Vibrant Italian in the West Village – polarizing, but many rave about pastas & surprising chopped salad; others cite poor value.
This Italian eatery in Greenwich Village is a popular spot, often recommended for its vibrant atmosphere and well-executed dishes. While many praise the quality of their pasta and unique finds like a standout chopped salad, some diners have encountered less satisfying experiences. It's a place that sparks strong opinions, with some hailing it as a favorite and others advising to steer clear.
Rosemary's is an Italian restaurant that receives numerous recommendations, particularly for its pasta dishes and a surprisingly good chopped salad. Some diners have had exceptional experiences, with one user calling the patty melt 'life-changing' and another finding several dishes, including a fish entree and chicken cutlet, to be fantastic. Conversely, a few patrons have expressed strong dissatisfaction, deeming the overall experience poor value or actively advising against visiting.
"The chopped salad and various pasta dishes are frequently recommended. One user specifically called the patty melt 'life-changing', and another praised the saltine crusted fish entree, crispy chicken cutlet entree, bread plate, and frozen G&Ts."
Customer feedback is generally positive, with many recommending the restaurant for its Italian cuisine and lively atmosphere. However, a few negative experiences have been noted, with some users strongly advising to avoid it due to perceived poor value or specific negative encounters.
Important Note
Some users have had strongly negative experiences, citing poor value or advising to actively avoid the restaurant.
"The commenter has a negative impression of Rosemary's East Side location, based on information they have read."
Negative"Rosemary's is described as American Italian food that is dressed up as modern and light, attempting to emulate Mediterranean vibes."
Neutral"This user suggested Rosemary's on Third as a potential option that fits the specified budget."
Positive"This commenter found several dishes at Rose Marie to be fantastic, specifically mentioning the saltine crusted fish entree, crispy chicken cutlet entree, bread plate, and frozen G&Ts."
Positive"This commenter visited Rose Marie on opening night and found the experience to be solid, expressing excitement to return and observe any changes or improvements."
Neutral"This commenter recalled liking the previous restaurant, Magdalene, that was in the same space as Rose Marie."
Neutral"This commenter inquired about the prices at Rose Marie, finding it odd that online menus did not include them. They later responded to a comment stating the total bill for their meal was $138, which they felt was less than expected and worth paying again."
Neutral"This commenter agreed with the previous statement about how good the patty melt is. They also provided a list of dishes ordered and mentioned the patty melt was the best thing they'd eaten in New York in a couple of months."
Positive"This commenter went to Rose Marie a few days ago and found the patty melt to be life-changing."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended by the commenter."
Positive"This user confirmed that Rosemary's menu is already available online, indicating it's a viable option for restaurant week."
Positive"This user recommended Rosemary's in the west village as a place to consider, especially with restaurant week approaching."
Positive"Rosemary's, an Italian restaurant with locations in the West and East Village, offers a surprisingly good chopped salad, even though it lacks salami."
Positive"A user thought the food at Rosemary's was acceptable but found the overall experience or value to be "bullshit," leading them to have no desire to return."
Negative"A user had a positive brunch experience at Rosemary's location on 20th and 1st, questioning if the negative feedback pertained to a different branch, such as the one in West Village."
Positive"A user strongly dislikes Rosemary's, stating that they and their partner agreed to actively avoid it in the future."
Negative"A user recommends Rosemary's as a good Italian restaurant."
Positive"States that Rosemary's is too far away."
Neutral"Suggests Rosemary's, describing it as Italian, spacious, and kid-friendly."
Positive"Rosemary's is recommended."
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