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Rubirosa has the look of an old-school Italian-American restaurant. It's beautiful, both inside and outside. An old wooden floor in a converted rowhome. Everything makes it look classic but well thought out. It's a very comfortable dining room to sit in. The service, well, that is just as good as the restaurant looks. Very casual, but they are on their game. Never once did we wait for anything. The food, though, that of course is the star of this restaurant. I absolutely love red sauce, Italian-American food (most of the time). Unfortunately, I find very often that it's mediocre and for some reason, these mediocre restaurants have huge followings. Just because something has been made a certain way for decades doesn't make it good. Especially by today's standards. So often, I find the food in many restaurants to be oversauced with a flavorless red sauce. "Just a pinch of salt is all these great tomatoes need, and that's how we've done it since the 30's.". How many times have you heard that, taken a bite, and felt amazed they made it until the 40's? Food needs to be seasoned properly. We don't need to get into scientific facts, but it's been well documented. If you don't season it, you don't get the full flavor of what you're eating. It's as simple as that. Rubirosa gets this, and for the most part, the food was seasoned perfectly! We ordered the Meatballs made with pork, beef, and veal. The Mozzarella Sticks with spicy tomato sauce. The Mushroom Campanelle with wild mushrooms, garlic, and cream. And finally a large Pizza, split with half being the Tye Dye pizza and the other half the Rubirosa Supreme. The meatballs were phenomenal, little pillows of beautifully cooked meat in just enough sauce to give them some added umph. The pasta, too, was so good, the mushrooms seared perfectly so they were firm and almost meaty, with garlic cream sauce being a great compliment as it clung to every piece of campanelle. The pizza, my goodness, I've had some of the best pizza in the country, and this one should be ranked right up there. The Tye Dye pizza was our favorite, the simple flavors of cheese and tomato sauce with the pesto swirl cutting through. The Rubirosa Supreme was great too; everything on it was good, but sometimes simplicity ranks supreme. The mozzarella sticks left a lot to be desired; the cheese was nearly flavorless, and the tomato sauce wasn't spicy and lacked flavor as well. But, when most of the meal was as good as it was, it deserves a high rating. This place is great, and I am counting the days until we return. Until then, I will continue to avoid the typically Italian-American flavorless food that plagues this nation. Add some seasoning, give the food some flavor, and in return, your life will be more exciting.
The food was delicious but the wait was 30 minutes plus for one pizza so idk if I'd recommend there's so many good pizza places plus reservations are hard to get and they sat us right next to the kitchen I was sweating by the time we left. Also our waiter placed the wrong pizza so we had to wait another 25 min and then he had the audacity to tell us our table was reserved soon for other guests like?? It's kind of your fault we've been here so long we only ordered two things
Looong wait! Make reservations if you can or sit at the bar. Small restaurant- all indoor seating. They do offer takeout. Service was good. They don't offer chicken pizza. Can only order the chicken on the side and add to your pizza. Not a lot of meat pizza toppings that are non pork. Pizza was tasty and flavorful. Again, good music piped through these NYC restaurants. Makes great iced coffee and has a full bar.
Talk about getting an authentic NYC experience. This was a tough reservation to get. I snagged an 8:15 reservation as that was the only one available despite logging on right when it opened. Like I said, tough reservation. We were seated about 8:25-8:30 which I get but was a little annoying. This place is packed full of tables when there really isn't room for them. The tables are tiny. We were squeezed up against two walls. I'm not sure this would have worked for some people. Just a heads up on that. Also, only one bathroom which had a line 90% of the time we were there so plan accordingly. We started with the arancini. It's hard to not make a good one. This was solid. Nice fry and good amount of filling made for a great start. We (4 of us) ordered 2 large pizzas. They are huge. They were hanging over the table which was ridiculous but oh well. The first was half of the meatball/pepperoni one and half sausage. The other was half arugula salad one and half tye die. We did ask for the tye die to have pepperonis which the waiter acknowledged but shocking it did not have pepperoni. That was sarcastic because he was not writing down the order. Not a deal breaker but still not good. These pizzas are thin. It's also different than the slices you're getting around the city. It's just a different crust/cook. Not a bad thing. Just worth pointing out. My favorite was the famous tye die pizza. It just works. Shockingly well. I really enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. This one is not hype; it's real. My next favorite would be the sausage. Healthy portion of flavorful sausage made this a very good slice. And my least favorite, but one I still very much enjoyed, is the pepperoni meatball. The garlic was a bit much and I didn't love the meatball. Still, a very good pizza I would most definitely eat again. I fully understand the rave reviews of Rubirosa. Not the best interior or the easiest dining experience, but the food makes up for that.
