Great food but sometimes long waits. Pizza good; meatballs good (get extra sauce); some pastas are outstanding

Hidden gem pizzeria inside of an amazing Italian deli!!! WOW to this pizza! Incredible crust, sauce and fresh cheese. The owner and his daughter are a sweet and kind duo behind the counter. The regular and mushroom slice was beyond delicious and I could probably eat an entire pie to myself. Must try this place if you're in Astoria. Came all the way from Long Island to try!! read more

Rosario's - Plain slice DELISH!!! - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

You can't help but get hungry when you walk into Rosario's! So many aromas , the cold cuts get me every time. I always grab the imported mortadella here, it's always fresh and inexpensive. read more

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This place is a special place. Excellent food, large portions and reasonable prices. Everyone talks about the pizza which is amazing, but their sandwiches are excellent. Chicken parm hero and their turkey hero are great! read more

The sandwiches here are amazing and we also noticed the service was super fast. I also recommend you get their Italian bread if you want to make your own sandwiches at home. read more

Tremendous pizza and staff. Fresh mozzarella made daily. Anytime you are in Astoria go here for great food.

Went here for the pizza and also got some Italian specialty's .the pizza is thin crust and the sauce is great and quality cheese.. recommend to eat it right away for best experience ,the homemade Italian sausage were really tasty with nice casing and Mild taste read more

What a stellar lunch spot hidden on a busy block! Rosario has been here FOREVER. Him and his daughter are here every single day. Rosario is making pizza, pulling fresh mozzarella and chatting it up in this family like atmosphere. His daughter is keeping this place a well oiled machine and making sure everything is great and the quality remains consistent! "The famous one" with cherry peppers is the hero that keeps me coming back over and over! Do NOT miss out on getting lunch here read more

This is a rare hidden gem. Great food whether their house made pizza, house made chicken parm or house made roast beef. Great sandwiches and Great food offered in the refrigerated counter like broccoli rabe or house prepared pasta (wonderful spinach lasagna or meat lasangna).The food is prepared daily at this family business with many imported items from Italy at reasonable prices. Parking may be difficult but worth the effort. Manhattan Special and Boylan beverages are in the cooler. Fresh bread for the sandwiches. read more

Old school neighborhood Italian deli and grocery in Astoria. They serve exceptional NY style pizza that's a touch more traditional than most. Sicilian slice is just a tad lighter and airier than most of the city's. The cheese was a little thinner with a slightly sweeter sauce. Imported Italian sodas really round out a meal at a few sit down chairs in the back. All kinds of imported Italian staples from pasta to wine are here too. read more

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Probably one of the more underrated pizza joints in the city. The slices are solid, but in an Italian market, underneath the Hell Gate Bridge, spitting distance from the Astoria-Ditmas subway station on the N and W trains, it truly is a secret best kept by diehard pizza connoisseurs. The owner is an incredibly nice man, who also happens to be a big Mets fan! (Score points for me, a fellow Mets fan). He is a native Italian who speaks with a heavy Italian accent. He is a bit on the older side, but he is smart and savvy and has a loyal customer following. If you go enough he will eventually know your name! Then again, it is Astoria, one of the nicer parts of Queens. People want to be treated a certain way. As for the pizza, the crust of the slices were extremely crispy and a bit well baked. So much so that I could not fold them right away. They also tasted extremely hot, and had to wait a bit for them to cook down. Once they did, they taste absolutely amazing. Well balanced cheese to sauce, and despite very paper thin crust, the pizza manages to hold pretty well. They only serve plain slices by the slice, but that is okay. Pizza is pizza. If you come here for your meats and cheeses, you must also stop in for a slice and say hi to the nice owner. It will make your day pretty special! read more

Rosario's - Two plain slices. - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

