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Il Ristorante Rosi
Il Ristorante Rosi on Madison Avenue is the second New York location for Cesare Casella, the iconic Italian chef with aromatic rosemary sprigs blooming from his pocket. This new location is a more upscale, white tablecloth restaurant featuring Casella’s simple, honest, classic Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers a counter for guests to take home fine Italian produce as well as a sit down dining area with a full menu for both lunch and dinner. The interior is designed by Oscar award-winning Dante Ferretti and is evokes ancient Pompeiian villas.
Cesare Casella—Tuscan chef par excellence—is the Dean of Italian Studies at the International Culinary Center. He is committed to educating the public on the tenets of Italian culinary culture, that it is defined by its history and finds expression in the humble components of fresh ingredients.
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Cesare Casella—Tuscan chef par excellence—is the Dean of Italian Studies at the International Culinary Center. He is committed to educating the public on the tenets of Italian culinary culture, that it is defined by its history and finds expression in the humble components of fresh ingredients.
35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(18)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- special occasion(10)
- notable wine list(9)
- great for lunch(4)
- romantic(4)
Il Ristorante Rosi Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Disappointing. Have eaten there several times before...would not go back. Not worth the money.....lackluster"
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 2 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"small plates, expensive. The food is very good but Rosi upper west is a better deal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food, poor service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The quality of the food (delicious ham & cheese but specially the risotto) was sadly compensated with a poor service. It has not been my experience in previous occasions. Hopefully it won’t happen again, but if it does it will be a disaster as no matter how good the food is it is quite expensive."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was not top-class (Milanese too salt and Osso bucco average but service top-notch and very friensly atmosphere."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
What you would expect from
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What you would expect from Rosi isn't there at all. No italian taste, no italian service, no italian friendliness and atmosphere at all. No interest from the managing team of the restaurant, that is far too often taken by personal matters than following the dining room.
A disappointing experience for me, being the owner of a restaurant in Italy..."
A disappointing experience for me, being the owner of a restaurant in Italy..."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 6 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for a quiet dinner with two friends...menu is not large, but is diverse and the preparation of the food is outstanding and innovative. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely a place to return to"
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The entire experience was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The entire experience was extraordinary. Service was gracious and attentive, food was divine, and the space is lovely."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
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Review 9 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have now been enough times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have now been enough times to have sampled more of the menu and they continue to impress with a broad variety of superb dishes and a wine list that is comfortable"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was exceptional as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was exceptional as one would expect from a Cesare Casella restaurant. However, the restaurant doesn't exude a welcoming atmosphere, and the service still lacks the polish and confidence."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Local UES Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have now been back enough times to be VERY sure that it is VERY GOOD"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food at Madison Ave prices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is fantastic, especially the house-cured meats and homemade pastas, but it's too expensive. Especially if you're used to the UWS location."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Il Ristorante Rosi is great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely wonderful food and service. Sommeli"ette" has real command over a fine wine list and our server, Valerio was most valuable to the occasion. Meats and cheeses, of course, were first rate and main course food preparations were done very well. This is a fine addition to our upper east side neighborhood."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Il Ristorante Rosi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Maybe just a bad night for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Maybe just a bad night for me, but I thought the food was not particularly good. I had chicken livers that I thought were too salty and the osso buco was just average, I've had better in several other Italian restaurants. Perhaps just bad menu choices. The apple crostino was excellent for desert, but the chocolate desert was too bland. The service was impeccable, however."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Ristorante Rosi
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic