Rosebud on Rush

I haven’t been here in years and typically downtown pricing is what keeps me away. We went for dinner and everything was top notch on our visit. The portion sizes are hugeeee - so if you’re nervous about price, you’ll definitely get several meals out of each dish. Everything was prepared and cooked really well. Our server was attentive and brought us new bread and drinks immediately each time. They changed out silverware and plates and constantly made sure everything was good. The chicken parm is hugeeee and cut up so tender. The short ribs in polenta were fork tender and the polenta was so creamy! Their chopped salad had so many different elements to it and def something you could share. Their drinks were pretty on par with the pricing in the area but I did think they were a bit bigger and definitely a little boozier than other spots near there.

Best bagel & lox. I’ve been trying bagels & lox (cold-smoked salmon) at various places in Chicago for the last 18 months. This is best so far. Both the quality and quantity of lox are superior, and the accompaniments are fantastic. I highly recommend the smoked salmon platter. The service was good and the heated enclosed patio was very comfortable.

The restaurant has a very nice ambiance. The food, unfortunately was average. There were six in our party and for an average of $75-100 per person, I expected better. Also, I was puzzled by the 3% surcharge for inflation, which, according to a note on the bill, I could ask to have removed if I wanted. I think they should have asked to add the surcharge rather than create an embarrassing situation for the customers to request to remove it. I just reduced the tip. The service was average. I had to ask for more water and had to ask twice for peppers. The need for water should be monitored so that customers don’t have ask for the most basic item. I was looking forward to an authentic Italian meal, but our party felt it was an average American-Italian meal at best.

Not what you expect, but better!! The brunch was amazing. Lots of energy in the room and an outdoor seating option. Recommend if you’re looking to breakaway from cafes or diners for breakfast! This place was pretty cool.

Talk about an iconic Italian restaurant in Chicago! Rosebud on Rush has the most romantic patios outside, covered in rose-colored lighting making your experience seen through rose-colored glasses. This location is one block from Michigan Avenue and is significantly quieter than bustling Michigan Avenue. The Eggplant Stack could use a little salt and maybe a touch of olive oil, but it is so glorious when it is presented to you that you are satisfied. I would not suggest getting the Cacio e Pepe as it tastes like buttered noodles and not a strong Pecorino Romano cheese. The best Cacio e Pepe I have had has been from Eataly and they used a STRONG Pecorino Romano cheese - nothing has compared ever since experiencing this. My partner got the Chicken Calabrese, and it made us both laugh because the potatoes and sauce saucière were ON TOP of the enormous piece of chicken! The potato was a nice companion to calm down the spice level, and if you like spice there were plenty of peppers for every bite. I learned Rosebud has another location, a steakhouse, which will be next on my list!

The service was excellent, and our waiter was amazing. However, the food and drinks were average and didn’t live up to the expectations set by the reviews or the price. Overall, it felt way overpriced for the experience.

Rosebuds on Rush offers a delightful dining experience with its charming outdoor patio and friendly staff. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual and special occasions. The highlight of our meal was the exceptional lasagna. The layers of pasta, cheese, and meat were cooked to perfection, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. However, the Alfredo with chicken fell short of expectations. The sauce lacked seasoning and the chicken was bland. Despite this minor disappointment, the overall experience was highly enjoyable. The staff was attentive and accommodating, ensuring that our needs were met throughout the meal. The outdoor patio provided a scenic setting for our dining experience, with lush greenery and twinkling lights creating a romantic atmosphere. Overall, Rosebuds on Rush is a solid choice for authentic Italian cuisine. While the Alfredo could use some improvement, the exceptional lasagna and charming ambiance make it a worthwhile destination for a memorable dining experience.

Was able to partake as part of a company event. Positives: customer service, wait staff, cocktails, dessert. Negatives: when a dish says spicy it's nearly Thai spicy (unexpected), pricing. Do I recommend? Yes. Would I return under my own volition? No. I'd expect 2 courses with meal at that price range.

Classic Italian & Perfect Portions! Rosebud on Rush is a must-visit for authentic Italian food in Chicago! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is excellent. We had pasta, and it was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The portions were just right--filling but not overwhelming. If you're craving classic Italian in a cozy yet upscale setting, this is the place to be!

