[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the location of this restaurant which occupies several rooms and floors of an old white house in downtown Lombard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was friendly and fast - almost too fast. We hadn't finished our soups / salads when the entrees came out. My favorite part of the meal was the pear and walnut salad. Delicious and fresh with a light vinaigrette dressing. My lobster ravioli lacked flavor and tasted way too fishy - almost like the lobster had been frozen and thawed repeatedly before the ravioli filling was prepared. My cannoli was good with bakery- like quality. The chocolate cake was also good. Overall, it was a good (note the repeated "good") meal but nothing above and beyond was outstanding. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the casual and friendly atmosphere, with decent spacing between tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can still get loud but just go early if you don't want chatter around you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was our first visit and I hadn't read any reviews. I was in the mood for eggplant Parmesan and they had it on the menu. Skip this one. A plate of melted mozzarella and sauce; couldn't find the eggplant under the breading. But the spinach artichoke ravioli was very good and they had nice drink options. We didn't try dessert, but I heard another table asking about the cheesecake. Good attentive service read more

Hmmmmm... I've wanted to dine here since they opened 5yrs ago. I just dropped by today. It's a big white house, turned restaurant, next to the library! Don't miss it... We came for lunch around 1245. Not many were dining in, but enough in the freezing temps, I guess. We 1st ordered drinks, which were good and strong. We then ordered our meals. Alfredo, meatballs, a kids rigatoni w/a meatball, and shrimp linguine. It took the food like 20 mins. Everything was fresh and HOT except my meatballs. Everything was very tasty too! Soooooo why the 3 stars?? Service was weird. I felt side eyed, it didn't seem genuine. Would I return?? I wouldn't! Am I glad I tried them out? I am... NEXT read more

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Good food and service Food was hot which for some reason seems to be hard to find Wife loved the cod Chicken Vesuvio was different as the chicken was not fried. But good and great potatoes done right Prices very reasonable [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice family restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food great service in a super charming original and authentic Victorian mansion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wine list is pretty good too. read more

Service was outstanding- they were very accommodating to our party of 6. Food and drinks were delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a restaurant in an old house, it is fascinating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back to try different menu items and dine in other rooms. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed ourselves, and thought how great it would be on their patio during the summer![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Glad we finally made it to this restaurant that has been on my "must try" list ever since moving out to the western suburbs. read more

This is a true hidden gem! I don't know why I never knew about this place before, but am so happy I started sleuthing for a new place to try. We were in early on a Saturday and were done in 45 minutes! We got a few drinks and the polenta to start and then had a few small plates for the kids, and mains for us. Pasta is clearly house made and yummy. Corn chowder was on special and delicious. I had the shrimp fettuccine which had just the right amount of spice and husband enjoyed his cod. Kids had pasta and arrancini and the picky one said the arancini rivalled her favorite and she ate it all! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute place where you really feel like you've stepped back in time when places like this were in homes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We made our way over to Rosemary and Jeans tonight for the 1st time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly, the look of the seating area didn't blow me away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the more important factor was the food and it was great. My wife had lasagna which was delicious (I stole a couple bites) and the chicken parm was great. We will definitely be back. read more

Went there for lunch on a weekend, and there was surprisingly no wait. I can't understand this since my experience led me to believe this place has real quality food and service. Service was really friendly and personable. Our server offered thorough recommendations and even asked the chef questions on our behalf. I ordered the Arancini and Orrechiette. The Aranicini was wonderfully cooked, and the sauce, fresh and flavorful. I would have liked it a bit more fried,but that's personal preference. I had a hard time deciding on my main dish between the Orecchiette and the vodka sauce option. I decided on the orrechiette and was not dissatisfied. It was creamy and full of flavor from the crisp prosciutto and sausage. Everything I got was super fresh, and you can tell by the flavors. Next time, I will try the vodka sauce for sure. It's one of my new favorite homey Italian spots for sure. read more

