When we first moved to the area, the service at this establishment was great. Our past three visits, it has been horrible. Great food. But if you have a craving to feel like sh_t, go here, the staff will surely deliver. Horrible. Today, Feb 15 at opening, was the worst. And not just the worst at BR, but most every other place we have ever been to here in the PNW, or elsewhere. Just unfortunate. Sadly they have great pizza, which makes us feel badly for the cook. But today was so bad, we left before any orders were taken. The staff member was rude rude rude. If that is what you are after, by all means go here. It seems once we passed Covid the restaurants who favored a quality service experience in addition to great food were the ones to survive. Somehow this slipped through the cracks. Given the other reviews, this is a pretty trashy spot that has reasonably good food. 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

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Great pizza and the best old fashion !l I had great time with my friend. Everything was fantastic read more

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The pizza was definitely hand crafted with exceptional taste and ingredients! The drinks are really unique and tasteful. I highly recommend Bar Rosa! read more

Delicious pizza all around. Amazing crust, I must say. Bar Rosa lives up to the hype. We placed an order to go for two pizzas and a cannoli. Everything was ready in 15 minutes. Only being able to place a togo order in person is a minor downside. read more

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BEWARE if you're using a card! Ate here last week (3/17) with my boyfriend and we ordered a Life's a Beech pizza ($28), a Roni pizza ($22), side of chili honey ($2), cannoli ($12), and two cokes ($6 combined). The total was $77.21 after tax and I paid with card and left a $20 bill for the tip. I checked my account two days later and was charged $101.92! I signed off on $77.21 and tipped in cash, so there is no reason it should have been different than what I signed for on the merchant copy. I did leave my customer copy at the table (oops) and I feel like someone thought they could take advantage of that? It's a shame too because I enjoyed the restaurant and the pizza. Won't be visiting again if I have to worry about compromising my card. read more

This place has AMAZING pizza!! I can't wait to go back! We had the burrata to start and then had the Roni pizza. Just incredible! Try the dude abides cocktail, too. It's fantastic! Very, very cool spot! read more

Located at the corner of South 11th & South L St in Hill Top, this cocktail bar is a new gem in Tacoma. Serving up wood fired Neapolitan style pizza, signature cocktails, and warm inviting service, it's one of those places you will crave to return. Recommendations: 1) Margherita Pizza (try adding the Burrata) 2) Cocktail: the Fast Eddie with Overholt Rye & Black Peppercorn Syrup. read more

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I had this place saved on Yelp for awhile and yesterday was my chance. It was such a treat! I don't think I've ever had warm olives in my life. I love them. I loved everything that I tried. Order the sweet spot to drink, you will not regret it. I'm not sure who our server was because every person available tended to us. There was no wait, we were greeted with smiles, and everything came rather quickly. The inside is a whole vibe. I love the black and tan on the inside. The lighting wasn't too bright either. They even switch to candles at night. Really nice date night spot in my opinion. A bit pricey for the area but I still enjoyed everything. read more

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Overall good experience. The pizza is made with fresh ingredients and unusual flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and VERY upbeat. Lots of options on the menu with huge portions. We have the fungi and the special pizza which was potato and sausage. We definitely enjoyed both. Price is a little high, but we weren't shocked given the price of everything these days. The only complain about the pizza was there was A LOT of crust and not a ton of pizza... I would also suggest asking for a side of red sauce for dipping your crust in :) read more

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Pizza and service were just ok/ average pizza however I loved getting scissors to cut the slices! I will forever do this with my pizza from now on! read more

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Great food, drinks and service. House dirty martini was excellent! Staff were friendly and checked on us frequently. Their pizzas have unique flavor combinations and are fresh and tasty. The night we were there 2 dessert options were offered (cannoli & pumpkin creme brûlée). We were looking forward to the pumpkin creme brûlée but were disappointed when by 6pm they were already sold out. Other than that it was a positive child free evening out. read more

