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Rosewater

19 Toronto Street
Toronto, ON M5C 2R1

Minutes from Toronto's Financial and Theatre districts, the Rosewater offers a fresh and unique dining experience. From the intimate setting of the upper mezzanine level, which overlooks the main dining room, to the self-contained supper club on the lower level, this building lends an air of romance and casual decadence when dining on a fusion of modern classics.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Adelaide

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.0 out of 5 (122 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion (65)
romantic (54)
fit for foodies (53)
good for groups (42)
great for lunch (26)
hot spot (26)
notable wine list (25)
neighborhood gem (16)
vibrant bar scene (11)
late-night find (10)
scenic view (4)

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Rosewater Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

""We have eaten at some of the best restaurants around the country. Rosewater gave us agreeably the best service we ever had. They were not stuffy or uptight, but they were friendly and even funny at times. They were always in sync and on point. Job well done. In addition, the food was superb. The setting is sleek and peaceful so we could concentrate on the food and each other.""

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 18/03/2010

(review submitted 03/20/2010)

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Review 2 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very positive experience; professional, personable service and wonderful food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/03/2010

(review submitted 03/14/2010)

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Review 3 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The service and ambience was excellent. The food, although good, was not as superior as some other local high-end restaurants we've been to in the area."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/03/2010

(review submitted 03/12/2010)

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Review 4 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I've had the opportunity to eat at Rosewater many times and the "food experience" has always been great. They also have a good selection of wines.

The odd time, service can be a little slow even though the restaurant is never full when I go."

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/03/2010

(review submitted 03/11/2010)

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Review 5 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Rosewater is GREAT! Our server was extremely helpful explaining the individual dishes and accommodating our requests. The food is outstanding.
The service is attentive, but not intrusive. The staff is very efficient, and, best of all, everyone has personality! Our friends, visiting from Ottawa, were amazed and impressed. Another fantastic dining experience at the Rosewater."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/03/2010

(review submitted 03/10/2010)

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Review 6 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It had been a few years since I last went to Rosewater. Myself and my guests were very impressed. The food was wonderful, the ambiance very nice and the service attentive. All in all, a great dinner!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 05/03/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 7 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

""We had a wonderful evening celebrating out 40th anniversary. The food was delicious and the service was very good. We would certainly love dining there again.""

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 04/03/2010

(review submitted 03/05/2010)

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Review 8 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful dinner! Outstanding very attentive service!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 20/02/2010

(review submitted 03/04/2010)

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Review 9 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food was good. The atmosphere is nice there. The bar is great. The service was less professional than other top restaurants in the city. Not bad, just not top notch - a little inexperienced. E.g. our sparkling water glasses were often overfilled so the water would get warm before we could finish it."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/03/2010

(review submitted 03/04/2010)

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Review 10 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I recently took my boyfriend to Rosewater for his birthday, we were extremely happy with the service and the food was unbelievable. The wine selections were perfect in fact I really discovered a few wines I will enjoy in the future. The staff and the establishment made us feel very comfortable.""

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/04/2010)

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Review 11 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Absolutely, hands down, the premier dining spot in Toronto and well worth the trip from other areas. Amazing wine, great food, top service, Great for a special occasion you won't forget.""

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/03/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 12 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"outstanding - service was good - the food was great. highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. The historical architecural details combined with the modern design made for a pleasing environment in whcih to dine."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 27/02/2010

(review submitted 03/01/2010)

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Review 13 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"service very slow

otherwise good"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 24/02/2010

(review submitted 02/27/2010)

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Review 14 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was our first time back since getting married at the Rosewater in June 2008.

The food selection and quality was excellent!

It was a pleasure to go back not only for the food but to see the changes to the restaurant in the past 18 months."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 13/02/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 15 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our second time at the Rosewater. As usual the choices were refined, well presented and nicely seasoned. The only negative is that the noise level on the main floor can be a touch high. You can still hear your fellow diners, but it does take more effort."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 14/02/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 16 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Valentines Day special menu was well presented and had great selections available to choose from. Service as always was attentive but not overbearing."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 14/02/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 17 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This is our 3rd time to Rosewater and as always, we were not disappointed. The food, service, and ambience was good. We will most likely go back again!"

