Rosalynn's Bistro & Catering in Rockland
928 Laporte St, Rockland, ON K4K 1M6, Canada
About
Rosalynns serving: Dinner and Catering for all your needs! Housemade from scratch menu, that you don't have to cook!! Fully licensed for you to enjoy!!
Business Hours
Services
Photos
Reviews
Most Mentioned
We just went to Rosalyn’s for the first time last night for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! Every time we drove by the restaurant we always said “ We need to go there one day.” Well we finally did! Booked the reservation online. The site for booking was a little confusing. It’s set up like I was ordering food online, not a typical reservation format but I managed my way through it. The decor is very nice and romantic, quiet background music, candles, felt like we had some privacy in the corner. The service was very good, we didn’t have to wait too long to get served, very good menu choices and the food was delicious! I had the seafood linguine and my husband had the fish & chips. We also ordered onion rings which wasn’t on the menu but they went out of their way to provide it for us! We were both happy with our selections. I have pics but was unable to attach to this review. The only negative thing to mention was that the debit machine was out of service so we needed to pay with either cash or email money transfer. Not a big deal but mentioned to give you a heads up. Our meal cost $100 plus tip. That included our meals and a beer and white wine. We thought that was reasonably priced. Rockland needed a more upscale restaurant with great food. There are many other selections we want to taste and will definitely be back! Support our local businesses!
Food was very good but over price a glass of wine $18 is a bit to much
Rosalyn’s is Rockland’s hidden gem. The chef’s specialty is Italian and his pasta is made fresh in house. The food is savoury and made with fresh herbs. The chef partners with local businesses to offer natural biological options, and locally made products. All food is Canadian. Pete and Alanna always offer high quality food made fresh every time and at prices you won’t see anywhere else for that quality. Be sure to try his appetizers and have a specialty wine while Pete cooks fresh for you, every time, every plate. Oh… and indulge in a freshly made desert… gelato is a must! The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and cozy, to make you feel at home.
Rosalynn Restaurant is a true gem that stands out for its fantastic food and welcoming atmosphere. The highlight of the dining experience is undoubtedly their homemade pasta, which is crafted to perfection. Each dish bursts with flavor, showcasing the chef's dedication to quality and authenticity. What makes Rosalynn even more appealing is its reasonable pricing, making it accessible for everyone looking to indulge in a delightful meal without breaking the bank. The combination of delicious food, cozy ambiance, and affordability makes Rosalynn a must-visit for anyone who appreciates great Italian cuisine. Highly recommended!
Went to Rosalyn’s for the first time and was very impressed!!! I will definitely be back!!
For Mothers Day I booked brunch at Rosalynn’s restaurant. Never being there before I was sure to ask questions when I called to book the reservation. The first question was were we ordering off of a menu and I was assured we would be having a formal sit down lunch. Upon arrival we weren’t greeted, a table hadn’t been set for us and the hostess seemed to not be happy and started screaming across the restaurant if we had a reservation that I assured her we did have. While we stood and waited we were all in horror at the dirty restaurant. The floor looked to hadn't been vacuumed for days, the table clothes were wrinkled up napkins poorly placed, cheap thin cutlery, no water was served and the worst was seeing a picked over buffet that had been sitting out since 9am. Our reservation was for 1pm. Who wants to go to a fine Italian restaurant and eat from a buffet that had been obviously previously eaten from? My in-laws were horrified and suggested that we leave, but we decided to stay and make the best of it as it was Mothers Day and restaurants were full in their little town. I chose Rosalynn’s because it had a high star rating and I thought it was a higher end place that would have impeccable service. Was I wrong! From here things just got worse. The left out food was garbage, the drink orders were wrong, coffee served with no cream or sugar, no water on tables. For the high end price of this place don’t waste your time or money. There is no class, no service, and they sure don’t appreciate their customers that come to support their business. This place should just close, what a hole and absolutely horrible service & food.
Recently attended a Sunday brunch, all the food and drinks were amazing. Its clear that the chef takes the time to choose quality ingredients as every single dish was fresh and flavourful. Best eggs bennedict in Rockland hands down. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the food. Highly recommend, will be returning to try Dinner and lunch menu.
Had a reservation for 6 pm. Seated on time... got a menu to order by 7pm. Orders weren't taken until 7:45.. 1st appetizer arrived (salad) at 8:36. Never again. The food wasn't even worth the wait. Dining experience was horrible. If I could leave zero stars I would.
What a beautiful family-owned restaurant amazing
Delicious food choices. Friendly staff and great service.
Food was delicious and our waitress, Katia, was exceptional. We will be back for sure. Vegetarian options: There were a few vegetarian options on the menu. The mushroom ravioli with truffle sauce was to die for!
This is the best restaurant in Rockland it has a nice quiet atmosphere and the food there is amazing if you re in a hurry to get served go to a fast food place not here ,,, Everything is homemade and the cook puts a lot of pride in his food and how it s served . Prices are good and the specials and all the food served is top knotched I was never never disappointed with anything that I ordered there everything is fresh and presentation is excellent . The waitresses are very courteous ! Best restaurant in Rockland Ont . Parking: Everything gosh really good a must try
Absolutely terrible service. Food is mediocre at best. The wait time is equivalent to watching paint dry... actually let me correct myself. Paint dries quicker! Made a reservation for 6 pm. Got a salad at 9 pm. Beyond pathetic service. This place should just close their doors. The chip wagon could put this place out of business!!!
Very nice week dinner, service was faster than usual which is nice. The seafood liguine were so very good, with a little bit of everything, fresh pasta and a tasty sauce. It even came with a good Cesar Salad, and the LugTread from Beaus is always a must on tap. Cheers! Wheelchair accessibility: One floor.
Excellent food, pasta was amazing. A hidden gem in Rockland. Highly recommend.
Everything was so good and decent priced. The salmon and the steak were both amazing. Nice romantic atmosphere
My first time going to this restaurant. It was fabulous! I had the salmon and it was perfectly cooked with a delicious glaze.
Great food. Great service.
Friendly atmosphere and nice staff. The food was amazing
Food was delicious, but it took 2 hours to come out and the portion sizes were small for many dishes. Server was kind
You want the best ,you will have the best!! Food,service, price and smile !!
Wow! This is the best restaurant in Rockland! Great service and fantastic food! Everyone was very happy with their meal, we cant wait to go back!
We wanted to find a restaurant that served authentic, home made, Italian cooking. We heard of Rosalynn s so we drove from Orleans and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent, the portions were ample, and the food was superb. We ordered the bread basket (superb) and three different meals and 3 different desserts all of which were truly excellent. We will be going back and soon.
Enjoyed a fabulous dinner with family. All of our dinners were delicious, different pastas, salmon, all cooked to perfection and SO tasty! The bread basket is beautifully presented too. Rosalynn s is a great discovery to which we will be returning! Thank you to Rosalyn and your entire staff and huge compliments to the Chef!
My husband, brother and I had a very pleasant dinner at Rosalynns. The food was excellent and our server friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful dining experience.
Vegetarian options: Pasta bar lets you customize your plate Parking: Shared parking with the plaza Food : 5/5 |
The restaurant was far from busy and it took the server over 40min to TAKE our ORDER. We were getting ready to leave as they finally came to our table. During that time they had servers leaving the kitchen eating strips of bacon and handing off pieces to their friends without shame. No apology, no explanation given and no checking in apart from delivering our bill. The food had potential but the service was so terrible it took away from the entire experience. Its a shame when you want to support small businesses but they arent prepared to deliver even the bare minimum in service.
Wonderful and very delicious food and great friedly staff. Me and my wife visited Rockland and decided to eat at Rosalynn s resturant. Don t miss the chance to eat there.
My son and I have been having brunch at Rosalynns, for yrs; the support of local artists on the walls, is a lovely touch.
Great food and service!
Warm atmosphere, impeccable service, exceptional quality food! Fried squid starter 10/10 Carrot and ginger soup 12/10 Seafood linguine 12/10 Shrimp and lobster pasta 12/10 Everything was absolutely perfect!