Managed to finally make it happen! Surprisingly with no reservation, and a group of 7...we were able to make it happen. Was it a 2 hour wait? Yes, but we were able to leave our number with them and go about our way. Final wait time was about an hour and a half. It was a late/odd time for my family so some of us did go into it with food in our stomachs but we made it work, and it was totally worth it. I can't say that it's the most friendliest for large groups but we had a group of 7 (one child) and we sat fairly comfortable. The inside has such a lively ambience it's quite fun if you feed into it. As for the food. This visit we didn't get to try as much as I would've loved to but we did manage to get their tie dye pizza, as well as the Bianca and Honey pie. First and foremost....if you love a thin...crispy bottomed pizza...you're in good hands here. Their tomato red sauce/vodka sauce is incredible as well. Was something the table talked about a lot. And the white Bianca..this ones for the garlic and ricotta lovers. If thats you, you'll be sure to love. We also went with the calamari as a starter which was also very good. There was a famous line we heard constantly waiting around and while sat...returning patrons telling their first timer guests...theres a reason its been like this for 20 plus years...And I get it. There's something nice about enjoying a very good New York slice of pizza sat at the table in a great environment with drinks flowing through.
My first impression of the restaurant was boy it's hot in here. I was sitting next to the AC yet was still sweating like it was a sauna. We weren't too hungry so we got half vodka half tie-dye pizza, both of which are the most popular. The pizza came out so hot that the sauce was literally runny and dripping everywhere. Somehow the crust maintained its thin crispiness. As it cooled, the sauce became thicker which was nice. I liked the vodka much more than the tie-dye. I had only just tried Scarr's pesto pizza the week before and honestly think Scarr's is better. Service was fine. I'm glad I tried the place but it's just not for me.
Here's the deal: located on iconic mulberry street this should be on every bucket list for signature NY Pizza. Inside it's loud and cramped, but everything seems to flow due to the well trained and helpful staff Meatball and calamari app definitely yummy . The pizzas were thin and crispy Reservations are not easy so plan ahead
What is there not to say about this place.! While visiting NYC I called to see if they took walk-in a.. ", granted you know how amazing this place is a packed. It always says it's really hard to get a reservation..So they said come on in I will try to get you seated although you may have to wait a bit. Once we arrived, I'll let the hostess know. She said I'll be about 20 minutes to half hour share enough. We were seated in less than 15 minutes.. everything here was amazing one of the best meatballs and spaghetti we've had till today. The pizza was just as delicious super crispy. Great crunch nice fold nothing lacking whatsoever, Pizza done " RIGHT " ! The ambience was your typical " NYC" Italian joint... need I say more. The Carbonara and Spaghetti w/meatballs was just sensational ( Tie Dye Pizza and Cheese) were just astounding as well . The Tiramisu was the last ovation for Dinner! Wonderful Staff , very welcoming and accommodating ( CONSIDERING) we didn't have reservations. They didn't rush us and made us feel very welcomed...with no eagerness to flip our table and rush us.
