Chez Rosa

We had an amazing night at Chez Rosa! We had Veronica as our server who made us feel so welcome and special. We had the filet mignon & gnocchi. The fries were the perfect texture! The gnocchi had a lemony & tarragon flavor that was unique yet so delicious! We were so impressed with Chez Rosa that we would recommend it to anyone! The upstairs is absolutely gorgeous too! Our meal and experience was a 10/10!

Great food and really friendly staff. Our main meal took a little longer than expected but waiter was apologetic. One of the few nicer restaurants in the area. Outdoor covered seating available in summer. Will be back for sure!

Overall this restaurant seemed like they were understaffed for this meal and the meals represented that. It was evident when our waiter was split between the bar and our table. Another waiter had to step in and help with our orders. My steak and fries were good, could have been warmer. Another plate, mussels and pasta were good (the only plate with steam coming off the food). The Gnocchi was mushy and bland, also room temperature. And finally, my wife had the lobster puff pastry dish, which was also room temperature. Now we should have sent back 3 of the 4, but we only sent back the lobster to get reheated. It came back hot as it should, and re-plated. I think we were too hungry to send the other 2 plates back so we dealt with it. Overall, for the amount of money we paid for the meal, not up to standard. There are many other amazing restaurants in the area that are worth top dollar and includes prompt service. Sorry, but won't be returning.

Celebrated our anniversary here,lovely mood lighting. Food was excellent, Mr Right had filet mignon with frites and bordelaise sauce and garlic ailioli. I ordered mussles with white wine, garlic and pasta. Both meals were excellent. Try the fondue we had that for the appetizer, very fun. The waitress brought us a special non alcoholic drink to toast our anniversary. (We are not drinkers).

We decided out the blue to have dinner but we tried to make a reservation on a Saturday night obviously the books were full. YAZ managed to fit us in and that was the start of a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely phenomenal!!! Everything about our dinner was amazing ( we ordered 3 entree’s lol) my wife and I enjoyed every bite. Now service during our time there from the moment we walked through the door until we were finishing our night was perfect. I am a Chef myself and I can’t express how delightful our experience was last night. We will certainly be back . The FOH Staff was amazing Morgan (222) is a gem . We will be recommending this place to everyone thank you again for an amazing dining experience!!!! Cheers, Ron & Ruth

Tried it out for the first time last time. Their new location is beautiful with lots of space. I got the steak frites and it was absolutely delicious. The service was great too. Very friendly staff. I can’t wait to go back. Two thumbs up!

WOW. What a fabulous experience. We came here to celebrate my mom’s birthday with a special dinner and this adorable restaurant did not disappoint. From the beginning the service was exceptional and detail oriented. We mentioned it was my mom’s birthday and they had a special little sign saying birthday in French and we got a nice little chance to toast to the occasion on the house. Our server Kirsten was so lovely and attentive. We all loved our dishes. I had the Parisienne gnocchi, my husband had the short ribs and my mom the steak frites. You could tell they use fresh and local ingredients when possible and everything tasted made to order. The French fries were out of this world. Best we’ve ever had. Please do yourself a favor and try them. They had an extensive drink menu and a killer Bordeaux by the glass. I highly recommend dining here. We can’t wait for an occasion to drive over from New Hampshire and dine here again.

Abosolutely delightful with the most delicious dishes! Food, wine, service, and ambience were an absolute joy!

A Hidden Gem with Heart -- Chez Rosa Bistro Made Our Anniversary Unforgettable We had the most wonderful anniversary dinner at Chez Rosa Bistro in Kennebunkport, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment we walked in, the cozy, rustic atmosphere made us feel welcome and at home -- and it only got better from there. Chez Rosa is not just about good food, it's about food with purpose. They proudly source local ingredients and are part of the Ocean Friendly Certified Restaurants, which means they truly care about the environment and the community -- a detail that we really appreciate. For starters, we had the French Onion Soup, rich, comforting, and done to perfection, and the Chicken Liver Pâté, smooth and flavorful -- you could immediately tell the quality and care behind each bite. Our mains were just as impressive -- I had the Pollock Wellington, a creative, flaky, buttery dish that's both elegant and comforting, and my husband had the Summer Valley Chicken, perfectly cooked with fresh, local flavors that tasted like summer on a plate. We ended the evening with a silky Crème Brûlée, paired with an amazing French wine, recommended by the staff -- the perfect finish to an incredible meal. But what truly made the night unforgettable was the personal attention from both the manager and the chef, who went out of their way to make our anniversary feel extra special. You can genuinely taste the love and passion in every dish, and it's clear the whole team takes pride in what they do. Chez Rosa Bistro is more than just a restaurant -- it's a labor of love that brings together local ingredients, sustainability, and French comfort food in the heart of Kennebunkport. We can't wait to go back!

