The hostess was rude so we walked out. Why would we spend money at a place we did not feel welcomed? read more

Ate at rosaria in Saugus on Saturday night then attended a autism benefit in there ball room. The place is beautiful the food and the service is a ten. The raviolis and chic Marcela is outstanding. I would go fir dinner or drinks great ambiance read more

My aunt passed away earlier this month and Rosaria graciously hosted our luncheon after her services. The function hall was beautiful and all the staff was so very kind. There was appetizers, lunch, and dessert. The bereavement package was priced at $29 per person which was very fair. The food was delicious, especially the chicken florentine. It was a much needed gathering so that we could all be together on a sad day and have enough space for everyone. I truly appreciate Rosaria for offering these services. read more

" The food is ok ; not worth the price " This food is ok . It's not worth the pricing . It's not in the city . It's outside of the city . Compared to the north end or a Boston Italian place ; where we usually go ; this food is mediocre. It has parking but rather have better food then parking ; lol. The service was good and the vibe is welcoming. read more

Valentines dinner. Ordered baked stuffed shrimp. It was stuffed with crab and scallops. Shrimp were huge and cooked perfect. I was not impressed with the service at the bar. Bar tender seemed to be put out and not very pleasant. read more

We had my 40th birthday party at Rosaria a couple of weeks ago, and everything was fabulous! Staff was very helpful to my friends and family when they went to set up, and the room looked stunning. There was plenty of space for food, photos, guests and dancing! Everyone was kind and attentive! I hope to hold or attend events here in the future! My Mom, who planned and put on the party, wanted me to specifically include the message she sent to the event coordinator, Darlene, who was wonderful. " Hi Darlene. I just wanted to say thank you for all you did to make Alyssa's party on the 12th so special. Please let Janine know that I was very happy with everything. The room looked beautiful, the food was delicious and the wait staff were fabulous!! They were very attentive and we couldn't have asked for more. Alyssa loved the pink sparkly champagne and was very happy with everything. She thoroughly enjoyed the evening (we all did)! " read more

Rosaria Restaurant - Function room - Italian Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

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Menu prices aren't what is charged. Old menus. Chx parm was delicious but next time id get spaghetti instead of their fuselli...to heavy imo. Was loud bc of private party. Next time we'll try the bar. read more

I went there recently with my companion loved the filet mignon it was so tender the wine was a great pour great service such a beautiful restaurant I'll definitely be back soon read more

Literally, the most disgusting dining experience on the North Shore. The staff is horrible. Nothing is set up right nobody is attentive a place. We will never revisit after two horrible dining experiences at this absolute abomination of a restaurant. Food is decent, portions are small. It's really weird how they deliver it like it's hotel room service that's kind of offputting. They really need to work on their staffing and their delivery techniques really not worth your time or your money. Waited over 30 minutes to be greeted, waited almost an hour for our first drink and an opportunity to order food, just a horrible place to go go to the 621 in Malden. You'll get way better service and quality food. read more

We went here not realizing that this is primarily a place where people go to have functions. The decor is grandiose in that way. As a restaurant, it gets a C+/B-. Service: our waitress was very nice, very personable, and very apologetic for the various mistakes, and they were MANY. Almost laughable. But anyone can have a really bad day. If the food was great, it wouldn't have mattered. Food: The chicken piccata was served with a very gloppy lemon-ish sauce that would have been at home in a cafeteria. Equally sad, I ordered canoli for dessert (which ought to be a no brainer at an Italian place) and the shell was soft and not fresh. Ick. I should have sent it back but I didn't. My bad. To be fair, the calamari shared by the table was delicious, tender and not overly battered, and one of my companions said the frutti di mare was very good. I don't think we'll be back, but I wouldn't rule it out for a function if you get to taste the food ahead of time and approve it. read more

The food was five star and well worth the money I definitely would highly recommend This place

Hi went to Rosario Friday had dinner in the event room because of the dj was playing I asked for a glass of water with my meal of which I was refused I was very upset because we spent 300.00 on food and drinks and they would not give us a glass of water Bye bye Rosario won't be dining at your restaurant again Very classless read more

