This was my first visit. That's worth saying up front because Rosa Mia has been around for a very long time. There are people in Johnston who have been eating this pizza for most of their lives. They don't just know what it tastes like. They know what it's supposed to taste like. I had none of that. No childhood stake in this one. No fourty year memory to argue with. Just a thick, square pie and an open mind. The first surprise was the crust. This is a substantial pizza, but it didn't eat that way. The top and bottom had real crunch, crisp and golden brown, buttery, with the bottom almost looking like it had been fried in oil. Then you get through that shell and everything changes. Soft. Chewy. Light and airy. Delicious. That contrast was the best thing about the pizza. The cheese was harder to figure out. It never really browned, even around the edges where the crust was getting dark, and the flavor wasn't quite mozzarella. Sharper. Fuller. If I had to guess, I'd say there's some provolone working in there, blended in rather than announced. I could be completely wrong. Whatever it is, the cheese tasted like something. That's not as common as it should be from a lot of pizzerias. Then there was the sauce. On this particular pie, there just wasn't much there. Thin. Almost apologetic. Salt was the only note that really came through. I didn't get much tomato. I didn't get much herb. Nothing really pushed back against a crust and cheese that were doing most of the work. And that's where Rosa Mia and I probably part ways a little. Plenty of people talk about this as some of the best pizza in Rhode Island. After eating it, I understand why. That crust is excellent. The cheese is distinctive. If those are the things you care about most, this is a genuinely good pizza and absolutely worth trying. But I'm a crust-and-sauce guy. I need both. Maybe that's also the difference between discovering a pizza and growing up with one. If Rosa Mia had been down the street from my house when I was ten, maybe this is the pizza I'd spend the rest of my life defending. I understand how that happens. This is exactly the kind of neighborhood pizza that gets wired into people that way. But I didn't grow up with Rosa Mia. I got to meet it at 59, with no memories attached and nothing to judge except the pizza in front of me. Great crust. Really interesting cheese. A sauce, at least this time, that didn't give me enough. Really good pizza. And close enough to great that I understand why somebody else might have spent fifty years insisting that it is. read more

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We ordered online for pick up, which was about 45 minutes on a Friday afternoon. We ordered the hot honey pizza, regular pepperoni, and buffalo tenders. Everything was delicious! Our favorite was the honey pizza. Can't wait to try other things on the menu! read more

The pizza was like not crispy; thick, fluffy, almost bread‑like. Sauce and cheese were very thin.

Let me start out by saying there pizza is top notch well worth the price , Fish N chips is $21 but well worth it very big order always cooked perfectly, meatballs I truly believe they are frozen out of a bag . And as far as pasta for the price you get very little! it's pasta people stack it up give people somthing to wow about . I can tell with some of their meals they skip steps use jar , frozen items . 5 stars for best pizza around ! read more

Worst pizza I ever had so covered with cheese could not taste sauce or see pepperoni and crust tasted funny? Never again and wait was redicilious? Never again place should close taste awful and my pizza taste 100 percent better read more

As a person that absolutely loves pizza, I have an appreciation for all forms of a pizza creator's craft. Thin, thick, crispy, round, square, something, nothing, it's all so good when it is made fresh and with quality ingredients! Rosa Mia, I enjoyed! A thicker crust, similar to Twins, but with more integrity in the crust. They offer a nice crisp to accompany the doughy interior. I'm talking 2 slice carb coma! I don't mind that at all. The Alfredo pie was among the best I've had for sure. I do prefer the medium pies as they offer a really nice blend of crunch and dough. The only real downfall at all is the price. You're going to spend a bit, but having said that you can't eat as much in one sitting. Like you are getting multiple meals in one buy...sooo bon appetite! read more

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thin crust pizza-undercooked and sooooo much sauce made it wet, not enough mushrooms calamari and chicken wings not crispy-had to put in the air fryer won't order again read more

Surprising light for a thick crust pizza. We enjoyed the pepperoni and one of the specialty pizzas.