I will give them a little break for just moving. The location is very nice, and the staff was great to deal with, but the food was lacking in variety, and quite a bit in flavor. We started off with the French Onion Soup (One of the best dishes we had) and the Petite Assiette (Cheese & they worked with us to switch to a different meat they were running, so flexible) and a few Oysters (decent but not great.) For dinner we had the Spaghetti (It was ok, but lacking a lot of flavor, and smelled SUPER fishy) Bucatini (This had good noodles with a sauce that tasted like watered down Chef Boyardee) Steak Frites (Flat iron it was one of the best meals we had, but the meat was missing a bit of meaty flavor) and the Roasted chicken (Flavor was good.) For Desert we had the Chocolate pot de creme. The flavor was pretty good, but the container they used made it hard to get out the last few bites. Overall, for having a limited menu, I really expected a better taste experience. I hope they can pull it together and add the flavor back in to the French food.

Salmon rillette. Steak frites. Very, very good. Steak was prepared medium rare and dude.....it was perfection! Service was good. Greeting (Maitre d') was welcoming and friendly. Drinks were just ok. Outside and inside seating were available. Nothing special regarding ambience but we were not really expecting anything special. Wish we were staying longer to try more on the menu.

Made a same-day reservation easily, but there is a required deposit. We tried to call and move the time up, but it was too busy on a Saturday night to make changes. The menu was more limited than others in the aren't, but we still found some good options. We ordered a dozen oysters that were super fresh and tasty. The French onion soup was actually better than the traditional -- slightly sweet with great flavor. The steak and fries were decent, and there were a lot of fries. The drinks were really good, especially the Little Miss Sunshine, which we'd definitely order again. We sat outside with heaters, which made it nice despite the cool evening. Service was just okay -- nothing bad, but nothing stood out either. A solid place overall with good background music, but go in knowing the menu isn't huge and the experience is more laid-back.

What a hidden gem in downtown Kennebunkport! Perfect for a romantic dinner, but I was with my five sisters--so, you know, no romance happening there. The service was spot on and well-paced, allowing us to casually gossip between courses. We had Kirsten as a server and loved her. We kicked things off with the warm baguette and brown butter, and let me tell you, resisting the urge to devour the entire basket was a feat of strength. As the lone brave soul who dared to order the pâté, I indulged all by myself (no regrets). For my entrée, I went with the toasted gnocchi. It was good, but I was kind of wishing it had been a bit fluffier to really soak up that delicious sauce. Meanwhile, I couldn't stop eyeing my sister's chicken dish... Talk about entrée envy! Dessert was a shared affair--because who can ever choose just one? We got the crème brûlée (classic) and the Basque chocolate cheesecake, which the waitress swore was "light." Spoiler: it was not light, but it was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for romance, just don't bring your sisters!

My husband and I dined here for our anniversary! We had a lovely meal with great service (minus the somewhat unpleasant hostess). Let's get into it. We showed up at 7:15 for our 7:30 reservation. We understood that they may not be able to seat us early but figured we'd try. After waiting at the hostess stand for about 6-7 minutes (so it was then 7:21 ish), the hostess finally greeted us and told us that we needed to LEAVE and come back at our reservation time. Again, totally understand that they couldn't seat us early. The part I didn't like is why we had to LEAVE - we should have just been politely asked to wait on the sofa for the 9 or so minutes until 7:30, as there was no one sitting on the entryway sofa. But anyway we left and came back around 7:31 ish and there was a line to get checked in at that point. This encounter isn't that big of a deal (hence the 5 star review still) but I didn't appreciate that the first interaction with the restaurant was odd. After we got to our table, everything was great! We got oysters, chicken liver pate, salad, steak frites, and crème brûlée. The oysters were so fresh, the pate was one of our favorites we've had, and the fries with the steak were fantastic! All around good food. Our server was also nice and attentive.

