We are proud to anncounce that the Rosewood Restaurant was recognized in the following categories:
Best Overall, Best Ambiance, Best Food, Best Service, Notable Wine List, Steak, Fit for Foodies, Good for Groups, Romantic and Special Occasion

A few years ago, a would-be publisher client of mine was flying into Chicago and we were to meet to discuss our impending deal. I had heard great things about Rosewood, and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to give it a try. I have since returned numerous times.

Rosewood is located within a short drive of O’Hare Airport (ORD), perfect for business meals. It features fine American dining, usually with a tasty twist. The lighting is low, but bright enough to see facts and figures, if necessary. The wait staff is professional and polite, but also capable of going with the mood of the patrons-joshing with my ebullient client, or when the mood of the table is quieter and more private, careful not to intrude beyond the necessary. The wine list is thoughtful and extensive.

At first glance, there is nothing out of the ordinary about the selection of appetizers, but Rosewood prepares and presents each in a manner that makes it memorable. For instance, the cabernet sauvignon wine sauce served with Portobello mushroom accents the flavor exquisitely. Over the years, I've had them all, with no disappointments.

My top entrée recommendation is the seared yellow fin tuna, spice-crusted with roasted red peppers and soy-ginger vinaigrette. You also won't go wrong with any of the steaks: four sizes of filet mignon, a Kansas City 22-ounce bone-in strip steak, or the Absolute steak (featuring a peppercorn crust). Two other favorites are the chicken Roman and the pan-roasted garlic chicken — both flavorful, without overpowering your palate.

Like the appetizers, the sides deliver far more than expected. The garlic roasted mashed potatoes and the au gratin potatoes are tastiest of the spuds. Grilled asparagus and sautéed mushrooms highlight the rest of the choices. For desert, don't miss the white chocolate mousse cake, no matter how tempting other selections might be. The tiramisu is top-notch, too.

A typical meal for two, with wine, will cost over $100, but it will not disappoint.

Score: 5/5

— We went there on a Saturday evening. The Rosewood was recommended by the concierge at the Hyatt. The maitre d was very friendly and joked that he would seat me and my daughters: do I look that old buddy! No offense was taken since he reminded me of my uncle Emil who was a character too.

— The restaurant style is an interesting fusion of art deco glass features and dark hardwood walls. It works. We were road weary and not really dressed up for the place. No one seemed to notice or take offense.

— We all had the chicken wild rice soup. It was divine! They served some interesting breads including one I liked: rye with white raisins: very good. Our server was friendly but not overly so. She was very helpful.

— We each had a different entrée and sampled each others. I had the horseradish crusted ahi tuna. I would give it 4/5 stars. I had a side of grilled asparagus: excellent. My wife had a Walleye special. It included calamari! I liked it a lot: 5/5 stars. The other person in our party had the grouper. It may have included crab meat and scallops: excellent also.

— The cappuccino was very good, and the Crème Brulee was excellent. The maitre d's wear suits and the wait staff wear uniforms with a formal look. Overall a bit pretentious, and given the prices I'd give it 4.5 stars.

— I've come here only for business lunches as well. It’s just a nice relaxing atmosphere. It's a very grown up place, and perfect for conversations. They serve excellent food here. Menu prices are decent for a restaurant of this caliber. Everything I have eaten here is delicious – the tuna, the scallops, and the steak salad. The cappuccinos and coffee, too. Everyone that goes here likes it a lot and has never had anything bad to say about it. The service is right on the mark. Coming here always feels like a treat!

— It has been my good fortune to dine at Rosewood 6/7 times a year for the past 5 years or so. The only thing better than the food is the service and it all- both the food and service- is directed by Jimmy who runs the best restaurant anywhere. EVERY TIME I have hosted a dinner at Rosewood, the comments are the same: "BEST MEAL I HAVE HAD!! Thank You."

— I have the opportunity to travel to Chicago many times a year on business and found myself staying near Rosemont just to get to the Rosewood! From the bar to the restaurant, the service is always outstanding! The menu selection is outdone only by the food itself! Jimmy is always there to greet you by name and make you feel "at home". I have eaten at Rosewood two and three nights and have never tired of "my favorite CHICAGO restaurant"!

— I have known Jimmy Mandas over 30 yrs. His restaurants always seem to get better and better. I started with his Black Ram restaurant but I think he out did himself with the "Rosewood". I used to travel a lot and have had prime rib from coast to coast. But no one holds a candle to Jimmy’s. He is always there to greet you and never forgets a name. His son-in-law has picked up many of his traits and is just as pleasant. His prices are fair for fine cuisine. I have conducted millions of dollars of business in his restaurants. Next time a client is in town I'll take them here. It’s close to O'Hare. Everything on the menu is SUPERB.

