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    Roostica

    4.1 (621 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ROOSTICA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    $4 happy hour
    Matt C.

    A nice Italian restaurant on Stock Island just off Key West. Big dining room upon entry and an abandoned patio on a Saturday night. There were things that caught my eye. As an Italian American, when you see t-shirts with "legalize marinara" you get excited. You feel like they get you! For me, the food and service for the price was just okay. Now when I'm back in Florida, you bet your ass I'm ordering a Yuengling. Colorado, when are we going to get Yuengling already?! And $4 during happy hour, this was the deal of the night. We shared some apps that got the party started. For my main, I went with one of their Saturday specials, Mahi Piccata. You're in Florida, fresh fish is the name of the game. I sure miss eating fresh mahi, so naturally I had to order it. If this was a plate of mahi only, my rating would be higher, because the fish was fresh and the sauce had nice flavor. The rest of the plate killed it for me. Overcooked angel hair pasta and vegetables that tasted frozen. Both with zero seasoning whatsoever. I expected a lot more TLC for a $35 plate. Maybe we should've went with the woodfired pizzas that seem to be their claim to fame. Service was just okay and we all walked away wanting a more satisfying experience.

    Brooklyn Boy meat pizza with Jamaican and Buffalo style wings
    Travis W.

    Great tasting food, friendly and attentive staff and an amazing and clean restaurant. All this can be found here at Roostica. I had the pleasure of having their Jamaican and Buffalo style wood fired wings. Both were great but loved their island flavor more. This was accompanied by the Brooklyn boy pizza. A decent sized pizza enough to feed two filled with all sorts of meats and flavors. Overall I really liked it here and would certainly come back again to try the rest of their menu.

    Tiramisu!
    Alison K.

    Hard to decide where to eat when you're in the Florida Keys, but when we're at home, we always end up choosing our favorite Italian restaurant...so.... With that in mind, we had passed this place on our way to a funeral today and just the name stuck with me... When I looked at the reviews, they (for some completely unknown reason) didn't have the highest score amongst their competitors. Still, we dressed and went. Parking ANYWHERE is difficult, but we found a spot and headed inside, passing customers heading to their vehicles with lots of boxes of food...that's a good sign! We came mainly for the wood-fired oven pizza. Appetizers? Hmmmm.... Couldn't resist getting the Italian sausage with onions and peppers to share. The nice plump decently sized links with the roasted onions and grilled peppers along with their house "gravy" (marinara) made our hearts skip a beat when they brought them out to us...only one problem! You expect us not to fight over the 3rd sausage???? A lovely piece of focaccia bread was neatly placed up top and we began our journey...firm but tender, bursting with flavor! These were delicious!! The added bonus of the onions and peppers and THAT SAUCE! Oh my God! Their sauce is literally TO DIE FOR!!!! At least we know where to go for sure when we come to visit family here Our appetizer was followed by our Roostica pizza we ordered but we had them add spicy salami (which we found out they use as their pepperoni...great flavor but VERY SPICY). The crust? THE ABSOLUTE BEST! The sauce? *chef's kiss * toppings? Perfecto! Only drawback was hot VERY spicy that salami is. A little less spicy and it would've been complete perfection. We knocked out that first pizza and decided we'd try another but with pepperoni instead, only to find out they use that spicy salami as their pepperoni We tried another Roostica pizza, but it just wasn't as good without the spicy salami. Darn it! We took half of that one to go back to the BNB and possibly for tomorrow to munch on. Great service here, by the way. Fabulous waitress, enthusiastic and happy to be there. Our meals came out perfect, hot and delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place. Needless to say, we were very impressed. Last but not least, they DO have tiramisu. Sorry, but that and cannoli are my two favorite things in the whole world. I just HAD to have some. Light, creamy, delicious strawberry on top. Again, perfection. I can't see any reason at all this place doesn't get 5 stars from every patron. If you come to the Keys and you're looking for not just good, but GREAT Italian food that's fresh...try them out. I'm sure you'll be more than pleased with your choice!

    Margherita & hipo
    Marilyn V.

