When we decided to visit New York, I told Nate that I only wanted to eat like two slices of pizza while in town. Well, that was silly, because we ended up eating at least double that. It's true, New York has lots of pizza places. We stopped by Roberta's with some friends and hung out in their tiki tent while waiting for a table, which was pretty cozy and they had a fire going outside in late November. Once we were called in, we were seated at a cozy communal table and ordered several pizzas, including the famous bee sting, white guy, and the Vladimir Puttanesca. We also started with the 'nduja stracciatella, which was delicious - super rich, creamy, and with perfectly toasted bread, it was a great share plate for the five of us. The pizzas were delicious and wood-fired, thin crust, aka my favorite type of pizza. My least favorite was definitely the Vladimir - it just had a weird flavor I couldn't place. (Not the anchovies, because I love them.) The other two were tasty. Our server was great with recommendations. read more

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Pretty good pie place. The space is huge and we didn't have trouble finding a place to sit. The pizza was nice and floppy and the tomato sauce was hella on point. Pretty good casual place to grab some bottomless and grub. read more

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Iconic pizza joint in NYC, with this location being the OG. I think it's definitely worth a visit! Walked in on a Saturday evening with four people around 7:30pm. Was told the wait would be 45 minutes and it actually went by much faster. We probably got seated in 25 minutes. Fyi: There's a very casual little tiki bar right next door you can hang in while you wait. You can also eat take out from Roberta's there too. Ambiance is very casual. Service was amazing! Our server actually comped our pasta because it came out a bit later then the rest of the food. Totally unnecessary of her, but very thoughtful! We ordered the below and it was the perfect amount of food for four: -Marinated Cucumbers: light and fresh. If I could only pick one green, I'd opt for the salad instead though. -Little Gem Salad: pretty basic, but this was really refreshing and the lettuce was so crisp. Good balance to the pizza. -Bucatini Cacio E Pepe: so good. Standard cacio e pepe, but the noodles were perfectly al dente. Super cheesy and peppery. The portion is somewhat small, but it was fine to share with all the pizzas too. -Bee Sting: delicious. Reminds me of the Hell Boy from Paulie Gees. This was my favorite out of the two pizzas we tried. -Lil Stinker: very good but not as good as the bee sting. -Tiramisu: I did not like this sadly. I don't think I read the description fully and was expecting traditional tiramisu, but it had a very orangey taste to it. I also don't think the alcohol or liquid cooked down all the way because it was very soggy. read more

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Love, love the bee sting pizza. This place is always poppin! The little gem salad is a must as well! I ordered a spicymargarita and it wasn't great. I won't make that mistake again-looks like it's best to order one of their specialty drinks off the menu. read more

Roberta's - Bee Sting - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We got here 2 hours before we had to be at a show nearby, and the hostess told us there was no room inside and to order at the outside bar. We ordered on our phones and waited over an hour for our pizzas, and waited 20 minutes for drinks at the bar. We ended up having 10 minutes to eat our food before we had to run to just barely make it to the show. I've always wanted to try this place in person after ordering online, and I unfortunately don't think any of us will again. read more

I had not been in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn in decades. Once upon a time I just knew it as the area to avoid if you didn't want trouble. Nowadays the area still retains some of its more down to Earth feel, but it is also home to a number of well reviewed eateries. When meeting a friend for lunch recently I searched Yelp and I found Roberta's as a suggestion. Trusting in my fellow Yelpers, I went for it. Roberta's really encapsulates the feel of the neighborhood. Huge painted murals decorate the side of the building and restaurant with an emphasis on pizza (and animals). One entrance leads to a take-out area while another leads to the actual restaurant. Chunks of the restaurant appear to be made out of metal containers, wood panels and so on. The interior has dark lighting with string lights and the decor has a rather retro vibe. It feels almost like a structure from some post-apocalyptic movie or video game, but I'm saying this as a GOOD thing. This place has character and I loved the feel of it. Seating inside is mostly long benches so it has a communal feel. I wound up sitting at the end of a bench with my friend. Here's where I get to why I'm not giving this place a full five stars, and I admit another visit may be warranted before I make a final decision. The service was rather uneven. It *started* great with a host seating us immediately despite not having reservations and a waitress taking our drink orders quickly. However, soon she would wind up taking the order of the party that came after us before us (a pet peeve of mine). Later we seemingly got passed on to another waitress who was absolutely confounded when I asked for a glass of ice (my ice had melted and it was warm that day). I did eventually get the ice from a *third* server about ten minutes later. I have no idea why such a simple request was so complex. I will say this, our food came fast and I was very impressed with the speed of the service. We ordered a Rosso pizza (tomato, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil) with pepperoni and an order of the Smoked Heritage Ribs (house dry rub, togarashi, honey and lime zest). The pizza was fantastic. Beautifully done crust cooked *just* right with a crisp at the edges and a nice chew in the middle. The sauce, cheese and pepperoni were wonderfully savory and sweet. I was very impressed! I was equally happy with the ribs, which were wonderfully seasoned and the meat fell right off the bone. I wanted another order immediately (but held back). Service issues aside, I would revisit Roberta's any day. The atmosphere is unique and the food is fantastic! read more

