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Big portions of big-shoulders Italian food in a comfortable Gold Coast setting.

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The dining room is comfortable, attractive and bustling. With its Gold Coast/Rush Street location and upscale supper-club setting, Carmine's sets quite a stage. The clubby, dark bar/dining area attracts a sophisticated, thirty- and forty-something crowd. In keeping with the Rosebud family dynamic, the menu is Taylor Street Italian fare, from chunky minestrone and house specialty chicken Vesuvio to satisfying zuppe di mare overflowing with perfectly cooked seafood and linguine in a tomato white-wine broth.

Message from Carmine\'s:

You never know who you'll bump into at Carmine's. This hot spot is a hangout for everyone from celebrities to tourists and locals alike. Heaping portions of mouthwatering Italian cuisine, excellent wines, live music and an upbeat atmosphere keep customers happy and the restaurant buzzing sun up to sun down. Inside, seating on two levels provides conversation-friendly dining upstairs, while the lower level is the place to be for live entertainment on weekends. An even more sought after seat is on the canopied patio which provides the best people watching in the city. Despite the mesmerizing parade of people strolling along Rush Street, the food is the real star at Carmine's. The menu features seafood, chops, and renowned signature pasta dishes which epitomize the Rosebud experience of stellar food and generous portions.

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Carmine's invites you to experience an unforgettable meal made with authentic Italian recipes passed down from generation to generation. A true cosmopolitan hangout located in Chicago's trendy Gold Coast neighborhood, Carmine's offers live entertainment, an extensive bar, and an outdoor café that is the place to see and be seen from sun up to sun down. Whether dining al fresco or inside the elegant two level dining room, even the most demanding taste buds will be overjoyed by Carmine's impressive menu selections. Signature dishes include clams and oysters on the half shell, steaks and chops grilled to perfection, melt-in-your-mouth veal and chicken dishes, and of course generous portions of award-winning pastas. From the moment you are seated and served, you'll understand why Carmine's is packed with food aficionados every night of the week. Unfortunately, reservation requests for the outdoor patio cannot be taken online.

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