The Rosebud
1500 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
(312) 942-1117 | Online Ordering
Appetizers
- Spicy Calamari
- Bruschetta
- Toasted crostini topped with vine-ripe tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
- Sausage and Peppers
- Spicy Italian fennel sausage with sweet peppers.
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Jumbo mushroom caps filled with breadcrumbs, butter, garlic and herbs.
- Scampi Alla Rosebud
- Lightly breaded jumbo shrimp sauted with zucchini, yellow squash and olives in garlic white wine sauce.
- Baked Clams
- Fresh clams baked with garlic, herb and butter breading.
- Stuffed Artichoke
- Garlic and seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with imported cheeses and baked.
- Fried Calamari
- Baby squid lightly floured, deep-fried and served with horseradish cocktail sauce.
- Bruschetta
- Toasted Italian bread topped with tomatoes, red onions, olives and basil.
- Baked Clams
- Fresh clams baked with garlic, herb and butter breading.
- Steamed Mussels
- Plump Mediterranean mussels simmered in garlic and white wine or spicy tomato broth.
- Roasted Red Peppers with Fresh Mozzarella
- Marinated with garlic and basil and served with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Sausage & Peppers
- Spicy Italian Fennel sausage with sweet peppers.
- Fried Calamari
- Baby squid lightly floured calamari, deep-fried and served with cocktail or marinara sauce.
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Jumbo mushroom caps filled with bread crumbs, butter, garlic and herbs.
Beverages & Conveniences
Chicken
- Chicken Milanese
- Select breast of white meat, thinly sliced with a parmesan crust, pan-fried and served with tomato, onion, arugula salad and dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
- Chicken Parmesan
- Select breast of white meat prepared with parmesan crust in tomato basil sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked 'til bubbly.
- Chicken Bracciola
- Pounded chicken breast rolled with imported cheese, bread crumbs and Italian herbs sauteed in a tomato wine sauce served with homemade potato gnocchi.
- Chicken Vesuvio
- A half chicken roasted crispy and served in garlic and white wine sauce with roasted potato wedges and sweet peas.
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Hunter-style half chicken served with mushrooms, onions, peppers,and olives in a tomato red wine sauce.
- Chicken Marsala
- Twin breasts of chicken in a rich marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and a side of pasta.
- Brick Chicken
- A boneless whole chicken pressed and roasted crisp with oregano and lemon.
Desserts
- Cheesecake
- Per slice. Classic.
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
- Per slice.
- Tiramisu
- Classic Italian dessert.
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Per slice.
- Assorted Italian Cookies
- Choice of six or twelve cookies.
- Biscotti
- Drizzled with white and dark chocolate. Sold individually.
- Cannoli
- Carrot Cake
- Per slice.
- Mile High Chocolate Cake
- Coconut Cake
- Per slice.
Extras
Pasta
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- A light tomato mascarpone cheese sauce laced with vodka.
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Freshly prepared layers of eggplant, tomato basil sauce, with imported and domestic cheeses baked to perfection.
- Cavatelli alla Rosebud
- Homemade ricotta dumplings with mushrooms, green beans and rosated peppers in garlic and oil sauce.
- Spaghetti with Meatballs
- Our own rich marinara sauce.
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- A light tomato and mascarpone cheese sauce laced with vodka.
- Spaghetti with Sausage
- Our own rich marinara sauce.
- Fusilli Carbonara
- Corkscrew pasta tossed with prosciutto, peas and mushrooms in rich parmesan cream sauce. Available in Whole Wheat upon request only.
- Linguine with Clams
- Garlic and white wine or spicy tomato sauce.
- Spaghetti with Meatballs or Sausage
- Our own rich marinara sauce.
- Penne Bolognese
- Penne pasta simmered in our rich veal and beef tomato sauce with basil, butter and cheese.
- Cheese or Meat Ravioli
- Choice of Cheese or Meat in a rich marinara sauce.
- Homemade Cheese Ravioli
- Our own marinara sauce with butter, basil and imported cheeses.
- Fettuccini Alfredo
- Fresh pasta ribbons simmered in egg-rich parmesan cream sauce.