Chez No-sir... We were so looking forward to this splendid restaurant that we previously dined at in their former location. What a disappointment. My wife and I and another couple were 20 minutes early for our 6:30 reservation and were told we needed to wait even though it was half empty. So we waited at the bar and were greeted by a rude bartender. While my buddy ordered a gin martini I asked about the vodka selection and was told I didn't want his opinion on vodka, it's all filtered 5 times, there's no taste, waste of time.....ooookaaay. Next we were seated and greeted by a very friendly waiter who would happily chat with us but then would disappear for extended periods of time. Waits between courses took forever. We ordered wine, appetizers and our meal. As we finished the appetizers (all were good, smoked salmon and the cheese fondue was excellent) still no wine. We asked and he thought we wanted it with our dinner and was waiting?? Then came the main courses, our two wives got the Sumner Valley Chicken. The description is a breast and thigh and it was only the breast. The meal was small portion, the sauce way too salty and for the price no where near the value and flavors we experienced at their old location. I had the home made spaghetti with Jonas Crab. There's was merely a few flakes of crab in what was essentially a plate of ordinary pasta. Lastly my friend ordered the steak frites and went all out getting the 16oz bone in ribeye for $62. What arrived was an ordinary steak way undercooked. Generally with bone-in you leave the steak intact but this was cut in strips off of the bone. We were there both celebrating our anniversaries and while we passed on dessert, the brought us both 2 plates with a lit candle on them. A very awkward moment. A dessert or a piece of chocolate or anything. But a lone candle on a plate kinda was a fitting empty feeling to symbolize the meal. While I get a new location has to work out their kinks, I expect it in the staff but not a drop in the quality of the meal.

A sensational evening. The host, Amy our server, the food, the ambience, the whole experience is off the charts impressive. If you haven't been here let me tell you in no uncertain terms get you derrière here sooner than later & enjoy this French Bistro. Tonight I wanted a1/2 dozen oysters with a wine mignonette unfortunately they were all sold out. Do I order french onion soup or do I just jump in & go with The steak frites? or should I have the day boat scallops? I'll tell you I'm having a very hard time deciding on what entree I will have. What do i do??? Ok I've decided I'll have the French onion soup & steak frites. I'm stuffed I have to take home 1/2 my dinner. Not a bad thing to enjoy some steak tomorrow morning. No room for dessert but the deserts sounded wonderful. Oops all my pictures somehow disappeared. I can tell you they were great pictures of all our food & the menus.

One of our favorite dinners in Kennebunkport. Excellent service, attractive space. Good selection of wine by glass and, happily, even a couple of (unexpected) draft beers. At the server's strong recommendation, tried the pate and it was fabulous. Highly recommend. If you're on the fence about pate, be just a little adventurous and give it a go. Had the chicken as my main. They'd just changed to a fall menu, and was now served with a celeraic apple puree and cider turnips. A few thick slices of breast and a large knob of boneless leg meat. It was a pretty plate and pleasantly flavored. Chez Rosa is a good place to be just a little adventurous, and will be on our short list when we return to Kennebunkport.

My wife and I had dinner at Chez Rosa a few days ago after reading reviews. The high rating is absolutely on point. Our server was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable of their menu. Our meals were both fantastic. I tried their cod Wellington as it was something I've never had before but love beef Wellington. It did not disappoint. We both had dessert and loved both. I had crème brûlée and my wife the chocolate cake. She pointed out that it wasn't too rich, which I feel is fairly commonplace. The ambiance was warm and inviting as well. Overall, we'd highly recommend to those traveling to Kennebunkport.

Chez Rosa is excellent. We had the Fish Hallibut, the oysters and the cheesecake. All were delicious. Katie our server was super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Best restaurant in the area, possibly the best restaurant in Maine. Excellent all around can't wait to return!

We went to this restaurant with no reservations and had a little bit of a wait, but the hostess ensured we had a drink while we waited, which was very nice. We sat at the bar, ordered food, and chatted with other patrons. Every single person was wonderful there. The ambiance was exceptional, the food was equally as good, we just had an overall wonderful evening!

This place was perfect from start to finish. My husband and I were visiting from out of town and other places didn't live up to the hype of yelp, but this place absolutely did. First of all the service was amazing, incredibly thoughtful, and constantly aware of what you might need. Second the food was incredible, easily our best meal in months. Lastly the vibe of restaurant was romantic and modern. If we come back to this area we will a 100% be coming back here. The steak frites and lobster were highlights for sure! Great mocktails as well!

