Rosella

Saved this place on my map for a long time and finally got to visit for our anniversary. We sat on the chef’s sushi counter and the experience was incredible. Food and service were both top notch. The flavor was amazing. Wine was great too. We will have to visit again.

Visited 7 months ago

Literally my favorite place to eat in New York. The best, most unexpected flavors that I can never stop dreaming about. Every single dish here is always incredibly thought out and tastes amazing.

Visited 5 months ago

Probably one of the best dining experiences I will ever have in my life. The entire staff is dedicated to sheer excellence. We thoroughly enjoyed Michael and Danny specifically. If you’re alive and in NYC, you must get here as soon as possible.

Visited 5 months ago

Rosella isn't bad. It's just vastly, vastly overpriced for semi-creative Japanese fusion. Dozens of restaurants in the city can do the same thing, and many don't charge as much as Rosella does.

This is sushi/Japanese designed for rich white people who can afford to travel to Japan but still can't tell you what omakase means, and the prices--and clientele--reflect that. Why else would Rosella charge $21 for a Spicy Tuna Roll? Six average-sized pieces containing nothing particularly unique besides avocado, jalapeno and spicy mayo. Oh, I forgot, they added an herb or something in there. I didn't realize dill now cost $21.

We let our server order for us, and he got us almost everything on the not-very-big menu, so I can say with confidence that we tried the best that Rosella had to offer. If you want sushi--whether traditional or fusion--this is NOT the place to go, as not only are the rolls overpriced, but also there are only three options in their "Little Roll" (re: teeny-tiny 6 pieces) category, and three options in their "Big Roll" (re: average-sized 6 pieces--this ain't futomaki), and none of them are that special.

You're better off trying the cold and hot dishes. I quite enjoyed the creative Ceviche, which came with scallops and kiwi, while the Crudo with monkfish liver was great. Just be prepared to fork over $23+ each for portion sizes that would be classified as snacks at other restaurants. Also, why the hell is Laksa on a Japanese fusion menu?

Rosella shines best in its desserts. The Miso Carrot Cake was moist, fragrant and beautiful to behold, while the creamy Coconut Sorbet came mixed with ginger and lemongrass with a lovely basil drizzle. Get these, whatever else you do.

Bottom line: Rosella will undoubtedly appeal to hype-following foodies who blindly spend on omakases while having no actual idea what omakase means. For true sushi, Japanese and general food aficionados, the main impression it will leave is a dent in your wallet.

Visited 10 months ago

The food was just superb, excellent quality of products and preparation, also original, maybe not your regular sushi but very interesting combination of flavors. Loved everything, and the sake was good too. It’s pricey though, so you gotta be ready for that but at least the experience is good enough that you can justify it :) the see urchin toast is one of the best bites I’ve had in the city!

Visited 2 years ago

The salads and ceviche were super yum. I found the nigiri and rolls to be just okay. Didnt like the ramen or fish burger. Super cute restaurant overall and the service was great.

Visited 5 months ago

Everything about the experience of our meal at Rosella was incredible. First of all the atmosphere inside is beautiful. The staff were all incredible, so warm, inviting and friendly. They have the kind of service that is both attentive and not overwhelming. I dropped a chopstick toward the end of our meal and I didn't think anyone noticed, then 10 seconds later a man appeared with a replacement. Each dish we had was delicious from apps to dessert. I will 100% be back and bring friends.

Visited 6 months ago

Wow.... we just got home from a dinner from this place and we are absolutely blown away. Andrew was a culinary rockstar and knows flavor like the back of his hand. He had perfect recommendations and paired everything wonderfully. The entire atmosphere is totally fun and exciting, the people who work there were super passionate and seemed to be enjoying their job. Great music, incredible food, and friendly service. We will be returning!

Visited a year ago

Food experience was great. But the place itself is tiny, feels crowded. The chairs are very hard to sit on. The drink selection is not that great also. But again, food was amazing. Typical East Village crowd, no one was dressed up. Foodie destination for sure, but not if you are looking for a fine dining experience.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Excellent sushi and attention!

Visited 4 months ago

Finally after walking by so many times (I live down the street) I was able to slip in last minute for a Friday night dinner with my parents who were in town visiting. My mom had mentioned several times how much she wanted to try Rosella and we were able to snag a last minute bar seating for the three of us. Just by quickly observing, you could tell what an amazing flow this staff has together- everything is clean, perfect volume of music was going, everyone was warm, welcoming, and the space is really cozy and feels intimate and cool without being pretentious or relaxed. Celia was incredibly kind to us as we were squeezed in for a quick dinner in between another reservation- but never once made us feel hurried or rushed.

We came for light bites as we have been eating our way through Manhattan and have been in a week long food coma- this was the perfect night for Rosella.
The miso soup made with farro was creamy and layered with flavor and such a cozy way to start our meal, we had the salmon avocado roll and spicy tuna both were absolutely phenomenal -my dad had the fish slider and loved it- he’s usually a very harsh critic so we were relieved he had the same experience we did..
Celia brought over the most incredible endive salad since she said we ordered “light” and we all agreed it was by far the best salad we’ve yet to have in New York. As a California native who has been here for almost 7 years constantly hunting for an amazing salad that ticks off the boxes- this one hit. The dressing I can’t even describe was punchy and fresh but still light- the crunchy endive and the amazing shiso leaves …I will be dreaming about that salad.
We also had to order the coconut sorbet - which was dressed with basil oil and quite simply blew my mind. I used to have many ideas of what my last meal dessert would be but all of that is out the window with this sorbet. Wow is all I have to say. Celia yet again surprised us with another treat- the carrot cake- which was an absolute joy visually with the matching confetti plate, incredible edible flowers, and the perfect not to sweet frosting. The only negative thing is I live two blocks away and work 4 blocks away so it will take a lot of self control to not come every single day.

