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Rosebud on Rush

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

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Basic Italian favorites in traditionally huge portions are what you'll find at this popular restaurant, which includes a breezy outdoor area, the Cocktails and Cabaret room downstairs, and the elegant upstairs room with an azure-blue domed ceiling and large windows looking out over the bustling street. On the menu you'll find great chops, steaks, garlicky rigatoni, veal, and a popular stuffed chicken concoction called Chicken Vesuvio. EL: Red Line to Chicago/State

Address:

720 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-6444

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight

Website:

rosebudrestaurants.com

Lunch
- Appetizers
  Fried Calamari
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Grilled Calamari
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Sausage & Peppers
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Steamed Mussels
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Meatball Over Polenta
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Minestrone Soup
  C: $4.00
  
  B: $6.00
  Straciatella
  C: $4.00
  
  B: $6.00
- Sandwiches & More
  
  Rosebud Burger
  
  10oz Patty | lettuce | tomato | onion | pickle ($14.00)
  
  Skirt Steak
  
  Breaded skirt steak | shredded lettuce | sliced tomato ($19.00)
  
  Fish
  
  Fresh filet | housemade spicy slaw | sliced tomatoes | lemon | EVOO ($18.00)
  
  Chicken
  
  Lightly breaded | beefsteak tomato | lettuce ($15.00)
  
  Signature Shrimp Roll
  
  Fresh gulf shrimp | gala apples | celery | walnuts | house aioli ($20.00)
  
  Mediterranean Wrap
  
  Grilled chicken | tomato | cucumber | kalamata olives | red onion | lettuce | feta ($16.00)
- Salads
  
  House Salad
  
  Mixed greens | tomatoes | onions | carrots | cucumbers | Italian vinaigrette or peppercorn dressing ($8.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  Romaine hearts | seasoned croutons | anchovies | parmesan | homemade dressing ($9.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  Iceberg lettuce | cucumber | carrot | spinach | broccoli | red beets | hearts of palm | corn | tomato | roasted red peppers | house Italian vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Eggplant Stack
  
  Breaded eggplant | beefsteak tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | arugula | EVOO | balsamic glaze ($16.00)
  
  Caprese Salad
  
  Beefsteak tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | fresh basil | roasted red peppers | balsamic glaze | EVOO ($12.00)
  
  Rosebud Wedge
  
  Lettuce | cherry tomato | hardboiled egg | bacon | blue cheese ($15.00)
  
  Tomato and Onion
  
  Beefsteak tomato | red onion | cucumber | pepperoncini | kalamata olives | gorgonzola | basil | EVOO ($13.00)
  
  Romano Crusted Chicken
  
  Breaded chicken | Iceberg lettuce | chopped cucumber | bacon | cherry tomato | hard boiled egg | peppercorn ranch ($16.00)
  
  Spinach and Salmon Salad
  
  Grilled Salmon | fresh spinach | sliced mushrooms | Roma tomatoes | roasted red pepper | lemon vinaigrette ($18.00)
  
  Mama's Meatball Salad
  
  Meatball | iceberg lettuce | beefsteak tomatoes | cucumbers | red onion | pepperoncini | parmesan cheese | Italian vinaigrette ($18.00)
- Traditional Macaroni
  
  Pappardelle
  
  Handmade square pasta | choice of rich tomato basil or Bolognese sauce ($18.00)
  
  Rigatoni alla Vodka
  
  San marzano tomatoes | vodka | mascarpone cheese | fresh basil ($16.00)
  
  Spaghetti & Meatball
  
  Marinara | Hand-Rolled Meatball | Fresh Basil ($16.00)
  
  Fettucine & Clams
  
  White wine garlic or spicy red sauce ($20.00)
  
  Penne Bolognese
  
  Rich beef ragu | parmesan | romano cheese ($16.00)
  
  Homemade Ravioli
  
  Cheese | marinara sauce ($17.00)
- Entrées
  
  Chicken Milanese
  
  Breaded boneless chicken breast | arugula | tomato | red onion | EVOO ($16.00)
  
  Chicken Parm
  
  Breaded boneless chicken breast | imported cheese | marinara | side of pasta ($17.00)
  
  Veal Francese
  
  Veal | egg batter lemon butter sauce ($23.00)
  
  Broiled White Fish
  
  EVOO | lemon ($18.00)
  
