Definitely my new favorite pizza spot! I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant but it's sooo good! The hot honey with the cheese and pepperoni.. yummmy ! read more

Riko's Pizza - Hot Honey Pizza !! Sooo goood ! - Salad Near Me - White Plains, New York

Love Riko's! I first tried their pizza in another location and was so glad when they opened in WP. I've eaten there and I've gotten pizza to go. I love their veggie pizza! It's so good, fresh and flavorful. I love coming here and ordering their pizzas and salad. read more

Riko, here comes your worst nightmare. Linguini B respects small business. In over a century of reviews I've given out maybe two one stars. This, this is my third one star. I hate to do it - But, it's my responsibility to protect my followers Yelpers from making the same mistake I did. I really hoped this would just be a moderate pizza that quenched some hunger in a tight spot. I thought how bad could this place really be, it's probably like a 6/7 out of 10 pizza. I'm the first to admit it, for the first time in my life, I was wrong. I was wrong to hope for the best, today taught me to assume the worst here and there. Targeted pessimism, something I must improve upon. And yes you read that right, I went today and rushed home to write this in order to hopefully save as many of you as I can. Not to mention, I'm fully expecting the bathroom will become familiar with me very soon. Currently plotting on drowning my plunger. Imagine you believe in reincarnation and you come back as a plunger? Not even hades was that devilish. So now let me take you through the fully downward rollercoaster that runs straight through a field of manure - of which they call Riko's Pizza. It's actually kinda nice inside. Booths. Bar. TVs. IDEAL set up for a local pizza joint - you are just hoping and wishing the food is ok enough to come back. Then comes the menu. Simple and sure and ya feel like ok they only do a few things May they'll just do them solid enough. Naivety... oh I was so naive. The service was terrible. Nothing on the wait staff, just a matter of how long it takes food to come out. 2 pies every 20 mins. My pet mule Paco can make 5 pies in 20 mins, and he doesn't even know how to use an oven. Now for the taste. We first got a Caesar salad that is actually edible, you can have that from time to time. Good size, not impressive but you're like yea ok cool let's get after it girly. Tssssss. Then the jester of the show came onto stage. The pizza was heroically poor. First bite I went ok yea maybe, and then as I came to realization and accepted defeat I was like no. Not ok. I just got jumped by some kids outside of school. And I pretended I won the fight. But then as time passed on the PTSD kicked in, and I had to admit the truth. This was a waste of my money. Biggest waste of my money in 26' yet. Worse than paying for gas right now. Worse purchase than Ethereum at ATH in 2025. Yikes. Anyways. So so so so bad. The dough is basically California pizza kitchen but the toppings are even worse. It's no delivery it's Riko's... and it's pretend not frozen. This is frozen pizza. This is thin crust Domino's... if that. The Clam Pizza was done up in so much Parmesan, Garlic and Butter that I understood why my Italian ancestors were stereotyped in their early days in this country. This taste made me resent Riko. If Americans in the 1800s thought this is what was going on in Italian kitchens, I'd have probably hated us too. But it wasn't. And it's not. This is not how Italians cook. In the Northeast how does this chain survive serving this? Maybe in the Midwest this could pass (no offense, but ya wouldn't know better just like we wouldn't know BBQ better.) And then the hot honey pie. I think the cheese may have been taking out of a Play-Doh set. The hot honey was basically Thai chili sauce. The red sauce was clearly frozen in a packet and if not they need a new supplier. I mean this is just really really bad stuff. No way to cut it. The pizza isn't even uniformly cut. Staff took forever to clean us up. Everyone waiting on food. This was like a dumpster disco. Prom night. I'd rather take back my dumpster baby than come back here. I urge you fine Yelp citizens. Do not come here. Save yourselves. Save your family. Uh oh. I'm scurrying to the toilet. As expected. Sad day for me. Really sad. I let me down. I let you down. Never again. 1/5. They could give me an $1000 gift card and I'd never use it. I could promise you that. Where and how do I stop this statement. Not a rant. My anger is non existent, I'm controlled. I'm composed. I'm opening up a competing chain to just dismantle this diarrhea joint. read more