Seriously between the amazingly warm staff who took such great care of us and made sure we felt how special this was, to the incredible food bursting with unique and stunning flavors, to the cozy ambiance I cannot wait to be back and to tell my people how much I loved it. Thank you!

Visited 4 months ago

Easily the best meal I had in 2024.
The fatty tuna/kimchi roll blew my mind.

Visited 4 months ago

Fantastic service coupled with fantastic food. Intimate restaurant with 20 seats or so.

Every course was wonderful - spicy apple with Labne. Ramen with shrimp. Spicy salmon and spicy tuna sushi. Would 100% come back. Pickled mussel sushi - so inventive!!

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

The best.

Visited 5 months ago

The salads and ceviche were super yum. I found the nigiri and rolls to be just okay. Didnt like the ramen or fish burger. Super cute restaurant overall and the service was great.

Visited 5 months ago

Probably one of the best dining experiences I will ever have in my life. The entire staff is dedicated to sheer excellence. We thoroughly enjoyed Michael and Danny specifically. If you’re alive and in NYC, you must get here as soon as possible.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Literally my favorite place to eat in New York. The best, most unexpected flavors that I can never stop dreaming about. Every single dish here is always incredibly thought out and tastes amazing.

Visited 5 months ago

Both my wife and I have been long term fans of Rosella since they opened in 2020.
Jeff Miller, Shea, Jacob, Cicelia are all amazing and we had another memorable culinary experience this evening. We highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!

Visited 5 months ago

Food was OUTSTANDING. However the pacing of the dishes was off and we overall felt rushed. As a result, we ordered less than we would’ve otherwise. I still want to go back and try more dishes but hope the service is improved in the meantime.

Visited 6 months ago

Everything about the experience of our meal at Rosella was incredible. First of all the atmosphere inside is beautiful. The staff were all incredible, so warm, inviting and friendly. They have the kind of service that is both attentive and not overwhelming. I dropped a chopstick toward the end of our meal and I didn't think anyone noticed, then 10 seconds later a man appeared with a replacement. Each dish we had was delicious from apps to dessert. I will 100% be back and bring friends.

Visited 6 months ago

Michael was amazing — beyond best food,
Service

Visited 6 months ago

If you go in with a closed mindset, Rosella will seem overpriced and almost an abomination. You’ll think they’re just slapping a big price tag on what read as simple dishes. You’d be dead wrong. If you open your eyes and let yourself explore, you’ll see a clear mastery of traditional techniques, from the cut of the fish to the rice, paired with a desire to show love and appreciation to countless other cultures and flavors that leave you saying, “I can’t believe I almost didn’t eat that”. When I go to other sushi restaurants, I usually find myself uninspired and compare one visit to a favorite from the past. Needless to say, after visiting Rosella I feel a new optimism for all the things sushi can be.

Thanks Rosella for a great meal, and keep doing what y’all do.

Visited 6 months ago

Perfekt. Tolles Essen und super Service. Die Spicy Apples waren toll. Vielen Dank.

Visited 6 months ago

This was the best meal of my life. Should this place have a Michelin star? I have been to places which are not as good which do. This helped redefine what sushi could be for me. The ceviche was unbelievable and uniquely perfect, the fatty tuna roll was one of the most incredible bites of food i’ve had in my life, the miso soup was the best i’ve ever had by a mile, while the pickled mussel nigiri was the best bite I have ever had in my life, finally the coconut milk sorbet was near perfect and demolished my already high expectations. I cannot recommend this place yourself. The perfect mix of fun, laid back, and classy all rolled into one. Utterly amazing!

Visited 7 months ago

Wow! Mind blowing meal. Ceviche, grits, fatty tuna, miso soup, coconut sorbet, you can't go wrong. Easily one of the top 3 meals I've ever had. Well worth any money. Thank you so much!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Saved this place on my map for a long time and finally got to visit for our anniversary. We sat on the chef’s sushi counter and the experience was incredible. Food and service were both top notch. The flavor was amazing. Wine was great too. We will have to visit again.

Visited 7 months ago

Amazing experience at Rosella, the food was incredible, we didn’t have a single thing we didn’t love (seriously!) and we had prob half the menu! Ceviche & Summer Sashimi, Black Sea bass Laksa, lots of sashimi/nigiri (the Smoked trout and Bonito were favs), fatty tuna/white kimchi + spicy avo and spicy tuna rolls. Topped off with Miso carrot cake and coconut sorbet. The cake was prob some of the best I’ve ever had, such an interesting twist with the miso but so good. The service was perfect, the people were so nice and welcoming. We sat at the bar which is a treat, chatting with the chefs making your meals and feeling a part of the experience. Highly recommend this place and will be back!

Visited 7 months ago

Very different kind of sushi place !! Gourmet sushi, just excellent. A really amazing discovery!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

the food was actually fantastic, but our waiter was such a vibe killer, a bit pretentious. “oh you have NEVER tasted sushi this delicious.” like (white) dude, what? and then proceeded to tell us what we should order and when we picked something else, he seemed annoyed. would’ve been five stars had he just left us alone instead over explaining every dish.

Visited 8 months ago

We had an amazing experience at Rosella! We sat at the sushi counter and Jeff was amazing. Shae the hostess was also so accommodating. Would highly recommend.

Visited 9 months ago

Truly some of the best sushi I have ever had. Incredible flavors, incredible attention to detail and amazing service to top it all off. This will be a staple for every NY visit in the future.

