Rossa Negra absolutely delivered. The food was muy delicioso from start to finish, and the cocktails... well, let's just say they're the kind you need to keep an eye on. They go down way too easily. Do yourself a favor and order the pistachio martini -- dangerously smooth and totally worth it. The restaurant itself is super easy to get to -- it's right in a shopping strip near I‑95, and there's plenty of parking, which is always a relief. Inside, the vibe is simple elegance. You've got options: table seating, counter seating, and a full bar if you're in a cocktail mood. We couldn't decide on just one thing, so we went all‑in on appetizers: * Tuna Tartar - super fresh and flavorful * Calamari Ecuadorian Style - tender with a sauce that was different in the best way * Trio Empanadas - the Colombian beef and Ecuadorian chicken were my favorites; the plantain & cheese one wasn't really my thing * Chickpea Salad - the dressing deserves its own award And shoutout to Fausto, our server. He was knowledgeable, charming, and on top of everything without hovering. Just really solid service all around. Already thinking about what I'm trying next time. read more

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If this restaurant was on Main Street in Niantic it would be crazy busy all the time, because the food, service and drinks are incredibly good, we always try to go here whenever we are in town. read more

We came in on the busiest day of the year! Valentine's Day and we didn't make reservations. We showed up around 3 and they were able to seat us. We tried calling before arriving to see if they would be able to take us but their line was busy. I'm not sure their phone was working. We were a table of 4. They were pleasant and quick. They auto charged a 20% gratuity, which was a bit steep but understandable due to the holiday. Charred pulpo was tender and delicious. The scallops were tender but I wished the bacon was crispy. The lobster ravioli sauce was salty. It was salty in the bacon wrapped scallops as well. It would've been more enjoyable if the sauce was good, especially with the bread given. The sauce in the Valentine's Day special with the steak and shrimp was delicious. A bit on the oily side but cooked to perfection. The seafood was so good! A lot of muscles, clams, shrimp, and crab. I ordered mine with pasta. The drinks were delicious! I highly recommend their pisco sours. read more

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I need a nap after this one. Delicious. So flavorful, I would definitely recommend the lamb. read more

Rossa Negra - Latin American Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

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A unique menu with excellent food. Very accommodating service. All four in our party loved every bite.

Delicious and interesting food. Huge portions. Great service including our waitress Hannah

This was a humble looking restaurant with so much going for it. I've been meaning to come here for a while and we finally did. I'm glad for it and we'll be back, for sure. We had: - Niantic Dances Flamenco (paella): very sizeable portion of paella with a nice range of ingredients in it. I wanted to like this much more than I did. The first big fail was a lack of socarrat. The rice had no toasting, crisping, nor caramelization. It was served in an enameled steel pan, but I'm not sure if that prevented the formation of the socarrat. The second hit was that there was a singular herbacious flavor that overrode everything else. Despite all of the seafood and sausage, one note. - Eli Seduced By The Salmon: beautiful presentation of a luscious salmon. I can not say I've ever had a grape sauce with salmon and potatoes, but it did work from a flavor perspective. It also helped balance the aggressive garlicky nature of the potatoes, which certainly came back to visit later. Worth a try, for sure. - A caipirinha. While not on the menu, we were informed they have cachaca and could make one. Seemed like there was maybe some sour mix thrown in? Not the best, but we also overheard they have pisco, so a pisco sour next time. - the table bread and chimichurri were a great starter, very vibrant while not being overly much and getting you full on the bread. The service was friendly, the restaurant was wide open and clean. From an accessibility viewpoint I would give this place an A. The bossa nova was a notch too loud, and the thermostat set to 75 will cook you. Overall, we both agreed we wanted to come back and try more of the menu because there are a lot of adventurous combinations going on, and so many different cuisines in one place. Also, we were not overly dressed up, so you can go casually dressed, or it wouldn't be out of order to get fancied up to come here either. read more

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Probably the best restaurant I've ever been to. The food is life altering and the staff is incredibly friendly. The inside is so cute, perfect for a date night or girls night. 12/10 recommend! read more

