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    Chez Rosa

    4.6 (151 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pate
    Amy W.

    What a hidden gem in downtown Kennebunkport! Perfect for a romantic dinner, but I was with my five sisters--so, you know, no romance happening there. The service was spot on and well-paced, allowing us to casually gossip between courses. We had Kirsten as a server and loved her. We kicked things off with the warm baguette and brown butter, and let me tell you, resisting the urge to devour the entire basket was a feat of strength. As the lone brave soul who dared to order the pâté, I indulged all by myself (no regrets). For my entrée, I went with the toasted gnocchi. It was good, but I was kind of wishing it had been a bit fluffier to really soak up that delicious sauce. Meanwhile, I couldn't stop eyeing my sister's chicken dish... Talk about entrée envy! Dessert was a shared affair--because who can ever choose just one? We got the crème brûlée (classic) and the Basque chocolate cheesecake, which the waitress swore was "light." Spoiler: it was not light, but it was absolutely delicious. If you're looking for romance, just don't bring your sisters!

    Mussels bucatini
    Carl G.

    Good food, but slow service and our waitress had so much perfume on that it was nauseating and distracted from the meal. The French Onion soup and mussels served on bucatini were both very good, but our pre-meal drink and the volume of our wine pour were disappointing. With a limited bistro menu, missing the squash offering (not available despite being on the menu, even with an early serving time) also was info. We miss Old Vines at this spot, and this local establishment is good but not great.

    Chicken liver pate
    Mary S.

    A Hidden Gem with Heart -- Chez Rosa Bistro Made Our Anniversary Unforgettable We had the most wonderful anniversary dinner at Chez Rosa Bistro in Kennebunkport, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment we walked in, the cozy, rustic atmosphere made us feel welcome and at home -- and it only got better from there. Chez Rosa is not just about good food, it's about food with purpose. They proudly source local ingredients and are part of the Ocean Friendly Certified Restaurants, which means they truly care about the environment and the community -- a detail that we really appreciate. For starters, we had the French Onion Soup, rich, comforting, and done to perfection, and the Chicken Liver Pâté, smooth and flavorful -- you could immediately tell the quality and care behind each bite. Our mains were just as impressive -- I had the Pollock Wellington, a creative, flaky, buttery dish that's both elegant and comforting, and my husband had the Summer Valley Chicken, perfectly cooked with fresh, local flavors that tasted like summer on a plate. We ended the evening with a silky Crème Brûlée, paired with an amazing French wine, recommended by the staff -- the perfect finish to an incredible meal. But what truly made the night unforgettable was the personal attention from both the manager and the chef, who went out of their way to make our anniversary feel extra special. You can genuinely taste the love and passion in every dish, and it's clear the whole team takes pride in what they do. Chez Rosa Bistro is more than just a restaurant -- it's a labor of love that brings together local ingredients, sustainability, and French comfort food in the heart of Kennebunkport. We can't wait to go back!

    Haddock Wellington
    Anita L.

    I very much enjoyed the chicken liver pate and the Haddock Wellington, although I thought the sauce on the Wellington could have used a bit more flavor intensity. Service was very good, friendly and prompt. Really, no complaints. I would eat here again.

    Chicken liver pate
    Amy S.

    My husband and I dined here for our anniversary! We had a lovely meal with great service (minus the somewhat unpleasant hostess). Let's get into it. We showed up at 7:15 for our 7:30 reservation. We understood that they may not be able to seat us early but figured we'd try. After waiting at the hostess stand for about 6-7 minutes (so it was then 7:21 ish), the hostess finally greeted us and told us that we needed to LEAVE and come back at our reservation time. Again, totally understand that they couldn't seat us early. The part I didn't like is why we had to LEAVE - we should have just been politely asked to wait on the sofa for the 9 or so minutes until 7:30, as there was no one sitting on the entryway sofa. But anyway we left and came back around 7:31 ish and there was a line to get checked in at that point. This encounter isn't that big of a deal (hence the 5 star review still) but I didn't appreciate that the first interaction with the restaurant was odd. After we got to our table, everything was great! We got oysters, chicken liver pate, salad, steak frites, and crème brûlée. The oysters were so fresh, the pate was one of our favorites we've had, and the fries with the steak were fantastic! All around good food. Our server was also nice and attentive.

    Mi Cuit- cross between a chocolate torte and a fudge brownie delicious
    Toni M.

    Chez Rosa is excellent. We had the Fish Hallibut, the oysters and the cheesecake. All were delicious. Katie our server was super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Best restaurant in the area, possibly the best restaurant in Maine. Excellent all around can't wait to return!

    Mocktail
    Katherine B.

    This place was perfect from start to finish. My husband and I were visiting from out of town and other places didn't live up to the hype of yelp, but this place absolutely did. First of all the service was amazing, incredibly thoughtful, and constantly aware of what you might need. Second the food was incredible, easily our best meal in months. Lastly the vibe of restaurant was romantic and modern. If we come back to this area we will a 100% be coming back here. The steak frites and lobster were highlights for sure! Great mocktails as well!

    Pork schnitzel
    Brooke S.

    Really cute restaurant that was especially charming in some light autumn rain. Front of house staff were terrific, especially the hostess who was moving quickly! We sat at the bar while we waited for our table and ordered Rosa's toddy which was warm and delicious on the rainy night. They also made a mean martini. Once seated we ordered the fondue appetizer which didn't last long enough for a photo! For entrees, the special Sunday pork schnitzel and butternut risotto. The schnitzel was to die for and was balanced well with dressed greens. The butternut risotto was a bit under seasoned and lacked much butternut or non rice substance. We ended with the crème brûlée which was sadly a huge disappointment. The custard was too warm and was not set and the sugar top was preheated and cold. I believe there was apple in the custard which overpowered the simplicity of what crème brûlée should be. I will say the wait time was very high. We had a 5:15pm reservation with the restaurant opening at 5:00pm. It took over 30 minutes for each course with us leaving at almost 7:30pm. The food was overall good and I will definitely give this place another try, perhaps for their exclusive bar snack menu during happy hour!

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    Small menu but everything on it is near perfect. Fish Wellington and gnocchi especially

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