This was the first slice of NY pizza that I got to try during my visit. I was a bit out of water trying to order because I didn't expect a half pizzeria and Italian shop, but it was great to get drinks and see what a local shop truly is. Int the back corner the pizzas are on display, they had the usual fare but one caught my eye. It was a kimchi pizza, with mushrooms and parsley. While my partner ordered a slice of that, I got myself a simple cheese just to get the pure gist of it. The pizza itself was great. The dough had a bit of give to it, but had an incredible crust edge. What I also noticed was the sauce was sweet and had a little bits of tomato, it was unexpected because it was my first, but it was a solid slice with the dough and tomatoes. I didn't notice anything particular about the cheese, it was a straight mozzarella but I don't know how fresh it was or if it was whole milk. Either way, I wish I could have more time here to sit back and enjoy the neighborhood feel. Definitely buy some local soda and extra bread to have a really good hometown experience away from home. read more

Rosario's - Cheese Pizza Slice and Kimchi Mushroom Slice - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

Definitely one of the best Italian deli's around. Great selection of deli meats along with boars head. Great fresh mozzarella, selection of other cheeses and Italian deli meats. This place is also a secret gem for their pizza. Great fresh pizza in the back. Love this place. read more

Super fresh, high quality ingredients! Great Sicilian owner on premises! Eggplant Parmesan hero is terrific, veggie hero is terrific. I can't wait to come back and try more. This place is a gym and a truly special order who really cares about his business. read more

Left hungry. This place was extremely busy, which is fine, I don't mind waiting as long as i eventually get my food. I asked for a margherita slice and they said they dont have any right now and it will be a while, maybe 15mins so i said i can wait. The guy said he will charge me when it comes out. I waited for close to 30mins and eventually went up to the counter to ask what slices were ready since i was hungry, to which the guy answered "you can take a look yourself ". Not to mention complete chaos between people trying to order. Left empty handed. Wish they would have at least told me nobody was preparing my order instead of just letting me sit there waiting. read more

I recently visited this place with my wife after a doctors appointment nearby, and had an extremely disappointing experience. Despite standing right in front of the counter with no one else in line, the owner didn't acknowledge us at all. It was baffling--there was no reason for the lack of service. When we finally received our order, the sandwich was low quality, lacking flavor and effort. It felt like a complete waste of time. To be honest, there are two other sandwich shops just around the corner that are vastly superior in both quality and taste. Yes, they have lines too, but the wait is actually worth it--and you don't get the attitude like we did at this place. Do yourself a favor and skip this one. read more

Where do I begin? Great food and friendly service. Love the pizza, the croquettes, the chicken cutlets, grilled chicken - all of it is really delicious, each and every time. read more

Nice Italian Deli with good food and prices I ordered two slices of pizza, one plain and one Sicilian and the famous specialty sandwich and the famous one specialty sandwich (chicken cutlet, prosciutto, mozzarella, cherry peppers. At the time I arrived they didn't have as many pizzas as I expected. so that was a bit of a disappointment. All in all they a very good Italian deli. I just expected to see more pizzas on display! read more

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Quality has been steadily declining in this neighborhood for some time. All utilitarian shops are slowly disappearing in lieu for bars and restaurants. The shops that remain must evolve by cutting corners in order to afford the rent, which is understandable. However, when it comes to food, I find it inexcusable. I've lived in Astoria most of my life. When Rosario's first opened, his products were impeccable. This had a relationship with Alps provisions as a supplier who was known for quality meats and cheeses, both domestic and imported. Yesterday i bought some fresh sausage, which from past experience it was made the way Italians make sausage, chunks of meat, not ground up garbage. Unfortunately, what I received was the equivalent of restaurant depot sausage. I would not even attempt the prosciutto since its sliced with 2" of fat instead of being trimmed the way it's meant to be. Most transients new to Astoria know squat about Italian delis so they feel they've uncovered paradise. I however will seek true quality in an Italian delicatessen, so all of my purchases require a longer walk up Ditmars to the deli department at Berry Farm. That's a deli. read more

As a simple newyorker always look for something decent not the highest one But at least taste a bit good That is Rosario's read more

Great ingredients all fresh everything made to order good food would definitely come back

Easily the best pizza in queens. The key is the simplicity and quality of the ingredients used. A simple BUT elegant pizza. Also the daughter that works the store with her father is the most genuine and pleasant person you will ever meet. Just a gem of place. These delis (like the Jewish delis) are a dying breed. read more

