Joe Flamm is a highly acclaimed chef and restaurateur, best known as the winner of Top Chef Season 15. He is the Chef/Owner of several popular Italian restaurants in Chicago, showcasing his expertise in modern and...
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Rose Mary absolutely deserves all the hype.
We started with the Baby Octopus, and wow it was amazing. Perfectly tender with incredible flavor. We also shared the Street Corn, which was just as delicious and the perfect appetizer to kick off the meal.
For pasta, we ordered the Cacio e Pepe, and I honestly have to say it’s the best Cacio e Pepe I’ve ever had!!! It was unbelievably creamy, rich without feeling heavy, and packed with flavor. I would come back to Rose Mary just for that dish. We also tried the Mafaldine, which was another excellent pasta, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.
The cocktails were just as impressive. We had the Rum Coconut #2, Bad Apple Bourbon, and Blind Rhubarber, and every single one was exceptional. Super balanced, creative, and honestly some of the best cocktails we’ve had in Chicago.
Everything we ordered was outstanding, and you can really tell how much care goes into every dish. If you’re planning to visit Rose Mary, don’t skip the Baby Octopus and definitely, definitely order the Cacio e Pepe. It’s unforgettable.
Totally lovely meal! Great service, beautiful space.
Cocktails were great
Cucumber and tomato salad was next level
Zucchini croquettes were nuts, perfect flavor and crunch
Bean salad was gorgeously sour and new
Gnocchi was almost bbq w a melt in your mouth pasta, no tooth on it which I kind of missed
Skradin Risotto: tasty and well made. Which was the veal and which was the chicken tho?
Cevapi: yuuumm also ordered the sides from the kujufte cuz I wanted all the sides. The server and chef were nice enough to let me have them.
4
We visited Rosemary while my brother was in town after several friends recommended it. Overall, it was good, but I was a bit underwhelmed given the hype.
The Rosemary Spritz was excellent, and the tuna was the standout dish. The sauce was fantastic. The zucchini fritters were good, though not particularly memorable. Of the pastas, I enjoyed the cacio e pepe, although it was quite salty. The spaghetti was extremely al dente, almost too much so for my taste. The ribs were also just okay; the sauce was delicious, but the meat was fairly dry.
The biggest downside was our seating. We were placed in the very back near the service station, and there was constant activity behind our table throughout the meal. It made the atmosphere feel a bit hectic and took away from the overall experience.
Not a bad meal by any means, but it didn't quite live up to the expectations set by all the recommendations.
5
Oh my God! 🤯🤤🫠
We were incredibly lucky to walk in on a packed Friday night and still snag seats at the bar.
The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. The cocktail featuring Maraska Slivovitz was the perfect way to kick off the evening.
As for the food - Michelin star worthy. Honestly, I don't even know where to begin because everything was outstanding. If I had to pick a favorite, the gnocchi takes first place, but every other dish we tried deserves a very close second.
Hats off to the chef! We’ll definitely be back the next time we're in Chicago.
5
Rosemary has been on my list for a long time, and I'm happy to say it completely met my expectations! Everything was great—the food was amazing, and the service was excellent as well. Every dish we tried was delicious and beautifully prepared. There are still several items on the menu that I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!
