My boyfriend and I dined here on Friday September 27th, around 7 or 8 PM. We were staying at the MGM hotel right next door so it was super convenient to come out and eat. I looked up this place online prior to coming and it had glowing reviews - seemed like an established business in the area for a while. Lots of options, can't go wrong with Italian American food. When we arrived the place was bustling, we were seated promptly and served bread and butter. The bread was moist and delicious. We know this place specializess in pizza but opted for 2 pasta dishes, the tortellini alfredo and marsala chicken and ziti. The food took a while to arrive, the restaurant seemed so busy. Unfortunately maybe we should have stuck with pizza as the pastas very disappointing. My alfredo sauce was pretty much just cream, it did not taste cheesy. The tortelini was slightly over cooked, it seemed like just the frozen kind. The marsala chicken was a joke - it frozen breaded chicken nuggets covered in a watery sauce with a hint of wine flavor. The dish looked extremely odd. We were expecting a chicken breast, or maybe sliced up chicken, but the chunks we got were off putting. These dishes really did not look homemade, and for the price, it was not worth it. They did come with house salads which were very tasty, but the pastas were almost inedible. Once we were ready to pay and leave, we did tell our server that we did not like the meal but she did not offer to give us any kind of credit or ask what was wrong. They seemed too busy to care. I really wanted to like this place but felt like I wasted my money and landed in a tourist trap of sorts. The old school vibe, location and menu options are very appealing - perhaps we just picked the wrong plates as many other families sitting next to us seemed to enjoying their meals. read more

The family salad and pizza. This is all that needs to be said. Best in the area, highly recommend. They do not take recreations but the wait goes quickly. read more

Red Rose - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

A must try when in Springfield!! The pizza is amazing but there's plenty more tasty treats on the menu. And a great beer, wine and liquor selection. A neighborhood staple for many moons!! read more

Amazing pizza, but come with an appetite because the portions are HUGE! I've been to Red Rose about three times, as I come to Springfield often, and it's the best pizza in the area. The 3rd time I visited, I decided to try some appetizers, and I'm glad that I did. My bf and I shared some mozzarella triangles with marinara sauce, and they were very tasty! The only draw back is that you are unable to get refills without paying for every single cup. A pitcher of a drink is $5, or you can pay $2.49 per refill. The interior is definitely a throwback to pizzerias in the 60s, and I love everything about it. If you're in the mood for a lot of super yummy pizza, this is the spot for you. read more

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Red Rose has been on Main Street in Springfield mass for a very long time. If you want some good Italian food this is the place to go.

Updated Review. 3 for Customer Service/5 for food Yesterday was an extremely busy day downtown with at least 2 big shows, so Red Rose was mobbed as we expected. My trouble with customer service has to do with the woman giving out the vibrating buzzards who was screaming at the crowd to go to the lounge and not doorways. I get it, safety issue. That would have been fine but the lounge was mobbed. There was absolutely no room in there for this many people. And no more could fit. If you hand people a buzzard and say "it has no signal outside " then the only place they can wait is inside. There's your problem. Don't yell at your customers for a problem you can avoid. Maybe it's time to invest in a texting app where customers can wait outside and get texted when they're waiting. Many much smaller restaurants have it. So this was a frustrating part of our visit. However, when we were seated an hour later the food was delicious and flawless in true Red Rose style. So 5 stars for the food. Three stars for being yelled at and the need for a texting alert. read more

Red Rose - Meatball parmigiana - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

"All I ask of you Is make my wildest dreams come true No one sees and no one knows Rose darling come to me" (Steely Dan) I taught trainee classes in front of a live classroom full of students from across the US and Canada for 12 years, and in front of a Zoom screen for two years (Thank you Covid). One of the very few things I liked about the Zoom sessions was shooting the breeze with the early bird students before our classes started. One morning, for whatever reason, we were talking about pizza when a trainee from Springfield started raving about Red Rose. I made a mental note to try it some day, whenever I had business in Springfield. That day was today when we went to see Oppenheimer at Springfield's MGM Regal. If you walk out a casino door by the TAP sports Bar and into the courtyard, you'll see Red Rose just a few hundred feet away. Really, it couldn't be easier, unless you park in Red Rose's free lot which is just behind the restaurant. Our server, Monica, was fantastic. When we ordered a salad and told her we'd be splitting it, she automatically brought it out with a second plate. And by the way, that $7.99 salads was huge and yielded two full portions. Now, let's talk about the pizza, after all that was the reason we were there. Pizzas come in several sizes, and we went with their medium size with hamburger and onions for $21. Now Monica told us their medium was pretty big, and she was 1,000% right -it was huge, And my former student was also right, because it was delicious. I really like a lot of sauce on my pizza, and Red Rose pizza was very saucy with a fantastic red sauce. It had plenty of cheese too. It was cut into squares, and the only "negative" thing I noticed was their perimeter crust was on the thicker side. Red Rose has a gorgeous dining room, and one thing that really stood out in my mind was their staff. I must have seen 12 black shirted servers waiting at the kitchen window for their dining room orders to come out. They reminded me of old-time relief pitchers in a baseball game, the kind who sprinted in from the bullpen when their number was called. Five stars all the way - excellence in their food, service, and ambience. We can't wait to go back and go a little deeper into their menu. If we're lucky, we'll have Monica again. read more