Visited 9 months ago

Way too much upselling for a place this pricey. The waiter first suggested he just bring us a bunch of food. Not an omakase option, just “let us order for you”. Then we were asked “how hungry are you?” I don’t know, how about we just order some stuff ourselves and see how we feel? It’s a sushi restaurant! Also, I was somehow nudged into a half bottle of sake instead of the glass I asked for. The food is great and priced accordingly. No need to upsell! We constantly felt like we were disappointing the waiter by not ordering enough, and no one wants to feel that way.

Visited 9 months ago

Truly the best

Visited 9 months ago

Insane flavor combinations along with an exceptional waiter from Massachusetts made this a one of a kind experience. The food is top notch!

Visited 10 months ago

Best restaurant in the east village!

Visited 10 months ago

One of my favorite food experiences ever. We let James pick our menu and our wine, it was sublime!

Visited 10 months ago

Really wanted to love this place. like really. however the level of over explaining and hyper rationalization of each dish was not proportional to how it tasted. the food was fine but nothing mindblowing. it was giving over promise under deliver.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Rosella isn't bad. It's just vastly, vastly overpriced for semi-creative Japanese fusion. Dozens of restaurants in the city can do the same thing, and many don't charge as much as Rosella does.

This is sushi/Japanese designed for rich white people who can afford to travel to Japan but still can't tell you what omakase means, and the prices--and clientele--reflect that. Why else would Rosella charge $21 for a Spicy Tuna Roll? Six average-sized pieces containing nothing particularly unique besides avocado, jalapeno and spicy mayo. Oh, I forgot, they added an herb or something in there. I didn't realize dill now cost $21.

We let our server order for us, and he got us almost everything on the not-very-big menu, so I can say with confidence that we tried the best that Rosella had to offer. If you want sushi--whether traditional or fusion--this is NOT the place to go, as not only are the rolls overpriced, but also there are only three options in their "Little Roll" (re: teeny-tiny 6 pieces) category, and three options in their "Big Roll" (re: average-sized 6 pieces--this ain't futomaki), and none of them are that special.

You're better off trying the cold and hot dishes. I quite enjoyed the creative Ceviche, which came with scallops and kiwi, while the Crudo with monkfish liver was great. Just be prepared to fork over $23+ each for portion sizes that would be classified as snacks at other restaurants. Also, why the hell is Laksa on a Japanese fusion menu?

Rosella shines best in its desserts. The Miso Carrot Cake was moist, fragrant and beautiful to behold, while the creamy Coconut Sorbet came mixed with ginger and lemongrass with a lovely basil drizzle. Get these, whatever else you do.

Bottom line: Rosella will undoubtedly appeal to hype-following foodies who blindly spend on omakases while having no actual idea what omakase means. For true sushi, Japanese and general food aficionados, the main impression it will leave is a dent in your wallet.

Visited 10 months ago

Excellent, kinda under the radar spot. Found this by personal recommendation, not by any ABSOLUTE BEST EVER or TOP 25 PLACES TO LINE UP ALL NIGHT AT sort of list. Though they have earned some well deserved recognition I since learned.

Great food and perfect sake recommendation. Ginger dressing house salad was fresh and lively. XO grits were as rich and complex of a comfort food as you could hope for. Trout, bluefin, and wagyu nigiri all well prepared, high quality meats with delicate seasoning.

Visited 10 months ago

I’m surprised this place came so highly recommended. Was expecting to be blown away by the food, but was disappointed. Perhaps we came on a bad night. The best thing we tried was the endive salad. Otherwise the rolls were boring. They looked sloppy, were bland and the flavors unbalance. Overly acidic to the point you could not even taste the fish. The bang is not worth the buck.

Visited a year ago

You ever walk out of a restaurant and are already thinking about the next time you’ll go back? This is that place for my husband and I! We had the pleasure of going here last night and had the absolute best time and meal! I wish I would have taken pictures of all the amazing food to share but we were so immersed in the experience that I forgot about my phone. This was our first time here and we plan to become regulars, it far exceeded our expectations! Jeff the sushi wizard not only dished out pure magic on a plate but was so awesome to talk to! Michael our server was kind, helpful and knowledgeable. All around an amazing experience, thank you Jeff and Michael for the outstanding food and hospitality! See you all again soon! 🫶

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great date spot if you’re in EV. Food was really good. Definitely a little over priced but if you’re a NY’er you’ll understand that a space on a Prime Street live Avenue A isn’t cheap! Service was very good too. Server did how ever mention to me that they had another reservation in 15 min while I was still finishing my last roll. That was alittle annoying as I didn’t like that I was being rushed. In any event still a great spot to go to. PS: Restroom was super clean and the Googly eyes on the plant was a great touch!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The best sushi and dishes I’ve ever had. Make sure you get a wide range of things from the menu.

Visited a year ago

Celebrated my birthday here and the food was amazing! Also Michael took great care of us and made great recommendations. Very attentive and also funny!

Visited a year ago

Easily the best sushi I’ve ever had. Perfect wine pairings, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and truly divine food. Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere considering the supreme quality of the food - accessible for all tastes, and rewards the adventurous.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Been here twice now (once when it opened, and again two weeks ago.
I am glad the restaurant seems to be doing well but the style of food is too westernized for my liking for this type of restaurant.
Tips are also precalculated for you post tax. Service was very poor that day - our server was acting as if she wanted to be anywhere else. I had two portions of the bill charged to my card, and tipped accordingly on my share to reflect my view of the service and yet the charge on my card is showing the full 20% tip on the post tax amount.