- Homemade Meat Ravioli
- Our own marinara sauce with butter, basil and imported cheeses.
- Baked Lasagna
- Homemade traditional meat lasagna with fresh pasta, marinara sauce and a blend of imported cheeses.
- Square Noodles
- Our original homemade square noodles in rich tomato basil sauce.
- Penne Bolognese
- Simmered in our rich veal and beef tomato sauce with basil, butter and cheese. Available in Whole Wheat upon request only.
- Baked Cavatelli
- Homemade ricotta dumplings simmered in marinara with imported cheeses, topped with mozzarella and baked.
- 8 Finger Cavatelli Genovese
- Homemade 8 finger cavatelli tossed in our rich Italian sausage gravy.
- Linguini with Clams or Mussels
- Served in a zesty tomato sauce or garlic white wine sauce.
- Cavatelli alla Rosebud
- Homemade ricotta dumplings simmered with mushrooms, green beans, and roasted red peppers in a garlic & oil sauce.
- Linguine with Shrimp and Broccoli
- Shrimp and broccoli simmered in garlic and oil sauce tossed and tossed with shell pasta.
- Fettucine Alfredo
- Fresh pasta ribbons simmered in egg-rich Parmesan cream sauce.
- Cavatelli Arrabbiata
- 8-Finger ricotta dumplings simmered in a spicy marinara sauce with fresh chilies, pancetta and white wine.
- Fusilli Carbonara
- Fusilli pasta topped with prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
- Linguine with Shrimp and Broccoli
- Shrimp and broccoli simmered in garlic and olive oil sauce and tossed with linguine.
- Baked Ziti Genovese
- Ziti pasta tossed with ground Italian sausage, tomato sauce and baked with imported parmesan cheese.
- Baked Cavatelli
- Baked Manicotti
- Pappardelle Marinara
Rosebud Favorites
- Rosebud Burger
- Our award winning burger served with thick sliced tomato, onion, pickle and lettuce on a pretzel bun.
- Mama's Meatballs
- Hand-rolled meatballs served with our Sunday Salad.
- Veal Milanese
- Parmesan breaded, pan fried and served with arugula, onion and tomato salad with a side of pasta.
- Veal Piccata
- Dipped in seasoned egg batter, sauteed and served in a lemon-caper sauce with a side of pasta.
- Chicken Vesuvio
- Sauteed breast of chicken in a garlic white wine sauce with roasted potatoes and peas.
- Chicken Marsala
- Sauteed breast of chicken with musrooms served in a rich Marsala wine sauce with a side of pasta.
- Chicken Parmesan
- Sauteed breast of chicken, lightly breaded and topped with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served with a side of pasta.
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Open faced herb breaded breast of chicken baked with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
- Grilled Skirt Steak Sandwich
- Grilled marinated skirt steak topped with caramelized onions and bleu cheese on a crispy french roll.
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Layers of sauteed eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a rich marinara sauce, baked and served with a side of pasta.
Salads
- House Salad
- Crisp lettuce mixed with tomato, onion and pepperoncini and served with our house vinaigrette or creamy peppercorn dressing.
- Rosebud Chopped Salad
- Assorted vegetables, 1 jumbo shrimp and crisp mixed greens tossed with Italian vinaigrette.
- Caesar Salad
- Delicate hearts-of-romaine tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing with seasoned croutons and parmesan cheese.
- Caprese Salad
- Vine-ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, sweet red onion and fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- Rosebud Chopped Salad
- Assorted vegetables, crisp mixed greens, cheese and roasted peppers tossed with red wine vinaigrette.
- Grilled Salmon Salad
- Citrus grilled filet of salmon served on a bed of baby spinach, tossed with hard-boiled egg, tomato and cucumber in a honey mustard dressing.
- Caprese Salad
- Vine-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, sweet red onion andbasil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- Eggplant Salad
- Juicy beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pan-fried eggplant and basil drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Rosebud Fish Salad
- Fresh calamari, octopus, scungilli and shrimp tossed in olive oil with fresh lemon, garlic and parsley and topped with Italian vinegar peppers.