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We visited this location due to my girlfriend being on a layover in Springfield Massachusetts, and she couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Let me warn you, the sizes of the pizzas are INSANE. So unless you have 4 or more people, don't order anything bigger than a small size. I wish we had the above warning, because we got a medium and it had like 25 slices. It was sliced haphazardly, but the flavor was on point so I didn't care how it looked. We ordered a pepperoni pizza with cheeseburger and mushrooms. The pizzas typically come with two toppings included, and additional toppings are $1.50 a piece. We also ordered mozzarella sticks that came out triangle shaped, with a marinara dipping sauce. The one drawback for me is that they do not have free refills. You can either get a single drink for $1.99, or purchase a pitcher for $5.99. Which can be a problem if you have multiple people who drink different things, but it's definitely a throwback to how pizza parlors used to be. Speaking of throwback, everything in this restaurant is chrome plated, and very retro. It looks almost like a casino from the 50s/60s, which really adds to the atmosphere of the restaurant. The prices were reasonable for the amount of food we received, and they packed everything up for us to go pretty quickly. If we ever come back, we will visit again. read more

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May 2025: In town visiting family and friends, and a stop at Red Rose Pizzeria was a must for lunch. As always, it was absolutely awesome! I went with the pasta fagiolo, house Italian salad, and the lunch-size shrimp fra diavolo--every bite was perfection. I've been coming here for at least 40 years, and the food is consistently delicious. The service is fantastic, warm, and welcoming, just like you'd expect from a small, family-owned gem. Everyone in Springfield knows Red Rose is a local legend, but if you're from out of town visiting the Basketball Hall of Fame or the casino next door, do yourself a favor: skip the chain restaurants and check out this local landmark. read more

Always great. The BEST antipasto - order the small unless you're feeding 4 people with it, it's huge. It's our go-to for local Italian. Always great service, always busy. Parking is a pain, but it's worth it. read more

Been there numerous times and never disappointed. House Salad and dressing is amazing and portion was enough for 4+ people. As always got pizza and the medium was more than enough. No matter which toppings you get it is a great pie. Decor is fun and inviting and staff and service is on point. Attentive staff and pricing is good as well. read more

I was told this place was mediocre at best. I did not find that to be the case. The service was exceptional. Waters were filled promptly and she was very kind about checking in. The ambience is nice. It's a slightly older building but you feel nostalgic while in there. The pasta was well done. The bread was delicious and the pasta was great. It was not OMG this is the best pasta ever but it was good. read more

Red Rose - Chicken broccoli Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Best Pizza anywhere! I moved to California in the 80's but every time I come home for a visit we always go to Red Rose! Everything they serve is high quality and delicious! read more

True Score: 4.5 Stars Great pizza and atmosphere. When we travel we go to "the" restaurant in the area. Red Rose is that place in Springfield. Locals will sometimes have differing opinions on the best pizza in the area but most will always have Red Rose in their top five. With the recent opening of MGM casino next door, Red Rose has doubled in size. Service is always good if for no other reason than they have to move people in and out to accommodate the wait. Besides pizza they have great sandwiches and salads, a favorite being the house salad served family style. It is also a wonderful place for a large party and private events. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation, if your not sitting at the bar. Tip: Beer is oddly overpriced here so get a mixed drink special for a couple extra bucks. Far better deal and they make some drinks. Espresso Martini or there "Top Shelf" Margarita. Top shelf Marg is 10 bucks and a lite beer is 7. Can't lose at the ROSE, we will never miss it when in the area. Thanks read more

