
Italian
The Rosa Restaurant
70 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Dinner
Starters
Side Salad
Small serving of mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, tomato, red onion, house Rosa Italian dressingSide Caesar
Small serving of Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchoviesGarlic Bread
Baked Italian bread, garlic butter, house marinara Add: Mozzarella cheese + 3.00$9.00Meatballs
Order of 3 house made meatballs in marinara sauce$15.00Fried Brussel Sprouts
Pancetta, pumpkin seed, balsamic agrodolce.$14.00
Local Mussels
Smoked tomato broth, spiced sausage, cippolini onions, grilled focaccia$17.00OUT OF STOCKPumpkin Ravioli
Sage crema, marinated fig, shaved fennel, pepitas. (V)$18.00Fried Calamari
Olive oil, crushed garlic, hot pepper rings, lemon juice, herbs, remoulade sauce$17.00Gorgonzola Crostini
Grilled Focaccia, caramelized onion, marinated fig.$18.00
Soups & Salads
Add Side Salad
Small portion of mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, red onion, Rosa Italian dressing$6.00Add Side Caesar
Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies$7.00Rosa House Salad
Large portion of mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, red onion, Rosa Italian dressing$15.00Full Caesar Salad
Large portion of Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies$13.00Sub Soup
$4.00Mushroom stew
Crushed almond & Mint.$12.00Vegetarian Mushroom Stew
$8.00Apple Walnut Salad
$16.00Arugula Salad
$12.00Minestrone
$8.00
Pizza
Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine, Romano, Parmesan, flour tortilla$16.00
Chicken Parmigiana Melt
Chicken, marinara, marinated mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano,$18.00Veal Parm Sandwich
fried veal cutlet, The Rosa marinara, marinated fresh mozzarella,$28.00Meatball sub
oil & vinegar, provolone, mozzarella, parmigiana on a toasted sub roll.$17.00Fried Salami Sandwich
Cherry peppers, provolone cheese, garlic aioli, friend onions, arugula, vine-ripe tomato and parm -crunch.$16.00
House Specialties
Veal Milanese
Prosciutto, mushroom demi-glaze, rosemary parmesan, polenta, fried onion.$34.00Roasted Salmon Mostarda
Maine-sourced salmon, rosemary mustard, Brussel sprout, toasted gnocchi$28.00Seafood Risotto
Grilled Shrimp, salt cod, mussels & herb smoked salmon with lemon, parsley, and tomato.$26.00Pork Osso Bucco one shank
Pork shank, butternut risotto, braised root vegetable, English pea.$22.00Pork Osso Bucco 2 Shanks
Pork shanks, butternut risotto, braised root vegetable, English pea.$35.00
Italian Traditions
Chicken Parmigiana
Scallopini pecorino, marinara and melted mozzarella served with spaghetti.$26.00Chicken Marsala
Roasted mushroom, shaved ham, marsala wine sauce, Fettuccine$27.00Eggplant Parmigiana
Layered eggplant, scaloppine, pecorino, marinara and melted mozzarella served with spaghetti.$22.00Pink Vodka Rigatoni
Sweet sausage, artichoke hearts, roasted cippolini onion.$25.00
Seafood
Clams in white sauce
Little neck clams, chopped clams, shallot, white wine, roasted garlic butter, chili flake, parsley, lemon, over spaghetti.$24.00Shrimp Scampi
Grape tomatoes, white wine, roasted garlic butter, basil, lemon, over spaghetti.$27.00
Haddock Piccata
Piccata sauce, artichoke hearts, wilted spinach, tomato, and angel hair.$27.00Cioppino
Littleneck clams, shrimp, mussels, and salt cod in clam broth with tomato and basil$29.00
Specialty Pasta

Alfredo
A creamy four cheese sauce tossed with fettuccini$20.00
Bolognese
Slow cooked beef, veal, pork, and tomatoes, pappardelle pasta, herbed ricotta$25.00Marinara
The Rosa marinara with choice of pasta$16.00Chicken Cannelloni
Stuffed pasta filled with braised chicken, caramelized onion, sundried tomatoes, spinach, ricotta cheese blend, herbs, topped with a roasted red pepper cream sauce$25.00
Beef and Veal Lasagna
Fresh pasta layered with rich meat sauce, ricotta cheese, The Rosa marinara$25.00Pasta Carbonara
Fettuccine alfredo, English peas, pancetta$22.00butter
$16.00Olive Oil
$16.00
Specialty Pizza
Spiced Meatball Pizza
Rosa pizza sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Romano, crushed red pepper, oregano$17.00+The Rosa Special Pizza
Tomato sauce, anchovies, sausage, pepperoni, salami, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella$18.00+Margherita Pizza
The Rosa pizza sauce, basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.$17.00+Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza
With ricotta Impastato.$17.00+Balsamic & Fig Pizza
Fresh fig and balsamic mostarda with Gorgonzola, caramelized onions, and baby arugula.$17.00+Americano
BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, pancetta, and caramelized onion.$18.00+
Dessert
Brownie Sundae
Gluten free brownie, vanilla ice cream, hershey's chocolate sauce and whipped cream$10.00Cannoli
Sweetened ricotta filled fried pastry dough dipped in pistachios and dusted with powdered sugar$9.00Chef's Gelato
Italian ice cream. Various flavors, inquire about availability$9.00Cheesecake
Varies daily$10.00Tiramisu
A classic layered cake of lady fingers soaked in coffee and Madeira with layers of sweetened whipped mascarpone dusted with cocoa and powered sugar$8.00peanutbutter pie
$9.00
Kids

Kids 8" Cheese Pizza
Small version of our cheese pizza with Rosa pizza sauce$10.00Kids Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken tossed in house made barbeque sauce served with French Fries$10.00Kids Fettucine Alfredo
Small portion of our creamy four cheese sauce tossed with fettucine and broccoli$10.00Kids Fried Chicken Tenders
Breaded, fried chicken tenders served with French Fries$10.00Kids Pasta
Small portion of The Rosa marinara, choice of pasta$10.00
Sides
Mocktails
NON Alc drink specials
Butter Beer N/A
$8.00Chocolate Razz Mocktail N/A
$9.00
Coconut Mojito N/A
coconut puree, muddled mint, lime juice, and club soda.$8.00
Grapefruit Fizz N/A
grapefruit juice, strawberry puree, lime juice, ginger beer.$8.00
Peach Cooler N/A
Peach puree, orange juice, cranberry juice, splashed with club soda.$8.00
Pineapple Paradise N/A
Pineapple juice, orange juice, creme of coconut, cream. nutmeg sprinkle$8.00
Raspberry Italian Cream Soda N/A
Raspberry syrup, club soda, whipped cream$8.00Raspberry Lime Rickey N/A
Raspberry syrup, lime juice, and sprite.$9.00
Strawberry Splash N/A
Strawberry puree shaken with lemonade, topped with club soda.$8.00Virgin Mary N/A
$8.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 6:45 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 7:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
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