Over the holidays, I met a friend at Rosebud for dinner. 9:15pm resi & we're set. Got there at 9:18, no one was there to greatly so I made my way upstairs. (I just got off crutches after nearly 12 months of solid physical therapy & physical rehabilitation to learn to walk, again). So, I made my way up the stairs where I obviously interrupted a moment of some kind between two employees. I was "barked at" & told to go back to the hostess station. I was a little bit confused & a little bit upset to be "dismissed" without any explanation or reason I love(d) Rosebud on Rush but I don't think I needed to be scolded like a child doing something wrong. I hobble to the hostess (I still have a boot on my foot from my most recent surgery). My friend it always punctual so I knew he had beat me to Rosebud. Hostess looked like she was leaving & seemed irritated or I was bothering her when I simply asked where she had seated my friend. I took my coat off to hand it off to the coat check girl & she, in fact, was leaving so I was instructed to keep it. Downstairs we go! Downstairs! To the bar area. That's cool. My friend was at the bar waiting as expected, always punctual. I will say i was in a great mood when I arrived at Rosebud.... By the time time I found my friend, I was already irritated. I was in pain, from having to climb unnecessary flights of stairs, was treated like I was bothering the first three people I made contact with & was herded in the bar. Don't get me wrong. I am a bar person! It was a Monday night & the game was still on. It's a quaint little bar with a tv behind you, high top tables & a fireplace. It was Christmas... Cute. I was hungry & really looking forward to eating. Bartender tells us we have ,5 minutes to order as he hands us the menus. (It's 9:25. They close at 10pm) Fair enough. We order. I ordered the chicken Vesuvio. The food came in about 7 minutes. I love a good vesuvio! The peas were cold, the potatoes were cold. My two boneless chicken breasts were a little dry but the Vesuvio itself, was tasteless. It was clear they (the staff), was not happy with our presence. We were not the only people there but were the only people seated at the bar. I wasn't enjoying my meal but was not going to say anything & no one asked or checked in on our meal. I noticed two women at the opposite end of the bar getting beautiful dishes of food from the kitchen. They were drinking & talking with the manager in duty & bartender. One woman start standing in furniture taking pics of the food with her camera... not her phone. Oh, she must have something to do with Rosebud on Rush, I thought. She spoke to the manager & bartender like she did still taking pictures & drinking wine. I had a great convo with my friend, catching up on life. My back was to the "photog girl@ but I could hear her talking about us. I was still pushing the cold peas around my cold potatoes & dry chicken Vesuvio, I heard he say "it's time to go!" While laughing. We had our food 12 minutes max. It was close to 10:00pm. I wasn't enjoying my time there. It was like we were being bullied out of there. My friend didn't finish his filet & I hardly touched my Vesuvio... we got the check! Geez people! Take it easy! I had to ask the bartender to wrap up my full plate of food & was giving the aluminum container & plastic top to do it. Okay. Still in a deep convo, the bartender told my friend he needed to finish signing the bill & tip so he could cash out. Reasonable request. So he signed & thought we were okay to finish our convo. Nope. Weren't even offered dessert though the loud photog was still getting food brought out to her to "make content." I'll just end it here... we came in for a nice relaxed dinner & got subpar attitude, service & grub. Thanks Rosebud on Rush. It was awful! I can no longer recommend

We came here for Christmas Eve tonight and it was quite bustling! We were seated outside in their heated outdoor area and boy were the heaters on! We were very toasty! We ordered the tortellini carbonara, spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken parmigiana. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time that we didn't have to wait long. Nice place off of Michigan and Chicago for any lunch or dinner.

Nice little brunch with my family. Chill spot to grab some food. Eggs Benedict were pretty good. Never had them on crab cakes but there's a first for everything. Good dish but I'll stick to classic after that. Would recommend for a lunch with family.

I took myself on a date to Rosebuds on Rush and had the best Sunday brunch. I'm a lover of crab and Hollandaise so their Crab Cake Benedict caught my eye. It did not disappoint. The crab cakes were delicious and quite substantial and the sauce was very good. The dish included perfect, crispy potatoes. Feeling greedy, I ordered Tiramisu also. Cheers to to-go boxes. Honorable mention to the coffee they serve. The staff are wonderful and I had a great time chatting with them. I'll be going back soon. I hope to see you there!