Hope this was a mistake because I am pretty sure this is illegal.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

A hip, semi-fusion Japanese restaurant. Intimate atmosphere. Our server was quite charismatic and friendly. All dishes were great - really enjoyed their spicy avocado sushi. Expensive but worth it.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere here. The staff is very friendly. I think the sushi’s and the ceviche
are amazing.

Visited a year ago

Rosella is exceptional. The food is absolutely top notch and amazingly creative. So many things on the menu sound like questionable combinations but always take you on a wild taste rollercoaster. Egg, caviar, maple dessert? Yellowtail, red and pickled green strawberry pesto crudo? What? But yes, absolutely yes. Bluefin, coconut milk ceviche? Yes. Also, why is the miso soup the best I've ever had in my life?

The drink menu is superb and the staff is so knowledgeable that they do incredible pairings. The staff is also super friendly and attentive.

Love this place, always a rich experience from walking in the door to stepping out.

Visited a year ago

Couldn't have had a better or more accommodating experience. It was perfectly paced, despite my date running late and then long. Everything is delicious: let them pick a special menu just for you and enjoy the ride. Great job, James and the rest of the team. Can't wait to return.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

enjoyed a delicious celebratory dinner at the sushi bar at Rosella last month
delicious and inventive sushi with sustainable sourcing practices! Sushi rolls in particular had outstanding flavor combinations and surprised our palates.

looking forward to returning

Visited a year ago

When you're looking to have a perfect dinner, you go to Rosella. It's just that.

Visited a year ago

This was amazing! You can’t go wrong on anything from the menu. the atmosphere and music were vibes ❤️

Visited a year ago

We had an outstanding experience at Rosella last night. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. Our server James was engaging and got us out of our comfort zone by surprising us with most of the dishes we were served. My husband who is not a sushi fan is now a sushi fan. We can’t wait to come back!

Visited a year ago

Absolutely fabulous. The service, the suggestions... I'm not normally a ceviche person, but I'm so thrilled they brought us that on the house after we ordered a ton of things because it ended up being my favorite thing. Will definitely be going back! Thank you for a magical night!

Visited a year ago

Recently popped in and wow what an exceptional dining experience. We were seated by the window rather than the bar and felt like we didn’t miss out. Our server skillfully made suggestions for us and paired our meal with some amazing sake. Will definitely be back

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Different manner to eat sushi.
This place target is to serve local fish sushi and in my opinion was one of the best experience I have.
I would recommend the shrimp nigiri that is simply amazing.

Tip: the brew their own soy sauce.

Also a good selection of skin contact - funky wines.

So terrible the outdoor seating, cold and with zero atmosphere but I thanks the waitress that tried to make a little better out stay during dinner.

Visited a year ago

I had one of the best meals of my life here.

Visited a year ago

Wow.... we just got home from a dinner from this place and we are absolutely blown away. Andrew was a culinary rockstar and knows flavor like the back of his hand. He had perfect recommendations and paired everything wonderfully. The entire atmosphere is totally fun and exciting, the people who work there were super passionate and seemed to be enjoying their job. Great music, incredible food, and friendly service. We will be returning!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

My recent visit to Rosella left me with mixed feelings about this sushi spot. While the ambiance and the staff were top-notch, there were some aspects that left me questioning the overall value.

Let's start with the positives. The staff at Rosella were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Their warmth and hospitality added a pleasant touch to the dining experience, making us feel welcomed.

However, I couldn't help but notice the limited sushi menu, which was a bit disappointing for someone who enjoys a diverse selection of sushi options. The offerings seemed quite restricted, and I was hoping for a more extensive array to choose from.

Additionally, the portions left me wanting more, both in terms of variety and quantity. The prices seemed a bit steep considering the relatively small portions. While the quality of the sushi was commendable, I couldn't shake the feeling that I didn't get my money's worth.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a cozy atmosphere and exceptional service, Rosella is a solid choice. However, if you're a sushi enthusiast expecting a wide variety and normal portions, you might want to explore other options in the area. With a few tweaks to the menu and portion sizes, Rosella could easily elevate its dining experience and garner a higher rating.

Visited a year ago

Everything was wonderful! Do the chef's curated menu - we asked for not too much food for 2 people, and it was $90 per person total so a pretty good price

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

What an excellent spin on Asian food. These men dance with raw fish like the engineers of the Death Star danced with rare space metals and the techno union.

Jacob is a great chef, very friendly and greatly improved our experience. Someone give him props.

Visited a year ago

Superb service, delicious XO grits and sushi. Would return.

Visited a year ago

Absolutely number one favorite restaurant in NYC. My boyfriend and I had our first date here and both agreed it was one of the best dining experiences. Our server was wonderful and so kind and attentive. HOWEVER, we did make the mistake of allowing our server to curate the menu and ended up with a $500 bill. Would love to go again but order ourselves and save a few hundred.

Visited a year ago

Outstanding food, friendly staff!

Visited a year ago

MARAVILHOSO. Pura EXCELÊNCIA. Parabéns!

Visited a year ago

I solo dined at Rosella and had a great experience. The restaurant is very welcoming, and the service was excellent. Isaac was very attentive and gave great food and wine recommendations.

