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Rosie

3.7 (37 reviews)
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Open • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Lawrence C.

I selected Rosie for lunch after reading the reviews, so I was eagerly expecting a similarly positive experience as I've had at their sister restaurant, Ortalana on each of my prior occasions. I'm sorry to report I was severely underwhelmed. This is a bustling, compact restaurant with tables very close together, as in a diner. No reservations are taken, and wait times for a lunchtime table could be 10-20 minutes. I was seated at one of the narrow tables for two, and the wait staff was very patient and did not pressure me to order, as I awaited the arrival of my friend. After occupying the table for 30 minutes, I then ordered my lunch (unfortunately sans friend). Lunch for me were two starter plates (entrée portions). The menu isn't very clear on the portion size, so best to clarify with your server. Both items were brought out at the same time: Zucchini flowers, feta & pine nuts @ $18, and the Tartine of smoked kingfish, gribiche, and fennel @ $19 (see photos). After being served, I queried the server about the three zucchini flowers that were on my plate, as it looked very skimpy and I saw other plates go to other diners with more flowers (see photo). She replied that it had to do with the size of the flowers, thus only three for me. I accepted this explanation without further comment. Yet, about five minutes later, the manager came over and presented two more flowers on the house. Though the second serving of the flowers was most appreciated, they were served cold, and this is the type of dish that needs to be served hot (or very warm at a minimum). Regardless, the flavors were pleasant, and I particularly enjoyed my first few bites. The smoked fish tartine is really an open faced sandwich. There was entirely too much gribiche served, and it completely over-powered the fish. Gribiche is a mayonnaise sauce made with hard-boiled eggs instead of raw, with the addition of capers, chervil, gherkins, and Worcestershire. This sauce was very heavy on the mayonnaise, and I could not detect any Worcestershire to balance out the sweet. Most diners need to order a starter and a main, though the two entrees (starter plates) provided an acceptable portion size for lunch. However, for a $37 lunch, I thought the value was missing. Bottom line: I do not plan on returning.

Paul S.

Ate here twice. The first night I had the lamb which was perfectly cooked and mixed with a medley of wonderful flavors anchored by peas and mint in a beautiful preparation. The second visit I had the mouse melon appetizer with cucumbers and chorizo which was light, fresh, and perfect for a warm night. I followed it with the line caught fish with a fennel salad and again everything was delicious and service friendly. Two visits and both very good service and food

Valrhona hot chocolate
Georgie B.

I am in love with most of the Hip Group eateries, including Milse, The Store, Ortolana and Amano, so it is no surprise that I am now loving Rosie, a busy cafe and restaurant located near the Parnell Rose Gardens. Rosie has been around for quite a while now (almost three years!), so I am a bit late to the party. Having just moved nearby, I thought it high time I check out this popular eatery. So far, I have really enjoyed their coffee, their specialty Valrhona house hot chocolate and more recently, their brunch fare. Their food menu is European based, with all their produce either locally sourced or grown on the owners' farm in Kumeu. Most of the dishes are not your usual brunch fare, so it is the perfect time to step outside the box and try something different. You will find dishes such as roast peach panacotta, smoked fish omelette, homemade crumpets, lamb and kumara sausage with poached egg, stuffed eggplant and chargrilled scampi. We particularly enjoyed the following: - Sprouted bread with smashed egg, courgette and capsicum salsa (lovely presentation and the flavours worked really well) - Two poached eggs with sourdough toast and preserves (this is not actually on the menu, but we found out on the day that eggs any style can be ordered on request) - Homemade crumpets with strawberry, white chocolate mousse and pistachios (if you have a sweet tooth, then I recommend this dish, but otherwise it is very, very, very indulgent. A bonus was that I left Rosie feeling happily full and in fact, wasn't hungry until dinner time!) But the star of their menu is surprisingly not a food dish, but their Chocolate & Coconut Smoothie. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! A fellow foodie recommended this lovely drink, and I am so glad she did. I think I may have found my new addiction! It was delicious and I loved the generous amount of threaded coconut on top. If smoothies aren't your thing, they also make great coffee and more interestingly, a Classic Valrhona House Hot Chocolate, which comes with a small jug of pouring chocolate and on the side, chocolate marshmallows - yummy! Food aside, service was friendly and welcoming and brownie points to our waiter who remained cool, calm and collected throughout, considering Rosie was full to the brim! Will definitely be back to try their dinner menu!