Good food, nice ambience.
Great food. Amazing service. We recently moved to the area and are so glad we found this gem. We will surely be regulars.
Food was amazing, and the service was perfect
Great staff and excellent dinner. We had the fish special which was haddock with a shrimp and lobster cream sauce. Absolutly delicious.
Always good! Never disappoints! Great Service and great food!
Always excellent food
The food was exquisite, the service started slow in the beginning, but then it was fast and very courteous. Well definitely go back there.
We just moved in to the area and had an amazing family dinner. 5 stars for service and food. Cant wait to return. Food was very good, portions were well served. Nest of all the staff were engaging and attentive.
Impeccable service and great fresh homemade food. With a menu for everyones taste.
Delicous food and great service a jewel on Rockland
We are residents of Rockland and are regulars at Rosalynns. This is a family-run restaurant owned by Allana and Pete (their young daughters pitch in and help regularly) that is the epitome of what a business should be: Welcoming, familiar, friendly, and offers personalized service with excellent food and portions. To say it is a hidden gem would be an understatement. Gotta go, its Mothers Day and the lady of the house wants to have breakfast prepared for her and Pete makes an excellent Eggs Benedict... T&T
Great food as always!
Very good food
Spaghetti Carbonara was excellent! Will definitely be back for more!
After a rough week of eating takeout (stuck in a hotel with 4 kids), we decided to order from Rosalynns and were very impressed by the food quality as well as excellent customer service we received upon pick-up. The owners went above and beyond... gifting us a few sugary treats. A little gesture of kindness that brightened our day. Wait time was a quick 25 minutes and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be ordering again!
Very very good food! Dont expect a quick in and out meal, but very much worth it
We called ahead and were told our table would be available in 30 minutes. We arrived at 7:00(as instructed) and then waited outside an additional 20 minutes while they prepared our table. We finally ordered at 7:30 past and by 9:00 pm FOOD HADNT ARRIVED. We asked for our bill. The server replied and mentioned our food was next. It eventually arrived by 9:10. Fish and chips was good (no rave reviews). I mentioned the waiting time was excessive. Server agreed and added they were extremely busy. No other apology, no complimentary desert, not even coffee. NOT RETURNING HERE, EVER.
Best food, really excellent from salad to dessert! If I come back to the area I will order from this place for sure! I was at the riverrock hotel
Best place for comfort food! Everything was delicious! Our server was also very attentive and friendly
Best restaurant in Rockland!
Delicious food. Excellent friendly service.
Great food and service
Ive been at this location approximately 5-6 times. While the food is amazing, the service is sub par. I dont mean the wait staff, the wait for the food has always been extremely long. When I mean long, I mean 40 minutes plus is the average wait time regardless of how busy the restaurant is at the time. The reason I am giving two stars is two fold. 1. Even when trying to order for pick up, they refuse to take an order as they are slammed. 2. The long sub par wait times are atrocious but the food is amazing. My recommendation, if you want amazing food but are unsure if or when you receive it, try your luck.
Very good as always
It s a nice place to go with,friends,Family,or have a party, or catering etc the food it delicious and the service is super good...see you soon
Quickly: Food A+ Service A (Not so friendly) Menu A+ (Great selection. Offers options, i.e. for vegetarians, Specials of the Day. ) Wait time D (Fail.) Atmosphere D (Fail: Noisy, chilly, tables are too close together. Lights are too bright. Wall of mirrors makes me uncomfortable.) Overall Remarks Delicious, fresh, and memorable meals. Are they worth suffering the snail-paced service and lack of privacy? Yes, for the food, but only if you have a few hours to spare, and you wear a hat and sunglasses to ensure some level of privacy.
Delicious food friendly service
We went 3 months ago and the waitress was not nice to us. We ordered fish and chips and the fish was so grease that I couldnt eat it. The Manager offer me another plate of fish of course I didnt wont it. They never give us any discount for this matter. We will never go back at this place. New owners I think very bad food.
