The service was great and the hostess explained all about the preparation of the pizza! All made fresh and it took 30 minutes. Mean while I ordered garlic/cheese bread and small salad. Well they said it was small. But it was size for two people to eat! Very good and I had blue cheese dressing and it was super fantastic and the bread was super good! After I was already full, my pizza arrived and I ordered sausage and pepperoni and I was amazed how filling it was and the size was small, but it was big for me! I bite into it and I was WOW! Great Italian pizza Chicago style and the owner isn't stingy on the toppings. Puts lots on the pizza! I give this place 10 out 10! I will be back again! read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - sausage and pepperoni (small) - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

I love supporting mom and pop restaurants and this looked like a proper old school pizza place. As others have mentioned it's about 25-30 minutes for a pizza if you call in your order so no big deal there.. a small pepperoni can feed 2 or 3 people as it's loaded with pepperoni and has a flaky lightly crispy crust.. it's delicious for sure. Wish I had seen the B health score in the window before I had eaten but maybe it was for the best. The pizza was great and the service was very nice. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Small Pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

Heard a lot of good things about this place. Paid almost 80 bucks (salad and large 3 topping pizza) and waited 45 minutes only to be let down. I could only munch off toppings because the pizza was so inedible that the grease leaked through the box n was all over my car seat. There was so much grease and moisture that the box was falling apart. I had to toss it because it was terrible. One good thing is that they load the pizza with toppings. Here are some pictures. read more

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I haven't eaten here in over 20 years because it's so darn expensive. I decided to splurge and after so many years, it didn't disappoint. Customer service: A+ Food: I ordered a combo that included manicotti w/ marinara sauce, minestrone soup & a small salad. Everything was hot and/or fresh. Pasta had plenty of sauce and tons of cheese. The homemade Italian salad dressing paired perfectly with the crisp salad. I don't think I've ever eaten minestrone soup but it was very good! Restaurant: It's funny to see it look exactly as it did when I was younger. Authentic for sure. Lol read more

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I was there to purchase a gift card and I just had to get a pizza for myself and my family ,Absolutely delicious.. See you soon. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

Never heard of this place til a friend brought home when I was visiting him and his wife. HANDS DOWN, THE BOMB!!! First of all, I couldn't believe how heavy a medium size pizza in a box was. My eyes was so wide and the first bit was amazingly delicious. I'm hooked. Definitely will be ordering pizzas there read more

Grew up on this pizza. It has always been amazing. Whenever I am home and in the area I meet up with old friends from Central Baptist Church to enjoy good food and reminisce. read more

I grew up on this pizza! I lived in the Carson apartments in the 80's to 90's and my family would eat here. Still one of my go to spots! The house salad with the mix dressing!!! You'll thank me later. My wife and I usually order a small pepperoni and sausage! The crust is so good! read more

Pizza was horrible. It had lots of toppings but nothing was fresh. All the toppings tasted like they were out of a can and they were not even cooked. $64.00 dollars went straight in the trash. I don't recommend anyone ordering a pizza from them. read more

Love coming here even if it's a drive. Pizza is really good salad mixed with blue cheese and Italian dressing it's a next level.

Rosario's pizza talk about you're not needing to order extra toppings this place really makes a pizza a pizza pie I've been going to this place for about 20 years now and I have the House salad with the large pepperoni pizza to go it is right off the 405 freeway and Carson Street this Italian restaurant hole in the wall speaks for itself and I highly recommend this place to everyone read more

Authentic Italian Food. Excellent. The people and service are very nice. Wish they are open on Sunday. Authentic Italian food the greatest. Authentic Italian Food. Excellent. The people and service are very nice. Wish they are open on Sunday. Authentic Italian food the greatest. read more

Such a hidden gem and a holdover from another time! REAL food made by REAL people. EVERYTHING I want a little Italian spot to be, don't miss it. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Spaghetti lunch special with Meatball and a Salad - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

Rosario's Italian Restaurant serves life-changing pizza literally. I don't usually leave reviews, but this place deserves it. The flavor, the crust, the sauce everything is just perfect. Growing up on this pizza set the bar sky-high, and nothing else compares. I'll be coming back for the rest of my life. read more

Rosario's has no equal. It is the total quit essential Italian joint! It's not only the ambience that makes it but the pizza is out of this world. It has and always will put every other pizza to shame. The amount of toppings is mind blowing. The pizza is so loaded with toppings it literally is too heavy for the box. If you're taking it to go make sure you put a towel down on your seat or floor or back of vehicle. The price is a bit staggering but when you see it you'll understand why. Literally one slice or less could fill you up. The pizza tastes wonderful. The flavors are traditional American Italian old school. Even though I don't work by there anymore I'm still willing to drive the sometime 30 mins to get get this pizza. The people there are great and no nonsense. Parking can be a bit tricky but it's so worth it! read more

As someone who grew up near this place and never been until recently, I am amazed it was my first time trying it. The pizza is crispy, dense, and very large portions of toppings. I recommend getting one topping as the amount is quite extensive. Nonetheless, they will definitely keep getting my business and I hope you all check them out too! read more

Rosario's had always been a staple for my family's Friday dinners for decades. I haven't been in years but they have always been consistent. The salad with Bleu cheese dressing is always a go to. The pepperoni pizza always is fire. They never skimp on the cheese or the toppings. You cannot go wrong for a Friday family dinner. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

Bomb. Can't go wrong with the pizza here. Hawaiian one is fire, that's what we usually order. Some say it's a little pricey but i'd say it's definitely worth it! Call ahead usually takes about an hour for pizza & it's for-sure worth the wait. Cute little vibes inside too, but i always get to go! This place is a classic. read more

Delicious homemade meal. And nice staffs. Highly recommended. Speedy service and right environment setting. Clean place.

