy!

Carlucci Never Ever disappoints. Ever. Friendly. Attentive. Great food. Professional servers. Italian as it should be. We started with a bottle of wine and let the server pick it. It was fabulous. We then went to a salad and again we're about to make a choice and he said you need to eat this one. So we did, and it came to the table and it was just wonderful. We split the pasta where they twirl it in the giant Parmesan brick for a light cherry delight. And the short ribs. Oh my. Grumpy the server, brought the pasta and then the meat and we ate them in Speer ate courses. Just lovely. I don't know what to say except just great. And we finish the dinner with dessert and coffee. Grumpy, the server, treated us to two lemoncello's. So now on to grumpy (william Stimple). the server. Grumpy, you are a trip! I wanted to give you a horrible review because that's what you said you wanted so you could quit. You are an acquired taste. I was in the perfect mood to enjoy your grumpy grumpiness, and comments. So F.U. You get a good review. You sucked (actually you ROCKED, especially since it was your first night( -after 25 years of carlucci's service). The restaurant gets five stars. And then some. You don't get any cause that is what you wanted. But I'll ask for you again if you aren't napping.

Two people: Miguel and Ganti. Grew up here in NW subs, Many business dealings as I got older. Hired the best engineer of my Career: Jim Hagen in 1999. In town to take care of my 98 year old Mom in hospice. Had one night with my wife of 41 years for a nice meal. Could have been a disaster, but Ganti saved the day and Beth an I had an amazing meal with terrific wine and the Risotto special. Thanks to Miguel, whos family has long history with this amazing restaurant. Love, Love, Love to Carlucci's! Scott

The service was great, but the food, disappointing. The Montepulciano by the glass tasted like it was beginning to turn, as if the bottle had been uncorked a couple days ago. The pork tenderloin special was bland, lacking the taste of fresh sage it was crying for, and the risotto was mealy and overpowered by a broth that reminded me of a Lipton's soup mix. And the meat itself, a bit dry, perhaps either from lack of brining, or from having been reheated. Just disappointing for a place that prides itself on a quality that it failed to meet except in price.

On 9/18/22 ordered the Campanelle Con Gamberi for lunch to go. It was rich in flavor with juicy shrimp and spinach in a creamy white chive sauce. Soooooo good! Was so excited that I actually booked the hotel next to the restaurant in advance to get it next time in Chicago. Today 9/23/22 ordered the dinner portion and the flavor fell a little flat from previous experience. The main concern was that there was a string of plastic in the pasta and wax paper in the butter. Understand that Friday night can be more busy than Monday lunch, but the quality and additional inedible items were very displeasing. My excitement for the food has deflated greatly. Fortunately Arturo, the manager addressed my issues and said he'd be refunding my pasta order after I sent photos. Hopefully this is a fluke because I recommend this place to a lot of people. Fingers crossed that this is not common with being busy.

Pretty close to the location of my team's off-site meeting, I decided to give Carlucci a try and I'm glad I did, we had a great meal. We weren't sure at first given the parking situation (I know valet is free but I'm not about that life and even more so when it's a rental car. Plus valet feels like the French word for "lazy" or something, so I only do it when I have to) or the initial interaction with Grumpy Bill our waiter, who looks like a younger Bernie Sanders. However, he won us over and I would have him again as my server in an instant! Everything was top-notch for all six of us: We devoured the bread at the table, and don't forget to add a little Parmesan and balsamic or olive oil, too. My chicken parmigiana was excellent, though the pasta under it was even better! Others that had the butternut squash ravioli and other dishes were not disappointed, either. Ending the meal with some coffee and a slice of tiramisu is definitely the way to go; Bill even had the piece split in two and served on separate plates without asking!

White tablecloths, dark leather booths in the bar, and ornate finishings caught my eye, suggesting that Carlucci's was an old school italian restaurant. There for a group dinner, we had antipasti including ravioli fritti and baked goat cheese bruschetta, followed by a house salad and two pasta dishes - penne estivio and orecchiette con salsiccia. The bruschetta was so good. Served deconstructed, we were able to make our perfect bites with tomato, mozzarella, olives, and then top the grilled oiled bread with that goat cheese. The Tuscan sausage rags with the orecchiette was also a crowd favorite. It was so creamy and flavorful. We had salmon and NY strips for entrees. The salmon was overcooked and the beef was underseasoned. While I wouldn't return to get either of those again, the Italian dishes were certainly the stars of the show, including the final dessert course. The tiramisu rivaled the ones that I had in Italy. It was so smooth and the mascarpone was perfectly creamy. If you're looking for good Italian food, check one of the Carlucci's locations out. I would skip the entrees and focus on the antipasti, pasta, and dessert.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Also can't go without mentioning our wonderful server "Grumpy". Made lunch very fun.

Nice Italian restaurant by OHare. We had a set dinner for a business function. Apps were bruschetta w mozzarella, fried ravioli filled w goat cheese. V good and different. Pastas were orchietta w Italian sausage and penne w mixed veg. Pasta was not homemade so just OK. Salad was pretty uninspiring. Main course was either striploin steak that looked quite substantial w asparagus and mashed potatoes or v good sized salmon filet w balsamic vinegar reduction over mixed veg. Dessert was tiramisu that tasted homemade and v light.