Came here for my bday, the food was just average. Ordered calamari and it had 95% the round calamari and a couple pieces of the other calamari . The service was great. They were fast and friendly . The environment (we were sitting on the outside enclosed area ) was nothing special. Food was ok. But wouldn't come back as it wasn't amazing.

Seating downstairs was very tight. The portions were not as large as the waiter mentioned. In fact all our meals were on the small side including the calamari. The food was average.

12/27/24 we decided to spend our Friday evening here. Dinner for 5 with deserts and 1 drink each was $300.00 + the tip. Here is a breakdown of our dishes, 1 Meatball salad, 1 lasagna, 1 Mediterranean salad w/a few shrimps, 2 vegetarian dishes and NO sides with any of the dishes. Oh yes, and a basket of cold store bought rolls. I can't say it was $300.00 better than other Italian restaurants we've tried but hey it's Christmas and all 5 liked their dish so money well spent. The service was spot on and the ambiance was really nice. We sat in the covered patio and watched the Christmas crowed pass by.

This has a cute Italian outdoor seating area where you can see the bustling Chicago streets around you. A good variety on the menu, but the brunch menu is more limited compared to their menu after 2 pm. I was hoping to try their gnocchi, but it was unavailable. Instead, I got the Italian Beef Sandwich. This was not bad! The au jus was definitely the best part, but since the sandwich was so big, there wasn't enough! I couldn't finish it since it was too dry without the au jus. The fries are also really well made here!!

We arrived to our reservation a little late but we were seated right away. We had the raspberry mojito, garlic bread, baked ziti and bolognese with the house pasta. It was great!

Supposedly famous restaurant with large following among the famous stars...I came in for a Sunday brunch, and was not impressed. Offered indoor or outdoor heated seating I picked outdoor heated seating which was turns out not heated. Service was awful, and food was bland. Omelette I had was runny and crab cake Benedict blah. Our server was difficult to fetch and even coffee refills were hard to come by. Interestingly enough restaurant charges 3% surcharge due to Covid...this is years after pandemic ended. I complained and they took it off...

While walking around Chicago on vaca and checking out the sights we knew we were gonna need a big hefty meal and Rosebud has been on the top of my list since I booked my vaca. We were able to get a group of 7 of us quickly sat for an early dinner. We are a big Italian family and love a good pasta dish. My husband and I opted to share a few dishes. I went for the baked rigatoni and my husband did the classic fettuccine Alfredo. I also asked for a side of broccolini just so we had a little fresh veggies with all the carbs. The dishes here are HUGE, 2-3 of us could've split my rigatoni. I loved the cheesiness and flavor of the rigatoni. The fettuccine was good and honestly just taste like a homemade dish. Nothing bad to say about the dish. Just pretty basic. The restaurant was beautiful and had great aesthetics. Pricing wasn't terrible as well. I would definitely come back if in the area again.

If you're looking for a classic Italian spot in river north... this is the place. The portions were great! You definitely won't be leaving hungry and possibly with some left overs. There is so much history to this place and I loved seeing all the celebrities who have eaten there. Rosebud service is also extremely attentive and done in a timely manner.

Wonderful everything! Classic Italian menu with amazing food. Very attentive and friendly service. Perfect in every way!

Talk about an iconic Italian restaurant in Chicago! Rosebud on Rush has the most romantic patios outside, covered in rose-colored lighting making your experience seen through rose-colored glasses. This location is one block from Michigan Avenue and is significantly quieter than bustling Michigan Avenue. The Eggplant Stack could use a little salt and maybe a touch of olive oil, but it is so glorious when it is presented to you that you are satisfied. I would not suggest getting the Cacio e Pepe as it tastes like buttered noodles and not a strong Pecorino Romano cheese. The best Cacio e Pepe I have had has been from Eataly and they used a STRONG Pecorino Romano cheese - nothing has compared ever since experiencing this. My partner got the Chicken Calabrese, and it made us both laugh because the potatoes and sauce saucière were ON TOP of the enormous piece of chicken! The potato was a nice companion to calm down the spice level, and if you like spice there were plenty of peppers for every bite. I learned Rosebud has another location, a steakhouse, which will be next on my list!

