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Consistently Spectacular
Rose's Luxury continues to be one of the best restaurants in DC. They are consistently excellent. Ice cream, caviar, and happiness is one of the best dishes on any menu in this city. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. This place is one of my favorites.
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What an amazing experience at Rose's Luxury.
My bestie and food soul sister lives in DC, and she has been calling Rose's her favorite dining destination in DC. So you just know I had to book it for dinner when we went on a trip recently.The menu is small, and you can pick 4 savory items per person. Each service also includes bread and one dessert per two people. We went with the Pork and Lychee salad and Ice Cream and caviar to start, and the Steak Au Poivre and tortellini en brodo as an entree. The absolute stand out to me was the Pork and Lychee salad. It was something unlike anything I had had before and I could eat it every day. I also super enjoyed the Steak with the french fries served in a tiny car. With our meal, I opted for the wine pairing because who doesn't want to have wine with each course? I most certainly do. Aside from the meal, the service was amazing. I wish that I remembered our servers name but he was super funny, sent us complimentary cauliflower, had a very delightful wine pour and also had us leaving with cacio e pepe to make at home.Instead of wine my partner opted for cocktails that were really delish, too. I also cannot write this review without acknowledging the glassware here. I will dream of the rainbow coupe glasses, so unique and detailed!Rose's Michelin star is well deserved, from the service to the ambiance to the food this was most definitely an experience. I also felt that it was a great value for the amount of food. Would definitely go back!
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Plot twist: we were invited back after our horrendous
Plot twist: we were invited back after our horrendous experience and it was AMAZING this time around. From the food (the lychee and vegan pork is bomb) to the service, everything was top notch and unpretentious. This time we did the chef's table and it was fun to see the chef's and servers at work. And damn do they work hard. All our servers were kind and polite and respectful. The presentation and taste of the food was top notch. Details. For drinks, I got the tiki rum drink (can't remember the name), which came in a reusable red solo cup, umbrella and Marichino cherry. It was sweet with a tiny hint of spicy but not overwhelming and I got quite the buzz! My friend got the spicy tequila drink and their signature rose drink. Both phenomenal especially the rose one. For food, started with the bread ( the least exciting of the dishes) followed by our lychee salads, which was so good I used up the bread to scoop up the juice. We next got the strawberry pasta which I really enjoyed and want to emulate (strawberry purée and pasta sauce) but my friend found to be basic. We next got an amuse bush of popcorn soup which was tasted like butter and purée with two nice chunks of purée. I could put that in a baby bottle and drink all night it was so good. Lastly I got the short rib in a mashed purée of sorts and it was a beautiful presentation but I didn't love the texture of the beef. My friend got the Dover sole with hush puppies, and it was fun to see him debone the fish. At that point I was stuffed but out came THREE DESERTS. Two fun birthday celebration cakes and one coconut and ice cream desert. We were absolutely stuuuuuuffed at this point. A great redemption, and dreaming of coming back now!
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I would consider this my favorite restaurant in Washington
I would consider this my favorite restaurant in Washington DC and possibly one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. As a matter of fact, I recommended this place to one of my good friends who was visiting DC with his family and he told me it was one of the best dining experiences he's ever had. A few years ago I was visiting my cousin in DC, and he was busy one night, so he suggested I come here. I was worried because it sounded like the seating and wait was pretty daunting. I just showed up by myself and put in my name and as luck would have it, I was able to get seated at the bar within 5 to 10 minutes! The food and what I ordered/ received (so you know I'm not just sprinkling this place with superlatives and hyperbole for no reason):-The bread: even the bread was so tasty. It was potato brioche, and it came with a side of sour cream and chives and crispy onion I love baked potatoes and bread. The perfect dinner starter doesn't exi...wha!-Romaine heart, crispy potato, duck egg: I guess this was my salad, but eats more like a small plate appetizer.-Lychee & pork sausage salad (their signature dish): holy heck. I mean seriously... So freaking good. It's almost like a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and overall just fun and playful. You get some crunchiness from the onions and pork sausage. You get some sweet from the lychee and coconut cream/dressing. I'm still dreaming of this dish years later.-Hand cut trenette cacio y Pepe: perfectly cooked pasta, and a delicious emulsified sauce and the earthy flavor of pepper. Great pasta dish and a great piece of the whole meal. -trio of ice creams: OK I don't mean to blow them up, but I didn't order this and they let me have a sample of their three different types of ice cream. They brought this out and it was a very lovely surprise. And oh my gosh all the ice creams were so freaking good.The service was super friendly, and I would consider it impeccable. I seriously felt like a VIP that night. Not the bum off the street coming in by myself on a Saturday night like what it was in actuality lol.The restaurant itself is just so beautiful. That exposed brick and wood and lighting made for such a beautiful atmosphere. It also helps that all the guests seem to have fun and the vibe in there was just so jovial. The bar seating area was just so fun that if I ever come back. I would consider specifically asking to sit at the bar.My cousin has since moved to a different city. But I am very tempted to visit DC maybe just to go to this restaurant, haha. But if I do find myself back in DC, this is a must and at the top of my list.Disclaimer: I ate here years ago, but came across the pictures recently. I still have fond and vivid memories, and like I mentioned above, I have recommend this restaurant to multiple people since my visit and they seem to agree with quality of this institution.