God bless, Rosario's is still open. I used to come here when I was a kid with my mom. Everything was always so fresh. This is the real Astoria. read more

Rosario's is a must-visit for sandwich and pizza lovers! Their sandwiches are packed with flavor, with fresh ingredients. The pizza is amazing. Highly recommend it for anyone craving delicious, satisfying comfort food! It can get busy around lunch time though so order ahead. read more

Sandwiches are fantastic. Mozzarella. They cut cold cuts perfectly and great salumeria to get authentic imported goods. Higher than 5 stars!! read more

Don't have to say much about this place. Wish I knew about them earlier. Only ordered delivery through uber eats so can't imagine when it's fresh out the oven. I give this pizza a 9.8/10! Best in Queens! read more

Rosario's - Plain pie and Sicilian slice. - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

Coronavirus Day 412 - 4/30/2021 We're hosting a game night. Have you played 'Virtual Signal' before? It's a fun game! We ordered 2 pies of pizza from Rosario's just to try out. We ordered one pie of pepperoni and another pie of meatballs and artichoke. Small pepperoni was super cute and tasty. For some reason, I could not find any artichoke on the other pie. Perhaps, it was spread very thin; it tasted amazing nonetheless. read more

Not the greatest, but decent solid pizza! (I would give it a 3.5-4.0 star.) I ordered a Margherita pizza and Orangina Italian soda for delivery, but ended up receiving their "La Tradizionale" pizza instead. Overall the pizza was decent, but the bread was a touch too salty. I normally eat the pizza crust but I couldn't get myself to finish the full crust. The pizza was cooked well though. A number of places tend to overcook the pizza, but it was cooked well. A little disappointed I didn't get the Margherita pizza, but the have a bunch of leftover from the similar large 18" pizza! read more

Rosario's - La Tradizionale Pizza - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

As an Astoria native who has been eating in Queens restaurants since Donald Trump was a virgin, I would like to praise Rosario's "The Famous One" Sandwich in the cadence of William Shatner: The. Best. Sandwich. Ever. Anywhere. Huge, tender chicken cutlet draped in prosciutto, layered with mozzarella, topped with cherry peppers. I'm a guy who could eat a whole pie from Frankie's Pizzeria in the 70's, but had to struggle to finish this. Go with a friend, share it, then hoist yourself off your chair to have a lemon ice at LaGuli's, which a New York Times food critic called the best Italian bakery in the outer boroughs. But that's another (five-star) review. read more

Doesn't look like a pizza joint until you actually walk in and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place last weekend when searching for an Italian deli. Ordered the large plain and had some pick up issues - called in advance and they said 25 mins and I showed up 35 mins later and they said they have no orders and I have to pay in advance. I was confused, but couldn't let it bother me because I had to pick up some groceries down the street. I arrived 15 mins later and it was ready and the big Italian man behind the counter made somewhat of an outreach to try and solve who helped when I placed the order, but I'll skip to the better parts. Price: $17.42 for a large plain - not bad for the area and authentic ingredients. A bit cheaper than most Customer service - read the above Pizza quality: 8.5 of 10. This was delicious, thin, crispy, brick oven pizza. I re heated in oven when I got home and couldn't believe crunch I got. read more

Rosario's - Large Plain Pizza - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

I have to check into my old neighborhood to see which businesses survived the pandemic. I am overjoyed to see Rosario's is still going strong. They honestly have a amazing variety of products and one of the best places in the area to get fresh mozzarella. Still warm and milky. Meats and cheese! It's just a ridiculous amount of deliciousness. Also, although it's not solely a pizza place, they make amazing pizza using the fresh ingredients they just made. Ever have pizza with mozzarella made like within the hour? Yeah it good. Also, they carry locally fresh made pasta from Cassenelli's down the block. Shopping at spots that been around for decades you get the advantage to experience the of the community. Astoria is for food lovers no doubt. This spot for me is a must. read more

Great Pizza !! Delivery was fine , just heat up in the oven and it's great . Had the square pizza and the pepperoni round . Tge square was epic the round tasty but failed the flop test so not as good read more

I got some overcooked pizza and a soggy chicken parm hero here. I don't get the hype. Will try again, maybe it was a bad day?