We recently celebrated a birthday party at Rosaria Restaurant in Saugus. We couldn't have been more pleased with the service! Janine and Darlene were our event coordinators and were very helpful in planning and assisting with all the arrangements. The function room was elegant and the perfect size for our party of 18. Our server Sandra and her assistant were super helpful and very attentive. A great time was had by all! read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant ! The gluten free option consisted of plain bland white rice and boiled chicken w/ zero flavor and a bowl of lettuce, no cukes, no tomatoes and no dressing. They had peppers and onions available but didn't offer that . Maybe Not knowing if peppers and onions were gluten free? The blonde waitress had an attitude . I went behind the buffet table to retrieve something that was dropped and the blonde waitress said " what the hell is she doing back here!" Hold on to your plate, if you leave the table, your food will be cleared away. They need new staff and forget about all the upsells. Very Greedy restaurant. Only thing going for them is the ambiance. Go anywhere else. read more

I went to Rosaria's for a memorial dinner on Sunday May 20 th. I loved everything about it. The tables where elegantly placed We had Caesar salad served to us very efficiently and the rest of the dinner was a buffet. The line went very smoothly and the portions were huge. Our menu was stuffed eggplant, tortilla al fredo ,halibut fish ,and chicken piccata. One selection was better than the next. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Jackie Soltys read more

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Went in last night menu is now much more affordable food is delicious got porkchop with potatoes and vinegar peppers loved it wife had raviolis and meatballs she said meatballs were great look forward to trying something else will be back soon read more

One of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. Our reservation was at 6:30. Drinks took over 30 minutes. Had to ASK for rolls at 7:30 because we were starving and our appetizers were taking a long time. Did not recieve our meals until 8:30 and multiple were incorrect. I highly recommend avoiding this establishment at all costs read more

We weren't greeted very well and was insulted when asked if we were going to order food. "We couldn't just have drinks outside on the patio" We were there with an underage girl and were planning on having a family dinner. Food was not worth the insult. read more

We hosted a birthday party for my daughter at Rosario's and they did an exceptional job. The event manage, Nicole, was thorough and thoughtful and helped us create a memorable evening. She thought of everything. The food was excellent (the calzones and calamari were especially delicious) and the wait staff was beyond helpful. We cannot wait to go back. Thank you!! read more

My family and I have always been a fan of Rosaria's Restaurant so we decided to use them for my father's funeral collation and we weren't disappointed. The food was delicious and every thing went very smoothly. A very special thank you to Nicole, who was the coordinator. She went above and beyond. Thank you to Rosaria's for making a hard day that much easier. read more

Excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted by employee, seated and drink order taken, was maybe 5 minutes. Meal was served hot and excellent taste. Server was very friendly and helpful. read more

Rosaria Restaurant - the best wine - Italian Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

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Awful. Super expensive (which I don't mind if the food and service are stellar), bad food, terrible service. Nice atmosphere, though. Steaks were tough and dry. What disturbed me most, however, was the attitude of the wait staff. It's hard to believe that this place and the place directly below are related. Pace's is awesome. This place is terrible. read more

OK, So I hate to sound like a broken record...BUT, once again we went to Rosaria's. My husband decided to branch out and order the Prime Sirloin Strip Steak. I ordered the same ol, same ol... Chicken Piccata (aka Lemon Chicken you can cut with a fork)...Yum. I tried my husbands steak and OMG...there is no disappointment here. Wow, this is the steak for me.....super, super tender, cooked "perfectly" (and I mean perfectly)...and the tastiest steak I have ever tasted, and super thick....Being a self-taught cook, I know getting a super thick steak cooked perfectly is an art in itself. This was perfect. He enjoyed every bite. If you are looking for the ultimate steak that is literally melt in your mouth, super tasty, and cooked to your liking, this is THE steak for you!.... And if you are a creature of habit and have a lemon obsession like me, I stick to my Chicken Piccata, which is enjoyable every time. This place was MOBBED on New Years Eve with reservations not only for dinner, but for the after party as well. Not surprising.....Convenient parking, gorgeous decor, and most importantly the best quality food and steaks around...period. read more

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We've been back with friends a few times since our original visit, and Rosaria has greatly improved. So much so that I can't remember specifically what we've eaten when we've gone. I do remember that the calamari is always good! I'll update again the next time I go, I feel bad for leaving a scathing review up for so long after they had made changes. read more

Rosaria Restaurant - Love my Jameson and Coke...aside from the broken glass:-( - Italian Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

Love Rosaria!! I've only been twice but everything has be wonderful. Great bread (with plenty and they refill it, unlike many restaurants that are stingy with bread). I've had the caprese and fried calamari as appetizers which were both delicious. Each time I've been there I have ordered the Delmonico steak, medium rare. Cooked perfectly and so delicious! Something worth noting is their vegetables. I often don't love the vegetables at restaurants. They are usually bland and/or not cooked well. I had green beans with my steak that I loved! Not mushy at all and a great flavor that everyone at my party agreed on. I have had the tiramisu for dessert, which was a nice end to the meal. The staff always takes care of you and are all very nice and personable! I can't eat to go back. Yummm read more

Rosaria Restaurant - Cannoli for dessert and a coffee with baileys! Fabulous choice for drinks and dessert. - Italian Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

FYI, Never dined here prior! We made reservations online for Valentine's Day. (Technically a sistertine, just us girlies!) It's pretty straightforward, nothing you couldn't comprehend. Well on to the actual night... When we arrived, the hostess informed us that all reservations were delayed about half hour, our reservations were for 8pm BTW. Not a problem with us as we decided to head to the bar. The hostess also stated she would come get us once our table was ready. The bar was a little congested as I assumed everyone was waiting for their table as well, but we were still able to get seats. Well, after about 40 mins and few drinks in we were famished. I went back to the hostess to check on the time and she stated it might be another half hour. I then overheard her say the 7pm table have been there about an hour and a half, which is I thought was understandable given that its Valentine's. At this point, our stomachs couldn't handle the wait, so we just decided to just eat at the bar and cancel our reservations. It was 15 mins right after we ordered our meals at the bar that the hostess came and asked us if we still wanted a table. I was kind of dumbfounded because why would they even bother? Actually, I was a little annoyed at the fact they couldn't accommodate all these reservations. They should manage this better in the future to prevent something like this from happening again. Anyways, the bartender's service overall was fantastic! She did a wonderful job. If I remembered your name I would rate you 5 stars alone! Thanks for turning our down turning night to an uplifting one! The food overall was ehhhhhh, can't find the words to describe... We only liked one dish out of all the meals we ordered, the pasta with seafood. It was delicious! But for the amount you spend on a meal, unfortunately not worth it. Ooh did I mention the parking sucks on busy nights. Yeah I had to stalk a diner for their spot... Will I be back, possibly but not for a special occasion for sure! read more

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This venue is phenomenal. We hosted our son's Christening and we had an amazing time. Nicole was the event coordinator and she made sure everything was as I requested. They also made a beautiful cafe at their own bakery for 40 people . We also had dinner at Rosaria which was outstanding. I highly recommend this venue for private parties or a beautiful dinner date night!! read more

The Good: Greeted by the hostess and seated promptly. Waiter came over swiftly, took our drink and food order quickly. Food came out quickly, and was cooked perfectly. The size of the starter salad was good. The manager stopped by our table to check in, and was available if we needed him for anything. The ambiance was stellar. The Needs Improvement: They missed a few things. We had to ask for bread and steak knives (at a steakhouse). The temperature of the steaks were cooler than I would have liked. For example, I put a dollop of butter on top, and it didn't melt. That may sound a bit obnoxious... I'm just exemplifying how cool the steak was, if a pad of butter doesn't even melt. We ordered truffle fries, I was expecting julienne style, but they were steak fries. They were severely overcooked. And price. $40+ an entrée, and $9 each side, I have very high expectations for service & quality of food. The staff was very pleasant, but a bit less polished (compared to a Ruth's Chris or Flemings, which charge similar prices). While the steaks were cooked perfectly, I don't understand how they can come out so lukewarm. And the truffle fries were a disappointment. $9 for one potato sliced into six pieces, deep fried and dusted in truffle salt, too much for what it was. Like many posts before, I wish them luck, but with the prices as they are, they really need to step up their game. I'm giving them a generous 3 stars, because the manager clearly cared deeply for the restaurant and guests enjoyment. read more

I was disappointed with Rosaria's. The atmosphere was great but the food not so much. I've gone to many steak houses and this does not compare. I tried one of the pasta specials and the ravioli was bland and not cooked correctly. They might be better off becoming an Italian restaurant instead of trying to be a high end steak house. read more