Best thick slice pizza in RI. I forget the reason, there's milk in the dough or something (forgetting my Italian-side family rants about Johnston food and RI Pizza). It's worth getting. Maybe with an antipasto salad. Don't forget some fiber ;) read more

Small area for takeout, which can be both good and bad. Pizza was too much for what it cost, and was only 'ok'. Not bad, but not worth the price. Was too doughy, and not enough sauce. Priced on website, slice, lobby, and register all different. Probably won't be back. read more

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Rosa Mia has lost some of its shine over the years. For instance, while they have always used canned olives and mushrooms (since at least the 70s), the core pizza toppings are not what they used to be. The cheese is now the same pre-grated stuff that most of the other pizza joints in the state use. As such it is full of anti-clumping agents, this affects taste, especially when reheating. It also imbues a bit of bitterness after reheating. I remember when all the pizza places used to have small but thick hand cut pepperoni on their pizza. In the searing hot oven, it'd curl up and caramelize on the edges like bacon. Now like most other pizza restaurants, Rosa Mia is using pre-sliced pepperoni that is more akin to salami. It's disappointing, but I still give them 4 stars, and I get the same salty, cranky treatment from the owner that everyone else here complains about. He's a feature, not defect. That said, what remains unique (apart from the crusty owner) is the crusty pizza crust. It ain't a NY slice, if you want that, go to dominoes or, Papa Gino's or any of the other hipster Pizza boutiques that are springing up all over (or go back to NY). Admittedly, Rosa Mia is HEAVY and an acquired taste. Though not Chicago thick, it's among the thickest you'll have. It's also comedically greasy, crunchy and more than just a doughy vessel for the ingredients. It is I think, unique to Rhode Island as I have had pizza all over the US and have never seen it made like Rosa Mia (and only one other place in RI). Rosa Mia is unique and still pretty good, though i wish they'd try to offer better ingredients. Some Pizza to steer clear of for the literally 1% of you who are truly celiacs are the gluten free offerings, I had one family member who said it was good, but I know they were being gracious, it looks terrible. Also, their Pizza Margherita just aint. It's Rosa Mia's interpretation and it's just disappointing, especially if you've had traditional neopolitan margherita. Rosa mia does not use san marzano or even roma tomatoes, nor fresh basil or fresh mozzarella. Instead they use large tasteless sliced tomatoes that you'd find in American super-markets, what looks to be a pesto spread and ordinary slicing mozzarella. They do have great crispy fried eggplant pizza, as well as excellent white pizza (think Focaccia). Also try the smelts which are hard to get in many restaurants as well as Snail Salad (which I am not interested in, but am told its good). The real surprise at Rosa mia though, and this is bizarre, is that they have maybe the best Fish and Chips in the area. It's expensive at 20 bucks an order, but it's a big slab of what seems to be fresh fish, light and flaky in a nice crunchy batter with decent fries. I'd proudly recommend it to my friends visiting from the UK. read more

This place has amazing food, never have I been disappointed with any item selected. The staff is extremely friendly and pleasant.

The food is delicious. The pizza is thick and crusty. The Rosa Mia Pizza is to die for. The subs are huge and filling. And don't forget you can also order from Silvio's restaurants menu. However do expect to spend your dough. Things are a bit pricey but none- the-less worth it. read more

Rosa Mia is a delicacy. Just finished 3/4 of a medium cheese pizza, my first ever from Rosa Mia. I am a native Rhode Islander and before 6pm today, my top 3 RI pizza spots are Twin's, Caserta's, Big Cheese (Catanzaro's honorable mention). But now, there is only one. My gods are slain and my idols are crumbled to dust. Rosa Mia is unequivocally THE BEST. I will not mourn being late to the party. I will celebrate this day as a new beginning. Leap Day 2024 is the day Rosa Mia came into my life and changed EVERYTHING, glory hallelujah. read more

Rosa Mia Pizza has the BEST Pizza ever !!!! My family goes there a lot ! We get our Pizza for Parties , Birthday's etc ...

