Rosella New York - Buy Reservations

Came here with a friend and had the best time!! We sat at the sushi counter, and our chef was super nice and even added on complementary uni to the xo mazeman and an extra dessert. The chirashi was great, the fish tasted very fresh and each dish was unique and flavorful. Will definitely be back!!

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If I could give this East Village spot more than 5 stars, I would. This fresh seafood is INSANE. Everything is fresh, innovative, and full of flavor. Highlights include the fatty tuna and white kimchi roll and the bluefin tuna ceviche, but really everything was amazing from the miso soup all the way to the spicy tuna roll. Service is impeccable- our server was delightful and knowledgeable. The space is small but very chic- even the restroom is on theme with parrot wallpaper as an ode to the rosella! This is about to become my most visited restaurant in nyc, and let me tell you, I eat out A LOT. Get here now people!!! Thank me later!

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The service was excellent and by doing their omakase the food became a wonderful journey, each plate designed with intent and the flavor and freshness of the ingredients fully showed through. Couldn't recommend this spot enough, the atmosphere was cozy and did not feel crowded as they've utilized the space very well. Cannot wait to go back, it's now one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in the city and favorite sushi spot!

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I didn't really know what to expect, but dining at Rosella was truly one of the best recent experiences I've had. The layout, music, and service were all impeccable. Exactly what you want for a date night or catch up dinner. There is not a bad seat in the restaurant, but sitting at the sushi bar and being able to see all of the action in the middle was so entertaining. The wine list is also so fun and unique! There are so many different options to try, and Olivia (front of house) was so kind and warm. I'd come back for the ambiance alone, but the food was mindblowing. So many unique nigiri pieces, and all tasted so so so fresh. We had the tuna/white kimchi roll, shrimp, toro, pickled mussels, scallop, and uni. Don't skip dessert!!!! The carrot cake was the best way to end the meal. I can't wait to come back. Rosella is the perfect restaurant for any occasion.

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The server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and patient. The sushi quality is incredible and a great small and intimate atmosphere. Would definitely return. We tried most things in the menu and they were amazing. Portion size is great too in the big rolls a lot of fish!

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We actually ended up dining here last minute after adding on to a reservation. The restaurant is small but they were able to accommodate us on a Friday night, the original was for 2 people and 3 of us added on. We had high top window stool seating, but didn't mind at all. We gave our waitress a budget per person and she went ahead and ordered a whole menu for us. Loved all of it! We had two of the rolls, chirashi bowl, red miso soup and a few other items. Service was wonderful. The food was prepped and came out quick. The quality of the food was excellent. Would definitely return!

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Sushi with sustainable seafood, all of it domestic and much of it from local waters, sounds cool at first, but then you might pause and think to yourself, "Hmm, maybe there's a good reason you never see Japanese joints offering raw striped bass from the Hudson River?"It's a legitimate question when a menu is charging $7-$10 per piece of nigiri. Those kinds of prices have been normalized by NYC's gilded glut of omakase temples, but they still add up to a special occasion meal for commoners like yours truly. And so, when I sit down at Rosella, I'm feeling excited about the idea of Empire State sashimi, but also a tiny bit skeptical it'll be worth the hundreds of dollars my party is about to spend.Happily, it turns out that Rosella's raison d'etre is not just unusual but also unusually delicious. The aforementioned bass is a winner, as are all of the other fishes (and shellfishes) that have found their way from Massachusetts, Maine, Louisiana and California to a small space in the East Village.Nigiri, rolls and small plates are all seasoned thoughtfully and creatively but not excessively. Funky fermented condiments, such as housemade white kimchi, make frequent appearances throughout the meal without overwhelming their sea creature companions. The abundant umami is often complemented and accentuated by light and bright elements, such as yuzu, avocado and fresh herbs.Rosella's vibe is sophisticated and professional but also unpretentious, and so with all the other plusses, I'll be making future reservations -- and doing so without the slightest hesitation.

