This was our first time at the new location and it did not disappoint. Our Chicken Parm and Caesar salad was top notch. Chef Josh brought us our dinner and we chatted a bit about how grateful we are he decided to keep Rosebuds in Delaware. His staff is warm and welcoming. Never have we had a bad experience dining with his team. Love this place and the people who make it so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Columbus Foodie
The burger is no joke. Absolutely delicious. Whipped feta appetizer was great. Service was good. A great spot in Delaware!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger
Sam Lagando
Genuinely good eats and drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pam Daly
I am beyond thrilled that Rosebuds is back. The restaurant is beautiful and the salmon special was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M S
We arrived promptly at 5PM when they opened. We had seven people. The table was of ample size but jammed into an area such that my back, shoulders, and rump were brushed no fewer than 20 times by patrons and staff trying to access the tables behind us. I was sucked up to the table and bent forward at an uncomfortable angle but could not avoid the constant contact. Even though we were almost the first to arrive, it took quite a while for our food to appear, and when it did it was staggered by almost 10 minutes. The very last thing to arrive was a meatless salad. Of the seven people at the table, five said they did not enjoy what they got. The ones who did had salads. My fried bologna sandwich looked like Kroger lunchmeat rolled up and fried. It was meh. A friend’s fried pork sandwich arrived cold. Not room temp. Cold. The fries were nothing special at all. Zero seasoning beyond salt. For the price point, one expects more. Three-quarters of the way through our meal, music began blasting from speakers over our table. It was around 6:30 at that point. I spent $120 on a meal for two, which did include 3 drinks (one of which was a beer) but no dessert. It was not good value for the money. Parking is always an issue in Delaware but that isn’t the restaurant’s fault in any way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
eric harden
Hidden gem! Small space, big on service. Definitely must try the fries with pickle dust. Had the pastrami sandwich which was a not on the menu special. Absolutely some of the best pastrami I've ever had. Smokey and piled high. Great atmosphere and simply cannot rave about the staff enough. Drinks and menus in hand within 5 minutes of being seated. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Lobster Roll, Pickle Fries, Turkey and the Wolf Wedge Salad
Addison Houser
Me and my dad went here on a whim after remembering we wanted to check it out a while back. Not only is the wait staff friendly and helpful but the food is delicious! I got the Very Cheesy Burger and it was the best smash burger I’ve ever had, and I’ve had many. This is my new favorite spot in Delaware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger, Pickle Fries
H H
I have ate in almost every restaurant in Delaware. This place is the best for food, service and atmosphere! My new favorite spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger, Pickle Fries
Lena Putkonen
Wow! I was going to be happy with less. That was a rare treat the likes of expensive restaurants in Las Vegas. What a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Holstein
My Chicken Parmesan with pasta and vodka marinara was good. My husband got the cheesy burger and it was just a frozen patty from GFS overcooked and for $16 that was it. Not a $16 burger by far and it didn’t even include chips or fries. My husband ordered a martini and it was served in a white wine glass?
We came for dinner. We recently moved to the area and we are exploring new places to eat that are close. This fit the bill. The food is fantastic. We had the feta dip for appetizer, so flavorful, and ir a perfect starter. I had the Grilled Cheese, an absolute beast of a sandwich, so good. My husband had the Cheesy Burger, roll up your sleeves, this is amazing. The dill fries are amazing. The service and the atmosphere were perfect. This is a great spot in Delaware to get get some fantastic food with great service. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lesley Reed
Pretty decent cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Patrick Michels
Perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cbus Socialite
✨ A Columbus Socialite’s Take on Rosebuds in Delaware ✨ ⭐️ 9.2/10 – An absolute gem that delighted me beyond my wildest dreams.
Rosebuds is the culinary nostalgia of your grandmother’s blue Pfaltzgraff dishes and heirloom silver patterns—reimagined through the lens of modern, globally inspired cuisine. It’s a small, intimate space that’s serving up scratch-made dishes to order, in a way that’s both elevated and heartfelt.