This place was fantastic and a surprising find once we got to Kennebunkport. It was not on any of the "top places" lists that we found online before our trip. The vibes are super cool, the service was awesome, and the food and wine were incredible. The oysters were some of the best I've ever tried and the gnocchi entree was very flavorful. I will come back here every time I come back to KPT. It might have been the best food we had in Maine. This is a really nice spot that will leave you very satisfied. Price was very reasonable as well.

Really cute restaurant that was especially charming in some light autumn rain. Front of house staff were terrific, especially the hostess who was moving quickly! We sat at the bar while we waited for our table and ordered Rosa's toddy which was warm and delicious on the rainy night. They also made a mean martini. Once seated we ordered the fondue appetizer which didn't last long enough for a photo! For entrees, the special Sunday pork schnitzel and butternut risotto. The schnitzel was to die for and was balanced well with dressed greens. The butternut risotto was a bit under seasoned and lacked much butternut or non rice substance. We ended with the crème brûlée which was sadly a huge disappointment. The custard was too warm and was not set and the sugar top was preheated and cold. I believe there was apple in the custard which overpowered the simplicity of what crème brûlée should be. I will say the wait time was very high. We had a 5:15pm reservation with the restaurant opening at 5:00pm. It took over 30 minutes for each course with us leaving at almost 7:30pm. The food was overall good and I will definitely give this place another try, perhaps for their exclusive bar snack menu during happy hour!

Went in for a special occasion while on vacation - birthday and anniversary. The restaurant came highly recommend by a friend. We weren't disappointed by the food or ambiance at all, but the service was a bit interesting. The food was delicious - we started with the fondue, oysters and mezcal drink. For mains we had the chicken, the Wellington pollock, and the steak along with the house red and white. Dessert we had the almond cake (the special for the night) and chocolate cake. I highly recommend the chocolate cake. It was the best thing I ate all night! As mentioned, the service was interesting ... When we arrived it took a good 5 minutes for anyone to greet us which I thought was odd. There was a lot of staff walking around and someone folding silverware close to where we were waiting. A simple welcome we'll be right with you would had done wonders. Instead we just stood there awkwardly until the hostess came over. Once seated, they offered complementary pink sparkling champagne for the occasion which was a nice treat. Our waitress was extremely friendly, just perhaps lacking a bit of experience? We wanted to take our time placing our order, but were told we needed to put everything in at once. Saturday night is the dessert special which we were excited about, however our waitress forgot to tell us the special. I had to ask after hearing the waiter next to us offer it to their guests. We hoped the food would come out slowly, but it felt a bit rushed. ... in fact I was still had half of my dessert when they brought the check over. There was also an issue with our bill - they forgot to charge us for the glasses of wine and needed to send us over another check. I'm more then happy to pay for what I ordered, but again for such a nice restaurant.... And all the things combined. The food certainly made up for the interesting service!

Was able to secure a reservation during prelude and got the brunch. I ordered the Pate, croque misuer and both were absolutely flawlessly done. The service was excellent. Waiter knew about the food, flavors and ingredients. Owner came over to introduce herself and she was a gem. Cannot wait to go back

Had a wonderful dinner last Saturday, February 10, for my birthday. Chez Rosa never disappoints. We enjoyed a shared appetizer and had a warm and flavorful cassoulet and spectacular scallop dish. Every entree was delicious and absolutely seasoned perfectly. Add a carafe of yummy wine, cozy environment and really balanced and attentive service, I could do this every night!

Food was solid but took way too long. Server was good but kitchen was sloooow. Yelp reviews are excellent so maybe it wasn't their best night.

The service was really good. However, they were training a new server and seemed a little uptight about trying to provide a high end experience. I felt the ambiance was a little off, but I think their new space will be great. Food was okay. I will definitely try again once they move.

We went back here recently and little did I know, it was going to be the night that my boyfriend proposed! So now this place holds an even special place in my heart. The food was still fantastic- steak frites is my favorite entree. Loved the pate and baguette to start. We also tried the fondue this time and it was so good!!

Adorable restaurant with great service and food. It was our first time trying this place and it was overall a great experience. Will go back again for sure!

Best steak frites of my life. Beats La Grande Boucherie in the city. Please don't stop using bone marrow in the butter until at least this time next year so I can have it once more. Crème brûlée proper. Fantastic service with proper French food. Thanks for a great meal

The food was incredible. I asked for recommendations from the server and it did not disappoint. I don't normally order chicken at a restaurant but it exceeded all expectations. I couldn't stop eating. The bistro salad was simple, light, and soo delicious. The dressing was great. I would love to come back.