Riko's Pizza - Don't let looks deceive. Awful. Clam Pizza. Hot Honey Pizza. - Salad Near Me - White Plains, New York

Many of the reviews call Riko's pizza "thin crust" - and that's true, but the name for this style of pizza is Bar Pie. Connecticut Bar Pie to be exact, but bar pie is enough. Made famous by legendary Colony Grill in Stamford, CT, former Colony employee and pizza slinger Riko took the famed delicious recipe and method and went out on his own. First in CT and then landed in White Plains, where I welcome them with open arms and a hungry stomach! We got takeout for our first go at Riko's and the pies were no worse for the wear after a car ride. There's one pie that's a must-order: the hot oil. Marked by a yummy green signature "stinger" pepper to let you know you're about to try a pie that's impossible to stop eating until it's gone! Normal order for my brood is 1 pie per person, please. Pepperoni and sausage pies are yummy, but if your palate can handle it, get the hot oil. For maximum but delicious burn, order the "stinger" pie. And napkins, make sure you have lots of napkins! read more

The mango habanero wings were to die for! And the plain cheese pizza was delicious as well. read more

Riko's Pizza - Mango Habanero Wings - Salad Near Me - White Plains, New York

It's great to have a pizza place in the neighborhood where you can sit and enjoy a pie right from the oven, and maybe enjoy a salad, app or glass of wine along with it, all prevented by friendly servers. For those reasons, I liked Riko's Pizza. But the thin, thin, THIN crust pizza is just ok. And like our server told us on our first visit, "You'll likely eat more slices than usual" because it's so thin. But I kind felt like a glutton gobbling multiple slices before I felt full. The pizza toppings were good and fresh, though. And while the hit oil added atop the pizza is a different touch, I could have skipped it. read more

Monday outing with my husband. We were immediately greeted when we entered. I informed the hostess that I'd like a booth and was offered options to sit towards the front or back. We chose the back since we didn't want to deal with the draft from the door opening. Within a minute, our waitress provided menus and came back a minute later asking for our drink order and if we needed more time. We had a great experience as our waitress was very attentive. She came by several times asking if we needed refills and how our food was. My husband got a beer and said it was very cold. We will definitely be going back. read more

Riko's Pizza - Salad Near Me - White Plains, New York

Ordered takeout through grubhub last week. Have been wanting to try this place. I will acknowledge that not the best way to try this kind of pizza. It was good, I've had colony before. Reminiscent of that. Needed to be def more well done. Plus the veg combo was a weird mix but prob should have picked a different pie. Wings were excellent read more

I visited the one in Stamford CT and I liked it so I tried the new location in white plains. It was not so great. The pizza crust was so hard it was like cracker crust. I'm not planning to go again. The owner was nice though and the service was good and staff were kind. read more

My oh my where od ieven begin. Rikos might have the BEST thin crust poizza on the planet. the hoeny stigger pizza is soooooooooo goooood and when i went I PROPOSED to my GF there and now i am engaged. The party is at Justin Gjelajes houae PLZ cum. read more

Riko's Pizza - MEE - Salad Near Me - White Plains, New York

Tried the signature hot oil pizza for one. The ultra thin crust grew on me after after some initial doubts. Very tasty and even though it looks like a lot of food it's really the equivalent of two slices. I'll try some others. NY still better than CT for pizza though read more