Rosebuds on Rush offers a delightful dining experience with its charming outdoor patio and friendly staff. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual and special occasions. The highlight of our meal was the exceptional lasagna. The layers of pasta, cheese, and meat were cooked to perfection, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish. However, the Alfredo with chicken fell short of expectations. The sauce lacked seasoning and the chicken was bland. Despite this minor disappointment, the overall experience was highly enjoyable. The staff was attentive and accommodating, ensuring that our needs were met throughout the meal. The outdoor patio provided a scenic setting for our dining experience, with lush greenery and twinkling lights creating a romantic atmosphere. Overall, Rosebuds on Rush is a solid choice for authentic Italian cuisine. While the Alfredo could use some improvement, the exceptional lasagna and charming ambiance make it a worthwhile destination for a memorable dining experience.

Rosebud is a true classic Italian restaurant of Chicago. Experience a romantic or family dinner in the heart of Chicago at this classic. Great food and service. 5 out of 5 stars.

Visiting from California and wanted to look for a local breakfast place, came across Rosebud. The ambience is amazing. I would recommend sitting outside to enjoy the street views. The Bloody Mary was amazing and tasteful. Haven't had a drink this good in a long time.

Stopped in for some Friday night tiramisu and was not disappointed!! I've been to 2 other rosebud restaurants and this one was consistent quality with the rest - the service is great and the space has an authentic feel to it. The seating at this location is almost all on a lower level, except for the patio seating. They have a super large menu and give you a nice complimentary bread basket to start! The tiramisu was MASSIVE and very good!! All the tables adjacent to us also ordered it which speaks to the quality. Would definitely come back for desert!

Went here last night for Thanksgiving. My mom liked her Thanksgiving menu items, but the rest of us thought our entrees were subpar. We also ordered calamari, but it wasn't that good. The entrees and app were all a small portion size. Size did not match prices. We also sat on their "patio" aka heated tent on the sidewalk. It was a really tight fit. I wished we were seated inside the restaurant. Service and desserts were great, though.

Food, drinks and dessert were amazing! ate at tge bar and our bartender Chloewas awesome! madegreat suggestions. i lovetge vibe!

Authentic Italian restaurant, located near the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue). Be sure to make a reservation, as this is an iconic restaurant from Chicago. I highly recommend their antipasto salad, which is a great start for the table. We also tried the stuffed mushrooms, which was stuffed with bread crumbs, garlic and Parmesan cheese. The portions are large, so we split dishes. I loved their clams with linguine in white sauce.

I really don't understand how this place has such high ratings. I think the wall of celebrities has confused people with quality. Located in the heart of downtown this restaurant is in a great location, unfortunately the food tasted like it had been reheated in the microwave. The pasta lacked flavor and was not properly cooked (very soggy ). The only saving grace was the wine.

My best friend and I were able to secure a reservation last minute on a Friday night to try this must anticipated Italian restaurant in River North. The aesthetic and ambiance was nice and elegant and the service was excellent. Our server was very knowledgeable and welcoming! We started the meL with a Stoli Raz Mule (a raspberry moscow mule) and a Ketel One Cucumber Mint (a cucumber mint vodka spritzer) and both were superb!! We enjoyed the complimentary bread which was good but not great. For dinner we ordered the Baked Ziti and Gnocchi al Forno. What we got was Baked Ziti and Gnocchi alla vodka. Mistake aside, they were both pretty good! Each had good flavor but just weren't high quality. I have had better Italian food in Chicago and paid less to be completely honest, but it was a good overall meal for a casual italian dinner. Every rose has its thorns and the Rosebud on Rush is no exception!

Always frequented the original in Little Italy. This off Michigan Ave outpost didn't disappoint. Attentive, friendly service. Great recommendations. They delivered a perfect Remy Martin Sidecar Martini. Appetizers: impeccably fresh and sizeable bruchetta and a fresh, flavorful sausage and peppers. Entrees: Eggplant parm, Chicken parm, Lamb chop oregano. All mammoth portions, hot, and flavorful. The winner was surprisingly the side rigatoni with vodka sauce. Possibly the freshest I've ever had, the depth of flavor in the vodka sauce was superb. Dessets: Carolina and Cbocolate Cake. Great presentation, mammoth portions, and delivered in a flash. Outstanding meal overall, took 70% of it home. Ask for extra sauce when they box you up. Sorry I didn't take pics. Presentation was above average but when the food tastes that good, who cares? Rosebud on Rush was a winner.