Second time at the Prelude as well as Chez Rosa. Once again they proved to be one of the premier restaurants in the Kennebunkport area. A very professional waitstaff and a very involved owner. Talented bartenders whip up great drinks and the wine list is a joy. They genuinely care about your experience. This time we had the hake Wellington and the beef bourguignon. Both were excellent dishes. A shared Crème Brûlée finished the meal. Maybe we shouldn't wait another year to go again!

We were seated by the kitchen after asking not to be The menu is small and the options are mediocre, the service was good but the food was average not worth the price point Not again

10/10 from my best friend and I! We decided to do dinner here on a girls trip and were so impressed. We got the last reservation of the night at 8:15pm and from the moment we arrived, the ambiance and service was great. The vibe / decor was calm and cool. We were seated by the kitchen, which I liked that it was open, but it was pretty bright! That's the only barely negative thing I could say. We got the cheese fondue, steak frites, gnocchi, espresso martini, mocktail & red wine and everything was delicious. I'd recommend making a reservation if you plan to go because it was packed but clearly for good reasons. It's a fan favorite for locals and visitors. Good pricing, cute bar area. We definitely will be back!

A very happening place and quite crowded. We had reservations so we didn't have to wait. I ordered the steak frites because I saw it on several other customer's plates. Our table service wasn't great and it took well over an hour to be served. When my meal came it was disappointing. Other people received about half again the size of mine. It took so long and then arrived so small it made me feel like they had run out and scraped together a small portion to serve me.

Food was good, but we couldn't get past the attitude of this restaurant. I guess you could say the food was not good enough to come back. So, if you want a French restaurant, our opinion is go to France!

Full disclosure/context: The last proper French meal we had was in Brasserie Prince in the grand Balmoral Hotel in the heart of Edinburgh in late August. Setting, service, food was 5 out of 5 from the moment we stepped in out of the rain. Fresh Scottish ingredients, French cooking = perfection. But how could that not be in the back of our minds as we entered Chez Rosa, which is not an inexpensive menu? Food: Solid. Our table had a cheese board with chicken liver pate, gnocchi, orzo, steak frites. Everything was decent; no one was particularly impressed. My wife's gnocchi was impressively light, almost fluffy. Unfortunately, the delicata squash in the dish seemed to be pickled and was so strong that it overpowered everything; while a bit of acid/sharpness can enliven a mellow dish like gnocchi, it should not be so strong it becomes the sole flavor. My steak was cooked properly medium rare. Frites were quite crisp. Mayonnaise tasted out of jar/tub, not house-made. I watched other steak frites arrive at tables around me with a pat of herb butter on the steak (as noted on the menu). My steak arrived with none. The fault for this is also on the server, who should have noticed before serving. Which brings me to... Service: Chaotic. Untrained servers for the supposed standard of restaurant they're working in; our server would have been much more at home at, say, Applebee's, from overall "vibe" and knowledge/ability to clothing and presentation. Front-of-house needs a lot of training and strong leadership. Ambiance: Bright. Sterile. (This was in the extension off the main dining room.) Verdict: The food was not so specular that it outshined/made up for the service. For our money, if we're driving over to the Kennebunks, we'll stick with 50 Local. Chez Rosa is in its aspirational phase: it wants to be more than it is capable of being. Detail: + As we sat down and our water glasses were being filled, I said we'd like to start with the two cheeses and chicken liver pate board while we decided on our cocktails. My dining companions were starving and I wanted to get them some cheese and bread to go with the drinks. The waiter said "no," he couldn't do that because we had to order all our food at once. He'd be right back, he said, for our drink order. This set the tone for the quality of service. + Drink order: No locally made Roundturn Bimini Gin for my companion's gin and tonic. This is minor, I know, but also: Come on. (When the waiter repeated the order, he said, "Okay a tonic and gin." Odd, eh? Maybe it was his first night ever waiting tables?) I ordered a Sidecar. "What?" asked the waiter. I repeated myself and he wrote it down. "What's in that?" he asked. I said cognac and then...and then caught myself from listing the ingredients of a drink with three things in it that's been around for more than 100 years. "Your bartender should know," I said. "Okay," the waiter said, "I just need to know for when I enter it in," and pointed to the computer in the corner. What eventually arrived was easily the worst Sidecar I've ever had. + Cheese Board: Delivered with three plates and two cheese knives...and not a single word about what was on the board. If we'd asked for the menus to be returned, we could have read about the two cheeses ourselves. But there were also five other accoutrements on the board. One of my companions asked the server what one of the items was. "Ummmm," he replied, "I'll have to take that question up the ladder." He later returned and told us it was a kind of jellied honey; the flavor was subtle/interesting but the texture was like gelatin and left us wonderful: Why not just include some real local honey, which is abundant? + Mains: After our cocktails were finished, and the cheese board was cleared away, no one asked for our wine order. And then, bang, mains arrived. We then had to ask for wine, which arrived after we'd started our mains. No one ever asked if we'd like a second glass; so no one ordered one. + Dessert: We ordered the crème brûlée and the special, an odd butternut squash custard with some apples (I think) and oat streusel. And a decent tawny port. The desserts arrived. We then asked for silverware so we could eat it. Silverware was brought. The shell on the crème brûlée was solid, nicely caramelized, edging toward burnt, but not burnt. There was an apple compote of some sort at the bottom. If you are a "French restaurant" and you think you are going to "improve" on the classic crème brûlée by tweaking it, you'd better knock it out of the park because a very solid crème brûlée is a must/standard for any establishment claiming to be a French restaurant. This crème brûlée was meh. The special dessert, which a companion was "curious" about, was gross. I know it's autumn and everyone thinks they can do something edgy that's not just with apples or "pumpkin spice," but this butternut squash thing was ill conceived and ill executed.