— Must try the rice pudding dessert, heavenly!

— I think Rosewood is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. I am from NYC and now live in Raleigh NC. My daughter Jennifer lives and works in Chicago for American Airlines. She loves your restaurant. When I flew in to see her, Jennifer took my wife and I to Rosewood. All I can say is that it was one of the best I have ever eaten at, and I have eaten all over the world.

— I just wanted to thank you for guiding us and through our plans for our wedding reception. Your professionalism and guidance is greatly appreciated, we are looking forward to celebrating our anniversary.

— Thank you for all of your time and help with planning and coordinating our wedding reception. Everything was perfect!! Thank you for making the evening so special by being there & making sure everything was perfect. It was wonderful!!

— I am writing this letter to express my sincere appreciation to you. The wonderful assistance you gave us in providing another spectacular dinner / dance celebration. The meal entrees were all outstanding and I received nothing but rave reviews about quality of each. Also, the salads and dessert were equally delicious and the presentations of all courses were very eye appealing. Most of all, I would like to extend to each of you my deepest gratitude for the warmth and kindness that was displayed to me and to all attendance, by you and staff that evening. Perhaps, it is the characteristic about the Rosewood that draws me and inclines me to use your facilities so frequently. I always feel most welcome when I come and have been always proud of the graciousness of those on duty as well as the quality of food and service. I know this is something that you strive in your professionalism... I just want you to know that you do this very well.

— I wanted to thank you and your staff for the very enjoyable evening we had celebrating our daughter's wedding. Many of the guests commented on the Rosewood and how they enjoyed being there. The evening was a memorable one where everything went according to plan. The food as always was delicious and plentiful, served by an efficient & attentive staff. Your coordinators did a superb job planning the day and gave our daughter the assurance that everything would be taken of indeed, it was. They were attentive to all the special needs of the guests, which we greatly appreciate. Thanks to all...

— We can't begin to express our thanks and gratitude for making our wedding the most beautiful and memorable day of our lives. There is absolutely nothing we would have changed and our friends and family cannot stop talking about the food, the service, the ambiance, and the beauty of the whole day.

— Well, the weekend that was so anticipated has passed and now it is time for reflection. We wanted you to know that we were so delighted with everything that you did for us, for our twins B'nai Mitzvah celebration. Your attentiveness to the smallest details amazed us both. The food was outstanding. Despite longer than anticipated speeches, the food came out fresh, hot & delicious. Every time we left the table to greet a guest, our plates were covered to stay warm. Everyone at the party was so impressed at the quality of the food, ambiance of the room and service! We will call you to book our other daughter’s as well.

— There is not a "thank you" card big enough for the Rosewood for helping us plan our 50th anniversary. The calls and response to the evening's meal, service, décor, program, etc. were overwhelming! It would not have been such as success anywhere else!

— We wanted to thank you, again for everything last Saturday night. You and your staff provided such excellent and attentive service at our reception. We felt very well taken care of, as did our guests. Everything was spectacular... the food, the bar service, the wait staff etc. Our memories of the evening are Fabulous!

— We can't thank you enough for the wonderful party we had at Rosewood. Three weeks later people are still telling us how much they enjoyed our party. The food was outstanding and the service even better!

— We just wanted to tell you what a beautiful day we had for our daughter's baptism. I thought everything was flawless! I can't express to you my thanks for all the hard work and special care we received. The best part was because I had no worries-all because of you.

— I know I am very late with this, but I wanted to thank you and your staff for all you did to make our wedding the huge success. Although it rained mercilessly, not even that could dampen their spirits when they walked into the ballroom and saw its splendor. Your entire staff was impeccable. Your managers were terrific! The party ran so smoothly and with such an abundant offering of food and excellent service. And speaking of the food, well there’s not much to say. It was up to your high standards of excellence. You've raised the bar so high at the Rosewood, that I don’t think you or your people could have done even one thing to improve that glorious evening. Most of our out-of-town relatives and many of friends have never experienced anything to compare. Not even one detail fell through the cracks and this wedding will go down in our family history as the major highlight.

— We are still in a high after our son's wedding reception at the Rosewood. I can’t get the smile off my face. Our guests are still talking about it one and a half months later. It was everything you promised, and we hoped it to be. We would also like to thank your staff and all who made our son's wedding such a wonderful event. It was spectacular!

— This note is to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for such a wonderful job as well done at our daughter's wedding last weekend. The food was superb as was the service. We also realize you went out of your way to do many extra things to make it extra special!! So, thank you very much for that. We are glad we chose the Rosewood for our daughter’s "first class" and hope to have other affairs there as well.