Rosebud On Rush

Although Rosebud is a chain restaurant, the one in Chicago is the best! Romantic atmosphere, and food to die for. Fresh made pasta and sauces, and chocolate desserts that will put you into a coma. Wine list is impressive. Portions are HUGE so it's not a bad idea to share. Great date night!

Having grown up in an Italian family and having been to the "old country," I'm fairly picky when it comes to Italian restaurants. Rosebud on Rush in Chicago is one of the best I've been to in a long time. I was there on a Saturday night over 4th of July weekend around 8:30. Because my friend and I sat inside there was no wait for a table. (Had we wanted to sit outside it would have been about a 15-20 minute wait.) No wait for a table on a Saturday night? Might make you wonder what's wrong with the place...but I can tell you from my experience there was nothing. The service was prompt and courteous. The bread was fresh; the olive oil tasty. And yes it's okay to put your bread on the table as the "bread plates" are actually for the olive oil. The pasta dishes were generous portions and priced very reasonably - about $14-$17 a plate. You can check them out online at rosebudrestaurants.com