Our History

Founded in 1980 by the Culcasi Family, Rosine's Restaurant quickly became the local's spot in the Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, CA. Rosine's freshly made food and decadent desserts kept people coming back. In 1986, Rosine's moved to its current location at 434 Alvarado Street in historic Downtown Monterey. Known for delicious house-made soups, hearty meals, and award-winning desserts, Rosine's has built a loyal following over the years. Now celebrating over 46 years, this third-generation, family-owned restaurant run by Jim (Rosine's son), his wife Susan, and their son John, continues to be a cherished dining spot in the community.
In October 2025 they opened 'Caffè by Rosine's' in Sand City, a casual caffè featuring craft coffee drinks, a select menu for dine-in or takeout, a grab-and-go case with fresh soups and ready fresh meals, and of course, dessert. Be sure to check out caffebyrosines.com. Their revised 'Rosine's Cuisine' cookbook, updated a couple years ago, now featuring all new recipes, is available at both locations.
If you missed Rosine's, you missed Monterey!

Monterey County Weekly readers have voted Rosine's 'Best Comfort Food, Best Desserts and Best Family Restaurant' since 1992! 
Monterey Herald readers have voted Rosine's 'Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts, Best Comfort Food, Breakfast, Brunch, Best Local/Family Owned, Best in Monterey, All American Classic Menu' and more!
Carmel Pine Cone readers have voted Rosine's 'Best Family Restaurant and Best Desserts'!
Rosine's is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and weekend brunch. Local wine, craft beer and signature cocktails available.

Guy Fieri, the star of Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, filmed an episode at Rosine's titled "Stuffed and Twisted," which airs frequently.