The Rosa Waiting for New Owner

For 85 years, The Rosa restaurant and bar on State Street provided Portsmouth area residents with a place like no other in the city.

Due to the struggling economy and other factors, in mid-January and it now is being sold for $2 million.

Inside the former State Street eatery are two floors of dining that can seat 275 patrons and a lounge along with all of the existing kitchen equipment. Across the street is a parking lot area that was used by patrons of The Rosa.

The property is being sold by Samonas Realty of Portsmouth.

As The Rosa continues to be marketed to potential entrepreneurs, Portsmouth Patch would like to know what new business you would like to see there?