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ROSSA NEGRA

The First International Fusion Cuisine Restaurant & Juice Bar in East Lyme

OUR STORY

Our international fusion cuisine is born from the inspiration of founders Jana & Jonny. Originally from the rich cultural country of Ecuador, our founders have always dreamt to bring the taste from their origins to their adopted hometown of East Lyme, a village that welcomed them with open hearts, and allowed for their children to be raised in this wonderful community full of love, hope and inspiration. We are proud to be a part of this amazing village.

Jana & Jonny are very passionate about fine cuisine, and as such Rossa Negra aims to become a place that you will love; a gathering spot for family and friends, and a celebration location for all your special occasions and life events. At Rossa Negra our guests will enjoy the pleasure of fusion cuisine and flavors inspired from our home and our hearts, to yours.

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INTERNATIONAL

FUSION CUISINE

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RESTAURANT

FINE DINING

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JUICE BAR

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International Fusion Cuisine

We seek to feed on the real, capture the natural essence of things and redefine a gastronomic experience through its purest expression. We create a signature cuisine that has something to tell.

GOURMET CUISINE

We strive to go beyond our clients’ expectations with being attentive and careful with every detail within our restaurant.

INSPIRATION

We want to project constant innovation in a continuous learning process, in order to anticipate and respond to the changing needs of customers and employees.

MADE WITH LOVE

We are proud of our culture and we want to take our clients “on a trip” with our fusion of flavors and cultures.
From our heart to yours.

“We want to share our passion for diverse gastronomy, our culture and philosophy of life with our guests.”

– Jana Velín

LUNCH MENU

CAZUELA MADRILENA

Clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, white beans, kale and cherry peppers in a seafood broth served with rustic artisan baguette.

$18

EMPANADAS

Traditional savory pastries filled with your choice of beef, chicken or vegetables.

$12

ZUPPA DE MUSSELS

White beans, pomodoro sauce and chorizo served with rustic artisan baguette.

$14

PARA LA BONITA

Breaded or grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, pistachio pesto with roasted tomato saffron sauce and balsamic reduction.

$13

SALCHIPAPAS DE LA PLAZA

Ecuadorian Street Food, Sliced Hotdogs, French Fries, Savory Sauce

$8

CHORIPAN

A traditional South American sandwich with grilled chorizo sausage in crusty roll and chimichurri sauce.

$15

AREPAS

Corn griddle pockets made from precooked cornmeal, is popular in Colombia and Venezuela. Filled with pulled pork / chicken / black beans / fried egg / avocado / topped with salsa verde.

$12

CEVICHE Latitude 0′

Ecuadorian Shrimp ceviche with traditional flavors of red onion, lime juice, orange and cilantro served with green plantains.

$18

PASTA PAGIOLI

Pasta, white beans, chicken stock touched with plum tomato sauce.

$10

SOUP OF THE DAY

Soup of the Day

CHESTERFIELD CALAMARI BEAN SOUP

Calamari, white beans, cherry peppers, with seafood broth.

$13

LOVE QUINUA

Chickpeas, warm quinua sauteed with cherry tomatoes, black beans, avocado w/ chipotle dressing.

$14

CLASSIC CAESAR

Romaine lettuce, shaved cheese, rustic croutons, classic dressing.

$11

CHICKPEA SALAD

Chickpeas, parsley, cherry tomatoes over mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette.

$11

VIKINGS NEW YORK STRIP *

NY steak grilled and served with patatas bravas and chimichurri sauce and vegetables.

$25

CHICKEN PAELLA

Family style traditionally in Spain. Saffron-flavored rice cooked with chicken, chorizo, green peas, red pepper and cherry tomatoes.

$26

POLLO ROSSA NEGRA

Chicken breast with prosciutto, fontina, spinach and tomatoes served with roasted garlic, mashed potatoes and Juliane vegetables.

$20

CHEMARI LEMON CHICKEN

Sauteed egg battered chicken breast with spinach, lime and tomatillos served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables.

$20

ELI SEDUCED BY THE SALMON

Seared Atlantic salmon with black grape champagne cream sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes and charred asparagus.

$26

CHICKEN PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE

$17

BANDEJA PAISA

Bandeja translates to platter and paisa refers to the place in Colombia. National food of Colombia. Grilled Ny steak, rice, avocado, two fried eggs, fried sweet plantain with saucy beans.

$27

SEBITA’S BOWL

Chicken stew, cassava, rice, tomatillo, avocado, cilantro, beans, fried sweet plantains.

$18

MARTITA’S BOWL

Beef stew, rice, cassava, lentils, sweet plantain, fried farm egg.

$18

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOP

Grilled Premium Reserve bone-in pork chop, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, julienned vegetables and fresh pineapple salsa.

$18

ENCOCADO DE PESCADO

Exotic mix of fresh seafood in a citrus cilantro, coconut broth over jasmine rice.

$25

ROSSA NEGRA RIBS

Baby back pork ribs with passion fruit reduction w/ chickpea salad.

$18

TRES LECHES CAKE TRADICIONAL

$9

TRES LECHES CAKE OREO

$9

TRES LECHES CAKE STRAWBERRY

$9

TRES LECHES CAKE GUAYABA

$9

ARROZ DOCE

$9

FLAN

$9

CHURRO

$9

COFFEE / TEA

$3

CAPPUCCINO

$4.50

ESPRESSO

$4.50

LATTE

$4.50

HERBAL TEA SELECTION

$3

GUAYUSA TEA

Caffeinated herbal beverage imported from Macas, Ecuador. Infusion made from the leaf of Guayusa tree which is native to the Amazon Rainforest. This amazonian plant is rich in antioxidants and caffeine. This tea is safe to drink and serves as an excellent alternative to coffee.