I ordered a margarita pizza and recited the ingredients as i ordered it over the phone. The girl the phone said yes to my order but when i picked it up it was a cheese pizza not a margarita. I went back in and was met by a "gentleman" that abruptly said it was his version... how do you have a vetsion of a specific food. I would recommend seeing another pizzeria as there are many.. read more

My boyfriend ordered chicken soup for me cause I'm not feeling well. He and I were very disappointed by the quality and almost non existing chicken & vegetables in the soup. The rice was way over done, the soup seems to have been around for a few days. For $13.00 dollars I was expecting a lot more chicken and vegetables or at least something of more substance. Minus out the rice and broth there might have been half a ladle's worth of vegetables and just about the same amount of chicken. The flavor was bland. I called to let them know. I was told to call back tomorrow and talk to a manager. Because he wasn't able to do anything for me. I will update after I call tomorrow. My boyfriend has talked about how good Rosa Mia's is and that he enjoyed their chicken & rice soup. He said it was always chocked full of ingredients. He was shocked at how cheap it looked and the quality of soup we got for the price. read more

Rosa Mia Pizza - Chicken & rice soup - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

The best thick crust pizza! Dough is light and fluffy, sauce has a delicious wine flavor, plenty of cheese. Easy to order online.

My favorite thick square pizza!! Takes me back to my childhood because I lived up the street from there and we used to order 3x a week!! Efficient, friendly service and the quality is exactly the same as it was 30 years ago read more

I ordered a medium gluten free pizza with spinach, tomatoes, and roasted peppers. The toppings alone cost $11.50, which is absurd. The crust was hard. It absolutely is possible to make a good or great gluten free pizza. Can't believe I spend $30 on this pizza. read more

Found a long white hair in our french fries, To upgrade from a regular marinara to vodka sauce cost $5, The marinara was 100x better than the vodka sauce. The vodka sauce taste like a cheap rip off of ragu which you can buy in the stores for like $3 a jar. The bbq that came with the french fries was awful lol and that cost $1.50 extra. I would never reccomend this place or come back go to tavolo if you want vodka sauce they actaully know what their doing. Rosia mia has been open a long time i guess they just lost their touch or got lazy not sure but there food was a solid 1/5 especially cause we found 2 long white hairs in our food. Awful. read more

When I tell you this is the greatest pizza. Every time I come home I have to stop by. It's the only 10 I will ever give read more

Rosa Mia Pizza - Large Traditional Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

We ordered two sandwiches, what really stands out here is the bread. The bread is delicious and fresh. I had the eggplant parmesan, the eggplant was good. I didnt love the sauce, but it was ok. I would oil order again, would like to try the pizza. My fiance had a chicken sandwich and liked it. Both of the sandwiches were very filling. read more

This is the basic bitch of pizza- boring, bland, tasteless and overcooked. Not worth the expense.

Really impressed with this place. Large pizza was huge and only 20 bucks! Each piece had two pieces of pepperoni, it was almost too perfect the way the pepperoni was on it. The cheese they use is so tasty next time I'm getting extra. I was so hungry when I got home with it I forgot to take pictures. They seem to be very consistent every pic I've seen on the web is exactly what I got. read more

Where can I get one of the most amazing pies in RI? Wow, it happens to be right in my town. Rosa Mia, a take out extension of a restaurant called Silvios, is quite honestly one of the best hidden jewels for the most delicious pizza. First off, it's strange, but wonderful, how the east coast can have the ability to make the best dough for bread, pizza, etc. Is it the water? Then if you're a pizza joint, you need to master a wonderful sauce with the correct tang and sweet, and place those toppings oh so carefully and eloquently. The service is no nonsense. They take your order, cordial, they Rock, and they know it. I visit their joint maybe once a month, cause it's too delicious to abuse. Order their large and ask them to cut it Party Size. You'll get 24 beautiful pieces. You will not be disappointed with this pizza!!!!! read more

Rosa Mia Pizza - Rosa Mia... Wow what a Pizza!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

We are Rhode Islanders transplanted in Kentucky. When we are back in RI we always have pizza. Rosa Mia is our local family's favorite. I'd say it had a tasty sauce, great cheese and good toppings. The dough (for me!) was too thick and spongy. Next time I'll order a thinner crust. There is really no bad pizza in Rhode Island and this wasn't bad, just not my type. It's me, not you.... read more

Slice is used here and they left 90.00 worth of pizza on my front steps in a rain storm where the rodents enjoyed two slices...no one would help us...do not order delivery from rosa mia or any other company who uses slice...we then had to or 50.00 more at another business read more

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Hands down the best pizza around. Alway nice employees on the phone when ordering as well as upon pickup, and the order is always RIGHT! Imagine that! read more

