the rosebud

we went there for valentine's day and it was super crowdy and got our table after twenty minutes despite reserving it a day ahead. the service was great and the wait staff was polite and smiling which created a great mood. we ordered simple food - fettuccine alfredo with some chicken and it was delicious and filling with the bread they gave. we decided not to have alcohol and didn't go ahead with their wine which were of wife variety. over all it was a good experience.

i have dined in italian restaurants on the hill, in the homeland and beyond and i am here to tell you there is none other any better than the rosebud. it’s perfection. order the house special stuffed artichoke to kick things off and don’t leave the table naked—say “yes!” when they offer you meatballs.

my husband and i ordered the lasagna, chicken marsala, and chicken caprese.

there is surely a special place in heaven for the chef(s) of this amazing meal.

the wait staff is wonderful and full spectrum of the perfect experience.

seriously, don’t even think of going anywhere else. i swear it.

p.s. the deserts are to die for!

awesome italian food - clearly on my short list of great italian food and since we are in chicago we have a lot of choices to eat italian. you can’t miss if you go there

i went here with a couple of friends last night. the rosebud is a chicago and taylor st institution since it was established with a rich history and walls decorated with celebrity diners.

the prices are decent for the quality and quantity of food which we ate. we ordered the bolognese with spaghetti, marinara with penne, garlic bread and vesuvio potatoes.

the garlic bread was excellent. well toasted, slightly crispy and garlicky served with marinara sauce and parmesan. the bolognese was very very delicious but very rich so the portions seemed heavy. i took more than half of it to go. the remainder of the items were just about ok.

i would recommend the rosebud to anyone who wants great, rustic italian food and a good time.

great experience. my dad insists upon dining at rosebud every time he visits us from los angeles. as usual, rosebud did not disappoint. service was top-notch and the food was great. highly recommended.

rosebud. a little overpriced and stay away from the eggplant parmesan

very good! we had the fried calamari and house salad to begin. i had the chicken marsala and my wife had chicken parmigiana the servings were huge we couldn't finish it. the service was very good, the ambiance is excellent. we would come back next time we are in chicago.

...i felt a duty to share my most recent meal at the notoriously famous rosebud in hope that you can get there by the end of crw week. i have countless memories with my family at rosebud , whether it’s a post-shopping dinner at their rush location, dining al fresco and people watching at carmine's , or for a special shower or birthday party at any of their locations.  however, i must say, that the original, rosebud on taylor, is most special to me because i met one of my best friends, lindsey, at that location.  the taylor street location is extremely charming, and located in the heart of little italy.  if you haven’t been, i suggest you go.  they have many amazing italian classic dishes, and i usually wind up ordering the the brick chicken or the papardelle marinara, but the restaurant week menu made me try new menu items that i fell in love with. i highly suggest you get your italian fare on, and head to a rosebud tonight or  tomorro

i ordered the fettuccine alfredo, which was the most delicious creamy alfredo sauce i have ever tasted.

highly recommended. great service. the staff was very knowledgeable & very friendly. the food was amazing and i would love to go back soon! we entertained a few people from china and they were so surprised on the big portions. i would definitely rate rosebud a perfect ten.

rosebud and its affiliated restaurants may be one of the most popular italian restaurants in the city.  they have been around for years and continue to serve high quality  meals.  from their homemade pastas to their signature items like the brick chicken, i always leave rosebud as full as can be.

not only was the service here absolutely phenomenal, the food was the best italian we have ever eaten ( and we are italian food buffs)! we kept it simple with spaghetti and meatballs and baked lasagna... it was one of those times you wish you had an extra stomach. would've paid twice what we did, although already pricey!

the best part was that as soon as i bit into my first mouthful i knew that it was not healthy and not good for me, brilliant just what i was looking for. it was basically a sicilian doughnut.

we ended up at this gem after going to giordano's across the street and being told it would be a 3 hour wait. only a 45 min wait here, and that was on a very busy friday night. they suggested the bar, so we headed down there. fantastic idea. the atmosphere was little italy, the bartenders were superb and new their wines and liquors, and we received great service. our waitress was great. she knew the menu, was engaging, and very fun and polite. the food was beyond any that i've had. handmade pasta, gnocchi, and the bolognese was just tasty. get the spicy sausage. to die for. i'm so glad we stumbled on this place. we'll be back for sure!

this is "chicago italian". great food. sassy waitresses. in the heart of little italy. not a see and be seen type, but i have seen more celebrities and pro athletes here than any other restaurant in the city.