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Absolutely wonderful experience!!!Came in from NJ for a
Absolutely wonderful experience!!!Came in from NJ for a birthday dinner after seeing the reviews on Yelp. Was SO impressed!We made a reservation about 2 weeks in advance, and were seated right on time. The menu consists of shareable dishes, and you select 2 meals per person (so our 6-party group selected 12 dishes). We tried all the menu offerings, and our favorite was the "Pork and Lychee Salad."We were worried that we wouldn't get enough food - but at the end of the night, we were all so full we could barely breathe!Our server Malcolm was amazing and had us laughing the entire evening. One of the most memorable dinner experiences we have ever had.
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Great vibes better food
Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. From the moment we sat down it was a great experience. The drinks were fun and very well made. I can’t stop thinking about the loaf of bread. We didn’t end up ordering their famous pork and leche salad but our waiter, Nam D was nice enough to bring it anyways because it was a must try. I don’t eat salad, and it was delicious. Everyone should get it. The rest of our courses were to die for. We were so full halfway through the meal, I would recommend not trying to order all of the larger dishes. Trust me you will be full no matter what.
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Do not miss!DC has some great restaurants.
Rose's is easily on par with the best of them. The building is beautiful, menu is whimsical, and service is top notch. Back to the food though, every detail is meticulous and attention to the craft is amazing. I put this chef team up against any of the Michelin chefs in the country. If you are here on business, ask for the upstairs bar seating.
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3 starsI'm not sure I can fully put into words how
3 starsI'm not sure I can fully put into words how underwhelming I found the food here. The lychee salad (their signature dish that's been raved and raved about) was warm.The spare ribs were salty and the cucumber salad (which I was kindly provided a tasting of on the house) was fine without being as amazing as the bartender made it seem.I also ordered the gin, basil, grapefruit cocktail but the only flavor that came across was the grapefruit and ever so slightly. There also didn't seem to be much gin in the drink.Compared to the Dabney and the Smith where you can walk in with literally no pre-conceived notions and have an amazing dining experience (food quality wise) I was sorely disappointed by RL. The food was dressed up but lacked flavor and panache
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The best meal in DC! From the ambiance to the staff to the
The best meal in DC! From the ambiance to the staff to the food, this place has it all!! We tried a little bit of everything on the menu and it was all amazing! Sandouts were the lychee salad and braised short rib! We also got a complementary "popcorn soup", chocolate dessert, and to go bags with cacio e pepe to make at home :) the drinks are also excellent! Will def hit again next time we are in DC!
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We were invited back to the restaurant by the management
We were invited back to the restaurant by the management team, and this time around, we absolutely loved our dining experience: the food was phenomenal, our server was hilarious and professional, and our seating (right by the window) was perfect. And we relished the play on fish and chips (we ordered two plates of this). The simple yet delicious desserts that followed were refined and a far cry from our previous dessert experience at Rose's. We loved every minute of it.
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I went to this lovely and exciting place for a belated
I went to this lovely and exciting place for a belated Valentine's day and we chose two seats at the counter (because we love it, it's sexy and we love socializing with the bartenders, when possible)! Upstairs. The atmosphere was a mix of elegant, cool, warm, friendly and professional vibe! Such a big part of our enjoyment, that night. We were very mindfully taken care of, we let them know that one of us is vegetarian so they made sure to adjust our dishes so that we could both had the best experience. I loved the pork and lychee salad...possibly the highlight of the evening! Such a complex flavor, light and delicious at the same time. The mushrooms cappelletti in broth were also very good, felt cosy and a nice transition before ordering the fried fish. We got two desserts, but unfortunately I don't remember what we ordered. I think we got one tart with orange marmalade on top, and then we got something with ice cream with some crumble at the bottom...I just remember it was very good! My partner and I had different opinions about the tart, so maybe pick the ice cream?! Or just try something different and then let me know what I should pick next time I go there! ;) The whole experience was really great...I think there was a little delay on a dish at some point, but it didn't bother us at all and especially the waiters, waitresses and bartenders were fantastic in compensating for it by adding a couple of dishes to our experience.Thank you for nicely contributing to a fantastic date, Rose's Luxury!