Reading some of the reviews around charred soggy pizza make me laugh. These people need to realize that there are different styles of pizza and if they don't like this place than they need to stick with thick crust or Detroit style. I spent a month in Italy this year and this was the closest most delicious pizza to what I had in Italy. I'm from Portland but every time I make it up to Tacoma I will seek this place out. The drinks were delicious and the margarita pizza was exactly what it should be. I am also happy I was able to cut it myself because if they did it right out of the oven it would ruin the pizza. We sat at the bar and the gentleman that helped us was very friendly and attentive. I also loved the vibe of the place. Can't wait to come back. To the guy that had an issue with having to cut the pizza himself and it being charred and soggy for your sake never go to Italy. read more

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The vibe is cool but the costs are outrageous for the quality of food that you get. Our server was not too friendly, and that made our experience less enjoyable. I was shocked that 2 pizzas and 2 sodas was $75????? What? The pizza was oily and soggy, but it looked good in photos. If you have the choice, eat somewhere else. read more

Came here on a Friday night and it pretty solid! It was pretty busy but we killed time at the bar and it was fun. Once we got seated, our server was welcoming and nice. Food took a bit of time to get but it was worth the wait. The pizzas were delicious. I love Neapolitan style pizza! Would come back to try the other pizzas. read more

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Food and drinks are really good and quality. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The prices were a bit much, for even simple things. It's good, just not in a price range that would make me come here more often. Good vibe and cool looking pizza stove! read more

Delicious! We had the olive appetizer and three different pizzas. Everyone was very happy.

A lovely hidden gem within the Hilltop neighbourhood. Housed in a little brick building with vines climbing toward the sun. Came on a weekday and was able to get a table right away. There were other dinners but it wasn't so packed you couldn't breathe. Ambiance was just what we were looking for, causal and cozy but with some modern style. The beautiful mosaic tile wood-fired pizza oven is the first thing you notice when you arrive, it really is a piece of art. We opted for the warm olives to start and then each ordered a personal Neapolitan style pizza. Mushroom and Margarita. The pizza come uncut and with a pair of scissors, a neat and quirky touch. The food was so delicious and some of, if not the, best pizza we've had in Tacoma. The red sauce was beyond flavourful and full of fresh ingredients. The crusts were bubbly and a little charred but not burnt, you can also get some dipping sauce on the side. Had a nice non-alcoholic fizzy drink with natural citrus juice, it was a great flavor combination. They have a full bar that looked to have a nice selection. Cannot wait to go back and try some more pizzas...appreciate the varied, plentiful, and unique vegetarian and vegan options! read more

Once upon a time I loved this place. The best Neapolitan pizza I've had in the PNW, price be damned - it was worth it. My last visit, with an out-of-town friend, however, was subpar. We paid like 15 bucks for a Caesar salad that was basically a pile of romaine lettuce, hardly any dressing, and a few croutons. Our server was nice but smelled like she had bathed in perfume and it just permeated everything. The pizzas were fine but the rest of the experience kind of overshadowed how good they were and made me resentful of how much they cost. Rather than leave a middling review on Yelp, I decided to contact the business directly. Several months and two unanswered emails later, here I am. I was never even acknowledged by them. Super disappointing and I won't go back because of this. read more

I haven't tried their food yet cause we are always running behind. Their service is incredible and the staff is very attentive for a bar especially. Bathrooms are clean. Drinks are strong. The interior feels welcoming and fun. What more could you want? read more

Food is soooo delicious and the atmosphere is great, the food is authentic. Perfect for a romantic date night! read more

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Knocking a star off bc while the food was amazing, the bartender seemed very annoyed with us. No we weren't needy, nor did we ask a ton of questions, although we did ask a couple bc we'd never been here. I don't want to give out this dudes name but he didn't seem to like my wife and I. I killed this man with kindness and his attitude was just so off putting. The bartender with a cast was so friendly and so very helpful so he made up for the complete lack of friendliness and customer service from the other dude. Will likely not sit at the bar top again if this gentleman is working bc the service can make or break an experience. Sad bc I bartended for years and I love sitting at the bar. Now for the pizza: FREAKING AMAZING! We commented that it was one of the very best pizzas we'd ever eaten. I also travel all over the country for work, and am always trying out new spots so says a lot. The ingredients are so insanely fresh. Ordered the Green Veggie pizza with Ndjua (spreadable sausage). Decor: the super intimate, dimly lit vibes. Def a solid date night spot! read more

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I used to drive by the building that now has Bar Rosa in it every day a few years ago due to where I lived. Now after getting our own home I might come through here once a week. So I didn't recognize immediately that something started up here but as soon as I did notice we made a point to come here. Bar Rosa specializes in pizza and more gourmet ones too. Steve and I got the pizza with potatoes and sausage on it. Oh, wow... so very delicious! It was a lot of fun cutting the pizza slices yourself with the scissors they give you! In addition to that we got warmed olives for an appetizer which were just amazing! I loved the orange peels with them to give them such a distinctive flavor! Of course where would we be without beer? I got a beer from Italy that they had on tap which was good and the Pfriem Pilsner out of Hood River. Perfect beers for a perfect pizza! They have a cool skeleton mermaid logo and I inquired if a t shirt was coming soon with it on it. They confirmed there will be one coming so I will check back in several weeks! Hooray! read more

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Went for dinner but ended up getting only drinks and an appetizer and it was still $80! My drink was supposed to have tequila in it, but I did not taste it at all. And they had it garnished with what looked like dried, blackened orange, so it looked like mold floating on top. The appetizer was good, so that was the saving grace. I may go back but only during happy hour. read more

Really great experience. The roasted olives were on point!! The pizza(s) were really good. The cocktails were lacking but it was busy when we went. The vibe was super chill though. read more

Glad I finally got to try this pizza place. We had a great experience and had even better pizza. The old fashioned was good and they had a small but nice selection of draft beers. Ordered the Napoletana with added Mozzarella cheese. You can tell the dough and sauce is house made. But if you're not a fan of anchovies I'd get something else. Just a solid pie that was reasonably priced. read more

Bar Rosa - Napoletana pizza with added mozzarella. - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I really enjoyed Bar Rosa. Everything was fresh. The burrata was so good - I had to ask if it's house made. It's not but they are thinking about getting it that. Signature cocktails were delicious. Parking sucks but it's Tacoma.. parking sucks everywhere. My friends and I will be back though. Try it out for yourself. read more

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I liked this place! It's definitely not what you expect from Hilltop! They have a variety of delicious cocktails, my friend and I sampled several. We shared two pizzas between the two of us, one of which was the special with anchovies, very tasty! The inside is super cute and service was very good. I'd definitely go back again! read more

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I returned for a second time, this time I brought a date. She was not disappointed what so ever. She loved everything about the bar, drinks, food and the ambiance. The service was a little slow that night but not bad enough to take a star away. The pizza is the best pizza you will find in Tacoma. I got the 4 cheese pizza and added pepperoni, it was amazing. The drinks are made perfect, strong but made so well they don't taste strong. I will be back soon! read more

Bar Rosa was incredible. 11/10. There was a line to get in when we left and the restaurant isn't huge but service was excellent and the food was so good. read more

We went. We ordered the pizza special after some appetizers and a salad and drinks. It was divine! I can't believe how good the pizza was - and I'm not a pizza person; I went for the atmosphere. The atmosphere is great, and you can see the papier-mâché lamps things with lights from the outside (literally the only reason why I wanted to visit). Well, it could have been a bit brighter at the tables - like in the bar area - for those of us who are visually challenged, but oh well! The music was good, the people were nice, and the pizza was amazing. Did I already say that? The menu is short enough that you don't spend all evening trying to decide, and there's a nice drink menu as well. The only minor upset was that they didn't have Amaretto. I'll live. I guess. So, go visit. It's perfect for a romantic date! read more