Where do I start? The service was outstanding from the moment we entered and had no reservations but we were welcomed and seated promptly. Lets talk about the menu, there is a creative amazing chef in the kitcken that is for sure, the taste were spot on and the presentation of all our meals was A Plus. We enjoyed outstanding cocktails, starters, meals and dessert. We were there with friends we had not seen in a couple years and we talked and laughed and ate and were NEVER made to feel rushed. I can not wait to go back again, this is a gem of a place and the vibe of good people was present. I wish this restraurant much success. read more

The food was very, very good, which is what you go for, right? Not quite. The service was dreadful -- from hostess who tried to sit us at a bad table in an empty dining room to a server so clueless she botched our order for delivering her speech about Hibiscus Water. The Starter we were both craving never came. The second glass of wine for my wife never got ordered because the server disappeared while we were eating. The Dining Room is pleasant. read more

Ok so I eat here often! Mostly because, well, it's great! Seriously. Eat here if you're in the Niantic area or just go to the Niantic area. I've never had a bad meal. Tell Jana I sent you! read more

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The food was phenomenal and the service was good as well. The restaurant itself was stunning. However, at the time we arrived it was relatively empty which was a bit of a shock. read more

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I have been here twice and have had amazing dishes every time. The paella reminds me of my mom's and the octopus was great. The drinks are awesome and they were always extremely kind. The restaurant is very cute as well. read more

A hidden gem ! Love this place . Some of my favorites are their Spanish Soup packed with an assortment of veggies and chorizo . The empanadas are great too with a yummy sauce . My husband loves the pork chop in pineapple sauce . Presentation is 5 Star Our friends the scallop and shrimp special . The crème brûlée is outstanding . Jason is a cheerful server and the owner is a delightful woman . The atmosphere and music is welcoming . Go enjoy a lovely meal with friends and share in the amazing cuisine . read more

Really good food, gourmet, atypical for area, with excellent service and atmosphere. Should be packed every night. Menu also unique and refreshing compared to to New England cuisine. I highly recommend it. read more

We were a party of 8. We felt welcomed, every guest was very pleased with their dish ( picked from their traditional menu and from the specials) and their drinks. We left the restaurant feeling very happy to have come to celebrate at this wonderful restaurant. read more

Best Ecuadorian food I had I a kind time Drinks are very good Service was good suggestions was in poinif you are going to the casinos Mohegan Sun is 20 minutes away read more

Rossa Negra - Encocado de pescado - Latin American Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

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Food was authentic and delicious. The service was great, very friendly staff, and it's spotlessly clean.

Amazing in every way. Great service, perfectly prepared food with superb presentation. Loved the cocktails, generous. We had the fig dessert and it was such a delightful surprise. read more

Food: They're known for their empanadas, which I thought were good but definitely had my eyes on other apps! I also had the seafood paella for dinner which was AMAZING. So good. Def recommend Service: waiter was nice except there was some confusion over the juice I ordered (they also have a juice drive thru lol). The owner came and sorted it out Ambiance: trendy! Very chic!!!!! read more

Rossa Negra - Seafood paella & Chemari Lemon Chicken - Latin American Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

Had a wonderful Saturday lunch here with my mom and sister. The food was absolutely amazing--so fresh and full of flavor. Each dish was beautifully presented, with clear attention to detail. We also had the pleasure of speaking with the owner, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. The interior has an eclectic European feel. Highly recommend this spot--can't wait to come back! read more

Rossa Negra - Latin American Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

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We came at 5:45 for a reservation and we're promptly seated as there was only one other table there. For happy hour on a Friday, I felt bad for them. My boyfriend saw that the sign said juice bar and our waiter informed us we could only get juices through the drive through (weird but okay). Our drinks were fine (we ordered simple). For a "fusion" menu, it didn't feel like there was a lot of fusion flair. My boyfriend got two different kinds of empanadas and I got the NY Strip. They were both okay. He said the empanadas felt heavy on the exterior. My meal could've used some salt. It's a really beautiful space but the menu was too much. They should really cut down and focus on fewer things and doing them really well. The wait staff were really nice and attentive (I drink a lot of water!) I dont think we'd come back but not the worst experience. read more