Roberta's is an NYC institution, widely recognized for making some of the best wood fired pizza in the world. They opened in Bushwick in 2008, way before the neighborhood was cool. Since then they have expanded within NYC, and even have an LA location, which I have yet to visit. I wanted to try the original location first. My husband and I placed a delivery order, which arrived quickly. But, since it delivered via bicycle, the pizza was cold on arrival. This would normally be no matter, but we were staying in a hotel. Cold pizza is still good pizza, but both the Famous Original and Bee Sting left us underwhelmed. The crust was so thin and floppy that it fell apart upon being picked up. It could not support the weight of the toppings. The sauces were tasty, but there needed to be twice as much of them; the overall vibe was somehow dry and soggy at the same time. The star of the meal, surprisingly, were their Brownies, which come in a pack of 3. The perfect middle ground between fudgey and cakey, and topped with flaky sea salt, these were the best brownies I've had in my life. I would come back to Roberta's just for these (and dine in next time). read more

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Amaaaaaazing! I got this from Uber Eats - haven't dined in yet but now I hope to! Tasted so yummy. read more

Roberta's - Famous Original Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So we were in the hood this Saturday night 9/24/22 @ about 10:15 pm rolled up to this funky pizza spot ..... all the walls are canvassed with graffiti it seems to be the thing over here in this hood ... Some of the graffiti / murals are kind of nice looking like art if ya wanna call it that ... They have a very big tiki bar crowd over here with music playing looks like a fun place to drink & eat some some pizza ... Anyway let's talk pizza; we ordered two pies one Margarita & One Famous original with sausage ... Both pies were very good; however they dust their pizza dough balls way too much with flour both pies were like chalky to taste our lips had flour dust on them ... Their sauce is excellent and their cheese & sausage were definitely high end ... Parking is definitely a challenge over here between the residential & bars & restaurants but we parked at the fire hydrant ... I stayed in the car after all I worked all day ... lol !!! The wifey said the place was very clean & the service counter people mostly kids were very friendly ... The wifey & daughter said there is a guy in there that looks like Justin Bieber.... Lmao they both have beaver fever !! Lmao !! Would I drive more then 10 minutes to get here ? No I definitely would not nor would I go out of my way... Don't get me wrong if we were invited to a party of a big get together yes I would come but that's about it .. Thanks, Greg D & family read more

Roberta's - The famous original with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The pizzas here are the most authentic Italian-style pies I've had outside of Italy. The Duck prosciutto was good, however, the bread was too tough to eat. read more