What a special place and amazing food! I did a lot of research trying to find the perfect place for penne alla vodka for my son during our trip to NYC. Rubirosa hit the spot. Not only did it take reservations but the server also was so attentive and awesome despite it being very busy. We got the rubirosa salad, vodka pie (small is still very big!), and vodka pasta. All were amazing and i'd want to order again. I was a little caught off guard that the house wine was $18 but I guess this is a NYC standard.
Food was ok, service was fine. Ambiance local Little Italy vibe. Pizza thin crust and could not hold volume of the toppings, fell apart, and you could not pick it up, red sauce, not very tasty. Kindly it was removed from our bill. Caesar salad listed anchovy, no anchovy, maybe anchovy in the dressing. Home made cavatelli pasta was good, small serving , though with sharing other food it was the perfect amount . Arancini was very tasty, inside was perfect combo of rice and cheese. The wait was 1.5 hours on Sunday evening before 6 pm. Not worth the wait.
Was super looking forward to this spot but left a bit disappointed. We were able to get a walk-in shared table (bless) and were sat in the middle room by the kitchen. It was super loud and hectic, but a table nonetheless. Our server seemed like he hated his job and had a bit of an attitude at us not knowing what we wanted immediately, especially when I explained my allergies and confirmed what I could safely eat. Like I get it's more energy for you to deal with but trust me, I wish I didn't have them either. Especially as a restaurant that kind of markets itself as a good option for dietary restrictions, you'd think you wouldn't be given so much ire for having them. He also was hard to track down and left halfway through our dinner without a word as shifts changed but then we had no idea who to flag down for anything. I ended up choosing the GF DF Cavatelli rather than ragu or pizza. It was so disappointing and plain. Barely any kind of oil or sauce on it. It was basically just plain pasta with steamed veg and chunks of dry sausage. Totally should have went with ragu or pizza. My friend who is also GF DF got the hot honey pie pizza and graciously shared some--it was delicious! Definitely go that route instead. The drinks were also good, I got the Daisy cocktail and it was delicious. My friend ordered a different one by accident and didn't like it, and the server did offer her the right one free of charge. He also forgot my other friend's wine and when she asked, he was super apologetic and brought it on him. So he was kind in those respects, maybe just tired at the end of a long shift? So some good stuff, some not so great. Still a nice spot and I'd probably give it another go; would more so recommend it to non allergy people.
My friend from out-of-town loves Rubirosa, so she wanted to come here again when she was visiting for the weekend. We had a lunch reservation on a Sunday for a group of five, and we ordered the rubirosa salad, garlic knots, tie dye pizza, and a half vodka half arugula pizza to share. I'm not a big salad person, but the rubirosa salad was actually delicious! The garlic knots were really good too. As for the pizza, I was a little disappointed in the tie dye pizza. It's so hyped so I had really high expectations. My friend said that it tasted better when she had it before because it usually has more vodka sauce. You can see in the picture that our pizza had like no vodka sauce on it. The plain vodka sauce pizza was so good though, so more vodka sauce on the tie dye pizza would have really made it. Personally, I prefer a doughier crust, but I think this is a solid option if you're looking for good pizza.
