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Thankful for the outstanding service and quaint elbow room only accommodation for me, the missus and Bella bambina. Food was good, decent portion.
Rubirosa specializes in Italian food and thin-crust pizza. The interior is rather charming and quaint, although it is extremely packed. I recommend booking a reservation if possible. Their bathrooms were also located next to our table so that made the dining experience a bit awkward for my group. In terms of service... it was not great. We were only checked up on once at the beginning, but after that it was silence for essentially 40 minutes after placing our order. I understand that this spot gets busy, but I spotted a few empty tables while we were seated... If anything, I just wished our server checked in on us periodically instead of ignoring us the whole time. I was literally glancing around at every corner trying to find our pizzas every few minutes. We got the an 18 inch pizza with half Tie Dye (which is what they are known for) and half Honey Pie. The crust is pretty good; very thin and crispy with the right amount of char. I thought that the Tie Dye was solid. The mozzarella and pesto definitely added a great flavor combination to each bite. Sadly, the Honey Pie was a bit of a let down. It has spiced honey but there was no kick to the slice at all. Moreover, I thought that there way too much tomato sauce on the pizzas for my liking. Overall, I do not think that Rubirosa lived up to the hype. I would probably rate this restaurant a 3.75/5 if I could. However, I would be down to try it again in the future.
Paid almost 100$ for 2 pizzas on DoorDash and only was delivered one. The restaurant saw my order, either ran out or maybe forgot, no body contacted me. One hour later a sorry cold excuse for a pizza shows up and the tie dye pie I was waiting for wasn't there. Normally I'd blame DoorDash but handing off one cheese pie on a 100 dollar order without contacting the customer and just expect me to waste time and jump over hurdles to get a refund is insulting. Don't worry, I got a full refund ! Tie dye pizza is good in person, but don't order take out from here.
10/10 Carbonara - This has got to be my favorite spot I ate at during my entire NYC trip. The carbonara is freaking absolutely delicious!!! The sauce, the pasta, and the protein were all perfection. I seriously can't stop thinking about it. 10/10 1/2 Tie Die Pizza, 1/2 Rubirosa Supreme - Best NY style pizza EVER. The sauce, the crust, everything came together perfectly. The best part? I got to try 2 different slices, and both were absolutely delicious! Cost - Carbonara $28.00, pizza $33.00.
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.
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
Solid pizza, but not jaw dropping (potentially a little overhyped). Vodka pie was better than the tri dye here. Thin and delicious, but definitely lean towards ordering more than less here since you have to eat a couple of slices to be truly full here.
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.
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.
Rubirosa is fantastic, and we will absolutely be back. Incredible food, speedy service, and a reservation worth planning ahead for. This place books up, so make a reservation! We somehow lucked into two bar seats and had an excellent meal. What we ordered: * Octopus: Absolute perfection. The cook on the octopus, romanesco, and potatoes were all incredible. One of those dishes where every component delivers. * Zucchini & squash: A simple side done exceptionally well. Great seasoning, incredible olive oil, and perfectly grilled. Proof that vegetables don't need to be complicated to be delicious. * Chicken parm: Might be the best chicken parm we've ever had. Generous, satisfying, and seriously good. What's next: The pizzas coming out looked incredible, so we'll definitely be back to try those. Always a good sign when you're already planning your next visit before leaving. Hospitality worth mentioning: I accidentally left my leather jacket hanging under the bar countertop, and the restaurant immediately called and left me a voicemail. They kept it safely for us, and we picked it up the next day. I really appreciated the attentiveness and follow-through, especially considering we were walk-in bar guests. Those little details make a difference! Excellent Italian food, efficient service, and a lively NYC dining experience. Make the reservation, or try your luck at the bar like we did. Rubirosa is absolutely worth the hype! read more
Been on my nyc foodie list for a while so finally got to try the tie dye pizza! I made a reservation and had no problems doing so. I would recommend since it gets PACKED. They have small pizzas which can feed 1-2 or larger that feed 6-8. But our server told us if we did half and half then we'd get a pizza with six slices which was great for us to split. We got some aperol spritzes and I ordered their pasta e fagioli soup which was vegetarian and also super beany and hearty and delicious. My friend got the Caprese and said it was fresh and delicious. We did the tie dye but on hand my friend to sausage. Their pesto and vodka sauce is seriously some of the best. And the slices are thin and so good!! We left so full and so happy. read more
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2 months ago