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And the award for the best pizza with hot honey goes to... *drumroll* Roberta's! I was surprised that there was no wait on a Saturday during lunch time but I'm assuming it gets busier at dinner hours. My partner and I were immediately seated and we ordered the bee sting pizza, the classic margherita pizza, the white guy pizza, the marinated cucumber salad, and an iced tea. I'm not exaggerating when I say the bee sting pizza left me speechless. One bite was all it took for me to fall in love and for the whole duration of lunch I was singing praises to the pizza in front of me. The downfall of a lot of establishments who try honey on pizza is that the honey makes the pizza soggy as the crust absorbs the the honey. Roberta's doesn't have this problem as their crust is perfectly thin and crispy with the power to withstand the moisture of the honey. The flavor is also an amazing combination of sweet and savory deliciousness that is unrivaled by many pizzas (maybe other than Lucali). When your first bite of pizza is the bee sting pizza, it is hard to compete with a classic margherita pizza or a white pizza but both pizzas held their own. The margherita pizza is fresh, well executed, and should be a standard for what all classic margherita pizzas should taste like. The white guy pizza is just as flavorful. All the pizzas aren't very greasy which makes it easy to have multiple slices. The marinated cucumber salad is a refreshing relief to the carb heavy pizzas that were being devoured at lightning speed. The marinated cucumbers were tasty and fragrant from the fresh herbs. Lastly, the iced tea helped wash everything down. To top off our experience, the service was friendly and efficient. The waitress let us occupy two tables to serve all our food. She also checked in a few times and made sure our water glasses were filled during our visit. Amazing service and amazing pizza is not easy to find. And if you do find both you'll have to sacrifice at least an hour to get into the pizzeria. It's great knowing that I have the option of great lunch time pizza at Roberta's without the hour long wait during evening hours. Will definitely be back. read more

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One of the best thin crust, brick oven pizza places in NYC! Made a reservation for 5 and was seated promptly in the patio (good lighting, perfect for my pictures!) otherwise the rest of the restaurant is pretty dimly lit. My favorite is the Beastmaster. Not sure how they do it but the flavors work out so well. It's about 12" so more like a personal pizza because it's so thin. If you like sweets, I'd recommend the sticky bun! Only downside is that it's pretty deep into Brooklyn, so be ready for a trek if you're not from the area! We drove there and was able to find parking around the corner. read more

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Was torn between a 4 and 5 star review. For me I have to rate it at 4 stars, but it was still really really good. Not my personal favorite type of pizza, but if you are a fan you'll probably love it. Flavor was great, crust was delicious. The flop... too much of a flop for me. The place definitely has a vibe, great for groups. Service is great as well. Everybody was really nice and tries to read the table. Also as an Easter egg the cucumber starter is realllllyyy tasty. Definitely worth getting! read more

Ordered delivery. Got the famous Roberta's original. It was so good! Arrived faster than expected. Not a big menu but everything on it is to die for read more

Was told this was one of the must-try pizza spots to visit while in New York and I've very glad I did! Ordered two pizzas -- a Margherita and one with sausage and mushrooms. I'm usually not a thin crust kinda girl but these pizzas were delicious. Perfect size for three of us to share two pizzas. Just standing room while you wait for your order, but they were made quickly and there was plenty of seating outside for us to utilize. read more

Roberta's - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Napoletan Pizzas are decent, they use proper ingredients, but the dough could be improved... It (the dough) lacks some flavor and chewiness,. For the price I was expecting to have it, but it's still a decent pizza. It would be 4 stars if the price was under $20. read more

Roberta's - Margarita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The pizza here was really really good! We got the margarita with pepperoni and we killed it. I wish they had bigger pies lol. The place is lively and has really cool interior. It was busy so we didn't get the outside sitting but that seemed to be the best place to eat. The service was not the fasted but better than expected for the traffic the restaurant had. read more

If it was for the pizza only, I would give 5 stars. I was there today and service sucked. Our server Cory disappeared after taking our order for 40 min, and we had to flag down another server to find out where our food was. She put our pizzas in and asked the kitchen to rush them out. Our original server never came back so I don't know what happened. I'm not a hipster or transplant, I'm from Brooklyn and 40 min for a friggin pizza is unbelievable. Straighten out your server situation! So while the pizza was great there's so many other great pizza places to hit up. read more

Very nice staff. Pizza was ready in 5 mins and was delicious. Crust was great 10/10. Prices are typical for the city. read more

Roberta's - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great pizza without crazy expensive overhead makes it a winner every time. I really appreciate the great service dedicated to get it right. It is currently located in a new hip food court in a giant repurposed post office in downtown Houston. However the pizza is so good if I could find them I'd even go to a lean too I'm the middle of a hobo camp. This is really great. If interested in food courts, look-up "The Post". They currently have a promotion on Tuesday where everything in the food court is 20% off when you use Apple Pay. My wife and I try to go back every Tuesday. read more

