All 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!
