What to order at Rose's Luxury

Must order
The pork sausage, habanero and lychee salad; on the menu since 2013 and the room's calling card.
Signature dishes
Pork sausage and lychee salad, Family-style mains
Editor tip
Reservations open 4 weeks out via Tock at 10:00 sharp; the walk-up roof bar Bar Pilar takes overflow on warm nights.
CuisineModern American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
HoursWed-Thu 17:45-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:30-21:30
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OrderThe paella valenciana with rabbit, snail and green bean; ordered table-wide and finished with a torch.

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OrderThe Greek-style spiced fries with feta; the most-ordered single dish in the room.

TipPre-theatre reservations from 17:00 are the fastest seat; the upstairs bar runs the full menu without the reservation pressure.

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