Roberta's - Roberta's! - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Probably another review that the internet doesn't need- I'm just piling on here to say that no, Roberta's doesn't disappoint, and yes, it's worth the hype and everything your friends said it would be. It's delicious enough that it feels upscale for a special occasion but casual enough for an everyday lunch or hangout. The service was prompt and attentive - I felt very well cared for and was impressed that multiple people checked on us throughout the meal. If you like Caesar salads, the little gem salad is a simple Caesar riff executed to perfection. I literally ate the whole bowl myself. The crisp leaves, the rich umami dressing, the cheese grated so finely it melts in your mouth, the salty crunchy breadcrumbs?! One of the best salads I've had in a while. I love a white pie and this one was a perfect example of why. The crust here is so well done - light, chewy, airy yet structured. Makes you think you could eat like 4 pizzas. The blend of cheeses on this pie works nicely, and the fresh ricotta takes it to another level. Roberta's was the first stop I made after getting off the airplane in NYC and that just might be my new tradition. read more

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This is my fourth or fifth times at Roberta's, and the quality of the pizza is as consistent as ever. We got a couple of pies The White Guys and The Bee Sting both delicious. If you enjoy a thin crust pizza make sure to come here. I recommend making reservations my party has to wait for about an hour before being seated - we went to a bar close by to kill time. read more

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This was the most goated meal ever. Our server, Lauren, was so very nice and helpful with great recommendations. The food was great and the vibe was as good if not better. I love life when I am at Robert's. Give her a raise, this was the best server I've ever had. read more

A classic on the NYC pizza scene. Roberta's pizzas remain excellent, with thin chewy dough and great texture on the crust. My favorite is usually the bee sting which cuts the savory pizza with the sweetness from the honey. This time I tried the Normcore which was also very good, great balance of cheese and dough. One pizza can usually feed 2 people unless you're very hungry. Drinks are pretty decent here as well. Prices have gone up a few dollars since my last visit but unfortunately that seems to be everywhere these days. read more

Roberta's - Normcore - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Is the price high? Yes. Is the pizza worth it? Absolutely. The restaurants vibe is chic and a great spot for a date night or catching up with friends. Our server was nice and recommended the bee sting which was delicious. The pizza crust is a show stopper. Its authentic and delicious. This isn't your everyday pie or go to last minute dinner. It is more of a treat with its higher price tag. The bee sting was the best pizza I've ever tried. read more

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Went here for pizza with a friend before an outing on a Friday night. Here are my thoughts... Atmosphere: eclectic, hipster-ish Decor: sort of a hodgepodge of decor, tiki bar like in the outdoor eating area Music: indie, pop, rock Food: Pepperoni pizza (it was okay, I've had better pizza in NY, it was super salty due to the pepperoni and really oily as well), Sticky Bun (I tasted it and it was cold so I waited to warm it up at home and it was DIVINE!) Drinks: Crooked Owl Hard Tepache (Mexican style fermented pineapple beverage, 5% alc, zero sugar, 100 cals... it was delicious! Service: They make your pizzas fresh so it's a bit of a wait but everyone I encountered were friendly. The wait for the drinks was kinda ridiculous. Seemed they only had one bartender the was actually tending the bar. The line was long. Good for: quick bite, casual lunch/dinner I wish Yelp allowed us to give half stars in the rating. I gave it 4 stars but I would really give it a 3.5. read more

Bee sting pizza was great! Not too spicy and not too sweet yet a taste of both. I ate one on my own. Service was friendly and helpful.

