Lori C.

After years of wanting to try Kitchen Roselli for their famous eclair my husband and I were finally able to go there when we were both off work and they were open. They have been there for 18 yrs and have always had limited hours. As a true family run restaurant, the husband, wife and son keep their work/life balance in check. The day we were there they had even more limited hours and were just taking to go orders. Since it's a bit of a drive for us to East Bend, we planned to eat in the car however, once we arrived, the wife/owner allowed us to eat inside and we were so grateful! This charming restaurant has a cute country feel with an open bright dining room with lots of checker board tablecloth covered tables. Lining the walls are shelves full of cans of tomatoes-perhaps empty, but added to the charm. They make everything from scratch here so I knew I was in for a special meal. We decided to order the lasagna with meat sauce, spaghetti and meatballs and cheese focaccia. Of course the eclair was a given for dessert. The cheese focaccia was dripping with gooey cheese on top of the fluffy focaccia bread! It was SO good and I knew it was going to ruin my appetite for the entrees but just couldn't stop eating it. Our spaghetti with meatballs and lasagna entrees were generous portions covered in their homemade sauce. Every bite was a delight. The meatballs were not dense but perfectly tender and seasoned so well. We stopped ourselves after finishing half of each entree so we could have room for our dessert. The eclair was the biggest eclair I have ever seen. It's not a traditional one but more a round choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate sauce. It was definitely sweet and rich but delicious and a must try here. I hope to go back to Kitchen Roselli again and try some of their other menu items. I can see why this place is beloved by the locals and they have been here for so long. They just do it right.

Brooke P.

I have a couple of friends who are from East Bend and they rant and rave about Kitchen Roselli so we decided that a group of us would get together and see what all of the fuss is about. This is definitely a meal I will travel over an hour for again. The lady working the cash register at the front was so friendly and told us up front they were short staffed for the night which really wasn't a problem. We ordered our food and sat down at our table without issues. I dont really have anything bad to say about the food - everything was absolutely delicious. We got the kitchen chicken, the Bianca chicken pasta dish, and the manicotti dish that was on special. We also ordered both garlic bread and cheesy focaccia along with meatballs as an app. The star of the night was definitely their family red sauce. I'm not a huge red sauce fan but I was pouring it over both of my chicken pasta dishes. The garlic bread was divine and the meatballs big and perfectly seasoned. We finished our meal off with a giant cream puff and it reminded me a lot of a Boston cream pie. This is not an establishment to sleep on, especially if you're anywhere near this area. I suggest getting there early as they get pretty busy as the night progresses. Also note they are only open on Friday and Saturday.

Jim C.

We've been trying to eat at Kitchen Roselli for years! With their limited hours and our work schedules it's just been difficult to catch them during their 6 hours of business each week. Today we finally made it happen. Being the day after 4th of July, we assumed they would be closed. We called and received a message that the dining room was closed and we could order online for takeout. We went online and it said to order at the counter. So we made the 30 minute drive to East Bend and found them open, and looked forward to our Italian dinner in the car. The owner was simply awesome, super friendly, and she asked if this was to go... I looked around the empty dining room and asked, "Unless you don't mind if we sit at a table???" She said absolutely, have a seat! Everyone was coming in to pick up carry out orders, but we were treated to a sit down experience. The food came out quick and it was fantastic! The cheesy focaccia was blistering hot, the Spaghetti and Meatballs were fabulous with their house red sauce and the Neapolitan Lasagna with meat sauce was a hearty delight. We finished up with a massive Cream Puff that was so good I can't wait to go back for another. There was an intense rain storm throughout our meal, and the skies cleared just as we were ready to leave. What a fantastic experience we had tonight... and it was a good 10 years in the making. Worth the wait.

Chelsea R.

Some friends have been raving about this spot since we've met and they finally got us all there. Honestly, this meal had me wanting to pack up and move to east bend. All the pasta, all the garlic bread, and damn, those meatballs Mason Jar Salad Carlo's Garlic Bread Basket Cheesy Focaccia David's Award winning meatballs Chicken Bianca Spaghetti with meat sauce Kitchen Chicken Manicotti

Justin F.

Family run and family oriented is how I would describe this place. They have limited hours, but we managed to get in at open and were welcomed right away by the friendly and engaging folks at Roselli. You place your order and pay at the counter, then go find your seat. I've seen where the Italian dressing is a must get, and I would say it was awesome indeed. Their red sauce was spot on with low acidity. Clearly scratch made. The cheesy focaccia bread may have been the best thing, and that's not an insult to the other dishes. The cream puff for dessert was delicious and big as my head! Probably didn't need to order 2 of them, but I'm glad we did! We will bring the kids here for sure.

Mike J.

We drove up to East Bend, NC today to have dinner at Kitchen Roselli. This is a casual restaurant with really good food. The wine, beer, and cocktail choices were good and the choices offered were plentiful. We tried 'Laura's Cosmo' and it was very well done. We started our meal with the mason jar salad and the cheesy focaccia bread. The greens were fresh and crispy with a creamy Italian dressing that was really awesome. The bread was warm and had just the right amount of cheese and came their home made red sauce. The main dishes were done very well. The lasagna is as good as any I've ever tried. The Neapolitan Chicken was tender white chicken in a red sauce with cheese. Delicious! The Rigatoni Rosso was wonderful for those who enjoy just a little more spice in their life. We finished with a cream puff that was seriously a five star treat. We highly recommend this place. The staff was very friendly, and the ambiance in a renovated historical building is perfect. They're only open on Fridays from 5:00~8:00, and on Saturdays from 4:30~8:00, but seriously, it's worth the wait to get there. Try it, you'll be glad you did.

Beau S.

Hidden gem in East Bend, NC. Incredibly charming and romantic setting in what seems to be a converted country general store. Family owned authentic Italian restaurant. Started with the meatball appetizer and it was phenomenal. Second was the house salad in a mason jar. Very unique idea. The salad was very fresh and the dressing was wonderful. I had the veal for dinner and it was simply perfect. The pasta and red sauce was some of the best I've ever had. The owner said the cream puff would change your life. She was right. Perfect end to an incredible meal. I can easily say this is the best meals I've had out in quite some time.

Jason R.

Very very good food. As authentic as you can get with Italian. The eggplant parm was very good. They were thick sliced and not too much sauce. The waitress was dry. But I would be as well if everyone you waited on mocked and Italian accent. We ordered the famous pastry to go. I am full and need to enjoy this pastry at home. All in all a hidden treat I would have never known about if not for my friend. Good choice. Enjoy. Price is reasonable.