The two times I've been to Rosebud, have been during the Thanksgiving holiday. I do not have any family in the US to celebrate this holiday with, but I am so glad I get to enjoy at least some of the traditional Thanksgiving foods thanks to the great menu that Rosebud offers. It has become a tradition of my own. Luckily this year, I had a friend in the same position tag along and we got to try the turkey AND the brisket. The meal also comes with the traditional sides (cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots and cornbread). The turkey is just SO GOOOOOD! It wasn't dry at all, on the contrary it was super juicy and seasoned to perfection. The sides were excellent except the cornbread, it was a little too dry for my taste. The Thanksgiving menu also comes with dessert, so my friend and I tried the traditional pumpkin and pecan pies (PERFECT amount of sugar, not overly sweet). We both ended our meal with a cappuccino (which was recommended to us by our delightful waiter). The rosebud is known for its delicious Italian cuisine that I have yet to try, but if it's anything like their Thanksgiving menu, then I can understand the hype this place gets. It has outdoor and indoor (underground) seating, but it's so cozy, specially during the winter time. The location is fantastic. It's about a block away from Michigan ave and close to the red line. ~Till next time!

Customer service!! Great food !! Sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather Waiter was friendly

If you are in the great city of Chicago I highly recommend Rosebud on Rush. The restaurant was in walking distance from our hotel. We noticed that they had a good crowd every time we walked past it so we decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. I just want to warn you the food is amazing. We were seated immediately. We opted for outside seating. Our waiter was very engaging and funny. He warned us that the food portions were large and many items on the menu could be shared between two people. The wait for the food wasn't too bad for the size of the crowd. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms which were amazing . I ordered the salmon and my husband ordered Ravioli. Both dishes were delicious. I could not finish all of the potatoes because as you can see in the photo, they were cut too big; the salmon cut was cut big as well. I couldn't post the photo of the ravioli as it came out too dark. We were well sheltered outside and it was leaning towards the evening hour. Our walk back to our hotel was uncomfortable as we were stuffed. They fed us good. You must stop in to Rosebud on Rush. I highly recommend it

My husband and I've been here many times. I love the restaurant classic Italian feel, food is always delicious and don't skip the tiramisu. The chicken parm is our go to dish and it is massive. So tender and the sauce is great. I tried the classic meatballs which were great too. I made a reservation and we had to wait 15-20 minutes to get sat. The hostess originally tried to sit us outside on the heated patio but it was chilly outside so we decided to wait for an indoor table. If anyone from the restaurant is reading this please just add the option of where you would like to be sat on the reservation option. It's November and people don't always want to sit outside. Overall we will be back because the food is delicious and our waiter was prompt too.

Yummy pasta, it was so busy!! Friendly servers. Outside seating kinda warm but red lighting was vibes!

We sat outside, and to our surprise, it was uncomfortably warm under the heaters. In fact, a table that arrived after us decided to move inside because of the heat. I wouldn't choose to sit outside again, as the chairs were also quite uncomfortable. From the start, our server seemed rushed. There was no introduction, no mention of specials--just a quick "what do you want?" Meanwhile, we overheard other servers being much more personable, chatting with their tables, asking if it was their first time dining there, and offering suggestions. The contrast was striking. The food was just okay, with large portions. I would have appreciated fresh parmesan or cracked pepper to elevate the dishes. We started with the caprese salad, but the tomatoes were hard and lacked flavor. My husband ordered the Chicken Calabrese, and without asking, the server poured the sauce all over the dish, which surprised us--normally, that would be something you offer to do. My pasta was slightly overcooked, though the sauce was tasty. Overall, we were disappointed, especially after hearing such great things from friends who always visit Rosebud when they're in town. There are far better Italian restaurants in the city, and unfortunately, Rosebud isn't one of them.

