Rosedale Restaurant

Really enjoyed a bourbon and coke and fries on their happy hour. For a neighborhood without many restaurant options, this is a great place for a casual evening outdoor drink on happy hour and people watching if you live in forest hills. The fries were great and the drink was poured generously. I will definitely be back especially when the weather is nice.

Oh man I REALLY wanted to love Rosedale. Unfortunately it was not great. Our server was lovely. she was friendly and attentive. The pacing of our meal was awful. We spent maybe 45 minutes total inside the restaurant because our food was rushed out to us in such quick succession that we barely had time to breathe. The result was that our cocktails arrived after our first course had been whisked away. It made for a rather unpleasant experience that didn’t allow us to savor anything. The food. We started with the Caesar salad. This was my favorite dish at the old Palena but this one was a miss and needs a rethink. The romaine was drenched in dressing and came with a piece of cold toast rubbed with tomato. It was unclear what you are supposed to do with this. Tear it up into croutons? Put the lettuce on the toast? It made for an inelegant presentation. The dressing was so abundant that the dish lost any nuance. Our other appetizer arrived at the same time (literally minutes after we had placed our order) and was the chicken liver mousse on “focaccia”. Ours was not served on focaccia. It was served on the same cold piece of toasted bread that came with the salad. I didn’t even know what to think about this. Why would the menu advertise focaccia if it was unavailable? Shouldn’t they tell diners if there was no focaccia? The mousse itself was delicious. It would have been much more elegant to serve it in a ramekin and allow diners to spread it themselves but instead it was served over long pieces of cooked spinach that were unnecessary and made the dish hard to eat as the toast was quite hard. For mains we got the chicken. This came to us (minutes after we finished our first course) completely lukewarm. The glaze on the chicken was tasty with a good hit of star anise and the chicken was moist but not hot. The broccolini on the side was hot and seasoned well but overcooked and mushy. there was also a weird afterthought of crumbled potatoes that had no seasoning at all. It isn’t hard to make delicious salty potatoes but it was as if someone in the kitchen just didn’t care enough to. The chestnut ravioli with mushrooms was the best dish. Mostly because it was served hot and was interesting and not something you find everyday. Our cocktails were fine. Nothing special but not bad. We had the bees knees and the daiquiri. Maybe I was expecting more from this restaurant as it is run by a great restaurant group and has a head chef I have followed around town for many years but sadly it wasn’t great. The space is lovely. Please watch the pacing!

I’m uptown UPTOWN near U.D.C hungry!! I remember seeing this farm to table spot, that’s nearby, on my timeline. I was waiting to go to their upcoming brunch, but today…I’m getting their dinner!! . Where I am: @rosedaledc . Location Reviewed: 4465 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Cherry Spritz Mocktail ($8 with cherry puree, mint, lime, & all spice syrup). Refreshing, & super fresh!! STAMP!! Their Fluke, & Shrimp ($18 with a aleepo *peppers* aioli). Crispy, nicely battered, with a mildly spicy dip!! STAMP!! Their Roasted Potato & Cheddar Croquettes ($12 with a Rosedale mayo, & Sambal *a chili sauce*). Cheesy, well fried, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Karma Farms Head Lettuce Salad ($14 with roasted PA chestnuts, persimmon *a tomato like fruit*, & Rosedale vinaigrette). Definitely a a fresh salad with a tasty vinaigrette!! DELICIOUS. Their Roasted Chestnut Ravioli ($24 with toasted seeds, ravioli, reggiano, & black trumpets). Fresh noodles, I just needed more flavor. STAMP!! Their Free Range Organic Chicken ($28 with broccolini, & fingerling potatoes). A tender, juicy, flavorful bird, the potatoes were LIKE THAT, the broccolini was DECENT. DECENT. Their Hinona Kabu Turnips ($12 with sweet potatoes). All of it was a tad bit bitter. STAMP!! Their Demkota Ranch Flat Iron Steak ($38 with broccolini, & sweet potatoes). Tender easy to cut medium well steak!! STAMP!! Their Across The Aisle Pizza ($20 with tomato, chorizo, pickled habanadas, & pimentos). Crisp, & tasty!! . Parking: ROUGH!! . The Inside: Very nice decor, & ambiance!! . Recommendations: That chicken, steak, & croquettes are a must have!! . Accessibility: It’s wheelchair, & differently abled persons accessible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=STAMP ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕=LIKE THAT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=DELICIOUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️=DECENT ⭐️⭐️=PASS ⭐️=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Friends took me to Rosedale several days ago for my birthday, and it was perfect. Although I rarely order chicken at non-Asian restaurants, the Amish half-chicken is one of the specialties, so I went for it. No regrets. The chicken and the accompanying vegetables were done perfectly (vegetables not overcooked), and the portion was so large that I finished it only today for lunch. My friends both ordered the steelhead trout, and it looked amazing (also a sizable portions). Some reviews had critiqued rushed service, but they seem to have fixed that issue, as our service was excellent. The server overhead that it was my birthday, and let us know that I got a free dessert! (Went with the chocolate cake.) Definitely will return.