Rubirosa specializes in Italian food and thin-crust pizza. The interior is rather charming and quaint, although it is extremely packed. I recommend booking a reservation if possible. Their bathrooms were also located next to our table so that made the dining experience a bit awkward for my group. In terms of service... it was not great. We were only checked up on once at the beginning, but after that it was silence for essentially 40 minutes after placing our order. I understand that this spot gets busy, but I spotted a few empty tables while we were seated... If anything, I just wished our server checked in on us periodically instead of ignoring us the whole time. I was literally glancing around at every corner trying to find our pizzas every few minutes. We got the an 18 inch pizza with half Tie Dye (which is what they are known for) and half Honey Pie. The crust is pretty good; very thin and crispy with the right amount of char. I thought that the Tie Dye was solid. The mozzarella and pesto definitely added a great flavor combination to each bite. Sadly, the Honey Pie was a bit of a let down. It has spiced honey but there was no kick to the slice at all. Moreover, I thought that there way too much tomato sauce on the pizzas for my liking. Overall, I do not think that Rubirosa lived up to the hype. I would probably rate this restaurant a 3.75/5 if I could. However, I would be down to try it again in the future. read more
Paid almost 100$ for 2 pizzas on DoorDash and only was delivered one. The restaurant saw my order, either ran out or maybe forgot, no body contacted me. One hour later a sorry cold excuse for a pizza shows up and the tie dye pie I was waiting for wasn't there. Normally I'd blame DoorDash but handing off one cheese pie on a 100 dollar order without contacting the customer and just expect me to waste time and jump over hurdles to get a refund is insulting. Don't worry, I got a full refund ! Tie dye pizza is good in person, but don't order take out from here. read more
10/10 Carbonara - This has got to be my favorite spot I ate at during my entire NYC trip. The carbonara is freaking absolutely delicious!!! The sauce, the pasta, and the protein were all perfection. I seriously can't stop thinking about it. 10/10 1/2 Tie Die Pizza, 1/2 Rubirosa Supreme - Best NY style pizza EVER. The sauce, the crust, everything came together perfectly. The best part? I got to try 2 different slices, and both were absolutely delicious! Cost - Carbonara $28.00, pizza $33.00. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
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 read more
Solid pizza, but not jaw dropping (potentially a little overhyped). Vodka pie was better than the tri dye here. Thin and delicious, but definitely lean towards ordering more than less here since you have to eat a couple of slices to be truly full here. read more
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 read more
3 months ago
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. read more
8 months ago
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. read more
6 days ago
Delicious food! The pizza was absolutely amazing, and the wine was really good too. The mozzarella sticks were just okay, but everything else was great. I'd definitely come back for the pizza and wine! read more
Rubirosa is like a time capsule, taking you back to a previous decade with its laminated menus, warm interior, and cozy atmosphere. The main draw here is the pizza, and specifically the tie dye pizza. Their pizza is super thin, like almost a cracker, so be prepared that this isn't your doughy Neapolitan style. I liked it, and the smaller 14" was plenty to share along with another dish, but it also felt a bit overpriced. Guess that's the tax for when a restaurant gets popular. The antipasto salad was great, lots of delicious ingredients and tossed really well in a light zesty dressing that worked well to balance some of the heaviness from the cured meats. All in all a good meal at a slightly steeper touristy price, worth a visit for good Italian food and especially if you like thin crust. read more
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. read more
Rubirosa 235 Mulberry St. New York, NY 10012 Appearance: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 When I entered this Italian restaurant approximately 20 minutes after they opened, the dining area was already packed. I already knew I was going to be in for a treat. The cutlet was pounded thin. The mozzarella cheese was cooked to a perfectly golden color. The sauce was thick with just the right amount of sweetness; the sauce to CP ratio was spot on! The basil added a nice flavor to the entrée. This was on the costlier side, but it was well worth it. Due to the large amount of customers, the server was not as attentive. In the end, the plate was phenomenal and I'd still recommend trying this restaurant. Be sure to arrive early to avoid the crowd. #rubirosa #rubirosanyc #mulberryst #soho #chickenparmreview read more
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. read more
So nice when a place is worth the hype. Rubirosa has to be a NY goat at this point. Went for lunch - not too crowded, sat at the bar and everything I had was perfect: - Tie dye pizza - honey pie - ricotta ravioli (with cacio e Pepe sauce, per an employee's secret menu recommendation) The staff were also all great. 11/10 across the food and experience. This should be in everyone's NY regular rotation. read more
10 months ago
Had this on my New York list since moving here and glad I finally made the time to try it. Gotta say it was good but I'm not running back. Good service, homey/rustic place, and the pizza was good but overall it's just good. Classic thin crust and we got the tie-dye like everyone says too. eggplant parmigiana wasn't my favorite app but had to try. also the spritz was a little light on the Aperol in my opinion but could just be how they do it. read more
11 months ago