Love Rosario, the daughter helping out, the whole story, with that said they need someone with a brain to take the orders and ring ppl up, it's consistent disaster. read more

Does not look like much when you walk in but it is QUALITY not quantity... The tuna fish has a pound of mayonnaise in the tuna fish...AN so thick with the mayonnaise in this tuna...I would say most of the time the fried food such AS CHICKEN, SHRIMP IS WAY OVER FRIED.....you cannot taste the...food you are tasting an eating so much fried an greasy food ... I know they maybe a landmark but they need to learn how to cook better an be more aware of HOW THE FOOD IS BEING COOKED....AN THE SERVICE IS SLOW WITH A TIP JAR...everyone likes tips but they are REALLY TO SLOW FOR A Deli an need to be more motivated how long it takes serving people in line first an serving separately PICK UP ORDERS AN COOKING AN PREPARING THE FOOD BETTER.....or ASTORIA NEEDS A NEW ITALIAN DELI on ASTORIA DITMARS .Sorry....be more serious when the food is being PREPARED....PLEASE read more

Rosario's - ROSARIO ASTORIA....OVER FRIED FOOD...BE MORE AWARE WHEN COOKING AN.PREPARING - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

I returned after a few months and can attest that this pizza is the best I've ever had. The sauce, the quality of the cheese, the crust. It is perfect. Further they charge very reasonable prices and are good people. Nobody asked me to write this review but I insisted I would. I have nothing but respect for mom and pop shops whose existence are enriches the social fabric of the community they serve. They should get the tax breaks corporate behemoths receive. Especially from local city entities that simply don't care. read more

I go to rosarios store for many years. I travel far away to enjoy their food. I never had problem with the helpers until yesterday that a spanish person helped me and he was not helpful at all. One of the cold cuts was finish. It was only fat left. I told him he he can get a new piece and he refused to do it. I could not buy the 1/2 pound of cold cut i wanted. In general i was very disappointed with this person, he was not helpful at all and i make the trip for nothing. My error was not to speak to rosario and conplain to him about that person's attitude. I was very disappointed because i never experienced something like that. Thanks read more

Simply the best! I don't know what I'd do if this place closed! Everything is always fresh and delicious! Their pizza is excellent too! You won't be disappointed! read more

This Italian deli/grocery houses secretly in the back one of the best slices in NYC. The front deli has a large selection of freshly homemade eatings like lasagna, riceballs, fried eggplant, antipasta salads. Behind the counter your can see ceiling high cooler of deli meats to choose from. If you have time for lunch the mortadela sandwich is delicious. However a large seller are the slices found all the way in the back. What sets this pizza apart is that it uses fresh mozzarella that gives it an extra kick you can't get from sauce or crust. Even when melted it looks different than most other pizza mozzarella. Combine that with a thin foldable flaky crust and you have yourself one of the best slices you can find in the city. read more

Rosario's - The secret Rosario's pizza. - Delis Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place sucks. I came here today all the way from the other side of town hoping to get my hands on couple slices of pizza. When I came here, the owner who looked like he was past his prime and had no heart in providing a good experience for his customers. On display there were couple old looking slices of pizza which I had no interest in. I asked the owner if he had any pepperoni pizzas and he mutters to the young kid about preparing a pepperoni pizza for me. I went over to see what the kid was doing and he took one of the stale looking plain pizzas and without gloves, he was adding pepperonis on it. I was hoping to see couple fresh pies on display but just saw junky looking food. It just looks like a dirty place to eat pizza or chicken and whatever else they have cooking back there. I only came here because someone on tik tok said they had good pizzas here. I gave it a shot and left empty handed, did not stick around to taste whatever that kid was preparing. Overall terrible service and I won't go out of my way to come here. I doubt I will ever come back. I'd give it zero stars if I could. read more