Catering Companies, Restaurants, Italian Restaurants, Steakhouse Restaurants
$$$, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Romantic Dining
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 decor 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.
This place is amazing. the food here is really good. mostly their steak is really good. the prices are not that bad. i think people should check this place out.
Posted 04/13/09 | Report Abuse
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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.
Posted 07/15/08 | Report Abuse
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I love this place!
by motocp
Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile. Wine and cheese make me smile.
Pros: Great cuisine!
Cons: Nada
Posted 04/01/09
Outstanding Service and Unique Atmosphere Gets Three Thumbs Up
by bestofchicago
Located where the name suggests, 437 Rush (at Hubbard) is Phil Stefani's classic Italian steakhouse featuring everything from an exceptional lobster bisque to succulent prime steak chops. While the food is outstanding here, nothing beat the service of the bartender, Brian, during my visit. Friendly, knowledgeable and overall entertaining, he made my overall experience enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend spending a happy hour, night out with friends, family dinner, or even a group event at 437 Rush. Ask for Brian and you won't regret it!
Posted 01/28/09
One of the best steaks in town!
by james1970
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 11/29/07
Great place to eat
by jescica01
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 10/16/07
Hits the spot every time!
by itypealot
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 02/02/06
Can't wait to go back
by kristie30nelson
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 12/26/05
Great Service
by csmithson
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 07/13/05
Warning read all ratings.
by captainjerry
Wonderful service, great ambience! Swordfish Special of the day arrived cold to the touch. Sent back and was returned dried out but warm. Ribeye steak, ordered medium rare, arrived bloody on outside, extremelly cold in the center and most certianly raw. Sent back and came back perfectly cooked. One bite and discovered chef had seasoned, make that overseasoned, with salt. Absolutely inedible. Left steat and swordfish and paid bill in excess of $100.00. Enough said: you have been warned again.
Posted 04/26/03
Very Poor Service
by sten76
For a "Prime Steakhouse", they are more like a "Select Steakhouse", sure their meat is Prime, but they do not know how to cook it. We ordered the special filet medium-rare and it came out well. Service is very poor as we rarely saw our waiter. I would not go back again.
Cons: Service, Food, Service
Posted 02/16/03
classy
by ratdogcody
the food was out of this world!! every thing was delicious!! on valentines day they greet you with a rose for your lady!!
Posted 10/04/02
Impressive
by mappelgren
If you're worried about the (previous) service ratings, request Shannon for your server and you won't be disappointed!! The food, although it wasn't what we expected (we were looking for more of an Italian "pasta" menu), was great! The Maryland crabcake was superb!
Posted 10/02/02
Not worth the money
by kossmo
The ambience is great, enjoyed the outdoor dining. However, the service and food are not worth mentioning. I had the worst turkey sandwich that I have ever ordered in my life. One of the waitstaff walked out during her shift. And the Walgreen's next door was robbed while we were sitting there. I wouldn't eat there again.
Pros: location, ambience
Cons: food, service
Posted 08/08/02