Yes, to the pizza yes to the cocktails yes, to their incredible marinara sauce that I just want to lick the plate after Thank goodness, they sell the sauce . This restaurant is in extremely popular either make a reservation or go at the off times like we did. We were able to get a table right away. It's cute. It's cozy. It's quaint. It's delicious. Go! read more
Out of all the amazing places in NY we went to eat during our last visits, this is the best one and that is really all you should know. But... I wouldn't be me if I didn't have a lot more to say, so here goes. I'm sure you can order whatever on their menu and it will feel like it was created in the heavens above. Their classic pizza is perfection. It was the pasta a la vodka though that absolutely blew us away last time around. When the super kind waiter came around to ask us if we were ready for desert we instead ordered a second portion of that. No regerts. Twice we went right before it opens and last time we got there at 10:50 and were first, but merely seconds later several folks already liked up behind us. We couldn't find a reservation so this was the way. So if you're reading this thinking this place might be overrated, it isn't and yes you should go. read more
Best pizza I had on my trip. I made a weekend lunch reservation beforehand which I highly recommend. Service was great and despite being a full house, the wait was not bad. My table shared a large 1/2 Tie Dye and 1/2 Honey Pie pizza. I'd say the Tie Dye was our favorite. The pizza was sooo delicious and flavorful. The thin crust held up nicely with no flop. Will be dreaming of this pizza until my next visit! read more
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I've been to Rubirosa once before when I wasn't on a gf diet and the food was great then and now. On to the review: I'm not being dramatic when I say I haven't had a mozzarella stick in years, especially one with a cheese pull! The mozzarella was ooey gooey goodness, although I wish the breading used for it was slightly more seasoned. For the pizza, I opted for the classic half pepperoni and half tie die and it was so yummy. The crust was nice and crunchy and the sauce is so robust. I went during the middle of the week in the middle of the day and there was ample seating available. The hostess was very nice and offered me a gluten free menu immediately. The bartender was also very friendly and attentive, giving me recommendations on the best gf options. Since it was not a busy period, it was relatively quiet which was nice. I will definitely be back to try more. read more
My friend told me about this place so I wanted to check it out because she said it was one of her favorite pizza spots in New York. I came here on a weeknight for dinner and got seated immediately without any reservations, which I was really pleased about as the restaurant was still bustling. We got seated at the bar and the staff were so nice and patient while taking our order. We ordered their clam linguine and their pizza with two flavors: tie dye and vodka. The linguine was so good. It was so flavorful and there were sufficient amounts of clams in the dish. The pizza was also really good! It did not disappoint. The tie-dye was out of this world! I'm not from New York, but this pizza is definitely worth going back to whenever I'm in the city again. The cross was super thin and crispy, but it wasn't soggy, which was a huge plus for me. I've never had a pizza like this before, and dare I say it's one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I love the ambience of the restaurant as well. It's on a busy street in Soho and the restaurant inside was also crowded but cozy at the same time. The lights were dim and it was really intimate whilst still being casual. This is the perfect restaurant for a date night or just for a casual night out. read more
2 months ago
The tie die pizza was truly really good but for $41 I don't know if I'd get it again, there are so many places with comparable pies for half the price. Lots of people around us had the vodka pie which also looked really good. We got half tie die half honey pizza and I wish we had just gotten tie die - the honey was fine but it felt like it had one too many ingredients. Rubirosa salad and meatballs were good but nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, I'd go back if invited but I wouldn't go out of my way to make a res here. read more
11 months ago
A friend recommended Rubirosa, and I'm so glad they did. This is the kind of pizza spot that reminds you why New York pizza has the reputation it does. Visited on a cold, rainy day and the timing couldn't have been better. The vibe is fast casual - no fuss, just great food served quickly. We ordered a half-and-half: mushroom arugula on one side, pepperoni on the other. Both were excellent, but that crust? Absolute perfection. Thin without being chewy, it practically melts in your mouth. Everything came out hot and fast, which is exactly what you want when you're escaping the weather. Rubirosa has earned its reputation as a go-to pizza spot, and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Already planning my next visit. read more
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Hello Amitaabh,…
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. read more
My favorite pizza place in NY. Rubirosa pizzas have a thin crust and so much flavor in their toppings. Rubirosa is cozy. Was so excited to get an early lunch reservation otherwise it's so hard to get in. Did a half half Tie Dye and Arugula this time. The Tie Dye didn't disappoint. Wasn't as fond of the Arugula as the Parmesan slices were a bit awkward for me to balance on my pizza slice. But that won't deter me from returning again for more pizza the next time I'm in town. read more
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Jamie G.