Red Rose - Yes - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Was in town visiting family. Found Red Rose on my go to site for restaurant information, Yelp. The reviews were good so hubby and I walked over and placed our to go order. I ordered ziti (I love Ziti) and hubby ordered a small pizza. There was an older lady taking our order, my husband ordered a small pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. We waited about 20 mins for our order as the place was very busy. The dining room, bar and event room was all packed. There was a lot of people coming in to pick up to go orders. My ziti had a lot of cheese and the sauce was good. Hubby pizza was pretty good as well, not too much sauce which was good. Now as I said I love ziti and have had much better with lots of flavor at other places, which explains the four star for Red Rose. However, it was good and if in town again I would go back. read more

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Service was good. Little delayed on the pizza because something happened but honestly didn't notice how long because there were so many people there, just assumed it was normal. Lot of people but was able to get seated right away on a Thursday night, almost 8pm. Pizza was good. This was a small but bigger than what I thought would be. read more

Red Rose - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

They should be ashamed to serve that slop. The rudest staff at any area restaurant. For some reason the owners daughter could not understand that I did not like the food. What a bully. read more

I'm here at a very famous Italian restaurant for a Sunday brunch. This place is huge. It is nice and cool in here too. Per the restaurant: "1958 Nicola and Edda Caputo came from Italy in search of the American dream. Edda's dream of opening a restaurant came true in 1963. Red Rose started off small, but through hard work and with the help of their three children, Carmela, Rita and Tony, the restaurant grew. In 1986 Rita and Tony took over and brought Red Rose to its present state. Today, if you look close enough, you can see signs of the third generation." More on it: "Rising like dough! In 1963 Edda Caputo opened a 15-seat pizzeria in Springfield using recipes from her native Naples, Italy. Customers loved her fresh, authentic cuisine so much that the restaurant expanded not once, but four times! In response to customer demands full dinners and full beverage service were added. Today, Red Rose Restaurant is a Springfield landmark that can accommodate more than 400 diners. Our Pizza The Red Rose is known for pizza! We still make our pizza the same way as we did in 1963, although we make a lot more of it. We make our own dough from scratch in 200 pound batches four or more times a day. Our "house recipe" pizza is topped pepperoni, mixed red and green sweet peppers and mozzarella cheese, lots of mozzarella cheese. Each week we use a ton or more of mozzarella. We offer many other toppings for our pizzas - the full list is included in our menu. Since 1987 our pizza has been voted "Best in the Valley" times. We also offer a full line of freshly made salads, sandwiches, and Neapolitan entrees, all prepared using Caputo family recipes. All items can be enjoyed in our dining room, served to your guests in our banquet room, or ordered for take out. To see the complete list of our delicious items, visit our menu page. In addition to the accolades for pizza, the quality of our food has been recognized many times. Seeing is Believing Back in Italy, everyone knows what goes on in the kitchen. Many families entertain friends in the kitchen. While we can't allow eating in our kitchen, we're so proud of the professionalism and skill of our staff that we built our restaurant with observation windows that allow our guests to watch as we prepare their food! Seeing may be believing, but tasting is oh so much more satisfying! We invite you to visit us at 1060 Main Street, Springfield. For directions and hours, click on the directions page." For my drink , I'm going to have an Amalfi Orange Martini made with Ketel One Oranje vodka, St. Germain, fresh squeezed orange and lemon with a splash of sour mix. Very good ! This is perfect ! For our appetizer, we are trying the Sausage, pepper and onions . This is very good ! ! First out is the complementary bread and butter . This is good ! The outside is not as toasted as the Turkish place yesterday. Next up, we are each having a tortellini soup. Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia (in particular Bologna and Modena). Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat (pork loin, raw prosciutto, mortadella), Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth (in brodo di cappone). It comes with a pack of Rockefeller Oyster Crackers. This is good ! Next up, we are having the Red Rose House Salad (for two) with Parmesan cheese dressing. I am told it is very BIG. Ok. They're right. This is HIGE! I see romaine lettuce , tomatoes , purple onions , a few olives, cucumbers and croutons. I love the dressing! For my next drink , I'm having a Bullseye Martini made with Bulleit bourbon , St. Germaine, fresh lemon and honey simple syrup. Very good ! Strong ! For my entree, I'm having Chicken Cacciatore which is chicken breast sautéed with onions , fresh mushrooms and bell peppers in marinara sauce. This is absolutely fantastic! The pasta is perfectly cooked. Did you expect anything less?! Skye Kinsey Victoria London is having Meatballs with Penne Pasta. She loves it! This place is the best! Thank you Bonnie (server) for a fantastic experience at the best Italian restaurant for miles! Many, many, many miles. This is a must stop !!! read more

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The service was excellent. I ordered chicken parm and it was not up to par with what I make or what I have had in other Italian restaurants. The chicken was very thick , not pounded nor did it seem to have any breading. Someone in the group mentioned it may have been breaded but not cooked well to make it nice and brown. When I scraped the sauce off, there were no bread crumbs on top. Very disapointed. read more

