Rubirosa

Rubirosa, hands down the best Italian restaurant in NYC, holds a special place in my culinary heart. Whenever I'm in the city, a visit to Rubirosa is not just a suggestion; it's a mandatory stop. I've even gone to the extent of planning entire trips around the anticipation of savoring what I consider the best pizza in the world – the Tie-dye pizza. Now, getting a reservation at Rubirosa can be a bit like scoring a golden ticket. It's a testament to its popularity and the exceptional culinary experience it offers. While reservations might be tough to secure, the perseverance is well rewarded. In the instances where I couldn't secure a reservation, I've happily opted for the waitlist. The wait, which can extend up to three hours, may seem daunting, but let me assure you – it's absolutely worth it. The Tie-dye pizza, a true masterpiece, consistently exceeds expectations. The harmonious blend of flavors, top-notch ingredients like the creamy vodka sauce and the amazing finishing pesto and the super crispy crust creates an unforgettable dining experience. The staff's attentiveness further adds to the charm, making Rubirosa not just a restaurant but a culinary destination. If you find yourself in the fortunate position of snagging a reservation or are willing to brave the wait, Rubirosa is a culinary adventure that promises to elevate your appreciation of Italian cuisine to new heights.

Went on a hot date Saturday night to celebrate my birthday. I love pizza so I was really excited. Ambiance was nice but this place was super packed...Wait time was two hours, even to sit at the bar you need a reservation! We got lucky and got seated after a few minutes 😁 service was great, calamari was amazing ! It's a must, hot and crispy with a hint of spicy. Marinara sauce was perfect. The pizza was okay, it was super thin (not my fave) my friend tried to fold it, the way we true new yorkers eat pizza but it cracked from being so crispy and thin, at least it was really flavorful, we enjoyed it. The drinks were really good and strong. I had the Irish mule and I was happy with it. The server gave me a tiny pizza box with chocolate for being the birthday girl, I thought that was really nice. Overall had a great time and I would go back🙂

Amazing pizza in an amazing space. We came without reservation and when we told them we were tourists without a phone to receive SMSs, they did their best to accommodate us right away at the bar. The bartender was a very talented and kind young man who helped us with all questions about beers. Also, seeing them prepare cocktails was truly a pleasure. The pizza was the Rubirosa Supreme, and it was just perfect. Totally recommended!

Great coal fired pizza in the north side of lower Manhattan. The inside is very cozy and welcoming. Unfortunately, the service was quite slow and honestly not the friendliest (even by New York standards)- We arrived at 11:30 on a Friday and were the first of 3 parties in the restaurant, by 12:30 the restaurant was full. We waited 45 mins (after ordering) before being informed that the kitchen had made a mistake and unfortunately, our wait would be even longer. Another 10 - 15 minutes later and finally our beautiful pie arrived. Crust is very thin (almost cracker like) light chew with a good amount of char. Good balance of crispness and flavor. The sauce is very good as well- Hearty with a touch of heat and just the right amount of sweet. Cheese is heavy on the parm, light on the mozzarella. Quality ingredients and a really good pie, but I'm not sure if I'd say it's quite as good as all the hype. Certainly still worth the visit. Just pack your patience. They also sell their own sauce and merchandise, which is always a fun treat for out-of-towners.

The food at this place is 10/10. We got calamari for appetizer and it was really good. The waiter let us know that we have option to order 2 different styles on one pizza so we got volka sauce and something else that I forgot the name but they were both so delicious. The crust is so thin and tasty. Highly recommend it!

Must try while in New York! Definitely one of the best pizzas I had. Arrived at around 10pm. Waited around 20 min to get a table. The waiter was great and welcoming. We ordered the large pizza half vodka sauce and half supreme. Both were amazing but I gotta say we enjoyed the vodka sauce more. The paper thin crust made it easy and light to eat. We finished the whole thing between me and my wife but we’re stuffed at the end. Highly recommend.

Finally got a chance to try Rubirosa and the pizza did not disappoint. It’s fantastically thin and full of flavor. We ordered a half Tie-Dye Pizza and half Rubirosa Supreme. We also ordered the Stuffed Artichoke, but were underwhelmed so would skip that next time. I’ll definitely be back for the pizzas alone, and will try some of the pastas.

Pizza: Super thin, crisp crust with a satisfying chew. Savoury with delicious toppings. Very, very good. Ambiance: 10:30pm on a weeknight, place is hopping, dark and moody, but lively. We ordered one large 1/2 vodka sauce, 1/2 supreme and polished it off between the two of us. Can’t wait to go back.