This is the most delightful little French bistro - with oddly the best gnocchi I've ever had (sorry, all of Italy. The Americanized French inspired has ousted you in this category). Everyone from the servers to the owners were friendly, helpful, and always readily available to ask any questions and check in on how our experience was. It was like fine dining combined with the care and thoughtful warmth of dining at a family friend's house. The restaurant itself is decked out with hanging planters and French inspired art lending to such a warm environment. Top it off with a super friendly staff and it's just the most amazing dinner setting. We started with the charcuterie platter and French onion soup and dived into the gnocchi and braised beef - both incredibly well cooked and simply delicious. I'm already looking forward to bringing friends and family here, it's seriously on my top 10 spots in southern Maine now:).

It may have been an off night but the vibe was very uncomfortable. We were a bit early but hope to catch a drink at the bar. The mixologists were way overwhelmed and there was nowhere to stand. Finally we scored a couple of seats at the bar, still a very uptight vibe from the bartender. Wanted to leave at this point but now that table was ready. Server was great and food was terrific. In retrospect there is a very nice space outside when you arrive and that would make a good overflow area for cocktails

Paul B. We had dinner here several times in the past three years. The restaurant's welcoming has gone from bad to awful. We have never been seated on time, there are typically 8-12 people waiting to be seated in a tiny entrance hall. The Hostess is ambivalent as to reserved guests waiting (who had to apply their credit cards in case of a cancelation). The menu has been downsized each year which leaves about six entrees and two deserts to choose from in 2024. These entrees have never been updated so they look like the same old items. The air conditioning this summer was very poor which made for an uncomfortable evening. The food was good but not worth the lofty prices. There are many other excellent choices in town you should check out instead.

We somehow landed a last minute reservation here and we're so glad we did!! This meal was incredible from start to finish, and so was the service. We took all of our servers recommendations, and they were spot on. We will be back!!!

We LOVED our experience dining at Chez Rosa for a winter getaway. We ate at the bar and the staff was lovely. They had great recommendations and really made us feel welcome and excited for our meal. The beef bourguignion was the perfect winter dish, and I really enjoyed the parisienne gnocchi as well. The cocktails were excellent and the atmosphere was perfect - the right blend of warm and romantic & exactly what you're looking for on a chilly winter's night.

Absolutely amazing French restaurant in the Kennebunkport area of Maine. At first they put us in a back table near the open kitchen but once a few seats opened up at the bar, we snagged them. A better view from here! Another great selection of French wines. We weren't all that hungry so we shared a few dishes. Everything was so fresh and the staff were wonderful. We ended dinner with a Cortillo, a Mexican espresso drink it was delicious.

Great food, amazing service and friendly staff. Went there for celebrating a birthday and they graciously offered a free glass of Rosé. Would definitely recommend!