Think whipped feta with perfectly crisp veggies and pita (note: more veggies than dip would be a win, but they brought extras without even asking—that’s service), Nashville hot chicken that rivals anything you’d find down South, a cheeseburger dripping with white cheese that redefines indulgence, and a lemon pepper steak that had us audibly “ooh-ing” with each bite. I wasn’t sure about lemon pepper—but this dish might have converted me forever. 🍋🔥
💫 The lobster roll—albeit small—transported me right back to Maine, and the vodka sauce on the Chicken Parm had a slow-burn fire that was as satisfying as the handmade pasta beneath it. And yes, I tore the basil at the table like I was in Italy, because that’s the level of thought that goes into these dishes.
But what truly sets Rosebuds apart? Pacing. If you’ve dined in Europe, you know the flow of a meal is a work of art. Most restaurants here rush, clump your food all together, and forget that dining is an experience. Not at Rosebuds. Every course came with the exact right timing. Thoughtful. Balanced. Relaxed. And our server was the epitome of grace—professional, present, but never overbearing.
🪑 The ambiance was quiet and intimate. Cocktails before and after dinner? Perfection. I’d come back just for those.
⚠️ One note: a few bites of the chicken were a little tough and uneditable, and portions on some “big plate” items didn’t quite match the price. But when the service, experience, and flavor are this good, you forgive these small imperfections.
🌹 We’ve now dined at Rosebuds three times—and yes, once we were met with a surprise closure on a Thursday. So, call ahead. But if it’s open, go. Just go.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s Delaware’s answer to culinary excellence, and I cannot wait to return again (and again).
“Hidden gem” I feel like gets overused these days… but it totally applies here. Found this place on a google search whim wanting somewhere I’d never been before for my birthday dinner. Wow. Wow. Wow. Super cool vibe. Food was OUTSTANDING. I had the lemon pepper steak. Such great flavor. Another in our group got the cheeseburger. Said it was the best burger he’d ever had. Our server was engaging and attentive. Pornstar martini was amazing with the sidekick champagne. Yum! I’m old so didn’t take pictures of my food… but you cannot go wrong here. Only drawback, but also can be a plus, is that its small. We had 7 in our group and could not sit together. So we just split up into two tables. Cannot wait to go back.
This was our first time at the new location and it did not disappoint. Our Chicken Parm and Caesar salad was top notch. Chef Josh brought us our dinner and we chatted a bit about how grateful we are he decided to keep Rosebuds in Delaware. His staff is warm and welcoming. Never have we had a bad experience dining with his team. Love this place and the people who make it so special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burger is no joke. Absolutely delicious. Whipped feta appetizer was great. Service was good. A great spot in Delaware!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger
Genuinely good eats and drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am beyond thrilled that Rosebuds is back. The restaurant is beautiful and the salmon special was out of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived promptly at 5PM when they opened. We had seven people. The table was of ample size but jammed into an area such that my back, shoulders, and rump were brushed no fewer than 20 times by patrons and staff trying to access the tables behind us. I was sucked up to the table and bent forward at an uncomfortable angle but could not avoid the constant contact. Even though we were almost the first to arrive, it took quite a while for our food to appear, and when it did it was staggered by almost 10 minutes. The very last thing to arrive was a meatless salad. Of the seven people at the table, five said they did not enjoy what they got. The ones who did had salads. My fried bologna sandwich looked like Kroger lunchmeat rolled up and fried. It was meh. A friend’s fried pork sandwich arrived cold. Not room temp. Cold. The fries were nothing special at all. Zero seasoning beyond salt. For the price point, one expects more. Three-quarters of the way through our meal, music began blasting from speakers over our table. It was around 6:30 at that point. I spent $120 on a meal for two, which did include 3 drinks (one of which was a beer) but no dessert. It was not good value for the money. Parking is always an issue in Delaware but that isn’t the restaurant’s fault in any way.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Hidden gem! Small space, big on service. Definitely must try the fries with pickle dust. Had the pastrami sandwich which was a not on the menu special. Absolutely some of the best pastrami I've ever had. Smokey and piled high. Great atmosphere and simply cannot rave about the staff enough. Drinks and menus in hand within 5 minutes of being seated. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Lobster Roll, Pickle Fries, Turkey and the Wolf Wedge Salad