Rosemary And Jeans - Orrechiette with Rapini and Sausage - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely setting and friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really wanted to love this place. Restaurant was out of several dishes and wines at 6p? That was disappointing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Serving wear is kitschy but metal plates give off an outdoor camping vibe more than eating at Grandma's house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table for four was too small for all of the servingware. Felt cramped and awkward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was delicious but too many other odd things to merit a return trip. read more

Always a great meal. Food is fresh and delicious. Service is fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It really does feel like you are in someone's house eating a homemade meal- made with love[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Adorable little house made into a restaurant. Always fresh and delicious with their own twist on Italian. Calamari is delicious . read more

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Went there with my wife and our son and his girlfriend. Food was great, we will try again soon.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Although the staff is friendly the place has an off smell that kind of sets the tone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I had a few appetizers and split a main course. I did like the arancini but for the most part the food is below average and not worth the price. If I hear of this place making improvements, I would be willing to try it again but I find other Italian restaurants in the near area to be much better. Three stars in hopes they make improvements and do something about the smell. read more

I found the outside of this restaurant lovely and it was just as homey inside. I'm presuming it's an old house that was converted. They have several different "rooms" where you can sit - and I actually think for a larger group (8-10), it's a perfect restaurant to accomodate you - where it's not too loud and you can hear your table speaking. We sat outside on the 2nd floor deck and enjoyed it. Some reviewer complained about the train noise and it was truly not an issue. The train went by several times and you can barely hear it. I enjoyed my meal more than my husband did - he would have rated it one star lower. Wine was good. I had the Caesar to start and thought it was good but my husband had the piccolo salad and didn't think much of it. I had the Cavatelli w/ Vodka Sauce and he had the Chicken Parm. I liked my dish and would recommend it, but my husband just thought his was average. I enjoyed the ambience and the food. read more

What a cute little restaurant. It's inside a big old house, so be prepared for close quarters and a louder-than-normal dining experience. Everything we ate here was pretty great. I loved my chicken vesuvio, which came with broccoli and delicious fries (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside). We also ordered the burrata (special) and it came with a delicious garlic spread and another with sundried tomatoes. My wife enjoyed her raspberry gimlet. It tasted like the perfect summer drink, even as it was snowing outside. Food came out unbelievably fast - the chef must be a whirling dervish. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I do wish the portions were a little bigger, but Rosemary and Jeans hit the spot as a place where you can enjoy a great meal in a unique environment and not walk away feeling bloated. We'll be back! read more

Planned a nice casual paced lunch for a friends birthday and decided Rosemary & Jeans would be perfect ! Went ahead and made a reservation through opentable just to prevent any issues with table availability. We split the large Caesar salad which was very tasty and the roasted chick peas have me now wanting to lookup roasted chick pea snacking recipes. We hadn't dined here previously so decided to order a few items and share as well as take home leftovers as there was only 2 of us Vodka rigatoni was delicious as well as the meatball - might be Thursday only from 12noon to 4pm there's currently a (choose your pasta / choose your sauce / comes with a meatball and cannoli) so that was fun Eggplant parmigiana which typically is served with a pasta - there's a sub pasta for spinach so that's what I chose. The eggplant is layered with ricotta and baked to yumminess. Daily special menu had braciole - so that was entree #3 as it's not on their regular menu & wanted to try it. It's usually served with polenta so we skipped that. Delicious ! The depth of flavors in their entrees and sauces is just like you're visiting an Italian family's home to eat! There's a richness to long simmered flavors that's difficult to describe unless you grew up in an Italian family who makes these dishes. The mocktails on the menu is a very nice touch and thoughtfully offered. Mary our server was amazing and wonderful Forgot to grab photos of the cannoli (came with the lunch pasta special) and we additionally ordered a tiramisu (added bonus - all desserts but 1 are house made) Both were delicious ! I'm a bit obsessed with crunchy cannoli shells - meaning they were recently filled and this didn't disappoint ! It's a few bites and PERFECT ! The tiramisu flavors were perfect and on point! read more