Riko's White Plains ~ History looks good on you, but thin-crust looks even better. We just hit the new Riko's Pizza at 423 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607 and they are officially redefining America's love affair with the tavern-style pie. If you like your crust super-thin and your vibes high, this is your new weekend home. ________________________________________ THE BREAKDOWN The Vibe: Rustic-urban meets local neighborhood hangout. Think of open-spaced dining, a massive bar for craft beers and specialty cocktails, and enough TVs to catch every game. Whether it's a family night or a sports Sunday, the energy is great! The History: Since 2011, Riko's has been on a mission. What started as a local favorite is now a fast-growing legend across the East Coast, bringing that authentic thin-crust soul to White Plains. The Food: The Signature Hot Oil Pizza. It's their classic thin-crust topped with a homemade stinger-pepper oil that packs a serious, addictive kick. Beyond the Slice ~ Don't sleep on the oven-roasted wings, hearty meatballs, or the fresh burrata, crispy salads. It's bold flavor, even if you're not having pizza (but let's be real, you're having the pizza). ________________________________________ The Scene Scorecard 0-35 * The Scene: /5 Spacious modern vibes with TVs everywhere so you never miss a play. Plus, huge win: easy parking right in the plaza! * The Flavor: /5 That Hot Oil is a game changer along with their winter special "Chicken Scarpariello"--it's the kind of spicy that hurts just enough to make you feel alive, but not enough to ruin your weekend. * The Sip: /5 Expertly crafted cocktails and a draft list for days. Warning: The bartenders are charming enough to make you forget you're on your third round. Or fourth. Who's counting? * The Service:/5 Smooth and speedy -- they don't play when it comes to timing. Owners and staff are very friendly and inviting. * The Damage: /5 $10-$20+: A humble $15-$20. My bank account said, "thank you"! * Location: /5 FREE PARKING!! 423 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607 Call: (914) 640-2814 https://rikospizza.com/ * The "John & Daneen" Fun Factor: / 5 Warm and relaxing atmosphere that you can enjoy laughs with friends at the bar or dine with the little ones at a family table. Total Scene Score: 28/35 - Don't forget to mention that John & Daneen say hello!!! #onthescenejd #RikosPizza #WhitePlainsEats #thincrustpizz #HotOilPizza #westchesterfoodies #newopening #tavernstylepizza #PizzaLoversUnite #vibeoftheday #johnandd #localfood The ratings and opinions shared in this post are strictly those of John and Daneen, just two independent people having fun and exploring the local scene. We mean no ill will toward any persons or businesses--just sharing the love for a great new spot! Some of the photos featured in this post are sourced from the venue's official website to showcase the space in its best light. read more

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Always on the hunt for good pizza...actually one of my comfort food holy grails There are certainly no shortage of places to go in proximity to White Plains where I live a few months out of the year Most spots are just kinda mid tier, & I find I have to cast a wider net to hit on exceptional pizza that is truly a cut above the rest My touchstone is Johnnie's in Mt Vernon an old school Italian thin crust joint that is considered by many to be the best pizza in all of Westchester So it was with great curiosity & measured expectations that I went to Riko's a new fast casual pizza chain located in the Crossroads Shopping Center in Greenburgh After doing some preliminary research, what appealed to me is Riko's offers a fully stocked bar as well as a proper assortment of beers on tap Wifey & I always like to sit at the bar whenever we visit a new restaurant. We believe it's the best way to get a full measure of a place & get good intel We perused the menu & ordered a cocktail & IPA, both were good We noticed they offer a happy hour menu & felt it would a great place to hang after work and very convenient for when we have to make either a Pet Smart or BJ's run...both of which are located in the same center We settled on sharing a six slice 13" personal pie...half plain & half custom (sausage, olives, & basil) Our pie came out fairly quickly. It was piping hot & had a wonderful thin crust The sauce, cheese, & various toppings were on point! We were impressed that for a chain pizza spot, the service & food quality was quite good I would rank Riko's on par with Frank Pepe's (Yonkers) We definitely plan to return & try some of their other menu items like their nice assortment of salads Finally would like to give a shoutout to our bartender & manager at Riko's ...who made our experience truly enjoyable & is a great ambassador for the brand read more

I was there just once had the pizza, it wasn't anything special. The service was good, but I haven't been back, and don't have any urgency to do so. read more

I'm impressed and woud back to try other things. Service was warm and friendly, I was able to get some favorable suggestions from staff, i went with the hot honey pepperoni minus the ricotta and plain, it fresh and delicious the thin crust is perfectly sized i could have eaten all six slices but just ate 3 and will take home the rest. read more

Did take out and tried the hot honey pizza which was perfectly cooked with crispy edges without having to ask. Service was great and pizza was made fresh within 10 minutes Will def be back to try more food off the menu read more

