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dc The History of The Rosa Restaurant Welcome to et directly beside the picturesque Prescott Park and The Rosa—the in front of the colonial atmosphere of Strawbery oldest running SBanke, this family-style Italian restaurant, once owned restaurant in by Ralph Rosa, opened its doors on December 22, 1927. Encouraged by his mother, Domenica, an Italian chef, and the Portsmouth after having been laid off from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard community, and during a slack period in 1926, Ralph transformed his family a place where home into The Rosa Restaurant. the past blends With authentic Italian recipes, and with an uncompromising effortlessly with desire to treat customers like family, Ralph graciously the present. served patrons of The Rosa for fifty-four years. During that half century, The Rosa weathered the Great Depression, only closing its doors for a two-month period, and has the distinction of having served the first glass of beer in Portsmouth, a twelve-ounce glass for ten cents, after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. In 1981, Joe Hunt purchased The Rosa and continued the cooking traditions and the emphasis on a family-style atmosphere that his friend, Ralph, began. After the Hunt’s successful family ownership of The Rosa came to a close, it was reopened in 2013 with a newly fashioned open- concept interior. This building, established in 1856, has since been structurally remodeled from the inside out, while still maintaining the feel and ambiance of what began in 1927. It is with great excitement that we now reopen the doors at 70 State Street with an eye on the past and an ear to the wall, remembering what made everyone fall in love with The Rosa when it first began. We are dedicated to creating a rich atmosphere that welcomes friends, family, and visitors to a place they’d be proud to call home. We hope you enjoy your dining experience at The Rosa as we continue to honor the history and traditions of the past, while moving gracefully toward the future. dc dc Appetizers Antipasto gf Salami, prosciutto, capicola, bresaola, marinated artichoke heart, kalamatas, grilled portobello, pepperoncini, roasted tomatoes, baby burrata, mixed greens, rosemary focaccia crostini ....................................................... 18 P.E.I. Mussels gf Lobster broth, garlic, shallots, herbs, scampi butter, rosemary focaccia .............. 16 Fried Calamari Olive oil, crushed garlic, hot pepper rings, lemon juice, herbs, remoulade sauce ...... 16 Bruschetta Plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, shallots, garlic, olive oil, balsamic, rosemary focaccia crostini ........................................................10 The Rosa White Pizza Thin crust pizza, olive oil, crushed garlic, cheese blend ..............................10 Polenta Fries gf Herbed polenta, marinara .........................................................8 Tuscan Kale Soup gf Sweet sausage, kale, white beans, vegetables .......................................8 Minestrone Classic Italian vegetable soup with pasta. .6 Garlic Bread Baked Italian bread, garlic butter, house marinara ...................................6 Add: Mozzarella Cheese +2 dc Sandwiches Sandwiches served until 4:00pm All Sandwiches come with a small Rosa house salad gf Substitute: French Fries gf +3 Polenta Fries gf +4 Steak Melt Steak tips, mushrooms, onions, peppers, Provolone, Italian sub roll ................. 15 Parmigiana Melt Marinara, marinated mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, ciabatta Eggplant . .14 Chicken . .16 Veal . .18 Rosa Italiano gf Salami, capicola, prosciutto, black olives, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, shredded romaine, Provolone, Italian dressing, ciabatta ... 14 Meatball Sub Beef, pork, and veal meatballs, marinara, Provolone, Romano, Parmesan, hoagie roll .... 14 Chicken Caesar Wrap Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine, Romano, Parmesan, flour tortilla ......... 12 Pesto Chicken Sandwich gf Grilled chicken, arugula, plum tomatoes, pesto aioli, ciabatta ....................... 12 gf This dish can be prepared gluten-free. Before placing your order please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Cross contamination with gluten may occur. dc dc Salads Italian Chef’s Salad gf Marinated grilled shrimp, anchovies, salami, Provolone cheese, black olives, roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, romaine, mixed greens, house Italian dressing ... 16 Caesar gf Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies .......... 12 Caprese Salad gf Vine ripe tomatoes, arugula, burrata, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar .......... 12 Panzanella Salad Toasted rosemary focaccia, spinach, goat cheese, pickled red onions, vine ripe tomatoes, sundried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette ......................... 