  Spinach and Formaggio Frittata
  
  Spinach and cheese Italian omelette | served with mixed greens | diced tomato | crostino ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Salmon
  
  Salmon served over green beans | lemon vinaigrette ($23.00)
- Sides
  
  Roasted Cauliflower
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Brussel Sprouts
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Meatballs
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Sauteed Spinach
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Pommes Frites
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Green Beans Almondine
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Italian Sausage
  
  ($8.00)
Dinner
- Antipasti
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Spicy Calamari
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Calamari
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Baked Clams
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Steamed Mussels
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Sausage & Peppers
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Stuffed Mushrooms
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Bruschetta
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Italian Antipasti
  
  ($21.00)
- Steaks & Chops
  
  Cowgirl Cut Ribeye
  
  ($62.00)
  
  New York Strip Steak
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Lamb Chops
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Center Cut Veal Chop
  
  ($58.00)
  
  Pork Chops
  
  ($34.00)
- Chicken & Veal
  
  Brick Chicken
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Boneless Chicken Breast
  
  Choice of: Parmesan, Milanese, Marsala, Picatta ($27.00)
  
  Roasted Half Chicken Vesuvio
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Veal Cutlets
  
  Choice of: Parmesan, Milanese, Marsala, Saltimbocca, Francese ($30.00)
- Seafood
  
  Fettuccine & Clams
  
  White Wine or Spicy Red Sauce, Homemade Fettuccine ($27.00)
  
  Linguine Shrimp & Broccoli
  
  Shrimp, Broccoli, Garlic & Olive Oil ($34.00)
  
  Shrimp Francese
  
  Jumbo Shrimp, Seasoned Egg Batter, Lemon Butter Sauce, Side of Pasta ($36.00)
  
  Shrimp Milanese
  
  Breaded Jumbo Shrimp, Arugula, Onions, Tomatoes, Italian Vinaigrette, Side of Pasta ($36.00)
  
  Lobster Tail Fra Diavolo
- Raw Bar
  
  Oysters
  
  Shrimp
  
  King Crab
  
  Rosebud Fish Salad
  
  ($22.00)
- Soup & Salad
  
  Minestrone Soup
  
  ($6.00)
  
  House Salad
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Caprese Salad
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Eggplant Stack
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Mama's Meatballs
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Skirt Steak Salad
  
  ($22.00)
- Pasta
  
  Spaghetti
  
  With Meatballs or Sausage ($26.00)
  
  Rosebud Pappardelle
  
  Original Homemade Square Noodles in Rich Tomato Basil or Bolognese Sauce ($22.00)
  
  Cavatelli al Forno
  
  Handmade Ricotta Dumplings, Tomato Basil Sauce, Baked with Imported Cheese ($22.00)
  
  8 Finger Cavatelli Arrabiata
  
  House-made Ricotta Dumplings, Spicy Marinara, Jalapeños, Prosciutto ($21.00)
  
  Rigatoni alla Vodka
  
  A Light Tomato & Marscapone Cheese Sauce with Vodka ($20.00)
  
  Fettuccine Alfredo
  
  Homemade Egg Fettuccine, Parmesan & Romano ($19.00)
  
  Tortellini Carbonara
  
  Mushrooms, Peas, Prosciutto ($24.00)
  
  Ravioli
  
  Homemade Ravioli, Ricotta, Marinara ($20.00)
  
  Eggplant Parmesan
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Rosebud Signature Lasagna
  
  Homemade Layered Pasta, Ricotta, Beef, Marinara ($26.00)
- Sides
  
  Meatballs or Sausage
  
  ($12.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Potatoes
  
  Choice of: Vesuvio, Oreganato ($8.00)
  
  Vegetable Combination
  
  Asparagus, Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil, Lemon ($15.00)
  
  Spicy Cauliflower
  
  Cherry Peppers, Asiago & Fontinella, Lemon Juice ($12.00)
Brunch
- Breakfast Piatti
  
  Granola & Fresh Fruit Platter
  
  Seasonal Fresh Fruits | Granola | Greek Yogurt ($9.00)
  
  Breakfast Quesadilla
  
  Italian Sausage | Scrambled Egg | Pico De Gallo | Sour Cream | Cheddar Cheese | Crispy Giant Flour Tortilla ($12.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon
  