Delicious, but expensive pie. That is all. What, did you seriously think that was all I was going to write? This is the original location, right in Bushwick, and this gem of a restaurant exemplifies that true to form. From the wooden tables, to the loud music, to the personalities of the wait staff (more on that later), you get a taste of this northern Brooklyn neighborhood without even having to go too far off of the L train. When I got there, I was pretty torn between which pie to get (no slices here folks!), as the Bee Sting and the Margherita each sounded great. I ultimately went with the Bee Sting as it did not fully compromise my principles, but gave way to something different from what I have been doing already. The pizza arrives fast and it looks beautiful. It is cooked in a wood fired oven at a ripping hot temperature, allowing for a faster cooking time. It works kind of like a Neapolitan pizza, and the crust has that similar taste and texture. Everything else on it, the spicy honey, the soppressata, follows suit in amazing fashion. It is a shame that I was still hungry after eating this, because this was an absolutely delicious pie, despite being $23 (before tip). Now before I close, I would also like to take a minute to talk about the amazing service I received. I do not know if this was by design, since I was a solo diner, but my server, Ilene, was absolutely spectacular. Not only is she very attractive, she is also very bubbly and pulled out every stop to ensure that I was taken care of properly. She is genuine and clearly wants to see her customers smiling and having a great time. Even after I was done eating, she continued to talk to me about almost everything, and considering the week I just had, I was happy she was interested in what I had to say and not just being that typical server looking for a handsome tip. So while this is not the cheapest ticket in town, this was a great experience that I feel grateful to have partaken in. This was worth the 3 subway transfers from Downtown Manhattan, even if it meant having to spend more money on a pie to get it. Thank you Roberta's, thank you Ilene. read more

What is there to say that lots of others have not already said? Roberta's has incredible Neopolitan pizza (big difference from Neapolitan as it has a crunchy crust), and an amazing little tiki bar that makes delicious frozen cocktails. If this joint was closer by I feel like I'd go at least once per week. If you like neopolitan style pizza, this is one of the best places to get it in the city. My personal top 3 for this style (so far) goes Razza, Roberta's, and Fornino's on pier 6, so it's among stellar company. The tiki bar and loungy seating are just an awesome cherry on top, really captures the hip feel of bushwick / East Williamsburg. Overall it gets a very high recommendation from me! read more

Honey drizzed BeeSting pizza is the best and I can eat endless. I went their both locations. The old one is hip and the new one is modern. Whenever I go near by, I'll go. read more

Roberta's - Bee Sting pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Roberta's is a New American restaurant and pizzeria that opened in Brooklyn, New York in January 2008. It was founded by business partners Chris Parachini, Brandon Hoy, and Carlo Mirarchi. The idea for the pizzeria was conceived in 2006 when Parachini and Hoy were both having pizza at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut. Mirarchi decided to invest in the concept and initially came on board as both a partner and head chef. Their friend Mauro Soggiu (who would later become a partner himself) put them in touch with someone in Italy looking to sell a wood-fired pizza oven for cheap. The partners opened the pizzeria in the Bushwick neighborhood and Parachini named it after his mother. Slowly but surely, the popularity of Roberta's grew by word-of-mouth. Customers often remark that Roberta's didn't just bring great pizza to Bushwick... it also made the neighborhood a desirable place to visit. Those delicious wood-fired artisanal pies eventually earned Roberta's two Michelin stars. In addition to the flagship location in Bushwick, additional full-service locations opened in Brooklyn's Domino Park, Montauk (Long Island), and Culver City (California). There are also seven pop-up locations around the world. As of 2015, Parachini is no longer a partner. I recently visited Roberta's while I was cycling around NYC with a cycling buddy of mine. We stopped by in the afternoon and the place wasn't too busy. The kitchen crew was working really hard. An old Orthodox Jewish man named Yankel stops by often to deliver pallets of freshly chopped wood for the oven. After looking over the menu, my friend and I decided to order and split the "Bee Sting" (Tomato, Mozzarella, Soppressata, Basil, Chili, Honey). This combo is becoming popular at several artisanal pizzerias and Roberta's version was excellent; very flavorful and excellent crust! Roberta's also has an excellent craft beer selection. I ordered a delicious "Y R U Sab Bro?" (Hazy New England IPA) from Finback Brewery. Great pizza, great beer, great location, and great company! I can't wait to eat Roberta's pizza again! read more