The fish is all locally sourced, so they are putting a sustainable focus on sushi which I like. I thought some dishes were better than others. Here’s what I ordered:
- Spicy Avocado hand roll
- Fluke crudo
- 3 pieces of Nigiri (shrimp, smoked trout, bluefin tuna)
- Laksa soup
I really liked the spicy avocado hand-roll and the sushi was good, but I have had better sushi in the city. I thought the food was good, but didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. However, I loved the service and vibe and what they’re doing. I will definitely come back to try more of their dishes.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

This sushi restaurant is a comfy feel with a nice bar. It’s not so big, but it’s ok the experience is what matters. We allowed the bartender to choose all of our dishes and they were divine. All the fish was extremely fresh and their take on a miso soup is abit different, but was so nice and soothing. He let us try two different wines I personally enjoyed the orange wine it’s different, but a good balance of dry with some sweet.

Visited a year ago

I don’t normally leave reviews and I will absolutely be back to update but felt the need to show some love. This was my first time in NYC, Rosella was recommended in the highest regard. I made a reservation in advance, had every intention on arriving early/on-time but due to unforeseen circumstance we were not able to make the reservation. I was in communication with Rosella who showed a level of empathy that was truly appreciated during a moment of stress/chaos. Knowing that I will get this level of service absolutely pushes Rosella to the top of my list next time I’m in NYC. So if you read this far - give it a shot !

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Unbelievable experience. The food and service are exceptional. Each dish is thoughtful and perfectly crafted, and the flavors between courses complement one another to where each bite is memorable and indulgent. Couldn’t recommend more.

Visited 2 years ago

Some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. Changed the concept of sushi for me. Can’t wait to come back. Chef Jacob really killed it and Isaac was fantastic and knowledgeable. Thanks for a great memorable evening.

Visited 2 years ago

The food was just superb, excellent quality of products and preparation, also original, maybe not your regular sushi but very interesting combination of flavors. Loved everything, and the sake was good too. It’s pricey though, so you gotta be ready for that but at least the experience is good enough that you can justify it :) the see urchin toast is one of the best bites I’ve had in the city!

Visited 2 years ago

Loved every dish! It’s not your typical sushi spot. A big focus on local and sustainable ingredients. Will be back!

Visited 2 years ago

A tiny yet decadent sushi spot that's blown up. With a good selection of sake to accompany the meal. Uni XO mazemen, chirashi and salmon crudo definitely stood out. Not a big fan of the bagel roll, cream cheese just overpowers everything and leaved after taste. Blend of traditional dishes with unique ingredients highlights chef's vision.

Visited 2 years ago

Simply AMAZING EACH & EVERYTHING TIME .

If you think you want something on the menu do NOT hesitate. You'll regret it.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Just awesome

Visited 2 years ago

Underwhelming food. Super friendly people, but I honestly don’t get the hype about the food. The sushi looked a bit sloppy, amateuristic, and taste wasn’t on par with high quality Japanese restaurants.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

One of the best dining experiences we have had in a long time!

Visited 2 years ago

My fiancèe and I sat at the sushi bar. The food was delicious and Andrew, the sushi chef, made our experience unforgettable. He was really friendly & informative. Thank you to Andrew!

Visited 2 years ago

Best meal I have had in a long time. Every dish had surprising and bright flavors that blew my mind. Experience made better by the bartender who helps you order, recommends things and the owner/chef who stopped by frequently. Great vibes and better food. A must in NYC.

Visited 2 years ago

This place was absolutely phenomenal - don't think I can overstate it. Particularly loved the shrimp nigiri(!!), watermelon and tuna salad, ceviche, and coconut milk sorbet. The service was also fantastic!

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Visited 2 years ago

Excellent spot. Food is out of this world. Come back 10/10

Visited 2 years ago

Ok, I will cut to the chase; get Olivia as your server if you can. She is seriously so yassified and fun. She had us giggling and sharing secrets. By the end of the night we left having a new perspective of the world. The food is good but Olivia makes this place! :)

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Visited 2 years ago

Had a great time. Nice sushi bar atmosphere, unique menu (summer). Saw the EATER video and went. Will continue to support these guys

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Amazing experience all around, come here when you’re ready to be surprised and amazed by what you’re eating. Every bite is phenomenal.

Visited 2 years ago

Fantastic food. Michael (waiter) is a gem.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

We adored Rosella. We sat at the bar and our server was truly exceptional; he tailor-made a menu for us complete with wine pairings. He was extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine. The rolls and sashimi all had a unique touch/ingredient that elevated them above normal sushi, but don’t sleep on the fish sausage slider. Every bite was incredible- this easily broke my NYC top 10 restaurants for both the food and service. 5 stars, no notes.

Visited 2 years ago

I loved this restaurant! All of the dishes we tried were absolutely phenomenal. My sister has a gluten and soy allergy, which can make eating at Japanese restaurants difficult, but they were extremely accommodating. Would highly recommend - can't wait to go back!

Visited 2 years ago

I had an unforgettable night at Rosella. James, our sushi chef, was extremely knowledgeable and skilled. He made our experience truly amazing. The menu was fantastic and everything we tried was delicious. I was also impressed to hear that they source locally when possible. The sake from Brooklyn was the best I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to come back soon!

Visited 2 years ago

A unique experience in New York. The service is perfect and the same for the food. You don't find any places that make jalapenos work in Sushi in such a unique and delicate way. Try the carrot cake!

Visited 2 years ago

Best food we tasted in NYC and the very best service. Cannot recommend this place enough. Everything was sublime! Go go go.

Visited 2 years ago

Came here with a group of friends after we were able to get a last minute res on a busy Friday night. The outdoor seating is really cute and comfortable. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered a couple dishes to split and everything tasted great but the portions are a little small for the price. Dessert was delicious!! I’m glad I tried it, it’s a nice place for a special occasion.