$3.50

FINE DINING MENU

CAZUELA MADRILENA

Clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, white beans, kale and cherry peppers in a seafood broth served with rustic artisan baguette.

$20

EMPANADAS

Traditional savory pastries filled with your choice of beef, chicken or vegetables.

$12

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI

Served with pomodoro lime sauce.

Ecuadorian-style with capers, cherry peppers, tomatillos.

$16

$18

ZUPPA DE MUSSELS

White beans, pomodoro sauce and chorizo served with rustic artisan baguette.

$12

COLOMBIAN EMPANADAS

3 classic Colombian Empanadas, crunchy cornmeal dough, filled with a creamy aromatic beef and potato filling, spiced with cumin and sazon, served with aji casero.

$12

CHARRED PULPO

Octopus, mixed greens with a smoky chimichurri sauce.

$18

BAKED CLAMS

Gorgonzola cheese, bacon, butter, lemon zest, toasted breadcrumbs and roasted tomatillos.

$17

MOZZARELLA STICKS

Served with secret sauce.

$14

TUNA TARTARE *

Finely chopped ahi tuna marinated with lime juice, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, red onions and coconut milk served with tostones.

$20

CHORIPAN

A traditional South American sandwich with grilled chorizo sausage in crusty roll and chimichurri sauce.

$18

SCALLOPS WRAPPED WITH BACON

Seared scallops with champagne lobster sauce.

$20

ROSSA NEGRA SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Pan-seared with garlic basil white wine reduction served with rustic artisan baguette.

$20

CHILLED SEAFOOD SALAD

Mixed seafood with diced peppers and celery in a lemon vinaigrette over arugula.

$18

PARA LA BONITA

Breaded or grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, pistachio pesto with roasted tomato saffron sauce and balsamic reduction.

$16

Latitude 0′

Ecuadorian signature shrimp ceviche with traditional flavors of red onion, lime juice, orange and cilantro served with green plantains.

$18

PASTA PAGIOLI

Ditalini pasta, white beans, chorizo, chicken stock touched with plum tomato sauce.

$12

CHESTERFIELD CALAMARI BEAN SOUP

Calamari, white beans, cherry peppers, with seafood broth.

$14

ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE

Goat cheese, arugula, roasted beets, dried cranberries, apples, fennel, apple cider vinaigrette.

$12

CLASSIC CAESAR

Romaine lettuce, shaved cheese, rustic croutons, classic dressing.

$12

BURRATA SALAD

Roasted tomato, fennel, basil, olive oil and flaky sea salt with balsamic reduction.

$15

CHICKPEA SALAD

Chickpeas, parsley, cherry tomatoes over mixed greens with lemon vinaigrette.

$12

VIKINGS NEW YORK STRIP *

16oz Copper Creek Angus NY steak grilled and served with patatas bravas, roasted mushrooms, charred asparagus and chimichurri sauce.

$40

NIANTIC DANCES FLAMENCO

Paella (pia•ei•uh) classic Spanish rice dish made with scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, green peas, piquillo peppers, chorizo and saffron rice.

$38

SURF & TURF A LA MR. DOC *

Grilled NY Strip, lobster tail, lobster cream sauce, charred asparagus & patatas bravas.

$60

AL CESAR LO QUE ES DEL CESAR *

Pan-seared filet mignon medallions, herbed black rice, grilled eggplant and brandy cream sauce.

$40

LITTLE JONNY’S FLAME *

Grilled filet mignon served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, julienned vegetables, roasted mushrooms and brandy demi glaze.

$40

MARIO’S COWBOY RIBEYE STEAK *

16oz Copper Creek Angus ribeye steak grilled and served with patatas bravas, charred asparagus and chimichurri sauce.

$42

FRANBELLA

Lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, clams with garlic basil white wine pomodoro sauce served over angel hair pasta.

$45

CHEMARI LEMON CHICKEN

Sauteed egg battered chicken breast with spinach, lime and tomatillos served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables.

$32

POLLO PROSCIUTTO

Chicken breast with prosciutto, fontina, spinach and tomatoes served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables.

$28

GIULIANO’S RACK OF LAMB

Kale, butternut squash, cabrales cheese, saffron risotto, rosemary sage demi glace.

$46

LONG ISLAND SOUND

Seared adobo ahi tuna served over black rice with julienned vegetables and citrus cilantro sauce.

$32

DUCK DELICIOSO *

Pan-seared duck breast with orange demi glaze, mashed sweet potato and julienned vegetables.

$38

ELI SEDUCED BY THE SALMON

Seared Atlantic salmon with black grape champagne cream sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes and charred asparagus.

$32

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOP

Grilled Premium Reserve bone-in pork chop, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, julienned vegetables and fresh pineapple salsa.

$29

ENCOCADO DE PESCADO

Exotic mix of fresh seafood in a citrus cilantro coconut broth over jasmine rice.

$36

ROSSA NEGRA RIBS

Baby back pork ribs with passion fruit reduction, chickpea salad and vegetables.

$28

TRES LECHES CAKE TRADICIONAL

$10

TRES LECHES CAKE OREO

$10

TRES LECHES CAKE STRAWBERRY

$10

TRES LECHES CAKE GUAYABA

$10

TRES LECHES PASSION FRUIT

$10

ARROZ DOCE

$9

FLAN

$10

CHURRO

$9

COFFEE / TEA

$3

CAPPUCCINO

$4.50

ESPRESSO

$4.50

LATTE

$4.50

HERBAL TEA SELECTION

$3

GUAYUSA TEA

Caffeinated herbal beverage imported from Macas, Ecuador. Infusion made from the leaf of Guayusa tree which is native to the Amazon Rainforest. This amazonian plant is rich in antioxidants and caffeine. This tea is safe to drink and serves as an excellent alternative to coffee.