Rosewater

Nestled in the charming North Hills village, Rosewater Kitchen & Bar at 110 Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, was a delightful find for our pre-Father's Day dinner. From the moment we stepped in, the cozy and relaxing ambiance made us feel right at home. Seated in the beautiful Garden Room, our experience began with the house-made bread, baked fresh daily, and the decadent Pipe Rigate - a mac & cheese dish featuring Fontina, Smoked Gouda, Sharp Cheddar, and Pancetta. It was simply delicious!For the main course, we savored the Short Rib with Calasparra Rice, Garlic, Thyme, and a delightful Apple and Sweet Pepper Relish. The Whole Branzino, adorned with Salsa Verde, Charred Lemon, and Calabrian Chili, and the Mahi-Mahi, accompanied by Carrot Risotto, Green Pea, Pancetta, and Asiago, were both prepared to perfection. Each dish was an explosion of flavors, with toppings and garnishes that elevated the culinary experience.The highlight of our evening was the impeccable service from Alysha M. Her friendly demeanor, menu knowledge, and warm spirit made our dining experience unforgettable. We will definitely return and hope to be served by Alysha again. Rosewater Kitchen & Bar is a must-visit for an awesome dining experience.Giorgios Group has done it again! Of the 10 we've visited thus far, not a hint of disappointment.

I went out to enjoy the evening and came upon a place which felt like I should give it a surprise visit. Decided to choose to sit at the bar & realized how nice it was to feel the vibez on a Tuesday evening. The starters I enjoyed were the octopus & grilled oysters. Delicious!!! I drank the Carolina Colada, Lavender Bliss, & Southern Preacher.My favorite out of the three was the Lavender Bliss. I do recommend trying all 3!Great barista & she was very nice too.Whenever I do get back to Raleigh. North Carolina I definitely will visit Rosewater!

Came here for my sister's birthday celebration on a Friday evening. Pros: -They were able to accommodate 11 guest on the patio.-The decor and feel of the restaurant is nice. I can't say my food met or exceeded that. Cons:I started off with a miniature rosewater (mocktail). The drink was cute but extremely syrupy and sweet. My lamb was nicely cooked but it lack flavor. This was a miss considering the amount of toppings it came with. Those with me ordered Mac n cheese- some enjoyed, some didn't. Chicken was 50/50 on liking as well. Overall, I love the concept but I don't think I'll be running back here for dinner. Maybe coffee as they offered espresso. It's a nice place to people watch in north hills.

Had never been to Rosewater before, but decided to have lunch there recently based on a recommendation. Loved it. Gorgeous restaurant, bright and welcoming. Food was delicious, had the short rib and a side of brussel sprouts with a mocktail, the Southern Decadence, which was indeed decadent. Service was warm and attentive. Shout out to Brandon, much appreciated your recommendations and help with choices. Will definitely be back. Would love to sit on the patio when it's cooler outside.

We tried Rosewater today for brunch. This was a first time visit having made a reservation. Anyone traveling here by car should know going in, parking is horrendous. Imagine NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago or Los Angeles downtown areas. Scant parking and half of what exists is reserved for residents of nearby apartments or shoppers of a specific store/retailer. High police presence suggests getting towed is not a threat but an eventuality for parking where you shouldn't. I located a free parking structure 10 minutes walk away, caveat; it had a level 1 EV charger I used.Rosewater's design is a cross between French and English, pleasing on the eye and very welcoming. Our server, Emily, straddled rude and restrained like a pro. Not someone I would want handling my food. I had asked for my cappuccino to arrive with my breakfast, to which she replied "she'd try. The bar doesn't follow the same schedule as the kitchen". To her credit, it was only 5 minutes after the food arrived that she brought the luke warm cappuccino. The primary motivator in making this request was to avoid having a coffee that had cooled before the food arrived. So much for that.My wife had an espresso. It arrived 20 minutes after ordering it. The person dropped it off and in a flash, was gone. Before we could ask for sugar or a spoon. It was another 8 minutes before I could flag our server to request them. By the time my wife put the sugar in, the coffee was room temperature. I ordered the French toast for $17. It is listed as "Texas Toast, Maple Syrup, Mango Coulis, Whipped Cream and Powered Sugar".What arrived was bread that was shaped, sliced and appeared for all practical purpose to be Wonder bread. The mango coulis was cautiously drizzled on as if it was $400 a gram. This was fortuitous for me as I forgot to ask that it was on the side. Let me reiterate, $4.25 per HALF slice of something akin to Wonderbread baked and drizzled with a 1/4 teaspoon of mango coulis. Three of us ordered this so the only other entree was the Belgian waffle described as "Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon Frosting, Bourbon Dulce De Leche, Orange, Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar"This was NOT a Belgian waffle. Having had Belgian waffles in Belgum, I can say this with impunity. It wasn't even Belgian waffle adjacent. It was American waffle. Like you'd have ANYWHERE. Nothing special and not worth $17. The Bourbon Dulce De Leche consisted of a few dollops on the plate. One positive, they have real maple. Not that HFCS crap so many others push as maple syrup from a maple tree. I know of no maple tree with corn syrup flowing through it. We will not be back. Lesson learned.

Enjoyed an incredible holiday meal here with my family. Coming in from the West Coast and selecting a place to dine always raises concerns for me as I want the experience to be second to none. This place did not disappoint.Started with perfectly crafted martinis and eventually moved to a beautiful California red. Ok, I'm slightly biased on the wine. I could go on and on about each dish from the baked Brie to the short ribs to the lamb chops and the Angus strip but at the end of the day you simply have to experience this place for yourself. Plan for a truly special occasion because that's exactly what it will be. One of most exceptional meals I've ever had. Coupled with impeccable service, this place is a true gem on so many fronts. Thank you for bringing this level of culinary expertise to the table. We are fortunate to have you in our arsenal of unforgettable food.

We had a delicious lunch. Rosewater is beautiful inside, and the location in North Hills is perfect for a walk after a good meal. Our server, Tati was super attentive and nice. She made excellent recommendations and we ordered several of them including the burrata (served with fresh heirloom tomatoes and watermelon), the branzino, and our favorite, the Brussel sprouts.

What a great little restaurant. The decor, ambiance, service and food are all excellent. Yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for. My first favorite restaurant in Raleigh

Cozy, ambient, and tastefully decorated space with a covered patio. A little pricey, but perfect for a nice date or occasion w friends. Service was great.The cocktails are sooo good and presented gorgeously. For food, we got bread, salmon, filet, and fingerling potatoes. Overall curated ingredients, cooked really well, and tasted great.Would come back just to sit at the bar for a drink and app. Lovely!

Very cute chic decor. Great for brunch or after-work dinner. Kate was my waitress. Kate was great with recommendations.I ordered the beet hummus. I'm not a huge fan of this hummus or the crackers it was served with. I also had the ribeye. My steak was cooked medium rare exactly as requested and very flavorful. I took the Keylime dessert to go and I enjoyed that later in the evening. Rose Water is a Yes for me and highly recommend it.