Excellent food made our Easter special thank you
Amazing food!!Frendly staff.
I am sitting in the restaurant now. Its 8:22 pm and we ordered our good at 7:00pm and still havent got our food. One of the servers is not wearing a mask! We can see into the kitchen and the chef isnt wearing a mask either. Fish and chips is the special and 1 hour and 15 minutes after the order went in we were told they ran out of fries! Wont be back! Food arrived at 8:40! Customers were going into the kitchen without masks!
Absolutely Awesome
Breakfast are the best
Good food. Slow service. Great quality. Definitely recommend. Maybe not if in a hurry
Amazing food, amazing service. 120% will be going back.
not great
The service was excellent the waitress always came to check on us make sure we had enough or if there was anything else we needed or everything was okay and even the chef came out to check on see how I liked my steak also . I really enjoyed our food it was cooked what we had asked couldnt have asked for better really nice time the Ambiance was beautiful I have nothing but great things to say about Rosalynns, thank you for a nice evening we will be back
Went for breakfast with my son and food was great
Excellent breakfast
Food was good to great but not wow. Aldo a few little mix up with the orders but we looked padt that as it didnt stop us from enjoying iur evening.
Nice family restaurant with a touch of class. Nice tablecloth and flowers on each table. Food is delicious, prepared by the chef/owner. Great Fish and chips, homemade soups.
Best Breakfast in Rockland...Hands Down! Going back soon to try the supper menu!!
Great little family restaurant
Went for breakfast today. Was not impressed the food was ok but arrived cold and potatoes were older Won t be back
The owners are on site and happy to treat you like family. The food is flavorful and priced right. Bring your appetite, serving sizes are hearty.
Nice cozy restaurant. Enjoyed the breakfast.
We went for the mothers day brunch. What a wonderful variety. Everthing is fresh and well displayed. They more than accommodated for allergies. I appreciated the family atmosphere. Thank you for spending your mothers day making mine 1000%. I will be coming again!
Always amasing!! Merci
When we where there it was us and another family. In another words not busy. My appetizer was forgotten, Salmon was dry and wifes meal was just ok. The waitress never came by to ask how our meal was. They seem to be having fun socializing and drinking wine with the other couple that was there. Never coming back.
First visit,more to come
Everything is homemade, service is amazing, and the owner always makes sure you meal is just right.
Good food, great atmosphere. I will go back!
Very ordinary.
Always a great place to eat.
I enjoyed the breakfast...
Sublime little restaurant. Impeccable service!
Awesome
Excellent burgers, fries and rings.
Awesome food!!
Amazing and made to order breakfast. Service is exceptional. Will definitely be back again.
The waitress is as stupid as her feet. I left.
Its wonderful to have a home cooked meal. That you didnt have to prepare or clean up after. Pete and Alana are the very best.
Went for dinner on a Friday night, dinner special was amazing! Lamb shank, was cooked to perfection.
Catered my moms celebration of life. The food was amazing. Thank you Pete and Alana for your compassion and caring. Papot and Marsolais family thank you from our hearts.
The menu clearly stated if I wanted to have marble rye bread instead of white it was 50 cents more. When i got to the cash the bill said $1.00 for the upgrade of bread. The owner said she can charge whatever she wants because the menu said price subject to change. The server never mentioned that it would cost more than the menu price and only found out when i got the bill. False advertising!!! If they want to charge $1.00 more for marble rye then they should have marked it in the menu! I would have not got it if i knew i had to pay that much more for bread.The owner didnt seem to care and believed she was right to charge any amount more without informing customer before they order. Bad customer service and slow as well. And the grilled cheese had hardly any cheese. There are laws about false advertising and it is criminal! So she thinks its fine if i order a $10 burger and then when i get my bill it says $15 ....am I expected to pay $5 more???? I should think not. She should not raise price until she actually gets her new menus with the increased prices.. Or clearly mark it in black marker or put a sticker over current price with the new one.Word of mouth is the best advertising and she has lost many customers because of this!!! Shame on Roslyns Bistro.... I was wondering why there was only 1 customer in the restaurant when we went for lunch...