12 Rosa House Salad gf Mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, tomato, red onion, house Italian dressing ..........10 ADD PROTEINS: Grilled Chicken . 6 Grilled Shrimp . 9 Grilled Salmon . 12 dc House Specialties All House Specialties come with a small Rosa house salad gf Pork Osso Bucco gf One-pound braised pork shank, mushrooms, tomatoes, cipollini onions, Madeira beef broth, mashed potato ............................................. 25 Steak Pizzaiola gf 12-ounce Grilled New York strip steak, bell peppers, black olives, capers, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs, mashed potato .................................... 25 Braised Beef Braciola gf Rolled flank steak, nut-free pesto, crushed red pepper, salami, four cheese blend, red wine tomato sauce, fingerling potato ......................................... 22 Chicken Cacciatore gf Braised half chicken, prosciutto, sweet Italian sausage, cipollini onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, fingerling potato ..........................................21 Milanese Butter fried cutlets, arugula and tomato salad, shaved Parmesan, lemon, grilled polenta Chicken . 18 Veal . 20 Cioppino Seafood Stew gf Lobster, shrimp, calamari, salmon, haddock, pancetta, fennel, toasted rosemary focaccia . 27 Grilled Salmon gf Nut-free pesto, marinated cucumber and red onion salad, grilled polenta ........... 25 Spaghetti alla Vongole gf Littleneck clams, chopped clams, pancetta, white wine, The Rosa scampi butter ...... 23 Frutti di Mare Fra Diavolo Scallop, shrimp, and lobster ravioli, fra diavolo spiced red sauce, feta, olive oil ....... 23 Linguine alla Scampi gf Shrimp, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, herbs, white wine, The Rosa scampi butter, linguine ... 22 Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or egg may increase your risk of food borne illness * Items served raw or undercooked dc dc The Rosa Special Pastas All House Special Pastas come with a small Rosa house salad gf PASTAS: Angel hair, fettuccine, linguine, pappardelle, penne, rigatoni, spaghetti Gluten free pasta +6 Lasagna alla Bolognese Fresh pasta layered with rich meat sauce, ricotta cheese, Rosa marinara. 19 Chicken Cannelloni Stuffed pasta filled with braised chicken, caramelized onion, sundried tomatoes, spinach, ricotta cheese blend, herbs, topped with roasted red pepper cream sauce ................................................. 17 Roasted Vegetable Cannelloni Stuffed pasta filled with roasted squash, eggplant, peppers, spinach and artichokes, ricotta cheese blend, topped with Rosa marinara .................................. 16 Ragu all Bolognese gf Slow cooked beef, veal, pork, and tomato stew, pappardelle pasta, herbed ricotta .... 19 Pesto Primavera gf Artichokes, black olives, broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, nut-free pesto sauce, choice of pasta ................... 17 Rigatoni alla Vodka Peppered vodka, roasted tomatoes, rose water, choice of pasta topped with goat cheese ............................................................... 16 Penne Red Pepper Cream Sauce gf A creamy red pepper and roasted garlic cheese sauce ............................. 16 Fettucine Alfredo gf A creamy four cheese sauce tossed with fettucine and pepper ...................... 15 Piccata Capers, garlic, shallots, mushrooms, lemon, white wine, herbs, choice of pasta Chicken . .18 Veal . .20 Haddock . .24 Parmigiana Pan fried, The Rosa marinara, marinated fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, choice of pasta Eggplant . .15 Chicken . .18 Veal . .20 Meatballs and Pasta Veal, pork, and beef meatballs, house marinara sauce, Parmesan and Romano cheese, choice pasta ................................................... 16 Pasta and Red Sauce gf The Rosa marinara, choice of pasta .............................................. 12 ADD ON: Meatballs (3) 8 Grilled Chicken gf 6 Sweet Italian Sausage gf 6 Shrimp (5) 10 Vegetable: artichokes, mushrooms, peppers, pickled jalapenos, onions, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, spinach, tomatoes . .1 each gf This dish can be prepared gluten-free. Before placing your order please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Cross contamination with gluten may occur. dc dc Pizza SMALL 10" LARGE 14" Cheese .............................10 Cheese . 14 One Topping .........................12 One Topping ...................... 16 Two Topping .........................13 Two Topping ...................... 17 Three Topping .......................14 Three Topping ..................... 18 Four Topping ........................15 Four Topping ...................... 19 SAUCES: Rosa pizza sauce, alfredo, oil & garlic, barbeque, buffalo, nut-free pesto MEAT TOPPINGS: Pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, chicken, Italian sausage, meatballs,