Rosselli DC reservations are available through Resy. The restaurant accepts online searches for one to eight guests, with a separate 9+ Guests option, and currently lists bar, dining room, and patio seating.
For parties of five or more, cancel at least 24 hours before the reservation or Resy says Rosselli charges $25 per person. Tables are held for 15 minutes after the booked time. Rosselli does not publicly state a standard reservation release time or booking window, so use the live calendar rather than relying on an unverified drop schedule.
Booking details last verified: September 26, 2026.
Rosselli reservation facts at a glance
- Official booking platform: Resy
- Online party sizes: One to eight guests, plus a
9+ Guestsinquiry option - Seating choices: Bar, dining room, and patio when available
- Cancellation policy: Parties of five or more face a $25-per-person charge inside 24 hours
- Grace period: 15 minutes
- Release time and booking window: Not publicly stated
- Address: 1100 New York Avenue NW, with the entrance at 1199 H Street NW
- Lunch: Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Happy hour: Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the bar
Rosselli does not publish a universal deposit, cancellation rule for parties of four or fewer, formal walk-in policy, or dress code on the pages reviewed. Read the terms attached to your exact Resy selection before confirming because policies can vary by party size or experience.
How to book Rosselli DC on Resy
Start from the official Rosselli website, then use its Make a Reservation button. It points to the same Resy listing linked above and avoids similarly named restaurants or stale third-party pages.
Search your exact date and party size first. If the ideal time is missing, compare all three seating types. A bar or patio table may solve the problem without changing the night, while an early dinner or a later slot can be easier than the central 7 p.m. window.
The live calendar on September 26 showed many same-day choices for two guests, but the 7 p.m. hour was less open than earlier and later periods. That is a dated snapshot, not a promise of future availability. Weekend demand, weather, private events, and party size can change the pattern.
Rosselli's downtown location makes it useful for dates, client dinners, theater plans, and groups. Those overlapping use cases make Thursday through Saturday prime times the most sensible slots to book first.
What to do when Rosselli is sold out
Use Resy Notify for every time and seating area you would genuinely accept. Check again near the 24-hour cancellation deadline for larger parties, then once more on the day of dinner.
Widening the search by 30 to 60 minutes is usually more useful than repeatedly checking one exact time. Lunch is another strong fallback. Rosselli serves lunch Tuesday through Friday with an à la carte menu.
If you want help watching for a returned Resy table, Resto Mojo's restaurant reservation concierge can monitor matching availability. Monitoring cannot create inventory or guarantee a reservation, and an available table can disappear before booking is completed.
Rosselli menu prices and what to order
Rosselli's current dinner menu is more useful than the launch coverage because dishes and prices have changed. Antipasti run from $12 for Parker House focaccia to $22 for grilled shrimp or imported Pugliese burrata.
The fresh pasta section is the clearest first-visit priority. Tagliatelle al pomodoro is $26, mafaldini with beef ribeye and Kurobuta pork ragù is $29, and parsley gnocchi is $28. Diners seeking a more unusual plate can consider the $34 pardula ravioli with Taleggio, uni, pistachio, balsamela, and vin jaune.
Main courses currently range from $32 for roast chicken to $46 for grilled branzino. The $38 lamb ossobuco comes with risotto and Calabrian gremolata, while the $44 ribeye pairs rosemary and garlic butter with pistachio and seasonal vegetables.
For a balanced first dinner, share the burrata or crudo, order one pasta for the table, then choose the branzino or lamb ossobuco. The official menu clearly marks nuts, dairy, gluten, and vegetarian dishes, and says gluten-free pasta is available on request. Discuss serious allergies with the restaurant before ordering.
Why Rosselli matters now
Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj, whose group includes Rasika and Bombay Club, opened Rosselli as a refined Italian room near Metro Center. The restaurant's official story names Carlos Cardona as executive chef and details experience that includes Hong Kong's two-Michelin-starred NOI.
The room has moved beyond opening-week potential. Eater DC reviewed Rosselli, and Resy continued to feature it in its September 2026 D.C. Hit List. The restaurant has also added weekday lunch and happy hour, making it more useful than the dinner-only opening guide this page originally described.
Rosselli is best for diners who want polished Italian cooking in a central, elegant room. It is a natural date-night or business-dinner choice, but its current menu prices also make it possible to build a restrained meal around pasta, a starter, and drinks rather than committing to a tasting menu.
Location, dress, and practical details
Rosselli is at 1100 New York Avenue NW, but the official site lists the entrance at 1199 H Street NW near Metro Center. Resy says the entrance is at 12th and H Streets NW, with a paid garage and Friday and Saturday valet service.
No formal dress code was published on the official or Resy pages reviewed. Smart casual is a practical choice for the room, but it is guidance rather than a restaurant rule.
Browse the Resto Mojo restaurant directory for other reservation options. Resto Mojo does not currently publish a dedicated Washington D.C. city hub, so this guide links to the broader directory rather than inventing one.
Rosselli DC FAQ
Does Rosselli DC take reservations?
Yes. Rosselli takes reservations through Resy, with bar, dining room, and patio seating shown when available.
When do Rosselli reservations open?
Rosselli does not publicly state a fixed release time or booking window. Check the live Resy calendar and avoid relying on unofficial drop-time claims.
What is Rosselli's cancellation policy?
Resy says parties of five or more are subject to a $25-per-person charge when cancelling inside 24 hours. Terms for smaller parties are not publicly stated, so review the policy attached to the specific booking.
How long will Rosselli hold a table?
Rosselli's Resy page says tables are held for 15 minutes after the reservation time.
How much does dinner at Rosselli cost?
Current dinner starters cost $12 to $22, pastas cost $26 to $34, and main courses cost $32 to $46. Drinks, dessert, tax, and gratuity are additional.
Does Rosselli have a dress code?
No formal dress code was published on the official site or Resy page reviewed. Smart casual fits the setting, but it is not a verified requirement.
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