Rose Mary
Chicago
Plan a visit during weekdays for a quieter dining experience.
Rose Mary, located at 932 W Fulton St in Chicago, offers a dining experience inspired by the rich culinary traditions of its namesake. The restaurant takes its cues from both Italian and Croatian influences, harmonizing them into a cohesive dining affair that highlights vibrant and thoughtfully prepared dishes. With its open and inviting atmosphere, Rose Mary presents a perfect setting for sharing meals among friends and family.
The styling of the venue is modern yet approachable, featuring an open kitchen that allows guests to experience the lively preparation of their meals. Diners can expect a menu that revolves around seasonal ingredients and innovative interpretations of classic flavors. The culinary team at Rose Mary focuses on delivering a balanced experience, combining familiarity with novelty in their dishes.
Rose Mary is well-suited for a range of dining occasions, from intimate dinners to larger gatherings. Its urban location in the bustling Fulton Market district provides an energetic backdrop that reflects the vibrancy of Chicago itself. This restaurant is ideal for those who appreciate an inventive approach to traditional fare.
Reviews
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.
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.
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.
What a fantastic experience we had at Rose Mary. The downside was that this was the first restaurant we had dinner at over our 5 day trip and none of the others could come close to matching this restaurant. We had a reservation and when we arrived they offered us a table or the Chef's Counter. We jumped at the opportunity to sit at the Counter and it made for a great experience! Not only enjoying the food, but having the opportunity to watch the kitchen in full effect was great. All the chefs and staff were great, would answer questions, and even provided a few additional samples. Together we ordered 6 dishes, I think 4-5 for a couple would be a good amount, depending on what items you order. We added dessert. We ordered: Zucchini Fritters, Crostino, Tuna Crudo, Gnocchi, Pork Ribs Pampanella, and Pistachio Gelato. The staff also gave us a small order of the Stracciatella to start and the strawberry Gelato as well. The food was fantastic! All 5 courses hit the mark and gave us a great variety for the meal. This place would be great for a night out with friends, a special evening with a loved one celebrating an event....anything really. But it would be best knowing the items should be shared so you can try everything. I just want to thank you to all the staff for making us feel welcome, stopping to chat, making great recommendations, and making sure we had a great experience. We highly recommend going to Rose Mary!
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.