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I'm glad I stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp. Located in a cute older home. We were seated in the sun room next to a heat lamp. I think we were seated there because it's best to spread everyone out otherwise it would get really loud in the other rooms. Since it isn't summer I wouldn't say the covered sun room has the best ambiance but it does the job. I had a reservation for 7pm. Service was quick and our waitress was friendly. I found out that they close at 8pm which I find really early for a sit down restaurant but I understand that businesses (especially new businesses) have to go off of demand and manage costs. I wish I noticed though because I didn't feel like I had enough time to talk with my friend. However, there was a nice bar nearby (Lilac League) that we went to afterwards so it worked out. That's always an option! We weren't rushed out by any means but I didn't want to hold up anyone either. The food was really good! We split the arancini which is one large arancini. I will definitely get this again! It wasn't overly crispy and it was super flavorful. For my main meal I had the butternut squash ravioli which is in a butter sauce. It almost looks like it had no sauce on it. I thought by the looks of it I would be disappointed with the minimal sauce but it was good! I would get it again or try other tasty looking options on the menu. For dessert we had the crème brûlée. It was good but didn't wow me. It's not a must have for me but I would definitely have some if it's on the table. Overall, good experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a cute little hidden gem. Let me first off by saying the inside and outside are amazing. This is a cute little house that each room you go inside has a different type of theme and ambiance. The outside has endless spots to sit as well. Our server Karen was amazing we sat on the rooftop area and she did a wonderful job. The pasta was amazing highly recommend the Rigatoni With Sausage & Goat Cheese. All of the items on the menu are fresh and homemade. One thing to note there is not elevator and was here with my grandma for Mother's Day. Luckily she was able to walk up the stairs to the rooftop. The rosemary cobb salad was also very delicious. The one thing we were not impressed by was the Italian sausage and polenta appetizer. It was a very small appetizer and it did not have much polenta in it at all. Would highly recommend this place and would like to try other things on the menu. Hard to judge a place when the first time you go is on a busy day like Mother's Day! read more

Rosemary And Jeans - Rigatoni With Sausage & Goat Cheese - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

One of my suburbanite friends suggested this restaurant since there was a group of eight of us since she was been here before. The restaurant was transformed from a house so there were several rooms to dine in. We were seated in the screened in porch area, which great for a small group. Since we had a 4pm reservation (only time available for Saturday night) we were seated right away. Heather, server, had greeted us within a few minutes. Heather was fantastic with us since we used to work together and finally able to get together. She was able to grab all of our drinks and about three appetizers to share. Then Heather had left us alone for awhile, however, she did check in with us. About 15 minutes, we were finally ready to order. Even though the menu was more on a limited size, the restaurant offered some really great options. I finally decided on the the Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop entree. Then another round of drinks were brought. Heather did not skip a beat with our table and her other tables. Within 12 minutes or so, our meals were delivered. We all raved about them. I will saw the pork chop and the accompaniments were well seasoned. I wish the pork chop was thicker cut. For dessert, I had ordered the Cookie Skillet to share while some other desserts were ordered along with coffees. Again, no complaints. Then the time for the check..... don't worry, Heather was able to divide up the check to however we needed. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the service and for the food. read more

What an amazing dining experience! First of all this place feels like your sitting in someone's Italian grandmothers house. Karen our server was awesome as well and had great tips for what to order. Thursday night it was $10 off bottles of wine. I had the pasta ragu and it was simply delicious and tasted very authentic, fresh and homemade. We sat in the indoor patio side and the ambiance was great even with 4 other full tables it didn't get too loud. This will be my new Italian spot when I'm in the area for work. read more

First visit. Excellent, attentive service & nice selection of specials for Valentine's Day but we opted for some regular menu items. Everything was great and the portion size was more than adequate. We did opt for the ricotta crepe special for dessert. We cruised in at 4:30 right before the crowd. Old people dinners for the win. read more

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Visited this restaurant for a bridal shower. Everything was fantastic! Staff were friendly and super helpful. Food is excellent! Their pasta with vodka sauce was wonderful. Above and beyond my favorite. Cocktails were also excellent. Very clean washroom. Highly recommend! read more

staff was excellent. cool atmosphere. it's like an old house inside for those that haven't been. i would go back. liked the meatballs and the gravy. plenty of parking in their lot too. read more

