If I could live in any neighborhood, regardless of cost, it would be West Village. The cute storefronts, cobblestone walkways, and even the confusing geography…so charming. Rosemary’s fits right into the neighborhood. The space is gorgeous, illuminated by strings of fairy lights and big mirrors. When we went in the early evening, light was shining in through the doors, and you can just sit there forever soaking in all the prettiness.
The aesthetics immediately put a smile on my face, and I’m happy to say the food did as well.
We shared a Caprese Focaccia to start. The foccacia was fluffy and topped off with tomato, basil, and melted mozzarella. Warm and moist with a slight crunch on the crust. I think we both could’ve easily eaten an entire order on our own.
My friend chose their Spaghetti al Pomodoro – her second time ordering this, which is always a good sign. I took a bite too, and the pasta was perfectly al dente.
I loved my Orecchiette – little ear-shaped pastas cooked with broccoli rabe, homemade sausage. It’s a really tasty dish, but I think what blew this out of the water for me were the red chili peppers that added a bit of spiciness. The slight heat was like the bow on top, the final pizzazz to this dish.
Rosemary’s
18 Greenwich Ave.(btw Charles St & 10th St) New York, NY 10011
Victoria F Hu 