Good pizza and Italian place in the shadows of MGM casino, right off the highway. We got a small pizza with toppings, lasagna which came with house salad. Holy smokes, their small pie was the size of some other places' large. We had a lot of take out leftovers. Lasagna was very cheesy and hot. Wait was 20 mins, but it can get very crowded. read more

Loved eating here. The pizza was absolutely delicious and the service was soo good. The restaurant was so big lol you could get lost! The restaurant was clean and had a great vibe. read more

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Update: we returned here for yet another birthday celebration and as expected, the food was very well prepared, portions were generous as always, service was friendly and efficient but relaxed. This place is always worth the visit. read more

When you're at Red Rose, you feel like you're somewhere meaningful. That's because you are. Red Rose has been an important part of the Greater Springfield community for generations. Many customers speak with Red Rose employees like longtime neighbors or family. I first started going when I was in law school in the 90's. Even back then, unless you went at an off time, there might be a long wait despite a very large seating area. The casino has only increased the customers wanting Red Rose. There are few cities that have a restaurant that is a more integral part of the cultural fabric of an area than Red Rose in Springfield. I'm tempted to give Red Rose 5 Stars just for that. However, in a total menu sense, the classic Italian American food is more good than great in my experience. And I would highly recommend sticking with a red sauce based dish because that's what they do best. I don't visit as often as I used to since I live in CT now. I tend to order one of my two favorites: lasagna or the classic RR pepperoni and peppers pizza. I ordered lasagna on my recent visit and I'll talk about that in a second. As I look back on my pizza life, Red Rose was the first place where I ever had very good pizza. They have a classic medium thick crust with very good sauce, cheese and toppings. I would advise against ordering something like a Buffalo Chicken pizza. I've never had it, but I've had people tell me they didn't love Red Rose, and they always tell me that they ordered something like that. Classic red sauce is the move!! The large serving of meat and cheese lasagna comes in an oval shaped casserole dish. The best part? The red sauce surrounding the lasagna arrives bubbling. It's like seeing fajitas sizzle. It just sets the mood perfectly. The lasagna hits all the right notes for me. The red sauce is balanced and has a good thickness. There's a healthy amount of stretchy mozzarella and ricotta. The meat is good. It's a very satisfying lasagna. Truth, I rarely order lasagna anywhere else. Entrees come with an acidic salad with tomatoes, red onions, black olives and croutons. It's not the best salad ever, but it's the one that brings back some of the best memories. Visit Red Rose. Stick with a classic red sauce type order. And feel the history and community. A very enthusiastic Four Stars. read more

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Omg, this restaurant is absolutely delicious.. the staff is great the service is absolutely good. The food is absolutely delicious read more

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Red Rose, your greed is gonna get you. My family has been loyal to you for years, always patronizing your business, willing to wait for a table and be patient when you have been off your game. Willing to look the other way when you started charging for a soda refill, and having to raise your prices. You're an institution and we love coming there. But now you're charging for parking? I don't think so. It's just over the top and unnecessary and you know it. I just find this in such poor taste on your part. Times have certainly changed and there are plenty of other places for me to get a good Italian dinner or an amazing pizza without getting nickel and dimmed by the owners. From now on, when I can't get a spot in the main parking lot, I will take my business elsewhere. read more

Food is always good, the salad is great with the pizza!! The appetizers are worth getting while you wait, always ask for extra sauce!

Springfield may not be the food capital of the world, but Red Rose is making its stride. My sisters and I visited on the Friday after Thanksgiving and expectedly Red Rose was busy. We checked-in with the hostess and we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. We ordered the classic house salad, eggplant Parmesan, shrimp fradiavolo, and a large pizza with mushrooms, onions, olives, and tomatoes (to share with our brother and parents). Everything was unbelievably delicious! I highly recommend every item that we ordered. The prices were incredibly reasonable and parking was easy to find since the restaurant has its own parking lot. I wish I could get away with eating pasta and pizza from Red Rose everyday because if I could, I absolutely would. read more

Red Rose - Shrimp fradoviolo - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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5/5 for Ambience and Service! Great atmosphere and you are literally thrusted into the 80s again with decor. It really gave me that cozy feeling of being nice italian family vibes. Stephanie and Tania were both attentive and sweet. Definitely on point. 3/5 for food: I don't know what I was expecting but I definitely wanted to be absolutely blown away by the Italian food here. I have Italian regularly in New York and Boston and abroad so I definitely came in here with high standards. The pizza sizes are huge and more than enough but the cheese was falling off and there was no clinginess at all. You know that satisfying stringy cheese? None of that. Taste wasn't bad and the tomatoes were fresh. The chicken piccata was the disappointing part. I expected a big plate enough for 2 meals for the price, but there was barely any spaghetti... and that's something k usually never complain about Italian places (which are the portions) Flavor was mid as well. All in all, I would come here again and try the other things like grinders and def more pizza but I would prob skip the pasta. read more