Great atmosphere early afternoon . Had Caesar Salad with house made dressing- outstanding! Fresh bread with garlic cilantro dipping oil- lovely seating on a very average street. But the appetizers were soooo good - Ecuadorian beef empanadas fried perfectly and the best I've ever eaten! Hostess/owner? So accommodating and genuine. - entre of Fried Calamari cooked and presented just right . Smooth tomato- based Spanish soup was so flavorful with chopped squash , chopped spinach , onions, chicken peas . Very mild But filling. Taking home some Empanadas to feast on later. read more

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So, couple of Puerto Ricans here. The empeñadas were AMAZING! I had the eggplant parm and my friend had the paella. The eggplant was OK, the sofrito was a little low on seasonings. TBH, they charge a LOT for what you get. Service was excellent. Really great. And they didnt rush you. read more

The food was very tasty. The menu offers a wide variety and the service was great. Worth checking out!

Delicious food and lovely service. I will definitely return when I am in the area. They are so friendly!

I had brought my aunts here for Mother's Day, my husband tagged along too. Honestly we are all very picky eaters when it comes to restaurants. But let me just say it was a 11/10. Everything was so delicious. We ordered the empanadas ( Ecuadorian Beef ) I wish we had ordered more. Will definitely be coming back and ordering more. My husband had the calamari, my aunts had the filet steak, and my other aunt and I had the lemon pepper chicken. Everything was top tier. Fran our server, was such a sweetie. Everyone that worked there were so attentive and so nice. We will be returning!! read more

Rossa Negra Restaurant Opened in 2021, this spacious and well appointed restaurant offers international fusion cuisine where "the secret ingredient is always love." We were greeted by one of the owners Janeth, who was warm and welcoming. The staff was attentive and accommodating. The perfect compliment to the well decorated and ambience of the dining room. The Empanadas and the Para La Bonita were delicious appetizers sufficient to make a meal all by themselves. The Chemari Chicken entree was fantastic. The fresh vegetables were steaming atop the juicy and well breaded chicken breasts and these were presented on a bed of mashed potatoes and the lemon sauce. A treat for the eyes and the palate. The portions were generous without being overwhelming. Well worth the money I recommend you visit this restaurant if you are in the Niantic area instead of a franchise restaurant for a better quality all around experience. Thank you again to Janeth and Chef Jonny for a delicious meal. read more

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So i walked around outside for a minute to see where the Entrance and found a set of double doors and walked in. There was no sign outside saying where the entrance to the restaurant was. I was greeted and I asked if they were open because I didn't see anyone besides staff. There was no other guests when I arrived. I was asked if I had a reservation. I said no and they offered to seat me at a table of the bar, whichever i chose. I chose a table. The place setting was neat, and the glasses had no spots and the same for the silverware which was a rose gold vice the normal silver which was a nice touch. The young lady who was my waitress was very nice and attentive and patient since it takes me forever to eat sometimes. I first ordered my drink, which was the Negro Martini. Absolutely light and delicious. Next I ordered the Tuna Tartar as my appetizer and it was so unexpectedly tasteful. Shaped as a heart. They had plantains as the chips vice the regular tostada's. What a great combination! This is one of those plates you want to lick the plate. Lol I also ordered the blackened Scallops as my main course and... they were slightly overcooked and they had a little chewy texture. Had a little too much sauce that masked the taste of the good sized scallops. Still edible though. This was one of the reasons I gave this wonderful establishment a 4 vice a 5. The music was soft latin music. Very relaxing and ez They have Wifi as well without having to input a password which is so convenient. I could see this place expand and have a nightclub next door. Manager suggestion. The other reason i gave this beautiful establishment a 4 vice a 5 was some of the staff. I do not believe they felt they could be heard. Unfortunately I could. They were talking and cursing about being wasted and hung over. Not a conversation, even the first guest should overhear. I am ok with a little banter but etiquette in a fine dining environment should be clear that the BS needs to stay in the back where no one can hear. Overall, it was a great restaurant minus the little hiccups. I would come back again and try their other dishes. If my 2nd time shows no change then I will not recommend it. read more