Cecilia W.

As with any Hip Group eatery, you'll recognise Rosie by the contemporary decor and clean lines that attract young people for being effortlessly chic. If you're like me and you love Ortolana, you'll love the softer and more relaxed atmosphere here. There's detail in everything! If I could take something home, I'd go for the woven brown chairs that on one hand are beautiful and elegant, but are firm and practical enough to sit and eat on. With an open kitchen stretched across the front, it gives you the illusion that you had walked into someone's elaborate dining room with a beautiful chandelier in the middle. Cabinet displays full of beautiful desserts lie across the front and it makes me want to come back to Rosie during the day to experience the cafe culture. Like other menus found at other Hip Group eateries, the menu almost looks like a shopping list, which to the undiscerning eye - can look like a jumble of ingredients. For some reason, you'll feel assured that the chef has a purpose for throwing the bunch of uncommon ingredients together. This can be refreshing, it can also put people out of their comfort zone - not knowing exactly what to expect out of the kitchen! The lamb was beautiful and melted in my mouth. Even with the pieces sprawled across the plate artistically, you actually get a lot of meat on the menu. My only gripe was that the sauce was bit sour and overpowered the natural sweetness of the lamb. The boys ordered "spatchcock" in an attempt to be adventurous to try something unfamiliar. Which turned out to be chicken. Boys being boys, they joked about it looking like KFC chicken on a plate, but so much more succulent and without the grease. That's a tick! Be warned, the dessert sizes are big! If you're already full from the meal and crave something sweet, I would opt for something from the cabinet instead. The combination of flavours were creative and the promised "celery root" adorned the top of the brulee. It reminds me of the dried persimmon I used to make at home - sweet and chewy. Away from the central buzz in Parnell, it makes for easy meet and eat. I'm a fan of dining places that serve fresh and contemporary food. A place where you can sit back and relax after a day's hard work without going through the pulse of the city hub. One visit isn't enough to satisfy - I'll be back during the day to try more!

Courtney E.

Rosie is another wonderful cafe from The Hip Group. The menu follows similar suit to their other eateries, with breakfast and lunch options presented beautifully. I have actually come twice now and the food hasn't disappointed. The two top pics are actually the same dish, though mine on the right is no egg but with mushrooms -- eek as i don't like eggs. The one on the left also has the sauce on the side. They are the beef brisket with potato galette. Absoultly delicious, great cooking temperature and both $18 - great value for money. I was def feeling stuffed after that. One downside that bothered me - it was served in a bowl! I realise that these are the "in trends" but its a pain and inconvenient. Serve my dish on a plate please. The pulled beef tartine below - also $18 was not really value for money. Its a a shame because it actually tasted really nice. Great texture and flavour but I was left still hungry. I ordered this when they first opened so the dish may have improved in size - not sure? Dessert was great. I don't normally like cinnamon but i would recommend this sponge as it isn't over powering in flavour. One other improvement I think is the smoothie may need more malt - you wouldn't know its malt and honey otherwise. Overall service was attentive and friendly. Great warm atmosphere and beautiful decor. Btw love their open kitchen! Sorry forgot to take photos of the decor - too busy chatting away Rating Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: Good 82 Gladstone road, Parnell Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 630am-Late

Alexandra P.