Red Rose - Chicken Piccata - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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First let me speak about Red Rose house salad Every bite is like a flavor explosion! The combination of fresh, crisp greens and perfectly seasoned toppings creates a salad that is simply irresistible. It's clear that they put a lot of thought into the seasoning, making each bite absolutely delightful. And oh my goodness, the stuffed shells! They are definitely to die for. The shells are perfectly cooked, and the filling is rich, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying. It's one of those dishes that you just can't get enough of. Trust me, you'll be craving those stuffed shells long after you've finished your meal. I'm so glad you had a great waitress named Monica. Good service can really enhance the dining experience, and it sounds like she made the visit even more enjoyable Now, for the Ambiance; This place is definitely top-tier when it comes to creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and inviting vibe. Whether you're dining with friends, family, or even by yourself, the ambiance sets the perfect tone for a memorable meal. All in all, this pizza place is a true gem. From the mouthwatering pizza to the sensational house salad and stuffed shells, every dish is a delight. With top-notch service from Monica and an amazing ambiance, it's no wonder this place is a favorite among locals and visitors alike read more

Red Rose - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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1st time here and was oleasantly surprises! We ordered calamari and couple other apps as well as a large pizza. Some of the best calamari i have had in a long time. The pizza was think crust (which is my fav) with generous topping and very tasty sauce. I would have given higher score, except for the service. Our server seemed to be the only one working while there were at least 10 others standing around. We will go back there un future. read more

Red Rose - Cheese on one side, cheese pepperoni and peppers on other half. - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

This place is an institution. What more can you say? Great service and Italian American food at reasonable prices. Lunch specials are excellent as well. read more

Red Rose - Veal parm - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Our server was fantastic! Restaurant itself could be a whole lot cleaner and the food was ok. However, the old woman at the desk (manager or owner?) was inexcusably rude. I have never been treated so poorly by management... and we are from Boston. She soured our entire night and we won't return. read more

Food was awesome! Service was great thank you Kayla. Honestly one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. Red rose is clean the bathrooms were immaculate. In a high volume establishment like this that's generally not the case. Great Job Red Rose keep up the great work! One more thing the soda was perfectly carbonated. read more

Red Rose - One of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

Best pizzeria around. Love the atmosphere and food is served family style...love it Pizza is above average but salads are top notch. Also pastas and such are very good read more

Red rose pizza is some of the best Italian food in all of Massachusettes. Me and my family went out one night to the pizzeria packed with people enjoying there delicious food. Anna S. was our server and was super nice. I had Arrancini as a app and it was the best Ive had, the crust on the outside was fried to perfection and the rice, ham, cheese and peas were good always. For my main dish, I enjoyed Fettucini with marinara sauce and meatballs topped of with some parmesan cheese. I love how there servings are more than you can eat, so you can have some more tomorrow. Red rose pizza is the perfect place to go with your family or a large group of people to enjoy the beautiful stained glass ambiance. I might just go out of my way to go back to Springfield to enjoy Italian food. read more

We stopped here on a recent road trip and were so glad that we did! The eggplant parm was out of this world. A friend had recommend this to us as a stop point and they did not disappoint! read more

Red Rose is a wonderful place. I can confirm all the great reviews here. Every dish is fantastic - so, so, so good. Despite such a big dining room and bar, there's still a wait for a table at certain times which is a testament to its success and overall excellence. It's also on the surrounding perimeter of the MGM casino and Mass Mutual Center. So if you're in the city for either of those reasons, Red Rose would be a good choice for dinner. It's about a minute walk. read more

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Great pizza, excellent service and ambiance. Great spot if you are in western Mass. Private parking lot as well. Small was huge! Could have been a medium to large. read more

Red Rose - Roni and bacon - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Good food with a good price and an excellent service. We enjoyed so much. Nearby the Springfield Museums. read more

Red Rose - Bread and house salad. - Pizza Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Ive been going to red rose for 40 years. I live out of town but come back 3-4 times a year and try and stop every time. Typically a party size pizza ordering is easy and pickup is easy I appreciate the gentleman that handles the parking lot makes everything go smoothly. Frankly my favorite spot for pizza read more