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. First, the patio is beautiful - featuring a waterfall, wonderful plantings, comfortable seating, and more. The food was great! No complaints at all, seasoned perfectly, huge portions, and plated beautifully. The best part though: Our server Jaime!! She was excellent. None of the guests at my table were left without a drink at any moment, she read us all of the specials, helped me select a dish, knew lots about the history of the restaurant, and had a terrific knowledge of the menu. Thank you for your great service! We will be back. read more

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Beautiful restaurant great decor patio deck is great. Food was great my wife had garlic shrimp flatbread appetizer which was a special & had chicken parm with homemade fusilli she loved it all. I had garlic bread with cheese and lump crab cakes for appetizers both were great note garlic bread wasn't on menu but waiter asked cook & they made it. For my entree I had 16oz New York sirloin steak with Yukon whipped potatoes. Service was great food was great love it here. read more

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We attended a family event here today for about 30 people. The food was very good and the service excellent. The staff was very friendly and even assembled small dessert plates and delivered them to the tables of our more elderly members. They facility is beautiful. Great place for a function, a cozy dinner, or just a drink. We will be back. This one is on the list! read more

I have to say this is a very nice place. It's beautiful inside and very impressive. I came with a party of four. The drinks at the bar were great, great selection of wines. We ordered appetizers and mine was awesome, eggplant with prosciutto, and cheese. Other's were also great. Main course time, and this was the downfall. My steak was the worst cut of beef I have ever gotten. It was like leather infused with rubber. Inedible. The horseradish/cream sauce was a cold cream, no horseradish. I sent it back and they did take it off bill. I tasted the other's dishes and they were good. I must have been just unlucky. Deserts were so-so, not very impressive. One other thing that was annoying was the live music they had going in the bar. The woman singing was horrible (a large white woman trying to sing like an African-American), and it just ruined the evening in the dining room. The noise filtered over into the dining area, and you had to almost scream to talk to one another. I will come back and try this again, and give them another shot. read more

I really wanted to like this place - Pace's is such a great place and I hope the owner does well with this endeavor. But so many things missed the mark during our visit. It was a really nice night so we wanted to sit outside. Their patio is gorgeous and has a lovely view but within 5 minutes of sitting we were swarmed by 10-15 mosquitos. At about the same time we realized that the huge patio had zero heating lamps. We were graciously seated inside to avoid being eaten alive. Three other groups followed suit in being reseated. The food overall was fine. We places our appetizers first and about a half hour later they arrived. I had ordered soup - it arrived lukewarm, had it been hot it likely would have been good. I had their salmon filet which was good. My husbands pasta dish was delicious. However, after the appetizers it was one hour before our main entrees arrived. Maybe if the place was busy I could understand, but we were one of 5 tables in the entire place. This is unacceptable. So, in summary, food is fine but expect a long, long meal. read more

Place was slow as balls 1 hour to get a second drink Food came extremely slow Awkward feeling walking in read more

Beautiful space, wonderful service and delicious food. The portions are HUGE so bring your appetite. I couldn't eat the rest of my meal because I was so full and I didn't have an appetizer. Tastes so good the next day! After dinner we went over to the bar which is very nice. We had some cocktails, coffee and dessert there. They have entertainment there as well. There was an entertainer named Vanesssa Salvucci and she was terrific! Fun atmosphere. I would definitely go back to Rosario. They also have a private dinner room as well as a function room in the back...maybe two function rooms? Not sure. Anyway, worth a visit back for sure! One more thing 4 of us ate for $160 that included a bottle of wine, 4 entrees and one of my friends had a salad before her entree and a 20% tip for the waitress. $160?? Such a DEAL! read more

Rosaria Restaurant - Baked cod and sweet potatoes - Italian Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

I used to live in this area a while ago. Imagine my surprise when I tried to swing by the hilltop steakhouse for lunch. It had been demolished. Oh well, I was never good at maintaining long distance relationships. I broke out my trusty yelp. I discovered this place about a mile away. I came in on a slow Thursday for lunch. The restaurant is very well decorated. Lots of dark wood. Very upscale vibe. The lunch menu was pretty limited. I wanted a steak so I ordered off the dinner menu. Wedge salad was delicious. It looked a little weak when it first came out but it had just the right amount of blue cheese, oil and pancetta. It was great. I had the center cut filet ordered medium. It came out at just the right time very hot. It was perfectly cooked. I don't think they do anything to the steaks. It was naked. I love that. All a steak needs is a little salt and pepper. The staff were friendly and courteous. I recommend this place. They have pasta and seafood too The bar is well stocked too. read more

