Salumeria Rosi blends the charm of an Italian deli with the warmth of a beautiful restaurant under one roof in the East Village of NYC.
New to the Neighborhood
Andrew Loscalzo opened the doors to his Northern Italian restaurant and salumi shop in January 2026. This opening in the East Village marks Salumeria Rosi’s second location, following their original Upper West Side restaurant. They serve every meal of the day - and everything in between.
Coffee and sweet pastries in the morning, savory paninis and seasonal salads at lunch, and house-made pastas for dinner - plus so much more.
“Salumeria” or Delicatessen
Salumeria Rosi’s in-house salumi shop is a sight to savor, with imported meats and cheeses freshly sliced to order. If you fall in love looking through their window you can make your way to their cozy dining room where they will arrange a beautiful plate of meats and cheeses for you and your date to share.
Growing up with Brooklyn-born parents, Italian food has always been my comfort. My after school snack was a little plate of antipasti or “An-tee-pah-st” and cut up chicken cutlets. A large pot of sauce simmered on our stove every Sunday while my dad fixed Soppressata and long hot peppers to go with his fresh Italian bread.
Every weekend included a visit to the deli to buy fresh ingredients for our Sunday feast: sliced prosciutto, a ball of mozzarella, and chopped meat for meatballs to go in the sauce. On special occasions, we would travel into Brooklyn for the “good” sun dried tomatoes, and stop by our favorite bakery for a dozen loaves of Italian bread and a pound or two of sprinkle cookies.
Fair to say, I know the love that goes into every bite of Italian food, and Salumeria Rosi tugged at my heartstrings with its authentic salumi shop concept and lovely house-made pasta.
Architecture of Appetite
Past Salumeria Rosi’s salumi shop (open 8am, all day) is a smooth custom travertine bar - my date’s favorite feature. Mr. Loscalzo designed and created his bar using imported stone, installed by skilled Italian masons. The bar is one-of-a-kind and a beautiful centerpiece to the restaurant. Light brown, smooth leather bar seats add a rustic touch, while the shelves of wine bottles in the dining room give the space character and charm.
What We Got
Two glasses of the Belerno 2023 “Super Tuscan”. We dabbled in the salumi shop’s offerings - burrata with sun-dried tomatoes and a side of prosciutto. We went with the Caesar salad and the much-recommended crispy artichokes from the insalate and i fritti sections on the menu. For pasta, the house-made Campanelle Al Pesto and their beef ragù lasagna. Lasagna can be a hard sell, but this one may rival I Sodi’s, which is famous among Italian restaurants in NYC.
Our sweet tooth kicked in at the end, so we indulged in espresso martinis, hot chocolate with house-made almond biscotti, and pistachio panna cotta.
Last Bite
The elaborate prix fixe menus and white table cloth dining can feel overdone on Valentine’s Day. You, your partner, a beautiful cheese board and a couple freshly made pastas - that’s a perfect way to enjoy the holiday. Salumeria Rosi is romantic yet comfy if you’re looking for a place to enjoy yourself, feel welcomed and most importantly be well-fed.
Salumeria Rosi at 222 Avenue B (between East 13th and 14th Streets)