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What a wonderful dining experience at Rosas Negra this past weekend. It's located in Niantic off Flander Rd. Serving Delicious Latin Fusion. They also have a juice bar but we didn't try any. When we entered we were very welcomed and greeted. The restaurant inside is beautiful ,elegant and very chill. Great ambiance. We went for lunch on the early side so no one was really there however they do have a drive through that people were picking up from. During the weekend only the dinner menu is served and during the week there is lunch menu and dinner . Closed on Tuesdays. My dad had Cazuela Madrileña which was a bowl of seafood in a broth with bread on the bottom. He loved the flavor. I had an Arepa Rellena with Pork. It was just perfect and was filled with enough toppings on it such as tomato , avocado, pork and sauce on the side. We also had the Colombian empanadas. They were on the smaller side but they tasted so good! Came with Ají . It's more of an upscale restaurant. But we were very satisfied with what we received and ate. read more

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Dinner was fantastic, service was great, nice comfortable setting. Highly recommend. Will go back soon.

The menu had so many options it was difficukt to choose an entree. Our rntrees were very tasty and the service was very good.

Rossa Negra is just adorable! This is my second time here and I'm smitten on the ambiance. I arrived well before my party and I didn't realize that I needed a reservation! Ahhhhh! Anywho, I sat down at the bar and had a glass of wine. The hostess/owner I assume made it happen for my friends and I. They are so busy and still fit our party of 3 in!! That's points all by itself! So, everything from the bread and chimmichuri, to the empanadas, to the wine, espresso and tres leches! 10/10!!! Give it a shot! read more

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2nd time here and again, service and food did not disappoint!! We were greeted and sat immediately. Our server listed the evening's specials and asked if I liked Salmon as they had an amazing Salmon and Clam special. He was very impressive so I took his expert advice. The owner's wife came around with samples of Peruvian Sangria. It was so good that we ordered one. The blackberry liqueur/cinnamon hints were the stars of the drink. We started with Calamari Ecuador and the calamari was perfectly cooked. Nestled in garlic, tomatoes, olive oil and aromatic spices, we couldn't get enough. Next came our entrees. Beautifully cooked clams adorned a huge filet over black rice and julienne vegetables. Every bite was delightful. The Cowboy Ribeye, cooked medium, was so tender and perfectly paired with chimichurri sauce over baby potatoes and vegetables. After several mouthwatering bites, we still had enough for dinner the next day and it tasted just as good as the night before!! Definitely one of our favorite restaurants!! read more

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Went for my other half's birthday dinner. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was okay expected a little more of a variety of food. I had the salmon which was good. He had the chicken which he had wasn't impressed with. We are willing to go back and try it again. read more

The ambiance and food were amazing. I had the tuna and it was delicious! I want to go back and sit at the bar because it looked great!

The food was great and it had great portions. I have paid same prices for Paella in Mystic and get a lot less. So I was happy. The place looks very nice for a romantic dinner or a group of friends. The waitress was nice but kept forgetting things like a plate for shells so I had to grab from nearby table. But overall it was good and will come back. read more

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Hidden gem! Highly recommend the pork chop, pasta soup and shrimp ravioli. The portions were big and everything was fresh. The service was amazing from the moment we walked in to leaving. The decor was great and homey. read more

We ate here for the first time this evening. The menu is a delightful mix of Spanish and South American delicacies with some international dishes included. Absolutely every dish we ordered was delicious! I will have to come back often to eat my way through the entire menu! The service was excellent, attentive but never intrusive. Their bar is friendly and enticing. Rossa Negra is a wonderful choice for all occasions, romantic dinners, birthdays and especially for those "I need really delicious food " moods! Go and enjoy! read more

Super attentive staff and the food was incredible. Can't ask for more. Highly recommend the encocado read more

Rossa Negra - Latin American Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut