Wow! I'm following a bunch of five star reviews, so perhaps an off night? A group of us tried Bar Rosa tonight for dinner. Bar Rosa is located in Hill Top right by some other great bars. Not a huge fan of the ambience in Bar Rosa, plywood floors and very dark. We were sat in a booth, and it was as the sun was setting. The windows are all illuminated and beyond filthy (inside) - it was hard not to notice with the windows open and leaning towards our table. I also was the unfortunate one to have the sun straight and my face for about half of our dinner. Service was hit or mess. We waited a long time with no check in for more cocktails. The cocktail choices are great, however, they were out of a particular cocktail my friend wanted to order. We started with the meatballs, not good. The sauce however was phenomenal! Meatballs were just very dense and dry. The appetizer came out not even 5 minutes after our order was put in, so they were lukewarm at best. When we ordered our pizza, they were out of the homemade sausage, this was Saturday night at 6pm???, so we ordered the foraged pizza as is. The pizza was delicious. My friends ordered the Marguerita - crust was a bit over done. Food was good- $30 a pizza good, not in my opinion. Hi, generally do not leave negative reviews- I look for the silver lining at majority of restaurants I visit- but this was a tough one for me. Again- maybe an off night. read more

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This is my second visit here. So lucky we have this restaurant close by! I just went for the happy hour for the first time yesterday with a few friends. The environment is cool and hip, art tastefully decorated on the wall. You can definitely tell they put effort into the atmosphere of this bar! Now for their pizza... it is out of this world. It is wood fired so you know they're serious about their food! I go the margarita pizza and passion fruit daiquiri. Both DELICIOUS. Service was quick and efficient with the perfect amount of check ins. Absolutely recommend! read more

Delicious pizza, great thin crust that enhances the flavors and lets the sauce shine. The tartine app was very good, nice rich + creamy goat cheese on an open sourdough toast concept with crispy prosciutto and sweet chili honey. Pizza was so full of flavor, I can't wait to try the other specialties! We got the Calabria and thought it tasted like an elevated margherita pizza. The lemon ricotta was not overpowering, could barely taste the lemon but not in a bad way: it kept the pizza savory. read more

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Bar Rosa is one of my favorite go-to spots in Tacoma. The cocktails are thoughtful and distinct and the food is simple, fresh, delicious, and nicely presented. They've got a great mastery of their pizza oven because their pizzas and flatbreads are always perfectly prepared -- with the right combination of crispness and chew. The Burrata they serve is fresh and creamy and the greens are always crisp. And if you like espresso martinis their Troop Leader is one of the BEST. So is the For Rosa cocktail, which brings a perfect blend of sweetness, tang, and bitter to whiskey. The service is great, the inside ambiance is pretty mellow and comfortable and you can sit outside -- which is nice on pleasant night even if the street itself is a little Tacoma Gritty. read more

Bar Rosa - Troop Leader Cocktail - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Good food, chill and moody vibe, but pricey. Service is friendly. Wine selection is super limited. Two things I didn't love so much was the lack of proper wine glasses, and then no ice bucket for my bottle of white wine. Other than that, the seasonal salad with squash was top tier. So was the tiramisu. Cute little date night spot for sure. read more

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Oh my! Loved the decor ! Very cute. Drinks and food are great!! Thoughtfully made :) Servers friendly and kind. Ambience busy and loud but liked the atmosphere because people are enjoying time there. I would definitely come back. Warning: if you expect to eat there, go early. A few of the menu ran out already at 8pm. Restroom is clean!! Impressed by that as such a busy place. Even smelled good. - it's important for me! read more

We had the most delicious dinner at Bar Rosa last weekend! I started out with the Mexicali Blues cocktail and we shared the burrata and flatbread appetizer. Both were fantastic! The flatbread is phenomenal! We also had the foraged pie. It was just as delicious. Maybe one of the best pizzas I've had in Tacoma. Foraged Pie: rosemary béchamel, mozzarella, fontina, provolone, adam's mushrooms (shiitake/oyster), garlic confit, flakey sea salt. The ambiance is dark. There are candles lit and the whole vibe is super cool and very relaxed. The service was great. Everyone was so friendly. We did have to wait a little bit for a table, but it was well worth it. read more

Bar Rosa - Burrata and flat bread - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

First time in Tacoma. Made the trek for a date. Apparently a bad part of town. But this place was great. Cocktails here were very tasty. Staff were friendly and attentive. We shared a margarita pizza - which was solid. Outdoor seating at the side was near a trash can so not ideal, but inside was fine and had candles / romantic ambience once the sun went down. read more

Excellent customer service and bar service. Pizza was perfect and atmosphere very romantic. Dim lights if you just wanna go in and romanticize yourself 10 out of 10 good times. read more

My mom ordered a pizza and we were expecting it to be very good when Meghan the manager gave her terrible service. To start with the pizza was VERY oily and the whole pizza was dripping grease. So my MOM went to go exchange the pizza for a new one. When she went to exchange this pizza Meghan the MANAGER gave her a huge attitude and slammed the pizza box on the counter because we wanted a new pizza. The after she proceeded to walk away and make my mom stand for 30+ minutes on a new pizza. But all in all the service was terrible, the first pizza was very bad but the pizza they exchanged us for was good which is what we were expecting from this place. read more

Bar Rosa - Calabria Pizza - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The pizza is top! The drinks are fun and the staff smile. The mushroom pizza with Adam's mushroom farm is the absolute best.

We love this place! The food is always so creative and delicious. One of Tacoma's gems for sure! And it has great vibes--the ambiance is lovely. Perfect for a cozy date night! read more

After a long day of moving, we decided to grab a quick lunch and found Bar Rosa on Yelp! My boyfriend is a pizza snob and loves wood fired pizzas so we thought we'd give this a try since we're new to the area! We got the margherita and the calabria pizzas. We also came during happy hour and I got the passion fruit cocktail and he got a beer. The cocktail was way too strong for my tastes so I gave it to my boyfriend. The pizzas were tasty and the dough was nice and fluffy. The scissors it came with was different and my boyfriend liked his a lot! Mine was a little sweet for my liking with the lemon ricotta and it was definitely interesting but I think I'd try a different one. It was on the pricier side and ended up costing around $70 for the two of us. The waitresses were nice and they leave a carafe of water so you don't really interact with them much. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we went and there was plenty of parking on the street! read more

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Excellent atmosphere and the pizza is delish! Make sure to get one of the signature cocktails and make it all that much more delicious.

Bar Rosa is the perfect spot for a date night without kids (no kids allowed, can't recommend takeout because it's so inconvenient). The food is good, the service is ok. Parking on the street (not hard to find) We ordered a salad, two pizzas and tiramisu. The citrus and fennel salad was delicious though lacking fennel (mostly greens). We liked the spiced greens pizza (plus sausage!) and the gabugool pizza! We ordered enough to take home nearly a full pizza (yay us!) and the tiramisu was great. We probably would've been in and out with more responsive service but they also don't rush you so just depends on what you'd like! Will go again at some point when we get a babysitter, so maybe an update in 3 years. read more

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Bar Rosa was recommended by several friends so I thought I'd give it a try. I got there for happy hour and enjoyed one of their drink specials, a delicious passion fruit margarita. I was warned the Diavola pizza was spicy, and it was - just the right amount. I'm not ashamed to say I ate the whole thing all by myself lonesome. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Tasty Pepperoni Pizza and Ceaser Salad, good ambiance and service. I would recommend this place.