I used to love the steaks at Rosebud. I ordered the filet ribeye rare. I was very excited as it has been awhile since I've been there. The good: our waitress was excellent, the pasta - dishes great, chicken dish was huge! And tasty. Wine was excellent. The dessert was good, we had 3 items. They did bring our party some birthday cannoli's for one of our party but they also charged us for it which was fine but most places comp that. The bad: steak came medium rare despite ordering it rare, had to hunt down the waitress to send it back. Brought replacement in decent time. It was better. Not quite as rare as I'd like, more of an in between rare- medium rare but I didn't want to keep waiting to eat. There was little to no seasoning on the steak. All I put on it at home is salt & pepper then finish it with melted butter to top off. I don't think there was any seasoning on it. I was very surprised. Definitely not what I was expecting. They do serve it with a sauce/glaze on the side which is good. The price was reasonable for the cut of meat but the flavor left me wishing I had ordered pasta. It's a very noisy restaurant which I do not mind. We were able to talk comfortably at the table. The tables are a little small for 4 people to eat at. We gave them the bread basket so we'd have room for the meal. The bread doesn't come warm which is disappointing. There is olive oil on the table for the bread but no seasoning for the oil. I'm not sure I'd go back but if I do, I'll get a pasta dishes.

Amazing service and impeccable food! We had 3 different dishes and all were beyond delicious!! Highly recommend for a quick lunch during shopping!!

The service was EXTREMELY fast. After placing our entree orders, the food came out in under 10 minutes! (My friend ordered the Baked Ziti, so they must have had it prepped before our orders were placed, and not made to order). We were in and out of dinner in under an hour. I had the Orecchiette Sausage & Broccolini and the sausage was the real stand out! The dish wasn't out of this world, but the sausage was extremely flavorful. Big portions!

I know this food looks amazing but it was lacking so much in flavor. I love pasta because normally you can't go wrong with a pasta restaurant but it just felt like it was missing something. It was also so overpriced. The service was good, the folks there were very kind and made sure our water was filled.

humongous portions. i enjoyed my chopped salad. the service was not memorable. delicious and huge slice of coconut cake

My cousin picked Rosebud as an early birthday celebration. We were staying at nearby Courtyard Marriott on Magnificent Mile thus it was nearby and looked quite packed when we passed it one night. We were both in the mood for a good Italian meal. I made reservations on OpenTable and we first were seated in the outdoor enclosed area. We were told there were heaters and unfortunately we had to ask for another table due to the unbearable coldness coming in from the plastic covering. You know things aren't warm when nearby patrons are twirling spaghetti with gloves, scarves and hats on. One question: Why? Why have outdoor dining that can't offer a warm environment especially on an extremely chilly night in Chicago! We were escorted upstairs, (there was a discussion as to where else we could be seated ) which I don't understand due to the emptiness of the upstairs dining are. For the most part it was warmer. Our over " happy" and talkative waiter handed us menus and we ordered cocktails first as we read the menu. Simple: steaks, chicken, salad, pasta. I really wanted to order the bone in roasted chicken oregenata but chicken dishes requires 35 minutes so that was a disconnect thus I ordered a cup of lobster bisque ( it was the special of the night, I asked for the cup didn't want a bowl). My cousin only wanted an entree Tortellini Carbonara and for me, Linguini with clams in a white sauce Well let's start with the positives: the Lobster Bisque was delicious as was my glass of Sauvignon Blanc. My cousin's Cosmopolitan had to be remade due to overly sweet. Now for the major disappointment: the Tortellini Carbonara was dry and it is usually prepared with bacon pieces not ham. The linguini with clams was bland and tasteless. After realizing Rosebud is a chain, I hate to say it but that explains how inauthentic the dishes are prepared. I will say the service was very good and the upstairs dining room was warm and cozy. The other positive was signing up for InKind and getting $25 off our bill. Honestly, I do not mind paying for good food but $30 for lackluster linguini with clams just isn't worth it. Thus, if you want average Italian food this is your place.

