Rosella
Sushi restaurant · East Village
137 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
Highlights
Sustainable sushi with inventive American seafood & local sakes
Sustainable sushi with inventive American seafood & local sakes
"There are enough Japanese restaurants in this neighborhood to warrant another fully dedicated guide. But if it’s à la carte sushi that you’re after, try this Avenue A spot that focuses on sustainable fish. At Rosella, you’ll meet fish from unexpected sources, like bluefin tuna from North Carolina or applewood-smoked steelhead trout from inland farms. Pieces of nigiri start at $7, and they also serve everything from farro miso soup and laksa to handrolls with smoked uni and cucumber." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja
"Opened in November 2023 when partners Alix Petrovich and Paul McCaige took a break from filmmaking to launch a charming Mid City neighborhood restaurant, this eclectic spot—filled with plants, funky art, and a lovely shaded patio—was known for its affordable wine program and a playful menu that included charcuterie and snacks like plump corndogs and croquettes oozing with house-made pimento cheese. Operations were later taken over by Petrovich’s mother, Romney Richard, and her husband, Charley Richard, who announced the restaurant’s last day of service on July 27." - Beth D’Addono
"A neighboring wine bar and grazing spot recommended by local food aficionados, known for small-plate items such as pickled green-lip mussels and savory lamb belly skewers." - Alexandra Carlton
"Rosella almost exclusively uses ingredients found within North America, so expect things like halibut from Nova Scotia, mackerel from North Carolina, and smoked steelhead trout from New York. If you’ve been carrying around the misconception that American fish is only for guys on dating apps to pose with in their profile pictures, come here, eat something like Washington state arctic char over a bed of California-grown rice, and be proven wrong. An a la carte meal (around $50 per person) at this spot with ocean-colored walls and a long wooden bar will be the highlight of your week. For a slightly more special occasion, check out Rosella's omakase-only sister restaurant, Bar Miller." - bryan kim, neha talreja, hannah albertine, will hartman, sonal shah
"Thinking about the future can be scary, whether it’s worrying about your long-term compatibility, or rising sea levels. In the event that your relationship feels secure but that second part gives you anxiety, check out Rosella, which makes the future—of sushi, at least—significantly easier to swallow. This East Village restaurant almost exclusively uses ingredients found within the US, from bigeye tuna from North Carolina, to fluke sashimi that might have just taken the afternoon train from Montauk. Reservations at this laid-back spot can be hard to come by, but they keep the bar by the window open for walk-ins." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