Delicious, high-quality food. Lots of options and the baked goods are very delicious! Very pleased with my first experience here and plan to come back. The line was quite long, and the turnaround for seating can take some time, but besides those things are just having to be a little bit more patient otherwise was awesome. read more

Oh my another great meal! We had two happy hrs, passion fruit Dacari, and a Modelo, one brocolinii on happy hr, 2 Roni's... cause WE don't like to share lol!! The broccolini was perfectly roasted with crunchy bits of airy brocolinii with garlic and almonds. Mmmmm and the service was excellent. Also the Ronis cupped to perfection!! I took 3 pieces home. EVERYTHING HERE IS COOKED TO PERFECTION! As we were getting done about 5:30 they lit the little candles for ambiance! Love it! Wanna come back just to drink!! read more

Bar Rosa - Two Ronis and Brocolinni...mmmm - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is for my gals who wanna have a good time with good food, or the couples who wanna have their own perfect date night with some wine and pizza. Since it's December they've got their interior decked out in beautiful Christmas decor. Let's talk about the main course, the pizza, of course! It's ideal for fans of thin-crust pizza--crispy, light, and oh-so-satisfying. We tried the Margherita pizza, a classic with tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. Simple, fresh, and delicious! For something more unique, the Vesuvio pizza stole the show. Topped with provolone cream, oregano, chili oil, red onion, wine-roasted crimini mushrooms, prosciutto, pecorino romano, and fresh burrata, it was an incredible flavor explosion worth every bite. Also a special mention to this drink my best friend ordered, it was an interesting blend for me but she loved it so much she got two, it's called Rosa's Mulled wine which had brandy, red wine, Xila Mexican amaro, allspice, orange, cinnamon, star anise. This drink is served hot and it's perfect for the cold season to keep your body warm. Our server was great too! He continuously checked on our table from time to time and didn't rush us to pay our bill. read more

Bar Rosa - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great espresso martinis! Much nicer than most bars in Tacoma. Don't let location deter you.

We only had a couple of their drinks and a slice of the tiramisu, but the drinks were good nothing crazy or worthy of a return, the tiramisu was actually very tasty, and service was fine. We were unfortunately seated by a loud, drunk party of douchebags belching off rude remarks and generally acting dumb, so that didn't make the ambiance any better than what downtown Hilltop offers. I get the goal of revitalizing/gentrifying downtown but it's still pretty sketchy to sit out there in penumbral light. read more

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Food is incredible. If you don't get the POACHED PEAR TARTINE, you are MISSING OUT. it will actually change your life. The service is always excellent, the seating areas are super cute and I love when they open the garage style doors on a nice day. The crust is incredible, you don't need ranch, I promise. But dipping your crust in the pesto? Can't go wrong. I love this place and will continue to come here forever and ever amen. read more

We went to Bar Rosa on the recommendation of a coworker who knows I'm a pizza aficionado, having grown up in a family-owned pizzeria. This place did not disappoint. The crust is thin on the center and the edge is thick good for dipping or stealing from your table mates. The ambiance is dark and loud, so don't go expecting a deep conversation. You're there for the food and drinks. It was busy so I don't begrudge our server being a little short with us. They were busy and got our order to us as soon as it was ready. One last thing that was a nice surprise - you will get your own scissors to cut your pizza at the table. Fun and reminded us of our trip to Rome when pizza was long and sold by the length, then cut with scissors. We'll be back for sure, though next time I want to try some "firsts" on the menu. read more

Bar Rosa - Calabria up top and Salumi, add anchovies in foreground - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We tried Bar Rosa for the 1st time. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We had pizza Margarita and it was made with the highest quality ingredients. The Caesar salad was excellent. Although we love the restaurant and the vibe, we will choose to not return because we like to have a glass of wine with our pizza and it was $14 a glass, terrible wine and a small pour so disappointing! in addition a nonalcoholic beer was $8. read more

One of the better places to hang and eat in Tacoma. Nice staff, good drinks, great pizza, love the vibe!