I was in Chicago with some family to see a Broadway show and wanted to go somewhere nice and close to the theater. Found this through open table and the menu sounded great it had a little something for everyone. There was also a promotion going on for $50 off $150 or more and that was a great bonus. The restaurant is so cute and had a great Italian vibe. We sat upstairs at a nice intimate table with a lit candle. Our server was phenomenal, but you could tell she was not pleased that the staff who preps the table (drop bread off, water and straws) as we didn't have bread for a while and our app took a long time, but once it arrived wow so flavorful and the sauce was the perfect sauce to sop the fresh bread up with. Angela made excellent suggestions and was very attentive to me, my granny, and my cousins. My granny ordered lasagna and she loved it, it was very large so she ate just half. My cousins ordered cheese ravioli and eggplant Parmesan. My entree was the short rib and polenta and wowwwww talk about tender and juicy! I really enjoyed my entree and experience here, I'd definitely come back whenever I'm in Chicago!

let me say 3 words not a fan first of all sue me, i got there 10mins before brunch ended ... i get it, im not getting brunch. but neither should the people who got there at the same time as me. and that's what happened. i saw ppl seated at the same time get brunch while i wasn't allowed to. so that's the first thing. next the food was very mid, i came into the restaurant with no expectations and i left so unimpressed especially with the $$$ i also watched the servers split a plate for another table in two (the plate was originally made for one and they split it probably upon request of the table). The thing so me was how they did it, bare hands and all over this meal. It was unsettling to see it served like that i ordered a house salad with steak and didn't realize i'd be uncharged $20 for it but oh well it was good! my friends got meals that were way less impressive. someone else at the table got the chicken milanese and the chicken itself was okay but the pasta was so bad especially the red sauce! what a shame! another friend got the shrimp fettuccine (not pic to red) also not great

Decent food and not even decent customer service! I had the Crab Cakes Benedict which lacked flavor and was on cold side. Our waiters Kalie had zero personality... she did not smile once, did not check on us and didn't even introduce herself (got her name off the receipt). The server seriously looked and acted like she hated her job or just didn't want to be there. We had such high hopes for this place because the hostess was super friendly! I will not try this place out again.

I'm passing all the time nearby this restaurant because it's in my neighborhood and it's always full ,so tonight I decide to go there and try the Italian food. The hostess were so lovely and accommodate me outside on my request, because was a nice weather and they please me. Had the perfect table with a lovely view. The food it's so tasty and the portions are huge:) .I had tortellini carbonara and was delicious. Angela ,the sweet lady that took care of us was super nice and help me with my choice of food and didn't disappoint at all.She was asking all the time if we need anything else in a pleasant way which make you feel like you are in a familiar place. The cheesecake was the cherry of the cake ,to bad I couldn't eat so much but that's ok because I had a second round at home.:) Can't wait to get back again to try other dishes.

GET THE STUFFED MUSHROOMS!!! They were amazing! We were contemplating getting a second order! We also ordered the chicken parm and orechette and they were both 4 stars. Our server seemed bothered by us complaining about bugs in our water, so we ordered a bottle of pellegrino and had no issues after. The patio area was cute.

Great food and great service! I had the Caprese salad and orecchiette sausage & broccolini. The place had a cozy and romantic vibe.

A majority of the food here is close if not Olive Garden base food I wouldn't go as far as to call them Carrabba's but it's Italian food nonetheless. is it the best ? not really ...The veal was chewy the calamari was chewy -er ,and the risotto had no flavor and you could tell Without even trying it for the second time .The wine choose are not something unique ... The service was great , and the bread wasn't bad . Bread wasn't that.

The food and service were amazing! I got the Baked Ziti and it was the best pasta that I have ever had! The Sangria had also had a wonderful taste. The staff were very attentive and friendly! Left craving it after we left.

Loved the bolognese, it is perfectly savory & nutty. The portions are also great-- chicken Milanese & parm were MASSIVE. Loved the wine I got too.

The tortellini carbonara was tasty. However, the bread basket was horrible. Bland dinner roll, grocery store quality. Not the Italian bread I of your dreams for sure.

Food was really good!! Chicken Parmesan was the item I ordered and I wasn't disappointed!! This place is a great spot and portions was nice sized!

Just came for the bar downstairs for a drink with a friend so I can't comment on the food. The bar service was good & the atmosphere seems moody & dark but cozy. Even though it was busy, my friend and I were easily able to carry on a conversation. I had the raspberry mule to drink and it didn't really seem like a mule to me (no copper mug?!) and was a little on the sweet side but it wasn't terrible.