Rubirosa
Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
NoLita, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
"Get the beet salad, vodka pizza, and the seasonal cobbler."(160 Tips)
"The tie dye pizza is my favorite pizza in New York!!"(18 Tips)
"Have to try the Rubirosa Supreme pizza and spaghetti and meatballs"(14 Tips)"Best pizza in the town..thin crust and yummy sauce..I just love it.."(43 Tips)
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Chris ThunJuly 3, 2014Rubirosa makes our hearts pump pizza sauce. The vodka pie is a must-order: classic vodka sauce atop a thin crust with melted mozzarella that blurs the line between cheese and sauce.- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The vodka pizza is the best pizza in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
Mark HarbordAugust 5, 2018Great atmosphere with a hip vibe, really friendly and helpful staff and grrrreat pizza!!!
Andrea HartmanFebruary 12, 2016Ahhmazing!!!! At the suggestion of the bartender, I had the spaghetti & meatballs (over pizza), and it was the best I've had since Italy!
Nicolette RomeroOctober 31, 2015This place is totally worth the wait. We got the supreme pizza and spaghetti and meatballs. I'm still thinking about both....🍕🍝- AmberOctober 27, 2016Get the pizza. ...Duh. Pro tip: if you go before 5pm you can get it by the slice.
prima filiMay 13, 2015Nice place, attentive staff, pizza was yummy although the gluten free base is slightly different from the traditional pizza base but still good.
Well worth the wait - excellent Italian food and warm atmosphere. The Spaghetti alla Chitarra was amazing :)
One of the top three pizza restaurants in nyc. Get the vodka pizza...you won't regret it
Everyone raves about the Vodka pizza, but the Tie Dye is the same thing PLUS PESTO!
Jole PJuly 19, 2019AMAZING pizzas to share. Small space though so best to make a reservation or not go with a party bigger than 2
Annie MorganFebruary 17, 2016The perfect order to share: Rubirosa salad, Orecchiette pasta with lamb ragu, Ti-Dye pizza.
Vishal ShahMay 12, 2017Definitely try the Rubirosa Supreme! Also, they have a separate gluten-free menu including pizza and more.
Enryqwe LopesJune 30, 2019The best pizza 🍕 I ever ate. Sorry secret pizza in Vegas you aren’t my pizza king anymore
Felipe MinellaSeptember 24, 2013This cozy, vintagey-mellow SoHo spot serves traditional thin crust slices until 5pm (as opposed to the whole pie). Make sure you try the vodka slice!
Carlos KeyesApril 19, 2016Best Eggplant Parm I've had. Incredible toasted bun and side plate of mixed greens. Rubirosa simply did a draw up jumper right in Parm's facial.
Halstead PropertyJanuary 27, 2012Bring the family or a big group of friends to this Italian spot in Nolita, the portions are huge and sharing is mandatory. The vodka sauce might be the best in the city!
Nash AlsJune 29, 2017Classic margherita pizza 🍕, outstanding tomato sauce and the crust were perfect.. you cant go wrong here !!
People rave about the pizza but my favorites are the squid ink seafood pasta and brick chicken
Pei 👻 WenApril 29, 2016The vodka slice was the best $4 I've spent here in New York. How did they make the crust so thin and sauce so perfect?
Rubirosa is a contender for best pizza in Manhattan. If you've never had it before, probably because you're a tourist, get the Vodka pie. Forget all the other pizza places in Little Italy because they
Go for broke and get the caprese pizza. They replaced the mozz with fresh home made straciatella and it is the bomb.
LillianDecember 2, 2012Absolutely must get the French toast here. Best one I've ever had in my life so far... Fluffy, amazingly complex tasting cream, and custom made in a star shape!
Am yet to have a meal I didn't like here. Tie-dye pizza for the win. But seriously can't go wrong
Best Eggplant Parm I've had. Great toasted bun and side salad. Rubirosa just did a pull-up jumper right in Parm's facial.
Charley ToddJune 26, 2015One of my favorite pizza places in the city. The atmosphere is hip and cozy and the food delicious. Pesto pizza 👌
A useful tip: They serve by the slice for lunch (but not for dinner). The fresca is my go-to here. So simple, but delicious.
Kate FurmanMarch 21, 2015You can get half and half small pizzas. Don't miss the pastas or Brussels sprouts either.
If you're a party of two, get a small vodka pizza (+ pepperoni) and a small spaghetti with meatballs. Share both, and you'll probably have 1 slice each to take home. Perfect.
Gansevoort Hotel GroupJanuary 31, 2011One of the newest best restaurants to hit NoLiTa. Order up the rice balls with fontina and proscuitto, the lasagna, and the bianca pizza for a truly wonderful meal in a very ambient restaurant.
Ingvild M. PlosivNovember 23, 2014Oh yes! The pizza at this place, you won't believe how good it is. I literally want to fly back to New York to have this pizza.
Paulina MichalskaSeptember 22, 2016Slightly overpriced, but the vodka pizza was delicious. The tomato sauce was really something, totally worth trying.
- jacqueline crouchApril 24, 2024The ambiance at Rubirosa is warm and inviting, with exposed brick walls, ambient lighting, and a comfortable seating arrangement.
محمد السجاNovember 11, 2014I think the BiZZa is efry wooow esbecially the classic one. Order the mozarella sticks because the wow is also there. Yes, siiiir.
Risotto is great here! Of course, the pizza is also a no-brainer. One of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC.
Honghui YuAugust 30, 2015Try the caprese pizza - pesto and mozzarella topped with fresh tomatoes and basil; add some sausage if you're hungry though you probably won't need to
Jenkin A.September 4, 2016Wow. This place is the best. There's this eggplant dish with cheese and tomatoes all baked. It's so damn good
Victoria MazzukiOctober 21, 2016The vodka pizza is a classic and really wonderful. This place is probably my favorite pizza joint in NYC.- Matt RosenJune 22, 2020Always enjoy the tie dye & vodka sauce pizza, cacio e Pepe pasta, and meatballs - some times all in one order :)
CompassMay 20, 2014The Italian restaurant on Mulberry street has tin roofs, reclaimed wood tables and some of the most delicious stuffed artichokes and mozzarella sticks in the city.
Gordon HolmanSeptember 26, 2016Classic super thin pizza crust and a Singlecut beer. Very friendly staff too. So happy! Love this place!
Dina A.August 19, 2015Classic pizza is amazing. Eggplant pasta special was INCREDIBLE. arugula salad was eh, nothing special, but their pizza and pasta most definitely are special.
Oh my!!! This place is so delicious! Tried the vodka pizza and the cavatelli with mushrooms! One of the best dishes I had being in NYC
Rubirosa never disappoints so you can order about anything and it'll be delicious. Make sure you order the vodka pizza and a side of the meatballs!
The Corcoran GroupJune 24, 2011The thin-crust pizza is delicious and the staff are gorgeous. But come here for their Italian-inspired cocktails – an Amaretto Sour, a Black Manhattan or a Porfiro Flip.
Cody ChapmanJanuary 14, 2022Order pizza. This is a pizza joint. Eat pies. Pies is the fire. Everything else is the meh.
Vodka pizza is a must. The cavatelli is also an excellent dish. Large pastas are big enough for two or three peeps (combined with a pizza + 1-2 apps)
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(212) 965-0500
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