Rosebud on Rush
2.6
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 720 N. Rush St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-266-6444
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authentic Italian eatery. The Rush Street location debuted in 1991. Along with an outdoor cafe, seating is either upstairs or downstairs in a room called Cocktails & Cabaret. This lower-level room is for smokers; a piano sits to the left of a full bar. The romantic upstairs dining room has an oval dome painted sky blue, tasteful paintings, warm lighting and window tables overlooking Rush Street. Rosebud is a popular lunch spot for Michigan Avenue shoppers.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Superior St and Rush St.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 11 Lincoln, 66 Chicago. Red Line Train: Chicago Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday;
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Italian
- Live Music:
- Yes. Monday-Saturday nights.
- Features:
- Catering and Free Admission. No dancing. Can accommodate small private parties. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Rigatoni with vodka sauce, cavatelli, veal marsala, chicken Vesuvio, swordfish, filet marsala and tiramisu. There's a pianist every night except Sunday, often with a vocalist.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
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Rate Rosebud on Rush
"Poor quality so close to Magnificent Mile"
By mxa0180 from Lincoln Park, July 14, 2008
We ate at Rosebud on Rush after a day of shopping hoping for some good Italian food. We were greatly disappointed! Not only was our service HORRIBL...
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"Rushed Out the Door"
By Kathy M from Lakeview, June 6, 2008
I haven't eaten at Rosebud in a couple of years and did the other night. Boy, was I dissapointed. The food was mediocre at best. We sat down at 7, ...
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"way below the rep"
By local from gold coast, April 21, 2008
the food was totally mediocore. I've lived a few block from there and had never been there...and thankfully, we never will return! I had the pasta ...
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