I walked in and knew I had hit the jackpot! Recommended as one of the best cafes of 2014 by Metro, Rosie is a step above other bacon and egg cafes and focuses on creating visual masterpieces that your tummy will enjoy. It's clear that it's a favourite with the locals, as the place was humming with energy of walkers, old friends, families and solo coffee goers. We luckily scored a table big enough for 4 at the back. The round tables are good for groups but limited chair movement means you have to do a polite tango dance to get out. The menu is a sight for sore eyes with a more contemporary mix. I enjoyed the poached eggs with heirloom tomatos, parmesan and bread crumbs ($19). Not what I initially expected, but then again Rosie is nothing close to boring. It was presented beautifully and all ingredients complemented each other. I washed it down with a mixed berry and flaxseed smoothie which was a great way to get my antioxidants. The service was bang on and our cute waitress was always smiling and on the ball. Water glasses were filled up, plates were cleared promptly and questions were answered. Although Rosie is on the expensive side, if you're getting a bit bored with the usual cafes, this will inspire you.

Nut granola with figs, honeycomb and chia seed yoghurt
Alex D.

Rosie (nee Rosehip) is the latest addition to the ever-expanding list of Hip Group cafes and restaurants, which include Ortolana, Takapuna Beach Café, St Heliers Bay Bistro and Provenance. If you frequent any of their other restaurants, chances are you'll recognize Rosie as a Hip Group venture as soon as you walk in - it has the same clean lines and modern aesthetic that make their restaurants effortlessly chic. Brightly covered stools add a pop of colour against the light wooden tables and beige tiled walls, and a stunning circular light feature hangs like a halo above the communal table. Mum and I stopped in after an early morning Airport pick-up in desperate need of caffeine. It was 7am and the place was already bustling - a testament to their committed fan base and that Parnell locals were screaming for a great neighbourhood eatery. The entranceway is narrow and a bit awkward to navigate with people waiting for takeout coffee, but once you get past all that the open plan and floor to ceiling windows create the perfect environment for reading the morning paper in solitude. I ordered the nut granola (14), which was presented beautifully. The granola was packed full toasted seeds, almonds and puffed wheat and came with fresh figs and honeycomb. Chia seed yoghurt was artistically smeared around the bowl and whilst it looked pretty there wasn't enough - thankfully it was served with milk as well! The service was fantastic - relaxed and friendly. And as always the complimentary sparkling water was appreciated. I am looking forward to heading back to try their smoked fish omelette with soft herbs and caper salad!

Nut granola with Yoghurt Panna Cotta, Honeycomb and passion fruit
Rhea P.

5 Returned to Rosie in Parnell this week for a delightful brunch catch-up. Rosie, just like the other hip group ventures (think Ortolana and Cafe on Kohi) has a wonderful escape-like quality about it, lending a luxurious holiday mood which makes the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day momentarily melt away whist you enjoy your meal. Featured above is their seasonal Nut Granola with Honeycomb, Passionfruit and a Yoghurt Panna Cotta. I also treated myself to one of their fabulous Chocolate-Coconut Smoothies. The granola has a fantastic toastiness about it, and when combined with the yoghurt Panna cotta just elevated the dish to the next level. The passion fruit was a master stroke, adding a much needed contrast to the sweetness of the honey comb. All in all another unsurprisingly quality experience

Beef tongue
Pearl L.

It's nice close to the rose garden and u can get parking! Tables quite close to each other. Service was very good, food is nice but not as introduced like top xxx something, but tasty. I guess the location gives more score than the actual food. Dessert are quite normal u can find from like store or ortolans I guess they got the same supplier. So I did not order dessert as I was expecting some own made one.

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11 years ago

The green juice made up from kale, cucumber and apple is healthy, delicious and energising. Yum!

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10 years ago

Always a winner. Incredible food, amazing coffee, service with a smile. The Butchers Sausage is my go-to and highly recommended. Enjoy!

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7 years ago

Chicken was undercooked and gave me food poisoning, also I ordered a coke which came came to me cold as it was also undercooked.

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I'll never go there again, Expensive, small portion, waitress nice the atmosphere allegiant and quite easy to park !

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11 years ago

I was really disappointed after all the reviews. Service was slow, at one point rude and the vegetarian dish totally lacked flavour.

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