Rossetti Restaurant - Beverly

As the self-appointed Italian food reviewer of the North Shore, Rossetti's at 142 Brimbal Ave, Beverly, MA, is a must-visit! Cocktails: Started with a bang! The "Perfect Pear" is a must-try for sweet drink lovers, featuring pear vodka, pear liqueur, reduced pear nectar, and lemon. My mom loved the "Monkey Business," a unique blend of banana-infused rum, amaro, fig cordial, and a special house blend of bitters. Appetizers kicked off with the Port Wine Braised Veal Arancini, served over Madeira demi with aged Parmigiano Reggiano--a sensational dish that elevates arancini to new heights with its rich flavors, scoring a perfect 10/10. The octopus dish with tomato and herb broth, chorizo, and clams was delicious, though the potatoes could have used a bit more cooking, earning an 8/10. Entrees: The Ricotta Gnocchi with its creamy buffalo mozzarella and luscious sauce was a crowd-pleaser at 9/10. The signature Pasta Alla Genovese had perfectly cooked meat, though the pasta was a touch too al dente for me, also a 9/10. Main Dishes: The 14oz Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop was juicy and flavorful, enhanced by the tangy vinegar peppers, scoring another 9/10. The Branzino Puttanesca was superbly seasoned, well worth its price, and a generous portion for $46, making it a worthwhile splurge. The Branzino "Puttanesca" was packed with flavor from stewed tomatoes, olives, and chili flakes, beautifully complemented by honey roasted broccolini, well worth the over $40 price at a stellar 9/10. Dessert: Ended on a high note with Warm Ricotta "Zeppole" (Italian donuts) that were soft, doughy, and simply divine, especially with the unique hint of orange--9/10. The Fruity Pebbles Milk Punch cocktail was dangerously good, tasting just like fruity water! The most unique dessert drink, the Fruity Pebbles Milk Punch, was dangerously delicious, tasting just like the cereal-infused water! Overall, if you're an Italian food enthusiast on the North Shore, Rossetti's is worth exploring for its creative cocktails, exceptional arancini, and rich pasta dishes. Ratings: Food: 9/10, Ambiance: 8/10, Affordability: 6/10

I recently organized a corporate fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research, and Rossetti made a very kind donation despite the fact I hadn't ever dined there. Wanting to give them my business for their generosity, I suggested to my parents that we give them a try for dinner this past Friday night prior to seeing a show at the Cabot.All I can say is wow -- everything here is truly superb! The ambience, decor, service, and food were all exceptional. We were particularly impressed by the way the entire crew seemed to operate like a well-oiled machine. Service by our waitress, Claudia, was wonderful and timely, and the everything going by from both the kitchen and the bar looked artfully crafted and delicious.We all thoroughly enjoyed our shared appetizer and individual meals. It was apparent that each dish had been made with very high quality ingredients -- simple enough that each one shined but still complex and wonderful in flavor.The manager, Toni, even came over to check on us and recognized me as the person she mailed their donation to when I introduced myself. I thought that was so nice.Thank you, Rossetti team, for your terrific hospitality and once again for your generosity. You have earned our repeat business for sure!

Hands down the most flavorful pork chop I've ever encountered, highly recommend!!! The truffle fries are also a hit!

Price was sky high and not justified by the quality of the food. I have no idea how this place is still in business-- the food is good but at that price? Please. The gem of the menu is the ricotta gnocchi. It's a solid 8/10. Nothing else really compares. Ambience is good, ceilings are high, the crowd is overwhelmingly older.Do not trust them when asking for wine. We asked for a light crisp white, something affordable (two recent grads already spending a bit on dinner). We were recommended three bottles and asked for the cheapest. Found out it was a 60$ bottle of wine being sold for under $20 at total wine, and NOT the least expensive of what we were offered.

A perfect spot for a Sunday brunch! The space is beautiful and spacious. When seated we got lemon muffins on the house. For our meal we ordered truffled deviled eggs, brioche french toast and the brunch mac. I highly recommend it all and it was a great portion.

We had a wedding rehearsal dinner at Rossetti on 8/30 and everything was fantastic. I'd contacted them months ahead to make arrangements, and dealt with Khloe via email and phone. Khloe was very helpful and accommodating in setting everything up, and we were even able to make some special menu arrangements. We had the small room for a party of 16, and I was nervous it wouldn't be big enough, but Khloe assured me it'd work, and it did. The room was set for 16 and we were very happy with the arrangement of seating. We did end up with a few cancellations, so when we arrived, we met Khloe in person, and she and the staff were very helpful in removing a few settings and chairs. Everyone was professional, courteous, and friendly. Our waitress, Lauren, was phenomenal. So friendly, helpful, and attentive, even though she still had a couple other tables to handle out in the main dining area. The food was terrific, and everyone had rave reviews when we finished. We're so pleased with Rossetti, and especially Lauren, and Khloe, and all the staff.

Brunch! One of the most desirable meals of the weekend, yet, the hardest to do well. Rosettis is by far one of the best brunch places I have been to on the North Shore. They have excellent bar drinks that are creative and festive. We had a great pancake with lemon cello syrup that was to die for. The eggs Benedict were beyond superb. The hollandaise sauce was actually made with lemon, which I can tell you is not often the case. Most restaurants make it with some sort of chicken stock. The ambience was relaxed and upbeat without overpowering music. I give this place two thumbs up. I will be back with company or by myself for sure!!

Ambiance, food, service all made for a wonderful meal. It was a bit loud which is why it loses a star and was hard to hear conversation at my table of 6. I got the prosciutto grilled pizza (without blue cheese) and it was very tasty and not too heavy. Good proportion of ingredients and flavor combo. I also tried the cod which came with lobster risotto also very nice. We were tired and unfortunately didn't stick around for dessert but will have to try it next time.

I was excited to be able to get a late-breaking reservation on a Friday night to celebrate my birthday! We were warmly greeted at the reception stand with a smile and promptly seated to a special corner table adjacent to the fireplace. Although I requested this table sharing it was our favorite, it was so nice to see that a request is not only read, it's honored when possible - thank you!Our server was Rachel, who was fantastic! Rachel was very friendly, knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure we were having a great time and enjoyed our dinner and night together, always makes a positive difference...and I find the entire staff to go out of their way for their customers! I was there the night before having a drink at the bar and our mixologist has been there since the opening. To me this is a clear indication of their leadership who is always present and also wants to ensure your dinner and evening is the best it could be! Speaking of dinner, ours was excellent! We started with the arugula salad and loved that we asked it to be a mix of romaine and arugula - was perfect! We enjoyed both of our entrees, my husband chose the Chicken Braciolettini, stuffed chicken breasts with prosciutto which was very flavorful and I got Chicken Piccata with gnocchi, their gnocchi are really the best! We were in a hurry to get home, taking care of our son's dog when Rachel offered us a birthday dessert. We thanked her and shared we could not stay and she kindly offered she would pack our cannoli to go! BTW, it was delicious...the shell was so crunchy and the filling with pistachio ends was excellent. The dessert was a true surprise, especially today where people are cutting back, the offering of a dessert for a special occasion when it's not expected was so nice and speaks highly of the entire Rosetti operation. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and we will see you again soon, Cheers!

Rachel was our attentive server. I had a pizza which was tasty. I would order again. My only criticism is the noise level, so loud it was difficult to hear my dinner companion.