Rosaria Restaurant Saugus I found this restaurant as it sits on the second floor of the building that houses J. Pace & Sons (one of my favorite butchers). Joe Pace decided to open a steak place on the second floor of the building he built for his market. When we arrived for our 6:30 reservation there was plenty of parking. Once we went inside there was a grand staircase of beautiful Italian marble that led us to the second floor. There is an elevator for those who choose not to take the stairs. We were greeted by the hostess and taken to our table. We were offered a cozy booth that would have seated four very comfortably. Our waitress come and greeted us warmly and asked us of we wanted tap water or us if we wanted bottled. We told her tap water with lemon. When she brought the lemon she asked us if we had any questions. I told her we had a Groupon. She became very animated and informed us that many people had them and it was a great deal! She explained we each had a choice of any salad, any entrée up to a 39. value and any desert. If we wanted an entrée that cost more than 39. We would pay the difference and there were only three steaks that the increase applied to. We were brought a basket of warn bread nice and soft on the inside and crunchy outside served with an olive oil infused with garlic, and a bunch of other stuff! It was delish! We both ordered Caesar Salad, Lori ordered the Salmon filet that came with Leek mashed potato's and grilled peppers with a citron sauce. I ordered the grilled sirloin and a side baked potato. The salads came out in a reasonable time, the dressing was a nice creamy Caesar dressing, but I would recommending them to go light on the dressing. The salad was served with four small fried ricotta balls instead of croutons. They were tasty, but I prefer a nice crouton! There was no rushing between courses and the time was just right to allow you to enjoy the room and the surroundings. Our entrées came out together. Lori was presented with her plate and it looked delicious, a large portion of salmon lying on a nice portion of leak mashed potatoes with multi colored Julianne peppers on top. The citron sauce was served on the side at Lori's request. She was not a fan. My steak was presented and was cooked to perfection medium rare. I was offered butter, sour cream, chives, and or bacon bits for my baked potato. For those of you who know me I am kind of a steak snob! This two-inch thick Prime sirloin steak was not only cooked to the correct temperature, it was seasoned perfectly and was as tender as any steak I have eaten! Desert changes daily and today they offered cannoli, tiramisu, bread pudding, chocolate mousse, or gelato. I went for the cannoli; Lori went for the cannoli to go! I am glad she took them to go because I was served two large cannolis. They were delish! And now I have desert tomorrow too!! We ordered coffee and our waitress asked if we minded waiting a few extra minutes so she could brew a fresh pot for us! WOW, I was impressed! I definitely recommend Rosario, but make reservations especially for the weekend. I called last Friday for last Saturday and they were full, so I made tonight's reservation! Also, check Groupon to see if they still have the deal available as they are a pricy place, but you are getting what you pay for. One last item to mention, they have a large patio outside their dining room and have outside dining when the weather gets warm! They also have a very large bar for those that like to have a cocktail! Enjoy!! read more

Close friends really recommended this place.. ordered the gnocchi the shrimp scampi and chicken piccata. gnocchi was tasteless very bland, barely touched it. Chicken piccata was also very bland .. there was no salt on the food at all.. shrimp scampi was good. Server observed I barely touched my food and didn't even ask if everything was okay with it :/ I won't be coming back to this place. read more

I've been here a few times and I always forget to write a review. The food here is very, very good. The wine is great and the service is exceptional. The restaurant is very pretty. Not at all what you'd expect over a VFW and next to a K Mart. There is a beautiful deck out back with a waterfall that makes you forget that you're in Saugus. This is a great place for date night or a special occasion. They often have live music at the bar as well. The menu has changed over time and all of the new restaurant kinks have definitely been ironed out. I don't feel like it's overly expensive fit the quality of the food. The grilled oyster appetizer is ridiculously delicious and the steaks are obviously fantastic. The desserts are pretty good too. Request Marissa or Michelle for the most outstanding service. read more