- Caesar Salad
- Delicate Hearts-of-Romaine tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing with seasoned croutons and Parmesan cheese.
- The Napoleon Eggplant Salad
- A true compliment to Eggplant Milanese-sliced vine-ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, tender baby arugula with special olive oil and imported vinegar.
- Grilled Skirt Steak Salad
- Juicy beefsteak tomatoes, sweet red onion topped with our creamy gorgonzola dressing and sliced char-broiled skirt steak.
- Tomato & Onion Salad
- Roma tomatoes, red onions, black olives seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette.
- Rosebud Fish Salad
- Fresh calamari, scungilli, octopus and shrimp tossed in olive oil with fresh lemon, garlic and parsley and topped with Italian vinegar pepper.
- Mama's Sunday Meatball Salad
- Freshly prepared meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served Family Style with a Sunday Salad of lettuce, tomato, onion, and grated cheese tossed in extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- House Salad
- Crisp mixed greens tossed in red wine vinaigrette with tomatoes, olives, red onions and cucumbers.
- Garbage Salad
- Green leaf lettuce, garbanzo beans, onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes, domestic & imported cheeses, meat, fried meatballs Italian vinaigrette.
- Antipasto Plate
Seafood
- Whitefish Francese
- Dipped in seasoned egg batter, sauteed and served in lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta.
- Tilapia
- Broiled and prepared either Velasco, Vesuvio, Oreganato Style, or with Lemon Butter.
- Salmon Vesuvio
- Pan roasted Atlantic salmon with peas and roasted potatoes in a garlic white wine sauce.
Side Items
Soups
- Minestrone
- Hearty Italian-style vegetable soup flavored with chicken.
- Minestrone
- Hearty Italian-style vegetable soup flavored with chicken.
- Pasta e Fagioli
- Home-style pasta and bean soup.
- Italian Wedding
- Rich chicken broth with meatballs, spinach, parmesan cheese and pasta.
- Italian Wedding Soup
- Rich chicken broth with meatballs, spinach, parmesan, cheese and pasta.
- Pasta E Fagioli
- Tomato broth with prosciutto, pasta and beans.
Steaks & Chops
- Filet Portabella
- Filet pan-roasted and served in a rich marsala wine sauce with portobello mushrooms and steamed broccolini.
Steaks & Chops
- Skirt Steak Devil Sizzle
- Flavorful skirt steak prepared with spicy hot devilish hot peppers in a garlic sauce.
Steaks, Chops, & Seafoods
- 14oz. New York Strip Steak Vesuvio or Italiano Style
- Prime 14 oz. New York Strip with roasted potatoes in garlic white wine sauce.
- Skirt Steak with Onions
- Veal Chops
- Two broiled veal chops served Italian Style with vinegar peppers in a zesty white wine sauce.
- Lamb Chops Oreganato
- Six broiled chops with fresh lemon, oregano sauce and served with roasted potatoes. Served family style.
- Pork Chops Calabrese
- Center-cut pork chops pan seared with cheese, breadcrumbs, and roasted with select marinated cherry peppers.
- Filet Marsala
- Pan roasted filet served in rich marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and pan roasted potatoes.
- Pork Chops Cacciatore
- Broiled and then sauteed with tomato sauce, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and potatoes.
Veal
- Veal Parmesan
- Select veal prepared with a parmesan curst in tomato basil sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked 'til bubbly.
- Veal Marsala
- Veal cutlets sauted with fresh mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce and served with a side of pasta.
- Veal Saltimbocca
- Tender cutlet pounded thin with prosciutto and fresh sage, sauted and topped with mozzarella and served in tomato and white wine sauce with a side of pasta.
- Veal Francese
- Dipped seasoned egg batter, sauted and served in lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta.
- Veal Milanese
- Select veal thinly sliced with a parmesan crust, pan-fried and served with tomato, onion, arugula salad and dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
- Veal Bracciola
- Veal medallion stuffed with fresh herbs and imported cheeses and served in tomato and white wine sauce over cavatelli.
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