Hello Mitzi,…
Rubirosa reservations are tough to come for prime dinner time, so best bet is a walk-in during lunch time or last seating. When I came by on a Monday at 2pm, there was no wait. Otherwise, I've had friends wait an hour or two for a table. We started off with an order of Meatballs ($23), which comes with three tennis ball-sized meat. It's pricey, but these meatballs were very tender and juicy. The focaccia bread was perfect to dip all the sauce with too. Then we got the large Tie Dye Pizza ($41). We originally thought to go small, but upgraded to large so we could have leftovers. When the pizza came out, the server swirled the pesto sauce on top, which was fun. It's pretty light on the pesto, which I like since I'm not the biggest pesto fan. This pizza is their signature and such a fun incorporation of marinara, vodka, and pesto sauce. The pizza itself is super thin and crispy, which held up very well right out of the oven. I also liked how they have their own homemade chili oil sauce --never seen that at a pizza spot before! We ended up only eating half before taking it to-go, which were delicious leftovers too. Overall, Rubirosa is a delicious spot for NY pizza. It's great for a sit-down meal, especially for a small group. As long as there's no wait, I'd be back. Or find a nearby bar to hang out during your wait. read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Cindy!…
I have been to Rubirosa once many years ago and remember really enjoying it. I went again a few weeks ago and am happy to report that it's still a great place for pizza in the city. The tie dye pizza is worth all of the hype. It features a super thin crust and has vodka sauce and tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and the signature pesto swirl. It really does taste as good as it looks. And the best part is that it that does not make you feel gross even after eating 3 slices. I also got to try the octopus appetizer which was good but way too overpriced. I did enjoy the Rubirosa salad which was a nice counterpoint to the heavier dishes. Service is fine. It can be a bit rushed but they're super busy so it's understandable. I liked the casual decor with a classic old school NYC feel that will never get old. Definitely come to try their pizzas! read more
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Jamie G.
Hello Eric!…
I came here for my 30th birthday dinner with my husband and my sister. We got sat in the back room near the ovens. That room is a health hazard, and they should not be able to sit guests there. It was extremely hot. It had to be at least 85 degrees, probably hotter. Everyone who was sat in that room was drenched in sweat - I, for example, had sweat droplets dripping down my back the entire dinner. When they brought new customers to sit back there, several asked to be relocated. After we got our food, we asked for the check and wanted to leave immediately. It's a shame because we would've ordered more food and drinks. On our way out, we spoke to the manager who said it was always like that. Disgusting. I won't be back - which is a shame because the food is pretty good. read more
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Jamie G.
Hello Amy,…
A group of 10 of us went to Rubirosa for a work function. We arrived and were seated at an excellent table in the rear part of the restaurant. The interior was well laid out with a variety of decorations. It is a great atmosphere and walking by the other patrons and looking and smelling all the food ensured that this would be a great experience. We had a few appetizers including some fantastic meatballs in a red sauce. They were excellent. The sauce was very flavorful. We also had some beautiful salad, and fried squid in a red sauce. Everything was very well prepared. We then moved onto the pizza. They are large pizzas! We got two. The tie dye and the vodka. The crust was excellent, The sauce and cheese were excellent. It really was a great meal. We got the Zeppole for dessert. I am typically not one for desserts but damn those were outstanding. They came with a strawberry sauce that paired perfectly with the zeppole. I will definitely return on my next trip to the city! read more
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Jamie G.
Hi Nik,…
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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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