Message from Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

Where everyone feels like a regular
  • Impeccable Service
  • Innovative Italian Cuisine
  • Bar Specials Every Night

437 Rush truly echoes the feel of a classic Italian steakhouse. The design's intent, by architect Randy Pruyn, was not to recreate Riccardo's, but to bring back the spirit of when the restaurant was in its prime. The restaurant shines through the use of rich mahogany colored flooring and wainscots, black-and white-tiled floors, stainless steel railings and ribbed glass partitions. The décor package highlights the neighborhood's strong newspaper and advertising ties. The finale is the energetic mural that hangs above the original Riccardo's bar. The main dining room features items, including prime steaks and chops, succulent lobster tails and enticing pasta specialties. From succulent chops and mouth-watering seafood dishes to fabulous risottos and pastas, executive chef Federico Commacchio from Milan creates the most artistic and delicious dishes in the city.

MarkerPhil Stefani's 437 Rush

(312) 222-0101

437 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Classy '40s-style American joint where conservative high rollers get carnivorous.
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of Phil Stefani's 437 Rush in Chicago

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true elegance  5 Star Rating - World class

When my boyfriend surprised me with an evening out at Phil Stefani's I was in heaven! The ambiance and decor of this restaurant is right out of a movie set. Beautifully appointed, waitstaff is super and the steaks are wonderful. It was a perfect night out.

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One of the best steaks in town! 5 Star Rating - World class

I love this place. Chicago is a steak town, and this restaurant helps to set the standard. I've been to pretty much every steakhouse in Chicago, and the suburbs. Read on to see how it rates in my estimation.

You expect a good steak in Chicago. That's a given. Stefani's delivers. Here is what I like. The rest of the menu provides you a great dining experience. I had a cup of the lobster bisque to start off. Incredibly rich.

Onto the main course. My filet was prepared perfectly. I like it medium rare and it was very tender. A little bernaise sauce on the side and you should be good to go!

My girlfriend and I split a side of the mashed potatoes. Highly recommend them. Have them every time I come regardless of my entree order.

Service is top notch. The bar area when you enter is open and promotes good conversation.

If you haven't been, I highly recommend Phil Stefani's!! I think it's one of the top 3 steakhouses in Chicago.

Posted 11/30/07 at 6:52pm

Great place to eat 4 Star Rating - Very good

I went here with my co worker for a lunch celebration. The foods are great and I love the open bar which you can drink all you can!

Posted 10/17/07 at 2:39pm

Hits the spot every time! 5 Star Rating - World class

Restaurant is always busy but the service and attention is impecable. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Menu is just awesome and sometimes hard to make as everything sounds fabulous. My husband and I have eaten here a couple of times and have never been disappointed!! Definitely a keeper!!!

Pros: Awesome food, great service, wonderful staff
Posted 02/03/06 at 12:00am

Can't wait to go back 5 Star Rating - World class

My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner and had a perfect evening out. He had the Prime Kansas City Strip. He ordered it medium rare and it came out perfect. I really enjoyed my Maccheroni Cipriani with shimp. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. There were no children in sight, thank god. We shared the tiramisu for dessert and were blown away. Also, on my way out, I noticed the bar area which seemed perfect for happy hour after work. I will be coming back to this restaurant very soon.

Pros: Delicious Steak, Great Ambiance, Excellent Cocktails
Posted 12/27/05 at 12:58pm

Great Service 5 Star Rating - World class

I came in last weekend with a group of friends and was completely blown away. The service from the moment we sat at the bar to the time we got seated was amazing. The filet mignon is absolutely delicious, the mascarpone mashed potatoes are sinfully good and the tiramisu is unlike any other I've ever tried. I spoke to a woman about the service and she proceeded to tell me about the history of the restaurant and their private dining accommodations. She then gave all of us, after too many cocktails ;), a private tour of the entire space. It truly was a treat. The servers, bartender & managers made this evening for us. We'll be back.

Pros: Service, Dessert
Cons: price
Posted 07/14/05 at 12:00am