Me and my dad went here on a whim after remembering we wanted to check it out a while back. Not only is the wait staff friendly and helpful but the food is delicious! I got the Very Cheesy Burger and it was the best smash burger I’ve ever had, and I’ve had many. This is my new favorite spot in Delaware.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger, Pickle Fries
I have ate in almost every restaurant in Delaware. This place is the best for food, service and atmosphere! My new favorite spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger, Pickle Fries
Wow! I was going to be happy with less. That was a rare treat the likes of expensive restaurants in Las Vegas. What a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My Chicken Parmesan with pasta and vodka marinara was good. My husband got the cheesy burger and it was just a frozen patty from GFS overcooked and for $16 that was it. Not a $16 burger by far and it didn’t even include chips or fries. My husband ordered a martini and it was served in a white wine glass?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
We came for dinner. We recently moved to the area and we are exploring new places to eat that are close. This fit the bill. The food is fantastic. We had the feta dip for appetizer, so flavorful, and ir a perfect starter. I had the Grilled Cheese, an absolute beast of a sandwich, so good. My husband had the Cheesy Burger, roll up your sleeves, this is amazing. The dill fries are amazing. The service and the atmosphere were perfect. This is a great spot in Delaware to get get some fantastic food with great service. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty decent cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
✨ A Columbus Socialite’s Take on Rosebuds in Delaware ✨
⭐️ 9.2/10 – An absolute gem that delighted me beyond my wildest dreams.
Rosebuds is the culinary nostalgia of your grandmother’s blue Pfaltzgraff dishes and heirloom silver patterns—reimagined through the lens of modern, globally inspired cuisine. It’s a small, intimate space that’s serving up scratch-made dishes to order, in a way that’s both elevated and heartfelt.
Think whipped feta with perfectly crisp veggies and pita (note: more veggies than dip would be a win, but they brought extras without even asking—that’s service), Nashville hot chicken that rivals anything you’d find down South, a cheeseburger dripping with white cheese that redefines indulgence, and a lemon pepper steak that had us audibly “ooh-ing” with each bite. I wasn’t sure about lemon pepper—but this dish might have converted me forever. 🍋🔥
💫 The lobster roll—albeit small—transported me right back to Maine, and the vodka sauce on the Chicken Parm had a slow-burn fire that was as satisfying as the handmade pasta beneath it. And yes, I tore the basil at the table like I was in Italy, because that’s the level of thought that goes into these dishes.
But what truly sets Rosebuds apart? Pacing.
If you’ve dined in Europe, you know the flow of a meal is a work of art. Most restaurants here rush, clump your food all together, and forget that dining is an experience. Not at Rosebuds. Every course came with the exact right timing. Thoughtful. Balanced. Relaxed. And our server was the epitome of grace—professional, present, but never overbearing.
🪑 The ambiance was quiet and intimate. Cocktails before and after dinner? Perfection. I’d come back just for those.
⚠️ One note: a few bites of the chicken were a little tough and uneditable, and portions on some “big plate” items didn’t quite match the price. But when the service, experience, and flavor are this good, you forgive these small imperfections.
🌹 We’ve now dined at Rosebuds three times—and yes, once we were met with a surprise closure on a Thursday. So, call ahead. But if it’s open, go. Just go.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s Delaware’s answer to culinary excellence, and I cannot wait to return again (and again).
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Burger, Lobster Roll, Chicken Parmigiana, Feta Dipping Sauce
“Hidden gem” I feel like gets overused these days… but it totally applies here. Found this place on a google search whim wanting somewhere I’d never been before for my birthday dinner. Wow. Wow. Wow. Super cool vibe. Food was OUTSTANDING. I had the lemon pepper steak. Such great flavor. Another in our group got the cheeseburger. Said it was the best burger he’d ever had. Our server was engaging and attentive. Pornstar martini was amazing with the sidekick champagne. Yum! I’m old so didn’t take pictures of my food… but you cannot go wrong here. Only drawback, but also can be a plus, is that its small. We had 7 in our group and could not sit together. So we just split up into two tables. Cannot wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Toast, Cheesy Burger
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