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 19/02/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 18 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Outstanding service and excellent food. We did have to wait a bit longer than usual for our entree, but that was our own fault. We had not finished our appetizers when they first brought the main course out, so they had to start from scratch. It was worth the wait! The space is amazing, with a lounge area at the front, and the main dining area at the back. It's a must see!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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who dined on 19/02/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 19 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I have been to the Rosewater a few times before, and I'm not sure I will be back any time soon. The food was fine but overly salty, and it made me incredibly thirsty throughout the meal. Our server had no clue about anything on the menu. He said he was new, but the Rosewater should train their staff to at least know the beer list. He couldn't answer one question we had. Clearly, waiters need more training before they start. Food is overpriced for what you get."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 19/02/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 20 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good food however small portions for such high prices. Overall, worth it ;)"

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 13/02/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 21 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent service from the wait staff and a great value for the "Express" lunch."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 16/02/2010

(review submitted 02/20/2010)

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Review 22 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The Good: The food was delicious. I had the duo of lamb: cooked to perfection. The grilled sirloin could be cut with an ordinary table knife. The crab cake was also good and the rasberry, blackberry and orange sorbets were the perfect end to a meal. The coffee could use some improvement.

The staff were great: friendly, informative and quick.

The Bad: The noise however, verged on ruining the evening. We were there on Thursday: DJ night. The sound made it impossible to hear anything. Everyone had to shout to be heard, which made the room even noisier. Marble + DJ = headache. One of my dining companions just gave up on the conversation completely.

The Verdict: I will definitely be back, just never on a Thursday"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/02/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 23 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"FRONT DOOR GREETING-very goodSEATING-excellent. We requested a romantic seating having been recently engaged, and were given the perfect seating with a beautiful view.WINE-great selection. Even wine by the glass was very good.FOOD-very larg serving portions for all courses. Steak/meats perfectly prepared and served as chef's desired preparation--which was excellent.STAFF- very friendly, regulary checking on satisfaction of experienceWe would definitely return. Recommended for group get togethers, romantic dinners, private parties in private dinner rooms or the white decorated room."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/02/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 24 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Every Bite was better than the last, the waiters were very professional and kind. The atmosphere was as expected, the seating arrangements were simple but nice. The restaurant mixed classical style with a modern touch, however, the seating arrangements could have been better. This is a great restaurant! We will Defiantly be returning!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 14/02/2010

(review submitted 02/19/2010)

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Review 25 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I have dined at Rosewater previously and always found the food and service to be excellent. This time we took advantage of the Winterlicious menu. Each of our party had a different entree and all agreed each was excellent. The service was the normal for Rosewater -- attentive (not intrusive) and professional. Thank you."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/02/2010

(review submitted 02/14/2010)

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Review 26 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"First visit during 2010 Winterlicious. Food was good but not exceptional in any way. I had the tuna, guest had the sirloin. Certainly worth a visit, but not at full price ( IMHO). If the meal wasnt a Prix fixee , it would have been a no go.

Very noisy which is surprising given the very high ceilings."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/02/2010

(review submitted 02/13/2010)

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Review 27 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our first experience at Rosewater and we found the food and service to be excellent. We will definitely return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/02/2010

(review submitted 02/13/2010)

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Review 28 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good food and just a great location for a fine meal"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2010

(review submitted 02/12/2010)

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Review 29 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I was quite disappointed with the food at Rosewater. I did not enjoy my appetizer, my main or my dessert. Too bad...it's a beautiful venue. I won't be going back."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/02/2010

(review submitted 02/11/2010)

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Review 30 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"My beef duo was very good. My friend's chicken was good but not gourmet. The place looks amazing and there are super nice rooms for groups. Glad I went."

Special Features: good for groups

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/02/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 31 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"My friend and I went to Rosewater Supper club for Winterlicious. We had been looking forward to going to this restaurant for a couple of years but this year we were able to get reservations. Maybe we had built it up too much in our heads because for both of us the appetizer and the food was just okay and a bit bland. The crab cake smelt fishy and was over done at parts and a bit big for the amount of sauce given. Dinners were okay again but nothing outstanding, my friend's beef was cooked perfectly but she didn't feel like it was as special as she hoped for, I had the chicken course, the butternut squash gnocchi was doughy to me and the chicken was okay. What saved the meal were the desserts which were fabulous. Overall it was okay."