Chez Rosa! What a gem!! We've lived in Kennebunk almost 3 years and had only recently heard of Chez Rosa (somehow?!) - so I was thrilled to make a reservation for my bday dinner. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and there was even a bonne anniversaire message on the table which was so cute. The woman who seated us (I think one of the owners) was extremely friendly and welcoming. They also offered a complimentary sparkling rose toast for my bday which I was so excited about The menu wasn't huge, which I appreciated. Our server gave some suggestions, which we happily took! The snap pea salad was fresh and delicious, and the pate grandmere (though not my cup of tea) was quickly devoured by my husband. The fish Wellington was so unique and delicious. It was very delicate and light (I assumed it would be heavier!) And the Parisienne gnocchi was cooked perfectly and were little nuggets of heaven. My white burgundy wine was a fantastic suggestion from our server - it paired with my fish just excellently. One thing worth noting- the dining room can be quite loud. It personally did not bother me at all- I liked the lively energy...but I know some people don't love that, so figured I'd share. If you're taking a trip to Kennebunkport any time soon you must make a reservation for Chez Rosa!!!

I was coordinating a dinner for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, and I chose Chez Rosa for a dinner venue based on the great online reviews. It turned out to be an excellent choice! I had made my reservation over the phone and mentioned my parents milestone and when we got seated to our table the restaurant had provided a celebratory toast of rosé for all of us. There was also a little miniature chalkboard that had a French written message of happy 50th anniversary. It was a very nice touch and it made my parents feel very special. Thank you for that Chez Rosa! We had five people in our party and everyone loved their meals. I had the steak and it was cooked very well. The fries were particularly excellent. Some of our party had the chicken and were very pleased with the meal and how it was cooked. My dad had the risotto and thought it was great. We had French onion soup and bistro salads for starters and they were delicious. The restaurant has a very homey and pleasant atmosphere. The room we were in was welcoming and warm, not too crowded. Bathrooms were very clean. The service was extremely professional and friendly but also felt very personalized. I highly recommend Chez Rosa for date night or any occasion. I will definitely be going back again. Its fancy but still causal at the same time. Parking is a bit tricky in Kennebunkport and the restaurant does not have its own parking lot so word to the wise about that. We were a bit late getting all members of the party to the table because of the parking situation and the staff was very patient with us! I really appreciate them for that and for making my parents 50th anniversary a special night.

This review is for takeaway. I really wish I could leave a better review. We've eaten in Chez Rosa restaurant, but I ordered curbside pickup this time. When I arrived, no curbside because they weren't answering the phone. I had to illegally park and go into the restaurant. Front desk was deserted but very nice once she appeared, and she put our items into two bags, one for cold charcuterie platter, the other for hot Parisien gnocchi pumpkin main dish. The gnocchi dish was cold & coagulated, with a strange vinegar-tart taste, too salty, just gross. Apart from the cheeses which we could have bought at Biddeford Nibblesford with a baguette from Boulangerie, the rest of the dinner was in the Kennebunk trash next day.

When my wife Karin and I were planning a vacation to Kennebunkport Maine, our friend told us "you have to try Chez Rosa, you will love it". And she was right. We visited Chez Rosa on our third night, loved it, made reservations for the next night. The ambiance, a former produce barn and a lovely dining room with plenty of windows, makes the place special. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our meals very much. Yazmin, our host was very charming, efficient and handled the dining rooms gracefully. She checked on all the tables, cleaned tables, brought food from the kitchen and interacted with the diners. She was interested to hear comments about the food and our experience. The servers were knowlegeable, social and professional. We interacted not only with our server but other servers as well. They made good suggestions and were very pleasant. The food here is delicious. Chef Kyle creates wonderful flavors, he shows creativity, sophistication and great technique. Everything we ate on both nights was delicious and we would order them again. We tried the oysters (shucked well, briny water intact, a nice red mignonette), the soft cheese from Burgogne (a rich, buttery soft cheese served with grilled baguette, marinated grapes and a berry jam), and the tasty French onion soup. Karin likes to order the French onion soup whenever it is on the menu and loved this version. So did I. We tried three entrees. The most unique was the Hake Wellington. I wasn't sure how that would work but it was very flavorable. The combination of the pastry and the cooked fish was really special and the lemon mustard sauce made the dish sing. I loved it. Karin chose the Ratatouille. It was perfectly cooked, the vegetables were not 'mushy', the bell pepper tomato sauce added a wonderful flavor to the dish. It was topped with tasty fried chickpea pieces. The lobster vol au vent was another creative delicacy. A puffed pastry filled with vegetables and fingerling potatoes sitting in a lobster cream sauce with chunks of lobster meat on top. Again, the vegetables were not "mushy" (my least favorite way to eat vegetables), still a little al dente. I had lobster many ways while in Kennebunkport but nothing like this dish. Touchee Chef Kyle. The desserts are not an afterthought here. There were only two on the menu. Both were delicious. The creme broulee with blueberry compote was so tasty, it seemed different from other versions. The pot de creme was rich chocolate with a touch of sea salt and creme fraiche. Both were a wonderful end to our culinary experience. The French wine list is well done. Good selections in all price ranges. It was put together by a knowlegeable wine lover. The pours were more than ample. It's been a while since we enjoyed two dinners as we did at Chez Rosa. I hope we make it back to Kennebunkport so we can dine here again.