Visited 2 years ago

Food:
• Spicy Apples - Wasn't sure what to expect when I saw this on the menu and was extremely pleasantly surprised when I took a bite. The combination of apples, spice, cashew salsa, yogurt, and dill somehow created a flavor/ texture experience unlike anything I had ever tried before.
Definitely start with this dish!
•Spicy Avocado Roll - Even though this roll sounds simple, it packs so much flavor.
•Spicy Tina Roll - This is one of their "Big Rolls" and is like the best quality spicy tuna roll you could ever imagine with melt in your mouth tuna, avocado jalapeño, herbs, and spicy mayo.
•Sushi & Sashimi - I love Rosella's selection of local sashimi to explore! We had the fatty bluefin and the Spanish mackerel and they were both incredible!
Laksa & Lobster - This spicy and savory soup with shrimp, lobster, and mushrooms was incredible!
Drinks:
One of my favorite parts of Rosella is definitely their beverage list that focuses on local wines. I tried a wonderful skin contact Riesling from AmByth Estate and some insanely good wines from Ryme Cellars including their Fiano and the "Hers" Vermentino.
Rosella also has a great sake selection and we got to try the Tajima Fuku Chitose "Happy Owl" Yamahai Junmai, which went super well with the laksa!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited the lovely Rosella in the East Village for the first time in a while and tried some of their incredible new menu items. I am always impressed by the creativity and flavor in each dish here and the hospitality is impeccable. If you haven't made your way to Rosella yet, add it to your list!

Visited 2 years ago

Pretentious, money grab. Got a last minute reservation and cancelled 1.5 hours before my seating and was charged $75 despite the restaurant having an extensive waitlist each night. Food is overpriced, save your money for better value in the area

Visited 2 years ago

This is an outstanding sushi restaurant with an expansive and original approach to dining. Great food and very interesting wine list. I want to go back here soon

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Food 10/10. Service 20/10. Run, don’t walk to this place.

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My group was pretty disappointed with the food here, but we didn't order as much sushi as I would have liked. That said, what we ordered aligned with what appears to be the focus of the menu, that is the restaurant's 'takes' on different dishes, none of which really did much for us.

Service was great though!

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Visited 2 years ago

I wanted to love Rosella and indeed it was very fresh and very tasty but certainly not extraordinary. The expertise, precision and care simply wasn’t there on the sushi. It was thrown together, cuts were sloppy, rolls were unevenly cut, rice falling off. Again, tasty fish and super friendly but a high end nyc sushi experience this was not.

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One of the best restaurants in NYC right now

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Cool buzzing spot. Found the nigiri better than the big rolls - fish was overpowered by other ingredients in these. Prawn was the pick of the nigiri. House salad was great. Best dishes of the night were the fish sausage slider and the prawn laksa. Wine list is great and it’s a fun crew that looks after you. Not on the cheap side but worth a try if you can snag a booking!

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PERFEITO!

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Good food. Very inventive. Sometimes the flavorings overpower the fish a bit. The favorites at my table were the farro miso soup and the cucumber salad, followed by the tuna sushi. The lobster California roll was not living up to our expectations.

Visited 2 years ago

Literally the best sorbet I’ve had in my life the food was great but the sorbet was life changing

Visited 2 years ago

Always solid. My favorite spot in town for fish. Desserts and cold dishes are fantastic and always changing.

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Wandered by and the vibes looked great so we put our name down… best decision ever!! The menu is small and every single item is intentional and inspiring, you truly can’t go wrong. Freshest ingredients ever, amazing presentation, and the staff were so so knowledgeable helpful and fun! Get the soup and do yourself a favor and throw in the spicy avocado roll as well

Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi I’ve ever had, simple menu and you can’t go wrong. Service was amazing and I will be coming back soon

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Unreal

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I wanted to love this place, it was good, but there are much better sushi spots for the price.

5 stars for top service, everyone was very kind and knowledgeable
3 stars for average sushi IMO, classic places like Yasuda blow this place away.
5 stars for a cool vibe, in the East Village.

Visited 2 years ago

My second time here and have to say it surpassed the first (which was also exceptional). The team here are some of the best I have experienced, super thoughtful to their guests and seem to genuinely enjoy what they are doing. The food is fresh, delicious and adventurous, there was nothing we tasted that we didn’t love. Thank you and looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend

Visited 2 years ago

Been a few times and don't have enough great things to say. The team is attentive and fun. This time we rolled up without reservations and they were able to squeeze us in (Praise).

The food is absolutely some of the more delicious and consistent Ive had. The space is fun, wine selection covers a wide variety of small and local producers. Must try their house salad. jeez.

Visited 2 years ago

Fantastic food, awesome service, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Ask James what’s good and he won’t steer you wrong

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This is my favorite place to get sushi in NYC. I love that everything is locally sourced!

Visited 2 years ago

Great food. Terrible music.

I really enjoyed the inventiveness of the menu, but the music was obnoxious, intrusive and aggressive. It's a shame as it killed the mood and enjoyability of the meal and just made my group want to get the hell outta there. Just turn the music down or make it more chill.

Visited 2 years ago

While I appreciate the effort put into the meal by the team at Rosella, in my opinion, it falls short.

As someone who has dined at Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants all over the world, including Yasuda, Nakazawa, Sushi Noz, Nakaji, Ginza Iwa, Shiro's Kashiba, and Sushi Sho, I know that omakase is a blind tasting menu that should showcase the chef's mastery of ingredients and flavors. Traditionally, edomae-style omakase includes a wide variety of garnishes such as finger limes, fresh yuzu, perilla leaf tempura, gold flakes, aged baby watermelon, wagyu, uni, truffle, and foie gras shavings. For seafood, one can expect abalone, horse mackerel, multiple courses of toro, baby shrimp, multiple courses of uni, octopus, razor clams, monkfish liver, and giant scallops. If you're looking for a true omakase establishment, I would suggest dining at Sushi Sho to truly understand the craft of edomae-style omakase.