Special Features: good for groups

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/02/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 32 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The meal was ok. The service adequate. The chicken was dry and flavourless but the gnocci made up for it. The decor of the restaurant was amazing though."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/02/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 33 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I brought my sister to Rosewater for her birthday lunch and we were both extremely impressed not only with the delicious meal but also the customer service. This was our first time at this restaurant but most certainly won't be our last! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and we cannot wait to return!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/02/2010

(review submitted 02/10/2010)

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Review 34 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"First time and I enjoyed it. I would go again. I'm sure the food would be better (risotto had good flavour but I found it was slightly underdone; this was during Winterlicious). The appetizer and dessert were great."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 04/02/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 35 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This was my first experience at Rosewater. I didn't read very many reviews that were positive in regards to the food, but I thought it was great and the portions were big enough that I had to take some it home!! The butternut squash soup was oily in consistency, so I would definitely not recommend that but the salad was amazing. I loved it!! I also had the short ribs which was a large portion and tasted very nice. I had the apple crumble for dessert which I did enjoy but you can't have more than a few bites because it's very sweet. The service was outstanding which was a nice surprise because there were A LOT of people there for lunch and I was afraid that the service would suffer but it didn't. I would definitely go back!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 05/02/2010

(review submitted 02/09/2010)

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Review 36 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"A lovely upscale restaurant and all the food was very good, with occasional dishes being sublime (the crabcakes, sweet potato gnocchi, the beef duo). The staff were very friendly but the service was extremely slow. In their defence the Winterlicious special was on and they were extremely busy. Hopefully, on a another occasion things would be different."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 06/02/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 37 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My girlfriend and I had a great time. they treated us like vip even though we were there for winter-licious."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 06/02/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 38 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"All my friends and I had a great lunch time at rosewater.
The servers are attentive and polite, the decorations are elegant. Will try it at night time."

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 06/02/2010

(review submitted 02/08/2010)

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Review 39 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We dined during Winterlicious (2 adults, one 15-year old) 2010. The room was great - a beautiful space; service was very good. The food however, was simply "OK". Two of us had the rare Ahi tuna and one had the duo of beef. While we realized that this was Winterlicious and expected smaller portions, one would still expect that the food would be preapred the same way as if on the regular menu.

The tuna was prepared as if it came from a long tenderloin-shaped piece of fish and then discs were sliced off of it. It was cooked all around the outside and had only a small circular bit in the middle that was rare. For the beef duo, the shank was very tender and flavourful but the steak was a real disappointment. Overdone and no flavour."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 40 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best Winterlicious experiences to date! We found the service amazing considering the restaurant was packed (we went on a Friday night). Highly recommended!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 05/02/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 41 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great service and very friendly staff. Food was very good. Went for Winterlicious and worth it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 05/02/2010

(review submitted 02/07/2010)

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Review 42 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent meal. Service was slow but we were told that this is how it is during winterlicious and summerlicious."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 43 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Love the Rosewater- excellent food & service- will return"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 44 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was very good and the staff was extremely courteous and attentive."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/02/2010

(review submitted 02/05/2010)

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Review 45 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The Winterlicious experience was not so good. Food was mediocre, the server was friendly but hardly talked to us, didn't even ask if we wanted wine, or coffee."

Special Features: good for groups

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/02/2010

(review submitted 02/04/2010)

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Review 46 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"my boyfriend and i enjoyed another romantic, leisurely dinner on jan 30 (our 2nd winterlicious). the service during our last visit wasn't the greatest (our waitress was a bit scattered and forgot about us), but this time our waiter far surpassed our expectations (and made up for the last time). he was courteous, prompt and very attentive - our wine glasses were never empty. our meals & accompanying wine were delicious and well-portioned. i had the crab cake, duo of beef and chocolate brioche bread pudding. my b/f had the butternut squash soup (to me, a bit thin in texture and taste), 1/2 chicken and apple tarte tatin. there was a busy, energetic vibe, but not overly noisy. we enjoyed the ambience and people watching from our cozy booth :-)"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 30/01/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 47 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I have been there for several times already and never been disappointted"

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 29/01/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 48 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Service was slow. We had our aps and once they were cleared we waited quite a long time for the next course. If we had known the wait would be so long we would've asked for more bread.