Very nice little place
Still too salty.
Excellent breakfast
Food at the restaurant is good, but the catering leaves a bit to be desired. Expensive for what you get. 3 plates over 150.00. Veggies were soft. Not much variety. Too bad.
Food is excellent and the environment very homie and friendly. I highly recommend.
Great Breakfast. Took family on a Sunday morning drive from Ottawa to Rockland.
Always a great place to eat. Friendly and quick. Awesome food.
Excellent food!
Good hot and servers anticioate your needs
Delicious and the coleslaw cant be beat.
Best eggs benedict!
Its good
Hazards Gresh, thank you chef Pietro.
The staff, slow unorganized and yelling at one another. The restaurant was not overly busy. Orders not fulfilled properly and when asked to correct we were given attitude. Food was mediocre at best, eggs benny did not have hollandaise sauce but something more like melted cheesewiz. Our table was also not served at the same time as one another. We will not be returning.
Rosalynn s is our go-to restaurant whenever we want a nice dinner out. We don t feel the need to travel to Ottawa for a special dinner when this gem is so close by! The amazing sauces, even the pasta itself is created from scratch, in house. It is family owned and operated, and we always feel welcome by the owners and staff when we go there. This is not a fast food restaurant so it s ok if the food isn t fast. It s a place to have pleasant conversation, a glass of wine, and exquisite food.
Food was delicious. Atmosphere was cozy and clean. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great lunch.
Excellent service, veru friendly and professional owner. Good food.
Best restaurant in town. You want to fine dine without emptying your wallet ? Try Rosalynns. Homemade pasta and sauces=wow, best cesar salad in town, the Special on Fridays + Saturdays is wonderful and price worthy. Everything is made from scratch. Liver platter, seafood stew and fish and chip are delicious. Want a delicious homemade meal served in a cozy atmosphere ? Rosalynns. Buy local: support family owned and operated businesses like this one.
My wife and I have been to Rosalynns Bistro several times. The food is always delicious, and their fresh made pasta cant be beat.
Always great food and good service
Always great food, prompt service, even for our rather large (dozen) group.
Great breakfast.
While I love the food here and the owners are awesome, I get very annoyed when there children are running around doing there thing.. Homework, watching movies on there pads and playing hide and seek with other children. Not very relaxing for me. Also asked for 2nd glass of wine which we never got, but was billed for, when brought up after waiting ages for Bill, was told, I forgot very poor service. I think the owner takes to much on fir herself. Please leave children at home.
Excellent
Good food! The wait for your food is ridiculous! Took 2 hours to get our plate! If you have plans for the evening, I wouldnt recommend.
Food is always excellent, good quality! And service with a smile
Great food, great service. A+++
Delicious food at very reasonable and affordable price. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.
Ive recently gotten to know the owners and I instantly saw the amount of care and passion they have to make great food for people. This is a great place to bring anyone. The food is really good. They practically make everything in house which is amazing plus on top of that they use local business and farms to purchase some of their food.
Delicious food, attentive staff and great prices.
Wonderful experience
I went 2 times. The food is good. The service was slow both times. For Fathers Day we were at brunch and there were only 2 waitresses. The manager didnt even come to help.
Thursday evening and its a full house. For a good reason.
Food was good, we were a wedding party of about 25 people that set a menu ahead of time before coming. Many came in after is and were served and gone before we received our food. I dont think they are set up to handle larger events. The servers were friendly and the food good others than the steams being over done. My wife had to send hers back. The second one was very good. For a dinner for two or a family I would think, no problems. Enjoy
Best fish and chips around. Great specials. Highly recommended
Motel comfy - restaurant great food and great prices...Go for breakfast!!
Very good for breakfast
Very good food and service
Family ran very cute space. Food is awesome and they are super polite. This will be a spot we will be returning to on our next trip!
Food is great but owners bring kids in on the weekends.
Great place, family owned, and its so nice when the owner invites you in. Its like visiting friends. We go for brunch here whenever we have company, and probably once a month when we can. Love it and highly recommend it!