In comparison to a traditional Japanese omakase, Rosella charges a similar price but features domestic and sustainable fish, like mussels, and doesn't offer expensive garnishes. However, in omakase, the sushi rice is just as important as the quality of the fish. The rice should be prepared in small batches and the composition of the rice vinegar, sugar, and premium rice used should vary based on the cut of the sushi. Unfortunately, Rosella used the same batch of sushi rice throughout the night that was lacking in sugar and contained too much rice vinegar, throwing off the balance of salt, acid, and fat. This impacted the overall taste and presentation of the pieces, with my least favorite being the Louisiana stew inspired piece.

In addition, a traditional omakase can last up to three hours, with the chef remaining at their station from beginning to end, never turning their back on the customer. At Rosella, the "master" left in the middle of making a piece of sushi for us without a word, leaving our sushi sitting on the counter for a few minutes. This felt unprofessional and made the dinner awkward overall.

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Visited 2 years ago

Two words: clean eating.

Perhaps it is because the fish is sourced right from our waters here in the US, but I found the rolls to be very light and easy to eat. Obviously it’s not omakase or anything extremely unique, but thought the place was a nice hidden spot that serves solid sushi.

Note: service was excellent!

Visited 2 years ago

Fabulous chef & service. Amazing meal and great value for a lovely dinner!

Visited 2 years ago

Omakase with wine pairing - one of the best meals I’ve ever had! Head chef and somm were both awesome.

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One of the best meals I've had in a LONG time. The service is unmatched and so personal. It's such a team effort and everyone is so dedicated to making sure you enjoy your entire time. GO HERE... You will not regret it!

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. You’re a fool if you don’t come here. Shout outs to Andrew (chef) and Baxter (server).

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James was so amazing the food and the atmosphere was 10/10. Came here from LA to visit my friend and we loved it . Def recommend .

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The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and the service is great but the food was just not tasty. I would just come back for some wine and small bites and not a full on dinner.

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Great dinner experience. Let your server guide our journey.

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Excellent. Fun, innovative, delicious, hospitality, new and familiar flavors. Grab a reservation now, because pretty soon, you won't be able too. 10/10

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Over the course of the omakase tasting menu, we enjoyed 15 unique dishes which at worst were delicious and at best changed my perspective on how food can make someone feel. Just the texture of the warm, soft, fresh salmon warrants a visit. For a special experience with extraordinary Japanese food in a cozy restaurant in East Village, this is the spot. Reservations are required about a month in advance as there are only six seats per night for the omakase.

Visited 2 years ago

Certainly a fine dining experience. Although, without white tablecloths. The food is fantastic and chef is so easygoing. Reserve a spot for your date here without any hesitation.

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Actually dont know how to begin. My experience was so exquisite the first time it led me to revisiting shortly after. The food is locally sourced, and quite unique. It is definitely not your average Japanese menu. The wine selection is also locally produced and quite tasty. The servers were well knowledgeable, regarding the menu for both food and beverage. They also went above and beyond to make sure plates and cocktails were well-suited.

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Incredible food incredible staff

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Muy linda la ropa de Rosella

Visited 2 years ago

Order: every piece of nigiri (best for me was the fluke, fatty toro, uni and wagyu, char was the other white fish and fatty toro) and spicy apples and miso carrot cake

Verdict: pretty awesome all around, the more inventive the better. The spicy apples were fabulous. Only miss was the big roll we got

Visited 2 years ago

Best of the best of the best. My favorite spot for sushi, hands down. Rosella is a new school spot doing fun and delicious things with North American sourced fish. The food and the service are consistently excellent, as is the ambiance - it's fun, and hip, and intimate, and the playlist is fire. They give great recommendations, and will curate a menu for you if you tell them what you like - I usually like to be in the driver's seat for the ordering process, but trust me when I say that this place is so much fun when you let them take the wheel. The wine/sake list is also amazing, and my favorite spot to sit is actually at the wine counter (low key an even better time than the sushi bar, IMO) - the sommelier, James, is incredible, and I always end up trying something new that I love

Visited 2 years ago

Japanese and sushi next level. Amazing new tastes, beautiful location, extremely nice service. We are in love.

Visited 2 years ago

Fantastic tasting experience. The tasting was fun and offered fresh, creative, tasteful and very well paired options. Each course was unique in its own way all elevated with different levels of flavor. Even though I had the menu in front of me I kept looking forward to seeing how the next course would be presented. Very happy with Rosella and I’m looking forward to coming back for another tasting.

Visited 2 years ago

The service, staff and ambiance, everything was just great! It was more unique and delicious than any other high end omakase places. All the nigiri were exceptionally fresh and high quality.

Visited 2 years ago

Just fantastic in every way. Cannot recommend this place enough - amazing food, service, wine, people, everything. Go, just go.

Visited 2 years ago

Learned about this establishment from Eater and loved the thoughts about nontraditional sushi. A very different vibe from the orthodox edomae sushi restaurant. Foods are good and you might also have the chance wining some bonus dishes (we were blessed to have the spicy avocado little roll and mushroom sushi gifted from the chefs). You should come if you don't mind try something that is not ordinary.

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely delicious! Best miso soup I’ve ever had.

Visited 2 years ago

Rosella is hands down one of the best dining experiences you’ll have in the city. I’d hardly even call it dining out, we felt like we were at home eating with friends. The food is incredible and the environment is welcoming and fun. We will be back as soon as possible — surpassed highly regarded Michelin restaurants we’ve been to in most regards.