This fine Italian eatery was recommended to me many years ago, by a few acquaintances. My first visit was with one of those acquaintances, so I asked them to order what they recommended. This is what most people would consider a hole in the wall type of establishment, however, it has the ambience of a vintage Italian restaurant. Yes, the food did take at least a half an hour to arrive at our table, however, I will say that it was definitely worth the wait. The moment I took the first bite of the pepperoni pizza, I could instantly taste the high quality of products that were used to make this amazing pie. I will say that they are very generous with their portions, as it would be triple the amount of what your typical pizza would have. The staff is very friendly, and informative. I have eaten here several times, after my first experience, and have recommended it to so many people. My recommendation would be to call, and order ahead, whether you're dining in, or taking out. Also, my suggestion would be to order easy toppings, which is still sufficient. The price reflects the quality of the food, the love, and dedication that is put into preparing everything. I never overhype this recommendation, I just let the food speak for itself. Have not received any disappointing feedback from anyone who has tried it. An opportunity to experience quality Italian food, and support a quality local small business! read more

WOW WOW WOW! I'm not a pizza fan but OMGGGG!! I'm a fan of their sausage so delicious and packed! We got sausage, pepperoni and mushroom TUMMY! read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

It had been too long and I had been thinking about Rosario's pizza. Now you shouldn't even think about Rosario's unless you are committed to doing some serious damage at mealtime. Huge chunks of sausage and generous amounts of mushrooms. Now if you find canned mushrooms an abomination, you'd better skip the shrooms but I don't have any problem with it. Reminds me of the pizzas I had growing up. You may wonder why they don't offer an extra large option. Lift one of their large pizzas and the answer becomes obvious. This is a heavyweight class pizza. Crust could be better and I won't criticize you for leaving the outside ring of crust but what's inside? 1 hour to bake one of these bad boys. 2 slices for lunch and I'm maxed out. The kids will be home soon. They can take their best shot. Just don't ask why I didn't order an XL! read more

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This pizza...two words: Hella Good! This place is authentic and since there's no online ordering, nostalgic. LOL. All funnies aside, the pizza is top notch and filling. The box is heavy when you receive it and it's filled with toppings. It can be pricey, but it's worth every penny. The service is great and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Inside. - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

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I never leave comments but this is the best pizza on the planet. Growing up and having this pizza changed the way I look at life Im coming here for the rest of my life read more

Love the pizza here!!! It's one of the BEST! I just wish it was opened on Sundays ... but seriously if you have not had it, you MUST try it! read more

Expensive but if you are into heavy toppings it may be worth it. Personally I think it's over kill but it's a tasty pie even without a 2pounds of toppings. One slice each was enough for my family. I got the half and half $50. Service is good. Pizza always fresh. It's worth at least one try. See for yourself. read more

Revisited Rosario's Been coming here more than 50 yrs Great food, friendly environment read more

The food was excellent, and the service was pleasant and efficient. I highly recommend trying New York pizza.

Dynamite! Their salads are fabulous that come with the entrées such as lasagna, which is what I always get. I haven't been there in a while, but it's really really good. read more

Absolutely delicious. The service was good and I would definitely come back. The Rosario's Special is a must.

This is excellent pizza to watch the 2024 Dodgers World Series. $44.05 is what a large pepperoni cost as of 10/25/24. The service and cleanliness is excellent. This pizza is pricey but it's worth every bite. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Large Pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

This time, I tried the manicotti with a side of sausage! Once again, they don't disappoint!!! read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Manicotti - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

Been here a few times now and I've been blown away on how much toppings they put on! Pepperoni to the max! The second time we ordered a sausage pizza and it did not disappoint. The crust has a Chicago like style so it holds all the toppings. Just an old fashion family style pizza place read more

Very thick generous servings of pizza, loaded with mushrooms, sausage, pepperoni and Cheese, my favorite pizza joint, in the South Bay.

The pepperoni and sausage pizza is amazing. The sausage is made on site, truly delicious.

It was as good as could be expected I really enjoyed the food the service was really good I will definitely order again

Took me back to my childhood. This place is so comforting and the food is great! Pepperoni pizza is a standout!

Top notch pizza. Hands down. Rosario's is a no frills place; they know their pizza (and other offerings) is delicious. Since it is pretty far for us, we take any opportunity to pick up a pizza from there, so when we knew we would be in the area for a drive by baby shower, we ordered up a medium pizza (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and peppers). The pizza weighted about five pounds!!! Completely loaded with toppings and each topping was so freaking good! We sat in our car for about 20 minutes to have a slice, had another for dinner and then again for dinner the next day. And the pizza was still delicious. Definitely a treat to get when you are craving pizza. read more

Rosario's Italian Restaurant - Layers of toppings on the pizza - Italian Near Me - Carson, California

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I'm a Veteran and been around the world over 7 times! Been to Italy an the uniqueness an freshness is a Italian simplicity. I grew up in Carson an now I live in the Central Valley. I would drive four hours to get this pizza! No other pizza place can make a satisfying pie like Rosario's! It's not for the weak, or bougie pie eaters. Perfect crust, marinara to die for, cheery chewy mozzarella, the highest quality toppings in abundance. This family owed an operating pie place is a little hole in the wall which is usually the best places to eat. It's been there all my life an I'm 55 years young! I'm not making this up! I had thousands of other types of pies an paid top dollar to eat in the finest establishments. But this my friends is absolutely the best! read more

What you pay for is what you get $$$$ worth every cent if you are a pizza junkie like myself this spot is a must try !!!!