Rosemary’s - East

Hands down the best place for a big smile and warmwelcome ( if Cyrus is working!) and a delicious and relaxing lunch in the neighborhood ! I really appreciate that they have gluten free food and their chopped salad is my favorite in the city. Lunchtime is the perfect time for me and it's quiet, which I love.But by far, even better than the food and the cuteness ( esp the animal wallpaper in the bathroom!) is their incredibly kind and professional, truly caring, host, Cyrus! They're so smart to put him at the front of the house, because he really sets the tone for the whole experience, and open encourages people to decide to stay based on his genuinely welcome, big heart and bright smile.He honestly makes the city known for cold and rude people feel like we're on Sesame Street, he cares so much! I watched him entertain children ( to their delight and their parents ) and rush to help anyone struggling to open the heavy doors and greeted literally every single person who walked in like they were family. That's exactly what we need more of here and what can make a good restaurant stand out from the rest. Community and genuine warmth go a long way.Of course the food is really good.. The fish, the Stinger pizza, the pasta, the salad, the wine, the cappuccino , the chicken with greens on RW ( wish that was a staple year round)... I could go on and on.. so many great things on their menu.But the best part, and I can't stress this enough, is being greeted with such enthusiastic and sincere appreciation that truly cares. You'd think it was his personal buisness with the amount of heart he puts into his work. They'd be smart to promote him and ask him to train others but I'm not sure if that's something that can be taught. You either have it or you don't, most likely and it comes naturally from within.People either make the effort to genuinely care or they just do their job. He is clearly the former. Most people we the later.I've heard other people in the neighborhood say the same thing ..it really does make a difference to everyone and having sunshine on a cold and windy day can make your food and drinks taste that much better:).Some places don't up charge for gluten free food and I do wish they would join that group but it's overall a really great neighborhood spot.Thanks, Rosemary's! Keep it up and please consider bringing the Pantry back! We miss it and I've heard you had the best almond pastry around and I personally miss your frittata and egg sandwiches on gf bread on the weekends... it helps that you're the kind of place that can make a big city full of strangers feel like a happy and healthy and functional family though, when Cyrus is at the door.:)

Pizza was burnt. Margherita pizza bought monday dinner, delivered via door dash Sauce was great, basil was fresh.I doubt if I would buy again.

We went on a Sunday at noon and was pleasantly surprised--no wait at all, which already made my day. We tried the Eggplant Caponata, Rosemary's Focaccia, and the absolute star of the meal--the Burrata. The Burrata was hands-down my favorite. It was so creamy, and the roasted peppers at the bottom were the perfect little touch to complement the flavors. If you're going, you have to order this!The Focaccia was fantastic--fluffy, flavorful, and much bigger than I expected. It was so good, but we couldn't finish it all (and trust me, we tried).The Eggplant Caponata rounded out the meal beautifully with its sweet and tangy balance--such a lovely dish.The servers were super friendly and made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. Between the amazing food, cozy vibes, and no wait, it was a perfect Sunday brunch.

It took me years after they opened this location of Rosemary's for me to drop in for dinner despite spending so much time on this block. I was a big fan of the original Rosemary's in Greenwich Village when I was much younger and easily charmed by their rooftop farm. Urban garden, raising chickens, and cooking with the herbs you grew on a small plot in the middle of Manhattan got me opening my wallet with the quickness. I'm a bit wiser and much more cynical these days, but I wanted to be open-minded and see if Rosemary's East could charm my tastebuds.Sadly, it didn't. We all know that beautiful decor doesn't always translate to delicious food, in fact there's often a negative correlation between the two, and that applies here. Good calamari has flavor in the batter-- this one didn't have much of that though I will say they use real squid, so that's good. I'm not the biggest fan of white pies but know cacio e pepe has enough hard cheeses in it to give it more salty umami flavor, but this was also one note. The kale caesar I just ordered for something fresh to cut the heaviness of the calamari and cacio e pepe pizza but you'd think they'd be able to zhuzh it up. I liked the golden beets appetizer though.My dining companion and I held onto one last shred of hope for their kitchen and ordered a dessert-- the olive oil cake, which came with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce. This was better than the other items on the menu, but hardly memorable.Places like this are always packed and Rosemary's is no exception. There's even often a waitlist. The space is beautiful and I bet they make a solid aperol spritz. Stopping in for that and mindlessly eating their bland calamari doesn't sound like the worst way to spend an afternoon.