We've been getting pizza from here for over 25 years. Great homemade pizza. Rectangle pizza, thick tasty crusts, and flavorful sauce. We always order extra sauce. Always busy because they are well-known. Take-out or delivery only. read more

Rosa Mia's is definitely my favorite pizza in Rhode Island! It is a thicker crust and it is so delicious! My go to is a large cheese, pepperoni and mushroom pizza. The large is a rectangular shape and it is cut into 12 huge squares. The mushrooms are fresh, which is a HUGE deal to me. Canned mushrooms are a big NO NO, so this makes me happy! The prices are pretty reasonable since you are getting the freshest of ingredients. The staff is usually quite friendly although I have gotten the cranky older gentleman that others have spoken of. Overall, if you are looking for delicious quality, and you like a thicker crust, then try their pizza out. They also have delicious calzones and sandwiches. They make their own bread and the calzones and sandwiches are huge! They also deliver, which is convenient on my busy weekdays! Definitely check them out! You won't be sorry! read more

Rosa Mia Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

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Another childhood favorite of mine! Rosa Mia's pizza is nothing but the best of everything. From the dough, to the sauce, to the ingredients ... everything you get is fresh and absolutely yummy. The crust is thick yet light and airy. The sauce is sweet and full of flavor. And the toppings just make it that much better. I will continue to eat their pizza for the next 20 plus years. read more

Rosa Mia Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

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Sometimes the stars align There is something about the pizza here, the combination of the perfect dough, then the sauce, and finally the cheese. It's just plain, simple, authentic goodness, and we can't get enough of it. We order a large, extra cheese pizza most of the time, perfection. read more

I have lived 10 minutes away from Rosa Mia Pizza for 30 years and only recently tried their pizza and I love it. My husband And I have ordered from there every Saturday night for six weeks. The crust is thick and cooked to perfection. Their sauce is delicious. I have tried many toppings and they are all good. I especially like the meatballs or Italian sausage. I wished I had tried them sooner. read more

I ordered a calzone and a grilled chicken Caesar salad. The salad was loaded with olives (not a common ingredient in Caesar salad) and a ton of dry chicken on top, like it was sitting out all day. When I called to complain, she asked me to bring it back (like she didn't believe me) and when I said I didn't want to (because I live 15 minutes away) I got an attitude "well what do you want us to do????" I will never be back! read more

Rosa Mia used to be great but now half the time the food is so gross that I just throw it away after a few bites. Can't believe how terrible the chicken Parm calzone was. The chicken seemed boiled, I know that sounds weird, I though so to which is why it went directly into the trash after just cutting it in half Even the sandwich's have went down hill. Pizzas still good which supports the 3 stars. If it wasn't for the pizza it would be a hard zero (1 star ) after the past 3 orders I've received. Wish it would improve. read more

As a native Long Islander I have a really hard time with Pizza in Rhode Island. This is so far the best pizza I've ever had in RI. A friend of ours took us to Silvia's which is the same owner and the restaurant next door where you can also get this pizza. We had it there first and now we get pies delivered to our home because this pizza is great! We get it well done because we think it tastes better that way. So good will be our Friday night pizza spot! read more

Delicious, thicker-crust pizza that quickly made it to the top of my favorite pizzas in RI (that's a huge statement since I was born and raised in Rhody and we Rhode Islanders don't usually like change with our favorite food joints). Super fast service, I think I was quoted 10-15 minutes on a Wednesday night. A little on the expensive side for a pizza, but definitely worth it, and the slices are so big they're really filling! Definitely check Rosa Mia out next time you're in the area! read more

I love their large pizza with their thick and crunchy crust. I did have their thin crust pizza as well. But if you are a person who loves thick crust. This is your place to try. I never have to wait long for our pizza as well which is nice. I have ordered here several times since I moved in the area. read more

I have only picked up pizza from here a few times. As others have noted, the guy who answers the phone isn't the most friendly. It sounds like a grumpy old man that you just woke up from a nap. On to the pizza. I'm usually not a huge fan of super thick pie. But this stuff is delicious! The crust is light, fluffy, buttery, its freakin yummy! The toppings are all fresh and abundant. The meatball was particularly good. It is pretty pricey, but the pizza goes a long way since it's so filling. Next time I might go crazy and mix in a grinder. read more