    Im told this a local spot. Well it was welcoming and makes you feel like a local that's for sure. Everyone so friendly, staff and consumers alike. I ended up going two nights in a row. The pizza is delicious. The wine selection is good and and well I was curious about the pasta so had to go back to try that. I didn't regret it. Salad, pasta special of the day (they have one each day of the week, I had the spicy rigotoni). Place is busy, but in the most welcoming way. Good energy and delicious food. Would definitely be back and recommend even if you're from the nyc area and have good pizza back home. Visit this place and feel at home. Thank you roostica for the hospitality and the solid good food!

    Stephanie W.

    Exactly as I remember! We shared a white pizza, the Fig and Pig, and each ordered a salad. The water carries were emptied several times and much appreciated. Initially, we thought there would be a wait, but we were ushered into the back patio and had an excellent meal

    Super awesome pasta ,super fresh!!!'
    Andrew H.

    Roostica!!! This place lives up to its name. The best pasta and pizza joint in the keys. They have the best pizza around. They gave service with a smile. The ambiance is like a little bit of Italy in the Florida keys . We will be back.!!!

    HELLS KITCHEN DIAVOLA - San Marzano Tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, garlic, SPICY salami and pecorino cheese
    John R.

    Great pizza in Key West! The HELLS KITCHEN DIAVOLA - San Marzano Tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, garlic, SPICY salami and pecorino cheese was great but I tried others at the table too including the TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOMS - Mozzarella, pecorino, mushrooms, prosciuito and truffles, and the BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA - The new local's favorite combination! Yes, they were all great! Service for our large group was outstanding and, just going there on a whim, we didn't have to wait long to get the large table outside. Inside or outside, you will be happy here!

    Sangria
    Samantha B.

    I've been here countless times since my first review and enjoy it. I've come to terms with the fact that the appetizers & pizza are better than the entrees. My favorite appetizer is the burrata. With the little toasts and pesto and prosciutto... YUM! Everything else I mentioned prior is also still delicious. The salads are small for the price so I would skip out on those. Also, their lunch sandwich specials are great. The bread they use is just so good.

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    Lisa M.

    Roostica is a cute wood fired pizza restaurant that tucked away on Stock Island. They have an enormous patio with complete coverage from the sun and lots of fans to keep the air flowing and the bugs at bay! We tried the lobster pizza was really tasty, but not my favorite on the island. They use warm water lobster rather than Maine lobster which is my preference. I didn't get to try the other pizzas, but I am absolutely certain the other pizza options would be delicious, as the sauce was on point. We will be back again on our next visit!

    Shrimp & Pesto*
    Tanner W.

    Definitely think you should try out this place if you're in the area and looking for pizza! The pizza we got tasted great itself, but the portions were rather small for the price that we paid unfortunately. The overall atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly so wouldn't mind eating here again. Steak could have been a little more flavorful but was still pretty good!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious pizza and friendly service. Ambience is warm and welcoming- outdoor dining was well shaded and enjoyable on a hot day.

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    First time there, we order Togo. The pizza was amazing!! Quick service and staff was friendly!

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely recommend this place. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Their gluten free crust is delicious.

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    3 years ago

    Been wanted to go here for some time. Great food and service. Will definitely be going back

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    Amazing food and service! Some of the best food in the Keys. Recommend pizza and chicken Parmesan.

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    2 years ago

    Service was good. Pizza is very undercoat and nothing was done about it. No replacement no refund bad this poor management.

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    4 years ago

    Pizza was good, kid spaghetti she loved!!! Cheese sticks were a joke 4/$5 lol . Nice atmosphere we sat outside

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    Very delicious pizza. We'll definitely visit again on our next trip. Highly recommended!

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    3 years ago

    Great happy hour. Drinks and food. Very interesting take on Italian foods. The staff where pleasant. Wish there was more parking.

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    3 years ago

    As always.. the food and service was amazing. There was a bus guy that had really bad BO.. made it a bit harder to really enjoy

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    8 min walk from our camp site!!! Great Italian Restaurant, made it for happy hour too!

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    Ask the Community - Roostica

    Is there a kids menu?

    Not sure, but they have pizza which is always good, place is nice casual, no a place for a kids party, but bring your kids

    I will be on a cruise and other ship docks in key west. Is Roostica nearby or will you have to take a taxi? Thanks

    You would need to take a taxi.

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