Cute little place. Just a few tables and bar seating. We sat at the bar. Server was polite and attentive without being overbearing. The pizza was next level good. I thought it was a bit out of the norm to have scissors to cut it but it was fun to "play" with your food. We will be back for sure! read more

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Food here was very good but a bit pricey. Margherita pizza highly recommended. A personal size pizza, caesar salad, and pasta special (it was good) and 2 bottles of pop came up to over $75. read more

Pretty underrated pizza place. Good selection and pizza was great. The staff was friendly and quick with service read more

Bar Rosa - Peach daiquiri - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Stopped in for a quick drink and our bartender was so sweet! The drinks were very yummy and I love the glassware. Would definitely come back here for some more beverages, and the pizza smelled amazing! read more

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the best personal sized (12") pizzas in town to be honest. as you sit and wait for your pizza you can watch the stone pizza oven cook it in the middle of the restaurant when you first walk in. there's also a bar and bar seating if you'd prefer. it is a darker ambiance so could be great for a date night as well! service is great here u went three times and never a bad experience. they are delicious and great crust. they give you a scissors so you can cut it yourself in with whatever size you like. i tried the Cacio Pepe Pizza, Foraged Pizza, and Shroom Pizza. i would definitely get the cacio again for a more simple pizza and the foraged pizza was my favorite (i LOVE mushrooms!). they had seven different types of mushrooms which i loved since it kept the textures and flavors always a surprise in each bite. the shroom pizza didn't have any flavors that went past crimini mushrooms on a pizza -- so wouldn't really recommend this one. read more

Bar Rosa - the foraged pizza - soooo good!! 7 types of mushrooms (no meat) - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Just expectacular place! The pizza are always made to perfection. If you dine in the service is stellar and the ambiance is perfect for a catch up with friends or a date night. I have been many times and every single time the food keeps getting better and better. Those meatballs are made to perfection when it comes to taste. They do have different menus as the seasons change but let me tell you it's for the best, because every single new item in season is just made stunningly. read more

The food I hear is good.I tasted a marinara sauce for some mini pizza cuts and it was lame.We managed to pick the hottest day of the year,so doors were closed and AC was on at a comfortable temperature.Service was decent,either ordering at the bar or at our table,but there was some kind of racket going on(construction,chopping wood,I don't know)which made our happy hour a bit of an issue.Bathrooms are pristine,but the neutral gender situation slows things down a bit.Nice venue.Will try again. read more

If you want great Neapolitan style pizza in Tacoma this is the spot. If you want craft cocktails of any style or to have something made just for you, this is the spot. Fantastic specials that change with what is fresh and in season, both pizza, aps and drinks. Service is outstanding, bartenders know how to make ANYTHING, owner is involved and very involved in the day to day. Great spot to hang out anytime read more

Waitress was rude, food was mediocre. Only thing good was the holiday cocktails. Won't be back.

So much love for this place. They never disappoint! Pizza here is phenomenal and dare I say the best I'm Tacoma. Service is always amazing. Drinks are top notch. Thanks for Megan, Matt, Shelby, Cass, and James for creating some of the best cocktails I've had. Atmosphere is great for both date night or dinner with your friends/coworkers. read more

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Extremely poor service and rude staff. For the price point and friendlier service there are way better places to go in the area. Specifically the male "manager" I think nick was his name. Will not be back. read more

Ugh so be good and so sad that it took me this long to try this place out! Their cocktails and pizza were amazing! I had their FORAGED pizza and omg it was so good I basically ate the entire pizza but one slice. I could've eaten it but had to save a slice for the husband at home can't wait to try the other options! read more

Bar Rosa - FORAGED - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Craft cocktail perfection. Food is thoughtful and delicious. I love the lemon ricotta stuffed peppers, the locally sourced mushroom pizza and for dessert, their version of tiramisu is whip cream deliciousness without the alcohol bitey taste. Thank you to Megan, Kass and James for taking such great care of me and my taste buds. read more

Great pizza, wonderful cozy vibe, great staff. The drink menu looks great, although the drinks I've had landed very much in the sweet side.