The food wasn't at the level it should've been at for such a reputable restaurant. The steak was slightly over done, and the salmon was flavourless. I cook tastier salmon at home for a quarter of the price and all it takes is some lemon and salt so i'm not sure what went wrong here.

The server was nice however, but if i will not be going back unless i get another gift certifate - it is not worth the money."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 29/01/2010

(review submitted 02/02/2010)

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Review 49 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great welcoming, great food, great service. A bit of a noisy environment. Not a lot to absorb the restaurant noise (ie: curtains, carpets etc.).

We will be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 30/01/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 50 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food and service were very good. The only negative experience was the cold draft coming from the door to the area where we were seated. Being January, the change in temperature made the evening unpleasant.

My recommendation to anyone going here would be to get a table on the top floor or in the open area at the back of the restaurant. The area under the mezzanine would be undesirable on a cold winter night."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 30/01/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 51 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"dined there during winterlicious. the prix fixe menu looked great, but the quality of the food didn't live up to our (already tempered) expectations: flavours/temperature both mediocre.
overall disappointing, even at the promo price (35$/pp). unfortunately not an experience that will bring me back as a repeat customer. i must say however, that the bread pudding was very tasty."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 30/01/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 52 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Winterlicious so it was so busy and our waiter was run off his feet. I was looking forward to a nice meal and it was good. We had wine and my partner had Surf & Turf not winterlicous was $60.00 for his meal so we were not only there for Winterlicous but it didn't matter - I think they were doing their best and weren't snobby or anything. If we were there for a special occasion I would be a bit miffed. Overall though good just not special."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 30/01/2010

(review submitted 02/01/2010)

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Review 53 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Everything was great!! Service was amazing."

Special Features: romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 23/01/2010

(review submitted 01/25/2010)

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Review 54 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"When we arrived at 6 pm on a Friday and we were greeted at the door by a woman who graciously took our coats without any pretentious air. We were quickly seated and were awed by the beautiful decor and the overall great vibe. Our waiter was full of knowledge and willing to share his picks without being overbearing, while the rest of the wait staff quietly filled our glasses and side plates with cool water and fluffy bread. Try the duck three ways and their take on the caprese salad. You won't be disappointed!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 15/01/2010

(review submitted 01/18/2010)

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Review 55 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The dining room was quiet and the food was outstanding. (We had the tuna and the black cod entrees.) Despite only a few tables, however, the service was relatively inattentive and our glasses were completely empty before we were asked if we wanted another drink. The bar was full and noisy - a scene for singles or 30-something urbanites/beautiful people."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 14/01/2010

(review submitted 01/16/2010)

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Review 56 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Lunch was excellent. Service was quick but not rushed. Server very professional and pleasant."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 23/12/2009

(review submitted 12/29/2009)

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Review 57 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"I had a very nice dining experience at Rosewater. Surprisingly, the portions were quite substantial, which our waiter was kind enough to explain was in response to many people leaving hungry and wanting more. The salads were quite delicious, but the salmon didn't have a certain zing or defining quality which I would come back for. The menu is quite limiting to those who are vegetarian, with most fish dishes containing meat and in only some cases could be modified. I would probably go back for drinks and dessert, or their version of caprese salad--utterly delicious."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 23/12/2009

(review submitted 12/25/2009)

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Review 58 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Good)

"We've been to Rosewater several times. Food is always good. Waiters are friendly but service does tend to be slow. We all commented on how noisy it was though."

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 16/12/2009

(review submitted 12/18/2009)

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Review 59 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great restaurant with fantastic decor. The food is amazing - you will not be disappointed!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 08/12/2009

(review submitted 12/10/2009)

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Review 60 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Very enjoyable lunch. Great service, varied lunch menu, everything was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/12/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 61 for Rosewater

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Basically, we had to ask the manager for a new waiter. The food was very slow in arriving (lunch) and the waiter's attitude was very poor in responding to our needs."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 26/11/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

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