I've been meaning to try rubirosa for YEARS and we finally got a reservation for 4 right when they opened on a Sunday. Last minute, 2 in our group dropped out but they were still able to seat us at a communal table. We just ordered the tie dye pizza that they're known for and the garlic knots. The garlic knots were delicious and I would recommend ordering them! They add the pesto swirl to the pizza right at the table which was nice a touch. The pizza is thinner and has a nice crunch but i couldn't taste the pesto and the tomato sauce was a bit too acidic for me. I don't think i'll be coming back, but i'm glad i got to try it and I would still recommend the garlic knots! read more
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Hello Joyce,…
The tie-dye pizza seems popular here, and it was ok but mostly sauce. I think I'd prefer if there were some sort of meat with it since it felt a little plain. I didn't really enjoy the honey pie pizza, which was too salty. For thin-crust pizza, I much prefer L'Industrie. read more
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Hello Lauren,…
1 year ago
The Tye Dye pizza here is one of the best in the city!! The thinness, the ingredients, the flavor...everything was a 10/10. We also got the baked clams (nothing special), the Bianca pizza and the honey pie. The other pizzas were good too, but trust me when I say you can't pass on ordering the tye dye. Service was excepcional! Very attentive and friendly. It gives you the feeling of eating a homie meal. They only had one bathroom so we had to wait a long line just to wash our hands. I will recommend making reservations but they also accept walk-ins. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Macarena, At Rubirosa, we strive to satisfy every guest with…
my only complaint here is their pick up system - they text you that it's ready prematurely (confirmed by the staff in front) and you have to wait around outside until theyre ready to take the pizzas out, box them, and bring them along with the other to-go orders. so even though i had a text saying it was ready to be picked up, i had to wait 15-20 minutes!!! that was frustrating however - the food is indeed very very very good. the pizza is incredibly thin so i would say you can eat more than a typical other pizza spot. the tie dye pizza's sauces are so good, especially the vodka sauce portion. i added pepperoni's and 100% recommend you do as well. read more
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Hello Joanne,…
This was probably one of my favorite restaurants during my trip here. It was my first time dining here and I had a great time. I have had their pizza to go, and it was delicious, but having it in the actual restaurant was an experience itself. While the space is tight, it is surprisingly had more seating than I thought it would. The lighting is on the dimmer side, but it added ambiance to the place. I must take note that there is only one bathroom, so be prepared to wait in line. Our table ordered a variety of dishes, of them my favorites were: meatballs, tie die and honey pie pizzas, lumache alla vodka, and the calamari. I don't typically find myself craving pizza, but ever since I left NY, I've been thinking about Rubirosa's because that's how much I liked it. The pasta was amazing too, we went with the server's recommendation and it is popular for a reason. I already love vodka-sauce, but this one was so good! I will definitely be coming back here for my next trip to NY. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Annie, At Rubirosa, we strive to satisfy every guest with amazing…
Friends often ask me what my favorite place was for Pizza in Manhattan. Rubirosa is my spot. While the pizzas are amazing, the pastas are pretty awesome too. If you take me up on my recommendation, don't miss the tie dye pizza, which is topped with vodka sauce and swirl of pesto over a thin crust pizza. As for the pasta, I still dream of their cavatelli with their savory pork sausage and broccoli rabe. This was our first stop when we went to NYC. Next time I go, it will probably be our first stop again. read more
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Hi Ken!…
7 months ago
Rubirosa has been on my list for a long time, and the tie-dye pizza alone is reason enough to go. It's one of those pies you recognize instantly, but it still delivers when it hits the table. What I like most about it is the balance. The swirl of vodka sauce and tomato isn't just for looks, it actually works. Rich without being heavy, with just enough acidity to keep each bite moving. The crust has that ideal New York chew with structure, so it holds up whether you're going slice by slice or sitting down with the whole pie. This is the kind of pizza that reminds you why the classics matter. It's fun, it's familiar, and it's executed at a high level. Rubirosa lives up to the hype, and the tie-dye is one of those pizzas that's worth coming back for. read more
I had a great server this time and was seated in the back. Rubirosa is as busy as ever but still has the same great quality. It definitely gives homely Italian restaurant vibes despite the popularity. The garlic knots were the best garlic knots I've had! I'm so shocked I didn't order these before. They were excellent, crisp, and had the perfect garlic buttery taste! The pizza was amazing as usual and my favorite. Could increase the pesto sauce though. Will definitely be returning! read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Dimpie,…
1 year ago
Really delicious pizza!! Have had this place on my list for a while but I couldn't get a reservation for the day and time we wanted to go so I had to do a walk-in for 2 on a Sunday night. We were quoted 45 min at 7:15PM but it only ended up being 18 min before we got bar seating! We had the tie-dye pizza and every single part of it was delicious with the vodka sauce being my favorite part. The 14 inch was a great size for two people. I would absolutely return to try their vodka pasta and desserts! The bar seats were closer together but we had lots of counter space so it was alright. read more
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Hello Rochelle,…
10 months ago
Rubirosa is amazing. The cracker-thin pizza here is so delicious and I would want to come back and try everything else on the menu like their pastas, mozzarella sticks, and Italian wedding soup. For food, I only tried their pizza. I got half and half with tie-die and the sausage and broccoli rabe and the latter was SO filling! For the white pie, they were so generous with the toppings and each slice was filled to the brim with delicious sausage and broccoli rabe. For the tie-dye, the sauce was perfection; flavorful and robust, my mouth is drooling just thinking about it again. read more
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Hello Sabrina!…
My wifes favorite pizza place in NYC as a kid. We were extremely excited to share it as a family so many years later. Everything was great! The tie dye pizza and pasta were standouts. The waitress was extremely helpful and patient (table with three generations can be challenging). The vibe was classic pizza joint but with a clear history that they take pride in. I'm confident this establishment will endure and hopefully my kids will bring me back with my grandkids some day read more
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Hello Robert!…
7 months ago
The vodka pizza lives up to the hype! The atmosphere is fun, a New York energy in a cute part of town. The wait was pretty long (hour + on a weekday at 2 pm), so definitely set aside a good chunk of time if you're stopping by, regardless of time or day. The black pepper pasta was good but definitely think the pizza is the way to go / where this place stands out. read more
Pretty underwhelmed, to be honest. I mean, the pizza was okay. We ordered the tie dye pie and the white pizza with sausage and broccoli rabe. They tasted alright. The super thin crust was crispy on the former, but not on the latter. While the sauce and toppings tasted fine, admittedly, this cracker-like crust isn't really my jam. The real drawback here was the service which was awful. We spent way more time sitting and waiting for someone to get us the check and a box for our leftovers than we did waiting to order or eating. Not good. Friendly, sure. But pretty haphazard with checking on customers. We weren't asked if we wanted dessert. Might've, ya know. (Went elsewhere instead.) read more
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Jamie G.
Hello Audrey,…
Got the chance to indulge in some pizza at Rubirosa, and it did not disappoint. The wait was surprisingly short--less than 15 minutes--and I really appreciate that they text you when your table is ready. The ambiance is cozy and quaint, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal. I went with the Tie Dye pizza, and it was absolutely delicious--definitely a must-try. I also ordered a half Arugula, half Honey Pie pizza, swapping out the pork for pepperoni (you're welcome), and the flavors hit perfectly. Overall, great service, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! Parking is incredibly limited The price for 3 ppl came out to about $80 (2 14" pizzas and 3 juices) read more
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Jamie G.
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Updating to 5 stars after dining here in person (not via DoorDash). The pizza - we had the original - when consumed right out of the oven, was one of the top 5 I've ever had. The thin, crisp crust and that sauce.. oh that sauce. We also got the ragu pasta (amazing, I could eat the sauce all day long) and got a salad with chicken to balance out all the carbs. Note: We arrive around 11 am on a Sunday morning and were able to get a table of 3 without a wait (reservations online are near impossible to come by). read more
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Hello Flora!…
2 years ago
After months of finding this place fully booked online, we tried our luck as walk-ins on Christmas Eve around 1pm. The wait was supposed to be 45 minutes, but a cancellation allowed us to get a seat after waiting only 20 minutes. The place looks tiny, but it extends along several rooms, so they have a decent amount of seats. All we had was pizza, so my review reflects just that. We got a large Honey Pie and a regular Fresca. They like their pizza super thin, here, and it wouldn't be a problem for me, except for the fact that it's over-baked. Don't get me wrong, I like crunchy. However, I think they over do it: the end result is a rather dry pizza with a rather burned crust. The spiced honey on the Honey Pie was barely noticeable and definitely not spicy. It was not a bad pizza (hence the 3 stars), but surely not worth the hype... or the price tag. I know my review won't change people's opinion about this place, and to a certain extent rightfully so... all I had was just their pizza. Nevertheless, I wouldn't order pizza here, and because of how difficult it is to get a reservation, I have little reason to return. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Giacomo,…
5 months ago
Now this is a gourmet pizza! The first time i came the wait was 2 hours; this time i was prepared and made a reservation a week in advance. Cozy, intimate dining space typical of New York with a knowledgeable wait staff. Came in for the pizza, but ordered a salad to keep it healthy and also tried the short rib ravioli, both were very yummy. This isn't Dave Portnoy street pizza; this is real pizza from a proper restaurant. We ordered the half and half pizza; half hot honey and half rubirosa's special. It was one of the best tasting pizzas I've ever had, the SAUCE is to die for! The ingredients are fresh, wholesome and taste incredible. The in-house beers were also really good and paired well with the pizza; I will definitely be back here to try the different types of pizza and some more of the Italian classics. Bravo! Shout out to Rick Lox for the recommendation! read more
Rubirosa has made a name for itself in the diverse and expansive New York Italian scene and rightfully so. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable with an old school feel that transports you back in time. We came here for a weeknight dinner and the place was buzzing. We started with Calamari which was fried perfectly crispy without being overcooked. The breading was light and crispy and the marinara on the side was a great accompaniment. We also ordered the mushroom pasta which was just okay. I liked the umami of the mushrooms but didnt care for the runny sauce on the bottom. I was hoping for a creamier more cohesive texture. Tie dye pizza was a spectacle with the waiter coming out and making a big pesto spiral on the pie. A little theatrics indeed do go a long way. I loved the mix of vodka, marinara and pesto. It's not only visually appealing but also a tasty, well balanced marriage. Is it the best pizza in New York? No. I think the sauce is on the runnier side. I personally prefer more cheese on my slice, and for my pie to be a little more done in the oven. It made for great leftovers the next day though; once the sauce dried up during reheating a bit and the fresh mozzarella spent more time bubbling and losing it's moisture. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Reema, we are delighted to hear of your great experience with us…
Best italian food I've ever had (as a socal native). I thought flavors here were extremely well balanced as well as the eating experience--nothing was too greasy. Our server was awesome and made us feel at home. Hard to snag a resy, but I totally recommend! Interior is super cozy. EVERY DISH 10/10!!! Never had anything to this level. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Ariana!…
2 years ago
I struggle with the rating for this review. The Good: Mini Rice Balls Clams Casarecce The Mediocre: The fried cauliflower (daily special) Grandma's Braciole The Bad: The difficulty getting a reservation The wait for the bathroom If you want to visit Rubirosa, make a reservation ASAP. In this bustling restaurant, it isn't impossible to get a table, but the reservations fill up quickly. The tables are 90 minutes only, so don't expect to relax with some wine and unwind. I recommend you review the menu before going to avoid wasting time contemplating your order. There is only one bathroom, so pay attention to the line and quickly visit if the line is short. There are two tables near the restroom line; fingers crossed you aren't seated there. For two people, we ordered appetizers: fried cauliflower, which was a special of the day; Grandma's Braciole; and mini rice balls. The cauliflower was a large plate that was nicely fried and served with an aioli. This dish was bland and nothing too special. Grandma's Braciole was disappointing. I was excited when it arrived with a pile of cheese and bread. The meat was not nearly as tender as I expected it to be. The sauce the Braciole was nestled in was thick and garlicky. The sauce was the star of this plate. The mini rice balls were delicately fried, cheesy, and served hot. This plate was the best of the appetizers. For the entree we ordered the Clams Casarecce. This dish was fabulous! The perfect amount of chili, breadcrumbs, garlic, and oil. The pasta was silky yet hardy enough. All in all the meal was fine. It's better than finding yourself in a super tourist trap of Little Italy, but I'm not sure it's worth the hype. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Melanie,…
I don't get excited about pizza often due to the overhype of most places in NYC . Rubirosa certainly delivered on the promise. Cute no frills decor, good service and straightforward menu - amazing pizza ! We ordered half basil and half meatball. Highly recommend! read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Jon…
Rubirosa has such a warm, inviting ambience--perfect for a cozy night out. The pizza was delicious and definitely lived up to the hype, though I wouldn't call it my absolute favorite in all of NYC. That said, the flavors and crust were still top-tier. It can be tough to get a table, so I'd recommend going early or making a reservation if you can. Overall, a great experience and well worth a visit! read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Hannah!…
1 year ago
Honest review of Rubirosa Stopped in at Rubirosa's pizza located at 235 Mulberry Street NYC and all I can say is, this is my kind of pie! I ordered mine with Mozzarella cheese, Vodka sauce and Sausage....it was so crisp you can hear it with each chew, yet the dough was light and fluffy in the middle, under carriage had a little char and that vodka sauce was on point! I liked it better than Chrissy's but not better than L'Industry! Enjoy the pics read more
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Hi Muhammad,…
10 months ago
I ordered food from Rubirosa. I can summarize my opinion in one sentence: small portions of overpriced, mediocre food. $34.00 for a small portion of eggplant parmesan, which didn't even come with spaghetti. It didn't taste any different to me from the eggplant parm I get at my local Pizzeria for around $15.00. $17.00 for four small, garlic knots. The sauce that accompanied the garlic knots tasted sour to me. read more
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Hi Steven,…
2 months ago
We found Rubirosa on a list of top 10 pizza spots in New York and honestly was disappointed. Service was great but the food was really lacking. Both pizzas (Rubirosa supreme and Honey pie) were salty and the vodka pasta barely came with any sauce. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're…
Highly recommend making reservations, especially over the weekends. If not, be prepared to wait OR quick to order for pick-up and see whatever gets to you faster: your pizza to go or your seat. We arrived with no reservations ima Saturday evening and the wait for either bar or table seating was expected to be just over 1 hour, which we expected. We ordered pizza via DoorDash for pick-up of the small half classic and half hot honey pizza. The hostess was friendly and placed us on the waitlist via text system. Our pizza for pick-up arrived first and it was easy to remove yourself from the waitlist. Now the pizza was good to share between two people. Nice thin crust, nice char, loved the cheese/sauce ratio (more cheese), now the hot honey pizza I wasn't a fan of the soppresatta and should have subbed it for pepperoni. Overall great pie and would come back, but only with reservations or for pick-up. Not able to comment on service as we picked-up but the hostess was friendly. read more
Absolutely delicious pizza with great espresso martinis! Came by on a weekday night for dinner, and we were able to get seated after ~20-30 of waiting. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you can since the restaurant seemed a bit small. We did the half and half option, with tie dye and rubirosa supreme. Both were really flavorful and tasty! The crust was thin and not floppy at all. We will definitely be back in the future when we are in the area! read more
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Jamie G.
Hey there Nancy, we're thrilled to know that you had an amazing time…
I recommend making a reservation ahead of time, as my party of 3 luckily only had to wait 30 minutes for a table since this is a popular spot! The carbonara was smooth and buttery, and the green onions added a fresh touch. The only problem is the portion was fairly small for the price. read more
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Hi Alyssa, we are delighted to hear of your great experience with us…
I've been trying to get a reservation here for awhile - and the stars aligned with me being able to get one on our first night in the city. This isn't the biggest place in the world, although it looked like there was a back room of some sort. Dim lighting, intimate setting, and somewhat loud at times. We were sat around the corner behind the bar in a small nook and ordered drinks. Our waiter was nice - though I think due to the crowd we were forgotten about being tucked away in the corner. We started by ordered a pizza to share. Alerted that it would take awhile as they are made to order, we went with it either way. The pizza wasn't my favorite style but was very good. Thin crispy crust, but still very soft on the bite. Sauce was tangy and the cheese was a nice flavor. As an entree, I ordered the cacio e pepe. This was very very good. I will say that the portion was a little individual. So if you come with a large appetite - you man want to add an appetizer of some type like we did. Overall - worth the hassle of trying to get a reservation - very good. read more
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Hi Gerald!…
2 months ago
We got the 14in with half tie dye and half supreme ($28). They were both pretty good. I especially loved the tie dye and the flavor combination it brings. However, these slices were incredibly thin and they were crunchier than other pizzas. The crust also came burnt on most of the pie. You're mostly just paying for the ambiance and vibe here. It is a beautiful and homey interior. Service is very quick paced and they tend to leave you alone. Pizza took around 30 ish mins to come out. We came here at 6:05 pm on a Saturday night for two and received the second message 7:36 pm! I don't think I'd come here again but it was a fun experience to people watch as holding a conversation across the table was difficult for me. read more
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Jamie G.