Visited 3 years ago

Greatest meal in a while… possibly ever.
Just wow. Every dish on the menu we had was sensational. Well balanced, fresh and incredibly tasty. Topped off with wonderful owners. Go here, you won’t regret it.

Visited 3 years ago

Really wonderful experience. It was very busy and the staff was still very accommodating to help us get a table. Incredible sushi, amazing laksa, and a really great labneh/cucumber dish. The owners were real gems as well. Can’t wait to come back!

Visited 3 years ago

OMG: what an amazing experience! Trust the servers and owner (Shea) to guide you through the menu. Everything was delicious and contained unexpected flavors. Nice selection of Japanese and American sakes. A really fantastic meal.

Visited 3 years ago

Loved it! Amazing food and service!

Visited 3 years ago

Loved the food, loved the friendly team working there, and loved the vibe! The wine and sake options were delicious. And food photos speak for themselves!

Will def be back!

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Visited 3 years ago

Excellent, fresh, local fish. The appetizers and rolls were creative and very tasty. Awesome domestic wine list and super friendly service to boot. A++

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Visited 3 years ago

The place was so accommodating to our large group, the quality of food and service you can get was exceptional.

Visited 3 years ago

Fantastic experience. We were celebrating our anniversary and they took care of us and made the evening even better. Fun, delicious food full of moments of humor and delight, amazing service.

Visited 3 years ago

Amazing meal from start to finish + incredibly friendly and helpful host and wait staff.

Visited 3 years ago

The most fabulous sushi I have ever had!!!

Visited 3 years ago

Absolutely loved my experience at Rosella! The food was unique and delicious, and the staff was so gracious. I can't wait to go back and would highly recommend it to others!

Visited 3 years ago

Beautiful sushi spot. SUPERB flavours and experience. All around A1. Thank you!!

Visited 3 years ago

I am SHOOK. One of the best sushi places I’ve ever been to. Everything had so much flavor and was SO UNIQUE!!!! Not only was the food out of this world but their customer service is spot on!! Hannah accommodated us so much to make sure we had the best experience/could fit into a tight schedule. TJ was our waiter and he was AMAZING. We let him run with what we ate and he did not fail us. I cannot recommend this enough.

Visited 3 years ago

A+ experience. Incredibly warm service. Wonderful wine list. Very special fish and creativity in the dishes. We can't wait to return!

Visited 3 years ago

Unique sushi experience with US and New York focused fish. The restaurant offers multiple courses, nigiri, rolls, and desserts.

I have been twice and have really enjoyed the ceviche each time. Incredible flavorful. The Nigiri is excellent and some cuts are different. For example you won’t find bluefish at many places.

The large rolls are big and filling. The preferred the spicy tuna over the AvoCaho. The lobster one is extra but give it a shot.

The cantaloupe sorbet and carrot cake are both great options for dessert and highly recommended. They also have a nice selection of wines, sake and beer. They had two teas for purchase.

You will probably spend 100+ pp. the vibe is cool and it is intimate. Sit at the sushi bar for nice interaction with the chefs. There are similar prices sushi places that will give higher quality fish form nigiri or sashimi but rosella makes up for it in the options and creativity. Highly recommend.

Visited 3 years ago

Horrible customer service

Visited 3 years ago

Best of the best! The olive oil on the nigiri is interesting.

Visited 3 years ago

Very nice sushi place, with American sourced seafood. Showed up at opening to get a walk-in seat, and servers were kind while I waited for my friends who were delayed on the train. In the mean time I was sampled multiple sakes before choosing one in particular that was brewed right in Brooklyn. First time having Barramundi and I decided to have two pieces along with trout, tuna, and their bagels on Hudson roll. I personally do not like shrimp but their shrimp is also great, those with me ordered them and loved it the most.

Visited 3 years ago

Favorite restaurant in NYC

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Phenomenal sushi and service. They also have a great sake selection. Highly recommend.

Visited 3 years ago

Least favorite omakase restaurant I've ever been to. Most of the dishes were way too acidic and almost all of them you could barely taste the seafood and felt very wasteful. Unique does not always mean good and their take on SEA flavors was done okay but not great as someone who grew up eating Vietnamese and Thai food very regularly. Also it is cool that they use local fish but the flavor and quality of it really was just average (maybe that's why they try to drown it out?). Laksa was also quite lackluster. Honestly, out of the entire 15+ course meal there was not even one that thought was done well, all were okay at best. For this price, I REALLY expected better.

Visited 3 years ago

Superb! The staff is very welcoming, the decor is playful and clever, the atmosphere is fun but not overwhelming, and the food and drink is truly amazing. I had a couple glasses of delicious sake from Brooklyn Kura and my companion had an Avec soda they recommended and an impromptu mocktail they whipped up, all of which was terrific. Of the food, the spicy tuna roll was truly a revelation — unlike any other I’ve had — the miso soup was strikingly rich, the ceviche was very original, the peach/daikon/carrots/tomatoes/greens salad was very clever, and the nigiri were excellent. In particular, the striped bass nigiri was delicate but flavorful, the smoked steelhead trout let the fish shine through with just an overtone of smoke (same for the smoked uni), and the ribeye nigiri was perfectly seasoned to bring out the complexity and delicacy of the meat — I ended up ordering extra pieces of the bass and trout because they were so good. Little touches like the lighter soy/dashi/mirin blend they use for maki and the aged soy they use for sashimi heightened the experience.

I cannot recommend Rosella highly enough. I can’t wait to go back to try the omakase.

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