This is an over 21 cocktail bar and pizza place. They have a small menu with pizza, small plates, salads and two desserts. There is indoor seating, with a big door open for the summer, and a couple of tall tables outside. The ambiance is relaxing. We went there for the first time on Friday. We ordered a VESUVIO pizza provolone cream, oregano, red onion, white wine roasted crimini mushrooms, house-made calabrian chili oil, prosciutto, pecorino romano, fresh burrata), all pizzas are 12 inches and cooked in a wood fire oven. The crust was crispy, the burrata and prosciutto were especially delicious. You get kitchen scissors with the pizza, and cut the slices yourself. My husband ordered a For Rosa cocktail, and a Whiskey Sour, I had a Reubens Summer Ale on tap, and a can of Matchless "Get Away" Hazy IPA, both local beers. The service was efficient, but the pizza was a little pricey, but so good that we will definitely return. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for ages. Great atmosphere, really great and friendly service. Pizzas with many varied toppings, though we only tried the Vesuvio. Great cocktails as well. Server mentioned place usually quite busy and there can be a wait, though we got lucky. read more

Bar Rosa - Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Ordered three different drinks (lavender gin, fancy gin and tonic, Negroni) which were all stellar. Shared the Hatch pizza which was incredible (peaches, hatch peppers, etc). Capped off the evening with the Tiramisu which was light, decadent, and flavorful. The place has a great vide and incredible service. Highly recommend! read more

Pizza Review!Bar Rosa, boom there you are snuck away in Hill Top. The pizza is gorgeous and the tastes equals the looks. The crust is thin and floppy, but that's typical when using the 00 flour and following a traditional Napolitano dough recipe. The staff was friendly and let me say, they were all dressed so stylishly! Tacoma finally has a couple of solid pizza spots to pick from, not the case years ago. Bar Rosa falls into top 3 pizzerias. Why? because not only is the pizza good, but the place has a COOL vibe! FYI: we ordered the spicy broccoli pizza and the pizza Margherita with Buffala mozzarella. Yum and recommend both! I'm not having three cocktails next time I go! Keep up the great work. PizzaChynch #pizzeria #pizzareview #pizzablogger #tacomapizza #barrosa #pnwpizza #sexypizza read more

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Great pizza, like probably the best in the south sound. Service is top notch. Great bar program with some killer unique cocktails.

Without a doubt there is no place in Tacoma that even comes close to Bar Rosa for authentic wood fired pizza. The location is easy to find, there is street parking all around, and the ambiance and service are excellent. Their salad and appetizers menu keeps growing and they are known for their cocktails. I live nearby and have tried takeout many times. However, the food is so much better when you eat in. read more

Ambiance and aesthetic was gorgeous. The wood fire stove was beautiful. There was plenty of seating so we were seated quickly, a very romantic atmosphere that gives you a good date night feeling. Immediately upon looking at the menu the waitress asked us if we'd like food and drinks... when asking if we could have a moment. She came back every other minute asking if we'd decided. After the 5th or 6th time we felt inclined to make a quick decision. We chose to get cider and beer because we couldn't read through the cocktail menu fast enough. The Neapolitan styled margherita was boring and flopped as soon as we held it up. Undercarriage was non-existent. Their cider rotation tasted like it was carbonated with flatulence. My girlfriend and I were at least enjoying conversation and were ready to order more drinks but was met with the bill an hour a half prior to closing without even asking for it. Maybe just an off day on service, maybe on off day in the kitchen.. I don't really mind if service is bad if the food and drink is worth it. Shame because Bar Rosa was on the list for a while. Maybe will try it out later so I can change the rating but a 2/5 seems to be the ceiling. read more

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5 stars all around. Pizza is so good. Great service, cocktails and vibe. Love it. Can't wait to go back!

This place is the perfect example of do not judge a book by its cover. It looks blah from the outside, but inside, the vibe is everything! Great lighting. Great ambiance. Music. Pizza smells. The whole works. I ordered the El Jefe cocktail and it was delish! The bartender was super nice and patient and attentive. He makes a mean drink! I ordered the clam and guanciale pizza and it was really good! Just wish it was a bit more saucy. My friend ordered the calabria pizza and that was my fav. The lemon ricotta with chili honey was the perfect balance. Again, it was a little dry and wish it was more saucy. Would def come back!! read more

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