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Rose's luxury is very popular so you definitely have to
Rose's luxury is very popular so you definitely have to plan ahead and make a reservation several weeks in advance! There is some street parking available in Capitol Hill but you might have to take your chances.The vibe is super chill, and our server was very friendly. We even got the popcorn soup with lobster chunks at the bottom as a treat! - ice cream, caviar, & happiness fish eggs- the pork and lychee salad times two- miso glazed short rib à la chefs nobu and robuchon- sethole fried dover sole with a side of avesomeness (aka caviar tartar sauce)- baklava sundae (one dessert serves 2.9 people)We were super full by the end and we even got ingredients to make Cacio y Pepe at home as a gift. It was a great date night experience!I am really impressed by the creativity involved with coming up the combination of flavors. I'm guessing there was inspiration from different cuisines (e.g., French, Asian, Mediterranean, etc) and these different elements come together so well! I would love to come back again and check out other dishes!
4.5 stars for food, 5 stars for service. Our party of 4 had the pork and lychee salad, hazelnut pesto pasta, tortellini, miso short rib and Dover sole. All dishes were fantastic except for the tortellini which was just ok (it had a slightly sour taste which we didn’t love). The lobster soup with popcorn was a tad salty but still delicious (and very rich!). Baklava sundae and coconut ice cream were delicious and hubby received a special birthday dessert as well. Our main server Malcolm was superb as were all the other servers who came to our table. Truly top notch service.
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Excellent Food on Capital Hill
I worked in that neighborhood 20 years ago and it has really transformed in a good way. Whether local or visiting DC and wanting high-end food in an off-the-tourist-path location, I definitely recommend Rose's Luxury. Food is creating, full of flavor without being too pretentious. Service is very good and staff are low key.
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this is a must-visit for the foodies in DC!
this was our favorite restaurant of a very food-centric weekend in DC and I can't stress enough how great this was! We sat at the chefs counter and had a blast! the amount of food is awesome, the flavors even better and the experience was worth every penny! Naomi was awesome and we enjoyed laughing with the chefs! Can't wait to go back.....
Every single dish was absolutely delicious and amazing. No wonder Rose's has been able to keep a Michelin star for such a long time. Service is friendly and attentive and sitting right by the kitchen is a treat. The caccio e pepe soufflé was just amazing. The pea pasta delicious and delicate. Overall an excellent experience. Definitely the best restaurant I have tried in DC.
Fabulous. Fabulous. Fabulous. Every dish was delicious, service by Jordan (and all others who came to our table) was pretty perfect. My favorites were the roasted cauliflower, tomato based pasta and the pork sliders (Capri Sun pouches and cow picks were fun touches) . The strawberry basil shortcake for dessert was outstanding. The chocolate soufflé was good but I’ve had better.
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saysa on 10/01/2022
Great dinner at Roses! My husband and I sat at the chefs counter and loved watching the chefs work and put together each dish. Since there were 2 of us we selected 4 items from the menu. My husband is lactose intolerant and once we told our server (Dominic, who was absolutely wonderful) he took the menu to the chef and had it marked with safe options and items he could change up for us. Do NOT pass up the pork and lychee salad! It’s been on there menu for 9 years and after tasting it I understand why. So so good! We had that, the flowering cauliflower, the spring lamb manfredi (divine) and the steak and eggs. Our server also gifted us the fried jerk chicken sandwich and it was so so good! We were also brought fresh baked madeleines. The dessert all had dairy so Dominic had the kitchen prepare a coconut sorbet with lime zest and caramel sauce and it was delicious! The whole staff goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy each moment of dinner.
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So worth going, best hidden gem in the City
This is an amazing little hidden restaurant. I found out about this place via the Michelin Restaurant guide and so worth going there. Make reservations early, its a smaller place and always booked. The food and service is amazing. Staff and chefs definitely know how to make you feel special from the moment you step into the place. The food is perfectly selected to your needs. Flavors are nicely selected to complement each other with a great drink selection. Price was amazing too, I never had such a cheap Michelin Star rated meal. I will be back for sure
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A Festive Birthday Dinner!
