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Angela’s Sauté from Rosalina’s Kitchen

Angela’s Sauté from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MA

Angela’s Sauté from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MAAll right folks, it’s official…I am ready to say that I have tasted the most incredible Italian cuisine in the city! Rosalina’s Kitchen on Hamilton Street has blown the rest of the Italian eateries out of the water. True…its location is inconspicuous at best with a no-frill interior decor, yet this byob establishment has a dynamic menu that will leave even the hungriest individual completely satiated.

After being greeted by Angela, one of the owners, my bottle of red wine was quickly opened, poured and my appetizer order was taken. I was told that the eggplant rollatini was to die and was not disappointed. Rolls of delicately fried eggplant, ricotta, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a delightful red sauce quite literally melted in my mouth and disappeared from the plate my husband and I were sharing in a matter of seconds. The small side salad was quite substantial with crisp ingredients and a zesty homemade balsamic dressing. The entree arrived piping hot and absolutely ginormous! I had ordered Angela’s Sauté which consisted of chicken smothered in toasted pine nuts tossed with a tangy garlic & oil sauce with fresh mushrooms & spinach. I ordered mine over penne which was cooked al dente. The dish was truly exquisite! The chicken was moist and tender and the toasted pine nuts added texture and richness to the dish. I’m not sure who loved the dish more…my husband or myself as he spent just as much time “sneaking” bites off my plate as he did eating his own meal. If I’m being honest, I think I sampled dishes from at least five of my fellow foodies, all of which were equally delicious. I look forward to returning to Rosalina’s Kitchen and highly recommend this fine restaurant with the highest compliments to the chef and staff!

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Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine

Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MA

Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MARosalina’s Kitchen is place I’d heard wonderful things about but had not ventured to since it’s not on my usual routes around town. I walked in to find a bustling dining room – a great sign on a Wednesday night! The crowd was varied but everyone seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere and meals. As I sat with my group and looked over the menu, appetizers started arriving to those around me. Lucky for me they were generous portions and my friends were in sharing moods – the antipasto platter had a delicious assortment of meats and vegetables, a starter that struck a balance between light and satisfying. After much internal debate I went with the classic chicken and eggplant Parmesan with linguine for my meal. It was the classic preparation, as described on the menu – fried and topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce. The portion was huge – enough to share and take home leftovers. The chicken was moist and perfectly fried without feeling heavy while the eggplant was tender and flavorful. The sauce was a simple marinara with a bright tomato flavor. It was well balanced without being overly sweet or acidic.

Only after looking at the dessert ravioli on the specials board could I stop my self from eating this delicious dish. However, the call of peanut butter and Nutella ravioli was loud and I ordered a dish to split. There were 3 large fried ravioli filled with creamy peanut hazelnut chocolate goodness. Several bites were just enough to sate the sweet craving for several of us at the table.

I don’t frequently dine out for Italian but when the craving hits, Rosalina’s Kitchen will certainly be on my short list. She is truly dedicated to the success of her restaurant and she has the kitchen skills to back her up. Next on my “to try” list will be the homemade ravioli which are made weekly with creative fillings. If Rosalina’s Kitchen does creative as well as she does the classics, I’ll be in for a treat!