Rosella KPT — Restaurant in Kennebunk

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Rosella Sushi in Kennebunkport last night, and I must say it was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. From start to finish, every aspect of our visit was exceptional.

First and foremost, we had the pleasure of chatting with Matt, the executive chef, who was not only incredibly talented but also a delight to talk to. His passion for his craft was evident, and it enhanced our overall experience.

The team of Kelsey, Greta, and Genevieve flawlessly prepared each dish we ordered, leaving us in awe of their skill and attention to detail. From the presentation to the taste, every plate that arrived at our table was simply incredible. The quality of ingredients was evident, and the flavors were harmonious.

One standout dish for us was the miso soup. It was truly out of this world. The balance of flavors, the depth of the broth, and the freshness of the ingredients came together to create a cup of perfection. We couldn't get enough of it! The nigiri pieces of shrimp, Texas Wagyu and pickled mussels were unlike anything we’d had before. Truly delicious. The Bagels-On-Hudson roll must have had 26 flavors to it in the absolute best way possible.

We can’t forget the exceptional orange wine recommendation that we received from the hostess. Not only was the wine fantastic, but when we left the restaurant I received an immediate call letting us know that we left our credit card. They even offered to drop it off to us the next day. Who does that!?

Overall, our time at Rosella Sushi was nothing short of exceptional. The culinary expertise, the friendly staff, and the remarkable flavors all combined to create a dining experience that exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a truly memorable meal as we won’t forget it for a...

Rosella Restaurant - 1 Chase Hill Rd, Kennebunk, ME

The service was outstanding from Chris, Katie, Genevieve and of course Max the Sushi chef. The food was exactly not originally what we were looking for but, have now become total fans of. “We were so pleased with the service and the food from Rosella we decided to make it back as often as can. They went above and beyond to help us learn about Sushi and to find the perfect items.” Five Stars each for Food, Service, Atmosphere, Dinning Experience and Five stars apiece for the staff members…

Bob Seger wrote the lyrics…. Well you walk into a restaurant all strung out from the road. And you feel the eyes upon you as you're shakin' off the cold….

This is how our night was going as we entered Rosella until manager Chris greeted us warmly and escorted us to our seats. Menus in hand we realized that we’d stumbled into a Sushi restaurant which neither of us were a fan of. We decided to make the best of our mistake and figured we’d order a soup to cut the evening chill order and a glass of wine. This is where the magic began to change a bad night into the most wonderous dining adventure we’d ever experienced … Max the Sushi Chef asked us two simple questions…

Ques1. What do you both like? Ans. Well we love fish but, not so sure about raw fish..

Ques2. Can I interest you in trying a bite? Ans. Sure why not….

Max began swaying back and forth like a pendulum, knife in one hand slicing through various cuts of Black Sea Bass, Blue Fin Tuna, Smoked Steelhead Trout and in the other splashes of spices, all locally sourced fish from New England….do yourself a favor and get yourself to Rosella for a Down East...

After a very disappointing experience at another area restaurant claiming to be 5*, we walked into Rosella starving, with no reservation. The host greeted us immediately and delightfully explained to us what kind of experience we’d receive at the sushi bar (their first available seating). Her warmth helped us out of our funk and into the excitement of our meal to come. Our chef, Genevieve, guided us in selecting a mix of sashimi, nigiri, and big rolls that were perfectly crafted and the right amount of food for our preferences. We enjoyed Negroni Sour’s and Chenin Blanc with the meal, great recommendations from their Somm and cocktail team. With a sister property in NYC, we had no doubt everything would be tasty but we were elated by how delicious and how professional their staff was. Given the fact that we’ve had mediocre food or service at many other restaurants in the area, we were thrilled by the total package Rosella offers. A true testament to their quality and approach to small batch sourcing, several dishes began to sell out quickly. Since we were a later (unexpected) seating, we would like to go back earlier in the evening another time to ensure we get to try more things before they sell out! We likely will return again on this trip, and highly recommend this restaurant to others. Thank you...