Rosedale Restaurant is a welcoming dining destination in Washington, DC, where thoughtful service, a comfortable atmosphere, and a well-rounded menu come together to create an experience guests return to again and again.
Located at 4465 Connecticut Ave NW, the restaurant offers a versatile setting for brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, making it an appealing choice whether you are planning a relaxed solo meal, a casual outing with friends, or a more polished evening out.
With a 4.10-star rating from 88 reviews, Rosedale Restaurant has earned a strong reputation for offering reliable quality, attentive table service, and a dining experience that feels both easygoing and elevated.
Guests are drawn to Rosedale for many reasons, including its impressive selection of cocktails, wine, and desserts, along with a menu that features comfort food, organic dishes, coffee, beer, and happy-hour drinks.
The restaurant is especially appreciated for its great cocktails, great dessert, and great wine list, giving customers plenty of reasons to linger and enjoy the moment.
Whether you are starting the day with brunch, stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or ending the night with something sweet, the restaurant’s casual yet trendy setting creates the right backdrop for every occasion.
A bar on site, private dining room, and strong focus on seating and service add to the sense that this is a place designed not just for meals, but for memorable visits.
Rosedale Restaurant also makes dining more convenient and accessible for a wide range of guests. Outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery provide flexibility for every lifestyle, while accessibility features such as a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet help ensure a more comfortable experience for all visitors.
Reservations are accepted, with brunch and dinner reservations recommended for those planning ahead, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. With its blend of quality food, welcoming service, thoughtful accessibility, and a polished yet comfortable environment, Rosedale Restaurant stands out as a dependable and inviting choice in Washington, DC.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Spiced Lentil Donuts, Ginger, Green Chili, Beetroot Chutney
Onion, Potatoes, Coconut Chutney
Rice, Yoghurt, Cheddar Cheese, Lemon Pickle
Green Chilis, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, Lemon Juice
Spiced Potato Cake, Yellow Chickpeas, Date Tamarind, Mint Cilantro Chutney
Coriander Seed, Cumin, Cinnamon, Sannas
Crispy Baby Spinach, Yogurt, Tamarind, Date
Fennel, Black Pepper, Tempered Mayo
Sea Bass, Red Chili Paste, Tamarind, Karwari Chutney
Sea Scallops, Coconut, Green Chili, Cilantro
Spiced Lamb, Ancho tomato chutney, Kachumber
Fresh Coconut, Garlic, Fenugreek, Coriander Seeds
Broiled Chicken, Tomatoes, Dry Fenugreek Powder
Traditional Tandoori Marinade, Pickled Onions, Mint Chutney
Kaima Rice, Aromatic Spices, Raisins, Cashew Nuts, Onion Tomato Raita
Roasted Coconut, Green Cardamom, Fennel
Scottish Salmon, Dill, Honey
Coconut, Red Chilies, Tamarind
Banana Leaf, Onion, Curry Leaf
Tamarind, Jaggery, Curried Potatoes
Shrimp, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Green Chili, Curry Leaves
Ossobuco, Caramelized Onions, Saffron
Chicken Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Garam masala
Duck Breast, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, coconut rice
Shrimp, Mussels, Monk Fish, Coconut Milk
Seasonal Vegetables, Poppy Seeds, Cinnamon, Cloves
Onion, Tomato, Tellicherry, Black Pepper
Indian Eggplant, Green Chilies, Fennel, Tamarind
Lentils, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Grated Coconut
Onion, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Dry Fenugreek Powder
Garlic, Spinach Dill, Fresh Fenugreek
Garlic, Spinach, Dill, Fresh Fenugreek, Paneer
Garlic, Tomatoes, Butter, Cream
Cauliflower, Peas, Garam Masala
Seasonal Vegetables, Poppy Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cumin
Onion, Tomato, Tellicherry, Black Pepper
Indian Eggplant, Green Chilies, Fennel, Tamarind
Lentils, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Grated Coconut
Onion, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Dry Fenugreek Powder
Garlic, Spinach Dill, Fresh Fenugreek
Garlic, Tomatoes, Butter, Cream
Garlic, Spinach, Dill, Fresh Fenugreek, Paneer
Flakey griddled flatbread
Leavened flatbread
Leavened flatbread seasoned with garlic
Eggplant, cumin, fenugreek see, lentils, ginger, tamarind
with mustard oil, fennel, onion, chili powder, raisins
Mango, cardamom, saffron
one of each chutney!
