The Rosa Restaurant Downtown Portsmouth, NH
Featured Items
Dinner
Starters
- Side Ceasar
Small serving of Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies
- Side Salad
Small serving of mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, tomato, red onion, house Rosa Italian dressing
- Antipasto$20.00
Salami, prosciutto, capicola, bresaola, marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamatas, grilled portobello, pepperoncini, roasted tomatoes, baby burrata, mixed greens, rosemary focaccia crostini
- Arancini$14.00
Fried risotto balls, seasonal ingredients, marinara for dipping
- Grilled Asparagus$15.00
- Fried Calamari$16.00
Olive oil, crushed garlic, hot pepper rings, lemon juice, herbs, remoulade sauce
- Garlic Bread$8.00
Baked Italian bread, garlic butter, house marinara Add: Mozzarella cheese + 2.00
- Meatballs$12.00
Order of 3 house made meatballs in marinara sauce
- PEI Mussels$16.00
1 pound PEI mussels, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, lemon butter, white wine. Served with grilled foccacia bread
- Add 1 Arancini$4.00
- Add 1 Meatball$4.00
Soups & Salads
- Rosa House Salad$12.00
Large portion of mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, red onion, Rosa Italian dressing
- full Caesar Salad$13.00
Large portion of Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies
- Caprese Salad$15.00
Vine ripe tomatoes, arugula, burrata, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar
- Strawberry and Beet salad$16.00
Toasted rosemary focaccia , spinach, goat cheese, pickled red onions, vine ripe tomatoes, sundried tomato-balsamic vinaigrette
- Add Side Salad$6.00
Small portion of mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomato, red onion, Rosa Italian dressing
- Add Side Ceasar$7.00
Romaine, house Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Romano, croutons, anchovies
- Sub Soup$4.00
- Sub Caprese$6.00
- Sub Panzanella$8.00
- Soup of the Day$8.00
House Specialties
Italian Traditions
Specialty Pasta
- Alfredo$14.00
A creamy four cheese sauce tossed with fettuccini
- Bolognese$25.00
Slow cooked beef, veal, pork, and tomatoes, pappardelle pasta, herbed ricotta
- Marinara$14.00
The Rosa marinara with choice of pasta
- Pink Vodka$14.00
- Roasted Garlic Cream$14.00
- White Wine/Butter$14.00
- Chicken Cannelloni$23.00
Stuffed pasta filled with braised chicken, caramelized onion, sundried tomatoes, spinach, ricotta cheese blend, herbs, topped with a roasted red pepper cream sauce
- Lasagna$24.00
Fresh pasta layered with rich meat sauce, ricotta cheese, The Rosa marinara
- Pasta Carbonara$20.00
Choice of pasta tossed with fresh green peas in a crispy pancetta cream sauce.
- Olive Oil$14.00
Specialty Pizza
- Meatball Pizza$17.00+
Rosa pizza sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Romano, crushed red pepper, oregano
- The Rosa Special Pizza$20.00+
Tomato sauce, anchovies, sausage, pepperoni, salami, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella
- Rosa White Pizza$14.00+
- Margherita Pizza$16.00+
The Rosa pizza sauce, basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Arugula Pizza$17.00+
Ricotta cheese topped with dressed baby arugula and prosciutto Di Palma.
- Balsamic & Fig Pizza$17.00+
Fresh fig and balsamic mostarda with Gorgonzola, caramelized onions, and baby arugula.
Pizza
Calzones
Seafood
- Baked Haddock$28.00
Topped with buttery Ritz crumbs. Served with fingerling potatoes and fresh sauteed broccoli.
- Clam Vongole$26.00
Traditional clam sauce with fresh chopped and little neck clams, crispy pancetta tossed with spaghetti.
- Frutti De Mare$29.00
Haddock, Salmon, Mussels, Little Neck Clams, and Shrimp in a red tomato broth, over house-made fettuccine.
- Pan Seared Salmon$29.00
Fresh salmon rubbed with chopped parsley, garlic and lemon peel. Pan seared with roasted fennel over lemon-thyme scented risotto.
- Shrimp Scampi$27.00
Sauteed shrimp with garlic, tomato, fresh herbs, in Rosa's white wine butter garlic.
Sandwiches
- Chicken Caesar Wrap$16.00
Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine, Romano, Parmesan, flour tortilla
- Chicken Parmigiana Melt$17.00
Chicken, marinara, marinated mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, ciabatta
- Eggplant Parmigiana Melt$15.00
Eggplant, marinara, marinated mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, ciabatta
- Gril Sw. Italian Sausage Sandwich$16.00
Sausage with peppers and onions.
- Veal Parm Sandwich$22.00
Pan fried veal cutlet, The Rosa marinara, marinated fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, choice of pasta
- Italian sub$16.00
- Meatball sub$17.00
Kids
- Kids 8" Cheese Pizza$8.00
Small version of our cheese pizza with Rosa pizza sauce
- Kids Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00
Chicken tossed in house made barbeque sauce served with French Fries
- Kids Fettucine Alfredo$8.00
Small portion of our creamy four cheese sauce tossed with fettucine and broccoli
- Kids Fried Chicken Tenders$8.00
Breaded, fried chicken tenders served with French Fries
- Kids Pasta$8.00
Small portion of The Rosa marinara, choice of pasta
Sides
Extra Sauce
Dessert
- Brownie Sundae$9.00
Gluten free brownie, vanilla ice cream, hershey's chocolate sauce and whipped cream
- Cannoli$6.00
Sweetened ricotta filled fried pastry dough dipped in pistachios and dusted with powdered sugar
- Chef's Gelato$6.00
Italian ice cream. Various flavors, inquire about availability
- Cheesecake$9.00
Varies daily
- Tiramisu$8.00
A classic layered cake of lady fingers soaked in coffee and Madeira with layers of sweetened whipped mascarpone dusted with cocoa and powered sugar