If you dont eat it right out of the oven at Riko's then bag the pickup or delivery- it was way too thin for my liking- my quest for thin pizza in Westchester County continues- will not go back read more

Food was very good love the bar pie pizza and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning

I fully recognize this place has only been open for seven days, but this was an abhorrent experience from start to finish--one of the worst we've had. We walked in and waited several seconds without being greeted, eventually having to awkwardly ask for a table ourselves. After sitting for over 20 minutes with no service, we had to flag down a waitress just to order drinks. Anywhere else we would have walked out, but we really wanted to try this place. Beers and water took another 15 minutes to arrive and didn't even come out together. We ordered two apps: wings with extra blue cheese (important detail) and a Nashville chicken salad. After a long wait, the wings arrived with two sides of blue cheese--one normal cup and one filled only about a quarter of the way--followed by one of more than a dozen "sorry about that" remarks and a promise that the salad would be right out. At this point, the waitress informed us that three waiters had quit that night and also blamed delays on the power going down, which was literally a one-second surge--so which was it, staff quitting or a power issue? When the wings arrived, we ordered two pizzas (hot oil and sausage). After another 30 minutes, we still had no salad, no pizza, no plates or silverware, and no check-ins. All around us, other tables were complaining about long waits or having to ask just to order, enduring more "sorry about that" apologies (which should honestly be their slogan). We also witnessed the owner berating a waitress right next to our table. The pizzas finally arrived--fine, nothing exceptional--but still no salad. More apologies and another promise it would be right out. Five minutes later, the salad arrived and was unbelievably not worth the wait, but we were starving. While we were actively eating and holding slices of pizza, the waitress asked if we wanted dessert or boxes. Throughout the night, nearly every table around us was complaining. The owner stopped at almost every table except ours to check in and apologize, and we overheard him telling others the delays were due to the POS system going down from the power surge--even though those tables arrived 45 minutes after that happened. We got the bill and paid on our phones, and while I never expect compensation, I was surprised that not even a single drink was comped given how clearly frustrated we were and how new the restaurant is. The final kicker: the only time the owner came to our table was to ask if we had paid our bill. While this is a brand-new restaurant with staff that clearly has a lot to learn, it's equally clear the owner is also new to the restaurant business. This was a real disappointment, especially given the lack of new restaurants in the area, and it's definitely not a place we'll be returning to. read more

Both my wife and I felt we have had better frozen pizza than what was served here. It was tasteless at best. It looked like someone went over it with a tenderizer to give it pockmarks . The hostess asked if we wanted a booth or table and we responded booth. She then led us to a table and asked if it was alright. There was also a spill on the floor that looked like soda that was there when we arrived and left. read more

Wanted to see how this restaurant compares to colony grill and the pizza did not disappoint. We got three pies, plain cheese, margarita, and hot honey. All were so savory and fresh. The service was semi fast and the ambiance was nice. Very well lit and clean, I would definitely recommend and be back soon. read more

ordered 34 dollars worth of food on my first time there only to be told I am not allowed to sit because I didn't order from a server even though I ORDERED FOOD ! so my lunch break was spent waiting more than a half hour and than eating outside never will I even step foot back in there in my life and big shock the wings were good the salad not so good if i wasn't in a rush I would have asked for a full refund the woman who rang me up very sweet and nice the woman serving not so nice read more

Went here for the first time today. Never heard of Riko's before. Had the special pie of the day: Clam Fra Diavolo. Wow!! I found the red peppers a bit too hot for me, so took them off. But wouldn't order this pie without them because the heat they left behind on the pie was just perfect for me. Thin, crispy crust is very different from the NY pizza I've eaten all my life, but what a nice alternative. Sauce and toppings very tasty, and so light. Turned out today there was an "extra" special: order the daily special and get a free plain pie to go. Had a slice of that one as soon as i got home. Yum! My server was very nice and helpful, since I wasn't familiar with the choices and so on. She made the experience extra good. Entire staff were lovely from greeting, seating, thru saying goodbye. Will definitely be going back, and back again. read more