Yoghurt & cucumber sauce with mustard seeds, curry leaves & whole dried red chilies.
Fried lentil cracker with tamarind & mint chutneys.
Spiced cracker
Jaggery, Coconut Milk, Cardamom
Multi-layered Coconut Pancakes, Chocolate Ice Cream
Salted Coconut, jaggery, caramel
Rice Pudding, Cashew Nuts, Raisins
Hear from our valued guests
Richard and Angel were amazing! Great recommendations! Food was excellent and so were the drinks. Ask for their take on the margarita. Get the cod! Soo good.
Excellent authentic cuisine. Our favorites were Prawn Moilee (which is not yet on their online menu) and Eggplant Kozhambu, and for dessert the Payasam. The service was excellent, and the interior decor is tasteful and allows for privacy between tables. The menu clearly indicates which items people with dietary restrictions need to avoid (e.g. gluten, dairy, egg, etc).
Outstanding Indian food in a comfortable and attractive space. Red Snapper Pollichatu, in banana leaf, Paneer Lababdar, Eggplant Kozhambu all delicious and with distinct and clear flavor profiles. Cashew lemon rice with black mustard seeds also delicious, paratha too. Nonalcoholic mango mojito an excellent accompaniment. Great addition to the neighborhood and if you're in another neighborhood, worth the trip. Easy metro access (near Van Ness/UDC). Excellent and friendly service. Looking forward to returning! Update: another meal, takeout this time, excellent again.
Malabar is absolutely outstanding! We had three delicious seafood appetizers, garlic naan with chutneys and the duck entree with a vegetable side. Neraj is an amazing chef and lovely guy that stopped by the table. Peitra is an excellent guide through the smooth flavors of modern India with lovely wine pairings. Beautiful playful setting with a great bar. Very highly recommend. Will be back often. Neraj
Went to Malabar during restaurant week and had a wonderful time ! The food and drinks were amazing, and the service was even better !! Our server, Richard, was so funny, attentive, and helpful; the manager also came by often (didn’t catch his name) and he was very friendly and kind as well. I specifically recommend the palak chaat and the chai tini :)
2 weeks in and obviously a brand new restaurant is going to have some hiccups. That being said, they ran out of one of our starters so we ended up trying the Cauliflower Bezule and it was so good! The food overall was delicious, we had the halibut and lamb shank as entrees and they did not disappoint. However I cannot leave out the desserts, roasted coconut ice cream (I mean I would go back for this alone) and some kind of chocolate brownie layered thing with a mint chocolate ice cream really surprised us. They went above and beyond service wise to overcome the app running out and the restaurant had a nice ambience and division of spaces that made it feel intimate. Therefore I’m giving this 5 stars across the board.
Food was amazing. Fantastic spice and sauces. Lots of seafood options but we only had the scallop appetizer which was wonderful. Eggplant and Lamb shank entrees were also fantastic. Service was incredible. Everyone was really nice and right there when you needed something.
Across the street from Bread Furst is a South Indian restaurant serving coastal dishes like garlic black cod and scallops with coconut from a James Beard Award-winning chef. One block from the Van Ness-UDC Metro and near easy street parking, Malabar is worth a visit. Open every day from 5-10 p.m., the space is huge with a spacious dining room and bar. Service is on point and the food is very tasty. To help feed two of us, we ordered the palak chaat, scallops, arancini, chicken curry, and garlic black cod. Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavor, but the winners were the scallops, arancini, and palak chaat. If you love Indian food, go here. Its coastal southern style is unique and worth your time.
Had a marvelous dinner at this new Indian restaurant in Van Ness. Highly recommend the Butter Chicken, Palak Chaat, cauliflower bezule, and ragda pattice. The Beetroot Wada was also delicious. Our server was great—attentive and fun.
A delightful addition to the Indian food scene. James Beard winner chef Vikram Sundaram fed us a memorable Palak chaat and authentic Lamb shank Chettinad. Redolent with spice and perfectly cooked lamb. All of the appetisers we tried were good, but the scallops needed some rice or bread to sop up the delicious gravy. A warm inviting entrance leads to several cosy areas like a home in Kerala!
Common questions about Rosedale Restaurant
Rosedale Restaurant is located at 4465 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States, Washington, DC, United States.
You can reach Rosedale Restaurant by calling +1 202-845-8301.
Rosedale Restaurant has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 88 customer reviews.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free street parking.
Rosedale Restaurant features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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