Rosemary And Jeans - cannoli - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

I had a very nice outdoor lunch here with my daughter and her mom. It's a nice, homey restaurant and parking was a breeze. We were greeted warmly, seated promptly, and our server was wonderful throughout. We each had a cocktail, and shared a beet salad for a starter. My sausage and chicken cacciatore over polenta was good, and the others really enjoyed their cavatelli in vodka sauce, and risotto dishes. For dessert, they had cannoli and I had tiramisu. I can see why this place is popular. read more

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I have driven past this place several times and never thought anything of it, until I saw an IG post about it. No wonder why I never thought twice of Rosemary and Jeans because from the outside it looks like a house someone lives in. But don't let that fool you. I came here on a Saturday even for a girls night dinner. Reservations recommended. This place is definitely going to be put on the radar if not already due to the video of this place going viral. I don't get a restaurant feel when I walked in... I got an I'm at grandma's house and I'm about to have some incredible Italian food feel. Our server was cute and super nice. She gave us a backstory about Rosemary and Jean's, and even told us to go check out the upstairs where they host larger parties. I was between two different dishes and our server told me to go with the pasta ragu. I'm usually a cream sauce girl when it comes to pasta but this is some of the best red sauce I have EVER had. The sauce was rich and meaty. The linguine was perfectly al dente. I wanted to lick the bowl after packing up my leftovers. The other dishes ordered were the orecchiette with rapini and sausage, and fettuccini with asparagus and ricotta. Both of these dishes had amazing sauces and packed with so much flavor and umami. Desserts did not disappoint as well. We did the chocolate lava cake and the tiramisu. From appetizer to dessert and the wonderful service it's no wonder this place is doing so well. We left full and happy, and talked about this place for days. read more

I mean the food is just okay, Inlike Olive Garden Better. The Fettuccine Alfredo is not very good because they do not use garlic. I love garlic and make garlic bread all the time. read more

I did not know of this gem. I was blown away. I entered a home and felt this was the white time. The service was superb. I had the Cod. The fish was fresh and well done. The tiramisu was so delicious. Everything was done with care. Rosemary +Jeans is more than just a restaurant, it is a family experience. read more

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Stopped by for lunch today. This restaurant is in a home that is beautifully decorated. There is a small bar with 5 chairs. We were invited to go up to the second floor which has space for overflow seating and private events. There is also space for outdoor dining and limited parking at the rear of the restaurant. My husband and I shared a large Cesar salad which was delicious. It was served with the perfect amount of dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. The croutons were roasted chick peas which was a very nice touch. Next we shared one of their daily specials - bracciole with polenta. The meat was tender and the sauce was plentiful and tasty. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Prices were fair. We will definitely be back - the food and wine menu were extensive and there are a number of things that we'd like to try during our next visit. read more

Rosemary And Jeans - Bracciole with polenta - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Such a cute restaurant! It's a double story with patio and roof top seating, small, cozy house that has been converted into a restaurant. All the servers were super friendly and sweet! We started with drinks and the complimentary bread and went straight for dinner! I had the Salmon Linguine, it was full of flavor however the salmon did overpower most of the flavor in the dish. It's a great summer dish, light and full of flavor! read more

Rosemary And Jeans - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

I'll use any excuse to come here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing Italian food with a "homey" and antique ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite entrees are the orecchiette or gnocchi. read more

Rosemary And Jeans - arancini - Italian Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Went at a busy Friday night but was still excellent. Was craving creamy Vodka Pasta and they delivered. My fiancé had the Gnocchi and said it hit the spot. Never been before and always gotta try the Minestone soup if a place has got it & it was good! Didnt know the place was a house!! So cool! Parking on site as well and outdoor seating in the summertime. read more

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Service was great. Waitress was very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside due to great weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Arancini which was delectable. As well as their Brussels sprout salad. Loved the cocktail choices. Also very good. I had the lobster ravioli as my entree. Devoured the entire thing. Would definitely go back. read more