If I could give this beyond 5 stars, I would.It's a bigger restaurant and we were super happy to be able to walk right in on a Sunday night. Farm to table is my thing. I love anything fresh and authentically in season and grown close to home. This is the place for that. The dim lighting, light wood look everywhere really gives it a natural and comfortable vibe yet still moody. The menu mentions they source some of their ingredients from their rooftop garden - not sure how it gets better than that in the middle of NYC. The menu is so fresh and seasonal. It took me 20 minutes to even decide on my order. There were way too many things I was dying to try. Everyone's dishes at nearby tables, especially the pastas, had us drooling. I settled on the whipped burrata and harvest salad with grilled chicken. Amazing. The whipped burrata was so fluffy and the bread was thick and airy. The sweet chilled peppers on the bottom absolutely made the dish. Highly recommend. The salad was also fantastic. I'm a sucker for sweet potato and I ate the entire bowl and felt perfectly full. 10/10 salad.I know it for sure, I'll be back.

My favorite part about this restaurant is the ambiance- perfect for parties, small gatherings, or a date night. I especially love the vibes of the restaurant at night with the lights on. In terms of food, I enjoyed the pasta and the stinger pizza. No complaints, however I wish they would add different pizzas or unique pastas to the menu. Service is always prompt and the staff is willing to offer recommendations if you're unfamiliar with Italian cuisine. Overall a solid Italian spot to bring friends or family!

I've dined here a few times before, food has consistently been delicious with great service.However! Today I am here to talk about their Thanksgiving menu (happy Thanksgiving, everyone!)I literally just ran home from Rosemary's after our Thanksgiving dinner- I cannot recommend it enough, the food was spectacular and it was quite honestly the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had.For $68 pp, the meal includes:- Small cured meats board (including mortadella with pistachio pesto, prosciutto, some grapes, and focaccia with a parmegiano dipping sauce)-Turkey (both white and dark meat) with a super flavorful gravy and cranberry sauce-Stuffing made out of focaccia (GENIUS) with chestnuts-Pureed sweet potato -Crispy roasted brussels sprouts flavored with hot honey-A fantastic pumpkin cake for dessert- think a soft, moist muffin topped with pumpkin seeds with mascarponeJust with this, I thought it was a really good deal.We also ordered cacao e Pepe polenta cakes (fried to perfection and served with cacio e Pepe sauce) and lumache pasta (pasta with sausage and squash)- these are not included in the above Thanksgiving set, but totally worth it.Restaurant was PACKED but service was friendly, professional and very prompt.I'm so excited to have the leftovers (even though we ate so much, we still took home a lot!)

Unexpected gem! Came here during the holidays and was able to get a reservation day of. The food was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed everything we ordered! The restaurant is lively with groups and chatter, a great social dinner spot!

I have been wanting to try Rosemary's for awhile. I finally made it back to New York and went to the East location. I ordered the bolognese made gluten free, olives as an app and the aperol spritz. All were pretty good. We didn't have a reservation but were able to sit outside on a Friday night and service was good.

For the price point and the ambience, this is a solid establishment. But it's not anything mind-blowing. The spritz I got (the Hugo Twist) was really delicious, but $16. I wouldn't say I would go out of my way to drink here again, but understand the appeal. We started with the hot honey Brussel sprouts, which were good flavor wise, just not crispy enough for my liking. I got a salad, added grilled chicken. The salad was basic, and I just needed a light option for the day. The grilled chicken was incredibly boring and plain, added nothing to my salad other than protein. The raspberry sorbet was delicious, so I ended my meal on a high note for sure. I will add that the other reviews noting lackluster service are definitely correct. It wasn't bad, just a little slow and not very attentive. The pizza that my friend got was good, but still nothing special. This isn't a place I need to return to.