  Cream Cheese | Red Onion | Capers | Beefsteak Tomato | Toasted Bagels ($15.00)
- Benedicts
  
  Traditional
  
  Poached Eggs | Crispy Canadian Bacon | Hollandaise ($12.00)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  Crispy Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | Poached Eggs | Baby Arugula | Lemon Hollandaise ($21.00)
  
  Florentine
  
  Poached Eggs | Sautéed Baby Spinach | Feta Cheese | Hollandaise ($14.00)
- Omelettes
  
  Greek
  
  Feta | Spinach | Beefsteak Tomato ($12.00)
  
  Italian
  
  Italian Sausage | Onions | Mushrooms | Tomatoes | Cheddar ($13.00)
  
  Rush St. Oscar
  
  King Crab | Asparagus | Teardrop Tomatoes | Lemon Hollandaise ($22.00)
- French Toast
  
  Cinnamon French Toast
  
  Crispy Brioche Bread | Homemade Maple Syrup | Fresh Ground Cinnamon | Vanilla Whipped Cream ($11.00)
  
  Wild Berry French Toast Ala Mode
  
  Crispy Brioche Bread | Caramelized Wild Berries | Malibu Rum Sauce | Vanilla Gelato | Whipped Cream ($13.00)
  
  Bananas Foster w/ Vanilla Gelato
  
  Crispy Brioche Bread | Caramelized Bananas | Dark Rum Sauce ($13.00)
- Salads
  
  Caesar
  
  Romaine Hearts | Croutons | Anchovies | Parmesan ($10.00)
  
  Roasted Beet
  
  Golden & Red Beets | Spring Mix | Feta Cheese | Toasted Pine Nuts | Red Wine Vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  King Crab Wedge
  
  Crispy Iceberg | Bacon | Hard Boiled Egg | Cherry Tomatoes | Red Onion | Thousand Island Dressing ($22.00)
  
  Eggplant Stack
  
  Breaded Eggplant | Beefsteak Tomatoes | Buffalo Mozzarella | Arugula | Balsamic Reduction | Red Wine Vinegar | Evoo ($15.00)
  
  Romano Crusted Chicken
  
  Crispy Iceberg | Hard Boiled Egg | Bacon | Tomatoes | Peppercorn Ranch ($17.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  Cucumber | Spinach | Hard Boiled Egg | Onions | Tomatoes | Honey Mustard Dressing ($18.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Green Beans | Potatoes | Cherry Tomatoes | Hard Boiled Egg | Spring Mix | Citrus Vinaigrette ($17.00)
- Piattini
  
  Piattini
  
  Served with Mixed Greens Salad | Cherry Tomatoes | Red Onion | Shaved Grana Padana | Housemade Garlic Bread ($12.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Rush Street Burger
  
  12 oz Beef Patty | Butter bun | Lettuce | Tomato | Onion | Pickle ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Club
  
  Smoked Bacon | Avocado | Swiss | Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle ($15.00)
  
  Shrimp Roll
  
  Fresh Gulf Shrimp | Gala Apples | Celery | Walnuts | House Aioli ($20.00)
- Pasta
  
  Rigatoni alla Vodka
  
  San Marzano Tomatoes | Mascarpone Cheese | Vodka | Basil ($15.00)
  
  Spaghetti & Meatball
  
  Marinara Sauce | Fresh Basil | Imported Cheeses ($16.00)
  
  Rosebud's Famous Square Noodles
  
  Homemade Pasta | Tomato & Basil Sauce ($16.00)
  
  Ravioli
  
  Cheese | Marinara ($16.00)
  
  Linguine, Broccoli, & Shrimp
  
  Garlic & Olive Oil ($25.00)
  
  Fettuccine Alfredo
  
  Homemade Egg Fettuccine | Parmesan | Romano ($15.00)
- Sides
  
  Roasted Pee-Wee Potatoes
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Applewood Smoked Bacon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Canadian Bacon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Chicken & Cranberry Sausage
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Toasted Texas Toast
  
  ($3.00)
Rush Hour
- Cocktail
  
  Svedka Martini's
  
  ($7.00)
- Wine by the Glass
  
  Canyon Road Cabernet
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Canyon Road Pinot Grigio
  
  ($5.00)
- Eggplant Rotolo
  
  One Piece of Eggplant Rotolo, 2 Pieces of Sausage & 2 Peppers
  
  ($10.00)

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