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I recently ate at Grinchys the popup adjacent to Roberta's. The experience was a little lackluster and disappointing. The food itself was delicious and the drinks were so cute but the service left a lot to be desired. I had the pretzel and it was tiny, my friend ordered the Grinchy and it was small but came with a salad and my other friend ordered the stew which was substantial. The decorations were great for a holiday bar and we didn't have to wait hours to be seated without a reservation. Roberta's and Grinchys are on two separate reservation systems so the wait for the regular restaurant was 2+ hours , but we could do a walk in at Grinchys. Our server did not come take our order for a long time and was chatting in the corner of the bar. We also got our food well before our cocktails came out and my friend ordered stew and they didn't give her a spoon and it came after we had gotten our food and after our drinks. Finally our bill was incorrect but due to them using the mobile payment system I couldn't see an itemized receipt until after I paid and it was texted to me. I checked it after we left and they charged us for two alcoholic ciders when we in fact had one non alcoholic cider and one alcoholic cider. Non alcoholic cider should not be $18. Needless to say I was a bit disappointed. read more

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Great pie. Great pie. We had the original pie- thin crust but not too crisp but light and excellent. The sauce had a lil somethin' somethin'- little kick. Also the gem salad was really good. I like light dressing / this had a bit too much but the dressing was really really good. I straight up love it here. Atmosphere is urban and warm. It's a great place to gather!!! read more

i've been coming to Roberta's for over 10 years, this used to be one of my favorite pizza spots. Things have changed now the staff are not properly trained and extremely immature. we were seated immediately, but it took them over 10 minutes to get us some water and another five minutes before someone gave us menus. Our waitress was more interested in chatting with her friends then to come to take our order. When she had her pizza in her hand, she placed half of our pizza on the edge of the table, and then rushed off. this isn't just one staff member. Nobody here wants to help each other out. read more

I gave this place 5 stars because the pizza is that good. However, because of their popularity, the wait time can been long. Tried placing an order over the phone but waited 20 minutes each time I called before it went to voicemail. When I arrived to the location, there was only one front person who was in charge of taking orders, completing the transaction, and boxing the pizzas. Perhaps someone didn't show up for their shift and there was one person down for the morning. Will take it as a blip and hopefully, the next time I drop by their service will be more efficient. It's been over 45 minutes and I am still waiting for my pies. They said 10-15 minutes. This is ridiculous! read more

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Been to Roberta's twice and really enjoy the food there. The pizza is so good! I can't have dairy and they were able to accommodate and make a margarita without cheese and it was still delicious. The bee sting is definitely my favorite pizza there. Salad was surprisingly good. Sticky bun was really really good. I got it with the prickly pear sorbet. Not a great combination but individually both were great. Service is pretty good. Typical Williamsburg vibe and service. Inside has a lot of seating. I made a reservation but didn't really feel like it was necessary. There is street metered parking on nearby streets. read more

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Roberta's is known for here pizza. There's a reason why this spot is always packed and you can't get a reservation. Luckily they have a garden area and a to go section. Pizza is pricey but worth it. I went recently for their holiday pop up which is very festive, the holiday cocktails were not that good, stick to regular cocktails. A+ for creativity, however my group ordered a variety of drinks and no one liked theirs. The frozen drinks are very thick. The famous original pizza has a little kick, definitely a must try if you like spicy food, $22 a pie read more

Pricey for pizza, but the bee sting pizza is 100% worth it. We were starving when we arrived at Roberta's, but I still stand by a hot & fresh bee sting pizza being one of the best slices I've had. Emphasis on the hot & fresh, because I've also gotten delivery / take out of the pizza and it was just okay. I wish they had more locations in Manhattan as I would probably go here on a regular basis. Their margherita pizza was also pretty good. Would highly recommend dining in Roberta's. We didn't need a reservation for 2 on a Saturday evening around 5pm, but it did get very crowded later in the night. read more

Omg i have to say their marinated cucumber salad is AMAZING. I am not a fan of cucumber so I wouldn't eat them usually but since I was traveling I thought I would just give it a try. And OMG I was surprised how good it was! Lol For pizzas, my favorite was bee sting--it was sweet and spicy at the same time. My second favorite was famous original with pepperoni. For pastas, bucatini pomodoro was my favorite but I can skip pastas next time. Great ambience, great pizzas. read more

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Service is excellent. They accommodated a large party of seven with a reservation. Bee Sting pizza with honey was tasty. Recommend!