Great food, great atmosphere, great service! We were celebrating our anniversary and started with the cheese fondue and the French onion soup. The French onion soup was among the best we have had! We both decided on getting their signature dish, the Pollack Wellington. It was delicious!! The crème brûlée was fantastic with the layer of blueberry compote on the bottom. A++

We came to Chez Rosa after a long day exploring Kennebunkport. Our group had an advance reservation and we were seated quickly. We were a big party and unfortunately they were not able to seat us all at the same table. We ended up with 2 tables right next to each other. Something to make sure you check with the restaurant beforehand if you have a big party! We ordered almost everything on the menu and our favorites included the charcuterie board, asparagus salad, and pollock wellington. The pollock wellington was the stand out dish and something I would come back for! The steak was not cooked well and the pork was dry. I personally didn't like the gnocchi because the texture was grainy but some of my friends liked it. Overall great option if you're looking for something nice in Kennebunkport.

Another amazing meal at Chez Rosa, Steak Fritz and Pan seared Chicken with Polenta, we always sit at the bar with reservations and enjoy meeting others. Gluten free selection is outstanding.

What a magical meal. Cooking like this can usher in an age of world peace. Can someone gather all the fighting nations and send them to Chez Rosa? The dishes were expertly crafted, perfectly seasoned and stunningly beautiful. I've never had more fun eating than last night at Chez Rosa. We had the baguette, pate en croute (highly recommend), steak frite, beef borg, and the citrus cake. The dessert was a celebration of citrus. Run, don't walk, to this restaurant. The service was also exceptional and a perfect compliment to the amazing meal. The server was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance is understated, but elegant-a great place to take anyone.

Had a great dinner at Chez Rosa last night. Everything we ordered was excellent. We started with the petite assiette, chicken liver pate, two cheeses, figs, just well presented with grilled bread, absolutely delicious start on a fun meal. Next up was the white asparagus salad went nicely with the pollock Wellington. The lemon, caper sauce was so good with the pollock. We finished with the crème brûlée. We had their house red wine, went well with the every dish. The service was excellent, and has great ambience. I look forward to returning on my next visit.

I think this review may have been altered if I ate here in person, but this review is solely on takeout from this restaurant. Unfortunately, on my most recent trip here to visit we were so excited to finally try this restaurant, but they no longer have outdoor seating. As we were traveling with our dog, we had to do takeout. We arrived to pick our food up at the estimated ready time, and it was COLD! We tried the salad, the sea bass, fries and the gnocchi. The best dish we tried was the gnocchi. It had a delicious cream sauce and a little bit of different texture in the mix of the sauce. Unfortunately it did need to be reheated in the microwave on arrival, but was great after that. We were not impressed with the fish. Cold fish has the worst texture. Even after we put in the microwave, it still had a tough texture and was not appetizing. The fries had lost all texture since they had lost their warmth. I definitely think I would return here but only for in person dining.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The service was outstanding and the food was equally impressive. We had the salmon special appetizer and some oysters. Both were delicious. The chicken entree was so good I've been thinking about it since I left. Very lovely place and I cannot wait to go back! Thank you Chez Rosa!

Fantastic ambiance in a tucked away locale in kennebunkport. Excellent service from a knowledgeable staff. Small but vibrant menu with items that are prepared with care and precision. We were a party of 8 and when the entrees were ready all of our entrees came out together by several waitstaff at the same time and delivered at your seating simultaneously and correctly!!!!Love that!!!! None of that awkwardness when you are waiting for all of your guests to be served and the waiters do not know who got what even though they took the order;-) We we're celebrating a bday and the waitress served a complimentary glasses of chilled rosé for the table! So gracious and unexpected...plus there was a Joyeux Anniversarie sign on the table. Made our bday gal feel extra special. Long story shor: charming ambiance of delicious food from owners and staff who are foodies and care!