Run to Rose's Luxury!

I was referred to Rose's Luxury by the sommelier at Komi Restaurant and a couple I chatted with at an Art and Soul dinner. I tried to visit early on a Saturday evening and discovered  both the bar and dining area were full and the wait for a table was more than an hour. Two weeks later I returned on a weeknight as recommended by the restaurant's receptionist.


Pork, habanero and lychee salad

Rose's Luxury offers innovative, tasty dishes delivered by laidback, attentive servers  in a casual setting. I started with the pork with habanero and lychee salad . When the salad was delivered to my table I was urged to stir the ingredients well. The salad was amazing!






Burnt romaine, poblano, avocado, and cotija chesse salad

I was brought the burnt romaine, poblano, avocado and cotija cheese to try - it was good also well. The smoky taste of the romaine was balanced with the avocado. I checked my notes twice I didn't order the salad, so where it come from? Janine, the woman  serving me, thought I should try it.




I had the ricotta gnocchi as my entrée. The gnocchi pillows were bursting with ricotta cheese. The savory sauce and roasted mushrooms further 
complemented the gnocchi.

Delicious ricotta filled gnocchi

Rose's Luxury chocolate cremeux

Next was the chocolate cremeux garnished with rose petals and accompanied with toast points. The cremeux is heavenly. Janine, the server assigned to my table, recommended trying Byrrh, a sweet vermouth with the chocolate cremeux. It was decadent!



A member of the staff  brought me a sample of the soaked pear served with smoked marscapone, honey and brown butter crumbles to try. It was smooth, rich and creamy.

Rose's Luxurysoaked pear, smoked marscapone

Ask for Janine when you visit. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and polite.

Rose's Luxury doesn't accept reservations. Friday and Saturday are incredibly busy - go early or expect to wait. Full service is also available at the bar. Quieter night are Monday and Tuesday evenings. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is a few short blocks from the Eastern Market metro stop. Metered off street parking is available Monday thru Saturday from 7am to 10pm.

I plan to visit Rose's Luxury again - there's still more on the menu to explore.