Wow. From the moment we walked in for brunch through til the end, we were impressed! The food was beyond delicious, the service was impeccable (and warm), and the ambiance was lovely (soft but good music, inviting decor. comfortable seating, etc). What more could you want? Thank you! We had the soft-shell crab, porchetta, oysters, and muffins (and some lovely sparkling rosé) - all extraordinary. We'll be back for dinner, happy hour, and more.

Four of us had a wonderful dinner at Rosedale. We shared a number of appetizers including oysters, pate, croquettes, frita mista, and heirloom tomatoes. We finished with two pizzas. Everything was very good. The pate was outstanding and the pizzas - very thin, crisp crust - were extraordinary. As for drinks, Walter makes delicious and innovative cocktails. I had one based on mezcal and it was great. The sommelier is first rate and guided up to a stunning rose that was just right. The service was attentive, helpful, and cheerful. We were very happy when we left.

We made a reservation expecting a good experience, but it was quite the opposite. The menu didn’t have many options, and three of them were unavailable (pizza, meat, and fish)—precisely the things I was interested in. I specifically wanted pizza. To my surprise, during my short dinner (only 30 minutes), I saw four pizzas come out… even though I was told they didn’t have any. I ordered a salad that was poorly prepared and had no flavor, and my son had pasta that was basically tasteless dough. The portions were very small for the price. To top it all off, they didn’t have change for a cash payment. A Mother’s Day dinner that turned out to be a big disappointment. I don’t recommend it, and I won’t be going back.

Incorrect drinks were brought. The appetizer basket of biscuits was never brought. One main dish arrived 20+ minutes later than the other three main dishes. The restaurant is too expensive for this kind of poor service. Food was fine but not extraordinary.

I'm uptown UPTOWN near U.D.C hungry!! I remember seeing this farm to table spot, that's nearby, on my timeline. I was waiting to go to their upcoming brunch, but today...I'm getting their dinner!! . Where I am: @rosedaledc . Location Reviewed: 4465 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Cherry Spritz Mocktail ($8 with cherry puree, mint, lime, & all spice syrup). Refreshing, & super fresh!! STAMP!! Their Fluke, & Shrimp ($18 with a aleepo *peppers* aioli). Crispy, nicely battered, with a mildly spicy dip!! STAMP!! Their Roasted Potato & Cheddar Croquettes ($12 with a Rosedale mayo, & Sambal *a chili sauce*). Cheesy, well fried, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Karma Farms Head Lettuce Salad ($14 with roasted PA chestnuts, persimmon *a tomato like fruit*, & Rosedale vinaigrette). Definitely a a fresh salad with a tasty vinaigrette!! DELICIOUS. Their Roasted Chestnut Ravioli ($24 with toasted seeds, ravioli, reggiano, & black trumpets). Fresh noodles, I just needed more flavor. STAMP!! Their Free Range Organic Chicken ($28 with broccolini, & fingerling potatoes). A tender, juicy, flavorful bird, the potatoes were LIKE THAT, the broccolini was DECENT. DECENT. Their Hinona Kabu Turnips ($12 with sweet potatoes). All of it was a tad bit bitter. STAMP!! Their Demkota Ranch Flat Iron Steak ($38 with broccolini, & sweet potatoes). Tender easy to cut medium well steak!! STAMP!! Their Across The Aisle Pizza ($20 with tomato, chorizo, pickled habanadas, & pimentos). Crisp, & tasty!! . Parking: ROUGH!! . The Inside: Very nice decor, & ambiance!! . Recommendations: That chicken, steak, & croquettes are a must have!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair, & differently abled persons accessible 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Rosedale lost a star -or two-due to service. While the restaurant is lovely and comfortable, and the food is good to excellent, the service feels pressured amid the constant targeted upselling. I've been to Rosedale several times and have had different servers and yet find myself dreading the interactions every time . I now understand why. The new system of having the servers basically work on commission undermines hospitality -- I felt I was in a big item store dealing with salesmen working on commission. A very unpleasant experience that is not the workers' fault , but the owners. The upshot is, I'm less likely to venture into the restaurant when I anticipate that kind of unpleasant situation.

Great food and great service. We highly recommend it! Pasta and pizza both delicious. Our server, Samuel, was excellent.

The cocktails were good. The quality of the fish was immaculately fresh. Nice atmosphere / ambience/ lighting.

Five of us went on Christmas Eve. You could not tell it was a holiday Eve. Everyone was point on with service. Food was exceptional as well.

This may be just a function of growing pains but the serviced was bad and bizarre (being made to wait at the podium for minutes while the person was on the phone, server telling us we couldn't order starters until we placed our entire order, and multiple bussers hovering over us refilling our water each time we took a sip). The food, which seems to be a mashup of other really good neighborhood restaurants' menus (eg Bucks, Comet, Sfoglina), was just meh while expensive. Not worth it. Also weird was the decor with faux old bookshelves filled with multiple copies of the same 5 books and fake old knickknacks. Will not return. Existing neighborhood restaurants much better.

Very good food, excellent service, not too noisy. Plenty of good restaurants in Washington nowadays, and Rosedale among them. Make a reservation.