The Rosebud
This restaurant--the original Rosebud restaurant--first went by Bocciola della Rosa (bud of the rose), after Sicily's native flower. A celebrity favorite, the authentic Italian restaurant exhibits a gallery of autographed photos among a menu of classic Italian dishes like pasta bolognese, lasagna and chicken marsala.
1500 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117
Expanded location:
720 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-6444
Rosebud Prime
Opened in July 2007, Rosebud Prime is located in the heart of the Chicago Loop. The upscale steakhouse offers a lavish ambiance and a menu featuring fine steaks, seafood and chops.
1 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 384-1900
Rosebud of Highland Park
This suburban branch also specializes in meat, boasting "The Best Burger" according to Chicago Tribune readers.
1850 Second Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 926-4800
Carmine's
Located on Rush Street, very close to the original, Carmine's is a clam house--with two levels of dining, and a hopping bar. Nightlife includes live entertainment and an outdoor cafe perfect for people watching. Try the oysters on a halfshell or the house signature steak salad.
1043 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 988-7676
Rosebud Italian Specialties and Pizzeria
Opened in 2009, Rosebud's Naperville staple "provides a fresh perspective on Italian cuisine with a chef driven, weekly changing menu focusing on regional dishes and fresh ingredients," according to their website. The restaurant offers the best of both worlds with its traditional, fancier-Italian dining section, and a family-oriented casual pizzeria.
48 West Chicago Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 548-9800
Rosebud Trattoria
The Rosebud Trattoria is a sophisticated-feeling dining room with a lounge that stays open well into the night. Some menu favorites include Rosebud's signature 8-Finger Cavatelli--a pasta dish featuring crumbled sausage, broccolini, toasted garlic, olive oil, and imported cheeses--and the veal parmesan sandwich, served warm with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and hot giardiniera on the side.
445 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 832-7700
Rosebud Express
Located on West Madison Street, Rosebud Express offers authentic Italian for those on the go. From quick breakfasts to lunch and all possible snacks in between, this is quick stop, with available seating in the atrium of the Three First National Plaza. Grab a made-to-order omelet with any three ingredients for just $4.25, or a homemade-Italian style roast beef sandwich au jus with sweet peppers and hot giardiniera for a mere $5.95. A small side of homemade minestrone will cost you under three bucks.
70 West Madison Street
Three First National Plaza
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 332-9500
Rosebud Theater District
Opened a few years after the original on Rush Street, Rosebud's Theater District location caters to the theater-going crowd. Featuring all of Rosebud's signature Italian dishes, this location also features a lamb salad: marinated grilled lamb on top of mixed greens surrounded with tomatoes, pepperoncini, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red peppers and feta cheese, all tossed in a house vinaigrette. Also, try the homemade ricotta dumplings (cavatelli al forno).
70 West Madison Street
Three First National Plaza
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 332-9500
Rosebud Old-World Italian
This Rosebud branch was built with a mission to offer all of the Rosebud branches' favorite dishes, under one roof. Catering to families and business professionals in Chicago's bustling suburb of Schaumburg, the menu includes a diverse collection of Italian favorites like the sausage & peppers appetizer (chargrilled spicy Italian fennel sausage with sweet peppers), pasta e fagioli soup, handmade gnocchi, and hand-rolled meatballs.
1370 Bank Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 240-1414
Rosebud Steakhouse
This one opened with a play on words as its mission: A rare steakhouse, well done. Ribeyes, skirt steaks, New York strips, and petite filets top the menu, served with creative sides like jalapeno hash browns, English peas with truffle butter and cauliflower au gratin. The menu also boasts seven original sauces to try with the meats: Hollandaise, mustard, brandy peppercorn, oreganato, wild mushroom, lemon butter and a spicy cajun.
192 East Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 397-1000