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odea5 on 07/15/2022
Celebrated my son’s birthday with him and his wife and my husband. It was such a fun evening - I only wished I could have slowed it down as there were so many delicious dishes involved AND I wanted to know everything about every one. The service was excellent - the staff worked like a well-oiled machine. Look forward to returning when we next visit DC
Had the pork lychee app, fried while fish, ribeye and souffle. All were amazing. Had the Vietnamese mochi for dessert. Incredible.Sat in the dinging room which was fine. Good service. Really glad I finally made it.
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I've lived in the DC area for years and I'm finally now
I've lived in the DC area for years and I'm finally now just trying Rose's Luxury. I sincerely wish I had come so much sooner! For $75/person, you get not only an incredibly amount of food, but such high quality and delicious ingredients. Service (5/5) - Impeccable. Everyone that came by our table (whether it was our waitress or just someone from the kitchen serving our next dish) was so knowledgeable about each and every dish. There was always a story or tid bit of knowledge about them. A small touch, but it shows how they want their staff to care and really know the establishment. Complimentary Bread (5/5) - Fresh out of the oven with light fluffy butter, you cannot go wrongThe Pork and Lychee Salad (5.5/5) - One of the best dishes I've had in my entire life. Every component has a purpose and creates such a well balanced dish. I swear I could just eat like 5 of these this for dinner. Order one per person, you will not want to share.Strawberry Spaghetti (4.5/5) - This wasn't on the menu at the time but my friend who knows the owner Arron made a special request and hooked us up. What a unique dish I absolutely loved the concept. You could actually taste the strawberries but it was still wholeheartedly a savory pasta dish. Definitely something you should try once if you get the chance."Little Bells" in Leek/Cream Sauce (5/5) - Couldn't get enough of this pasta dish. The "little bells" pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, the sauce was creamy and full but not sickishly heavy.Chef Gerard's Poached Lobster (4.5/5) - Lobster was tender and buttery. Well balanced with the fresh mango salsa topperSeth's Fancy Fish Camp (5/5) - When they whole fish, they mean a whole dang fish! It was a huge portion of deliciously fried fish. The hush puppies were nice, crisp, and just as delicious. Honey and Soy Laquered Chicken (4.5/5) - Again, when they say whole bird, you get a whole dang bird. I usually don't gravitate towards chicken dishes when I eat out because, come on, it's chicken. But I'm glad our table decided to order it because man that was some bomb chicken. The marinade was so flavorful and even the chicken breast was juicy. I also appreciate that it came with a little side salad to help balance the giant chicken.DessertDisclaimer: we were stuffed at this point so maybe my opinion would be swayed if I wasn't so full, but I did feel that the one downfall of Rose's is the desserts are so-so. However, I wouldn't bring them down for this because dessert is really not what they're known.Vietnamese Coffee Caramel Coconut Crumble Mochi Brown Butter Cake (3/5) - I'm not a fan of mochi to start with and I thought this dessert was just a bit too gummy and dense. But if you like mochi, you'd probably love it.Beignets & Bananas (4/5) - Loved the banana ice cream with walnuts. The beignets were a bit dense, but fried well.Birthday Tart (3/5) - Because we came for a birthday, we also received an extra dessert. A tart with a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream. The tart was a bit dense but still good. We were so stuffed by the end of the meal, but guess what, they gave us even more food! As a thank you for dining, we received a take home DIY serving of cacio e pepe. What a cute and thoughtful extra touch to end the night. I loved everything about my experience at Rose's Luxury and would come back in a heartbeat. I can see why Rose's Luxury has held its Michelin Star for so long and why it's so critically acclaimed.
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I have never heard of this restaurant.
My aunt had been wanting to go here and I am so glad we were able to dine in.First thing, we chose garden seating on Resy and it was actually bar seating. That was misleading and definitely was not a great impression. Ultimately, John the bartender turned out to be very amazing and attentive. He also made the most delicious mock tails. Now, to the food.. everything was absolutely delicious. Each person can choose two items and dessert. I honestly feel like it is worth every penny, and you will certainly leave full.
Food ranged from creative to classics. The meal ended up being far more than we could eat. The potatoes that came with the steak were amazing, as was the souffle dessert.