437 Rush Restaurant Review

437 N. Rush St. (Hubbard St.) Send to Phone

Steak and seafooder serving sometimes-successful, classic dishes.

Cuisine

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Features

Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Outdoor dining
Valet parking
Casual

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This Phil Stefani restaurant (think Tuscany) is several degrees removed from traditional Italian. Steaks and seafood are the thrust of the menu, which waffles between Prime rib-eye and Dover sole, veal chops and farm-raised salmon. The atmosphere is warm, with mahogany floors, tile and stainless steel details. Pappardelle gets tossed with a house-made sausage ragÃ¹ and goat milk ricotta, while a pan-roasted filet appears alongside glazed asparagus, apple wood-smoked bacon and veal marrow-Amarone reduction. Desserts may present a glum situation---tasteless ricotta cheesecake and an almond-thyme tart that doesnâ€™t fare much better. Service is pleasant and speedy. Stay away from a seat too close to the bar if you want to hear yourself think.