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Short review: Might be a sushi spot but their noodles are outstanding. Particularly good XO Mazeman but the Laksa was also excellent. For sushi, the Avocoho and chirashi are both good albeit pricey choices. Would also comment that the rolls were a bit loose especially for the price.I was here with two others earlier this evening to this unique Japanese spot. They are a sushi specialist with some outstanding noodles in particular and the fish here unlike most places is local so the prices are to an extent reduced compared to other fancy spots. The bar seating is split between a sushi bar and alcohol and there are perhaps 25-30 seats here and reservations are a necessity. We split a bunch of dishes and left reasonably full having spent $80 each but all of us are gluttons so you could probably get away with less especially alone. To drink I had the Kato Sake Works Junmai Nigori from a Brooklyn based sakegura/sake brewery which was $20 a glass for a generous pour. The friendly bartender gave a sample of another sake which was $25 and that was outstanding as well.Large Rolls: The Bagels-On-Hudson consisting of Smoked Steelhead, Dill Cream Cheese, Tamago, and Cucumber was $18. The steelhead trout was of high quality and so was the tamago/egg. The cream cheese had some dill flavor but I found it a bit strong. Perhaps a bit more tamago would be. This was alright.The Avocoho with Coho Salmon, Avocado, Fresno Chili, and Shiso was better at $16. The fresno chilies added a wonderful sourness which balanced out the avocado and fresh fish. Would recommend.Cold Dishes:The Crudo Blanco consisted of Bay Scallops, Fennel, Turnips, and Trout Roe $25. This was tasty though I think a bit more trout roe would be nice. The turnips added some food texture. This was fine also.The Ceviche with Coho Salmon, Coconut Milk, Persimmon, and Corn Nuts for $20 was even better. The coconut milk base was excellent and the persimmon was a tasty novelty. This was essentially a Peruvian style ceviche but elevated and I would recommend it.The Chirashi with Sushi Rice, Different Exotic Fishes, Pickles, Tamago, and Avocado for $39 was pricey but outstanding. The fish consisted of more coho salmon, tuna, blue fin, and something else. The tamago in there was very tasty and the fish was fresh as per every other dish. Very tasty though there is a lot more rice than fish.Noodles (Best Part:)The XO Mazeman (or really Mazemen) is the best dish here. This dish consisting of Spicy Preserved Shellfish Sauce, Country Ham, and Parmesan for $19 or in our case $34 with a uni supplement had a wonderful spice and umami flavor. I believe the main flavors of their outstanding XO sauce come from dried scallops/conpoy and there were some big pieces. Highly worth it with or without the uni.The Laksa with Spicy Shrimp & Chicken Broth, Rice Noodles, and Smoked Eel for $26 was also tasty. As with another table, they split this dish into different bowls which was a nice touch. I'm unsure of the size of the original bowl but the flavors were nice. There was a large piece of maitake mushroom on top and I believe the fish in there was mackerel and not eel and it worked well. I prefer egg noodles like the ones used in the mazeman but the rice noodles were good also.The only dessert we tried was the Miso Carrot Cake with Mandarin Marmalade, and Cream Cheese Frosting for $13. The carrot cake had a nice texture and the marmalade was very tasty. The frosting done backwards as a bottom layer had some pleasant tartness. The only issue is that they are listing it as with miso and I couldn't taste it. Perfectly solid dessert to end the meal.The food here was tasty and the people were nice. A couple mssteps here and there but the noodles in particular were excellent. They appear to be expanding and I hope there's noodles at their new location also. Wouldn't be surprised if they have a star by next year.

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All the food was amazing and so fresh!! Definitely recommend!

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Went back a year later and am so happy to say it was even better than I remember. The ambiance is so special- intimate and chill- and the staff is excellent. The sushi pieces were my favorite, especially the smoked steelhead trout, smoked uni, bluefin tuna, and striped bass. I also loved the spicy avocado roll and fatty tuna and white kimchi roll. The oyster sushi and crudo blanco (bay scallops, fennel, turnips, trout roe) were also good, but didn't crack the top tier. The spicy tuna roll and ceviche (coho salmon, coconut milk, persimmon, corn nuts) were the group's least favorite, and they were still incredible! Finally, the coconut sorbet with basil oil and salt were the surprise of the night. Totally delicious.

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