Hello Ashley,…
Absolutely LOVED this place and it was our first stop during our NY visit. Everything was so delicious and the employees were very attentive. We sat at the bar which was a vibe. Will definitely be missing this spot. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Mary!…
1 year ago
New York sized slice with cracker thin crust! This spot was packed from start to finish on a Tuesday evening. Expect a compact space especially if you're in a group bigger than 4. We reserved the day before which was smart because all walk-ins were an 1hr+ wait. The pizza was perfect to me from floppiness, crisp, & flavor. I loved they had a chili oil sauce on the table because my group used that up! I would say the hot honey pizza was more sweet than hot but still was good! I usually am not a fan of vodka sauce but thoroughly enjoyed the tie dye pizza. The food fed 4 & we still had slices left over. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Madeleine,…
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235 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10012
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Is it pet friendly?
No. I'm not even sure I'd bring kids there when it was busy, the seating is pretty tight, wooden chairs etc.
What is best way to make a reservation?
We did through Resy, and it was easy and efficient: https://resy.com/cities/ny/rubirosa?date=2023-03-20&seats=2…
Does anyone know if we can bring our own wine and pay a corking fee?
Hi Alex, Thank you for your question! Our current policy is you may bring a maximum of two 750ml bottles of wine for a corkage fee of $35/bottle.
Is it possible to order half portion here? I can never finish one American portion but I also don't want to waste food. Taking away is also not an option since I'm travelling.
Not that I'm aware of, but Rubirosa serves pizzas in two sizes...can always opt for the smaller one.
Does the pesto sauce on the tie-dye pizza have any nuts in it? If so, what nuts. Thanks!
pine. lots of it
How does Rubirosa price pies that are half of one kind and half of another?
They'll charge you the cost of the more expensive half
Is there any meat in the vodka sauce?
I've had it a few times and as far as I can tell there is no meat. Don't skip out on this place as everything is incredibly delicious.
Could we have a picture of what the outdoor dining looks like?
I posted a photo in their Yelp page. I cant post a photo in this section sorry.
Do they sell by the slice during covid?
I tried getting a reservation 14 days in advance but it was a Sunday and wouldn't let me on the website or Resy app, by Monday morning at 5:30am it said it was sold out. Is this normal?
They are not open @5:30am I think they open around 10am but the place is very busy. Best time to go is during the week before 3pm
Do they sell slices?
They do not but that's ok because you can get a smaller pie. It's still like 8 slices but it's smaller
What is the pizza hour?Any specials or special price?
4pm-5pm No specials or prices during that hour that I know of. You can possibly order by the slice in that hour but I'm 100 percent sure. It's pizza only 4pm-5pm.
Are they only known for pizza or pasta as well?
They're known for the pizza, but all of the food is amazing...salads, pastas, pizza...all fresh and phenomenal flavors!!
Do they have heart shaped pizza for valentine's day?
My gut tells me no but I would call the restaurant. You're getting one of the best pizzas in New York, the shape of it won't matter to your Valentine
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