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Rubirosa
Rubirosa is Angelo (AJ) Pappalardo's family-run neighborhood Italian-American restaurant and pizzeria.
The menu at Rubirosa is comprised of Al DiMeglio's (Olana, Osteria del Circo) take on Italian-American classics including a wide array of house-made pastas as well as its flagship thin-crust pizza dating back to a 51 year old family recipe.
The family recipe originated at Joe and Pats pizzeria in Staten Island which is the namesake pizzeria of AJ's father Giuseppe. Our menu is complimented by a unique Italian focused wine, cocktail and spirits program by General Manager/Wine Director Bari Musacchio and talented Bar team.
Rubirosa is located in the heart of Nolita and its clientele bridges the gap between the old and new neighborhood regulars. Angelo Bianchi helps to create a fun crowd in Rubirosa's cozy and comfortable atmosphere that welcomes every occasion from a family-style group dinner to drinks and antipasti at our cozy bar
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The menu at Rubirosa is comprised of Al DiMeglio's (Olana, Osteria del Circo) take on Italian-American classics including a wide array of house-made pastas as well as its flagship thin-crust pizza dating back to a 51 year old family recipe.
The family recipe originated at Joe and Pats pizzeria in Staten Island which is the namesake pizzeria of AJ's father Giuseppe. Our menu is complimented by a unique Italian focused wine, cocktail and spirits program by General Manager/Wine Director Bari Musacchio and talented Bar team.
Rubirosa is located in the heart of Nolita and its clientele bridges the gap between the old and new neighborhood regulars. Angelo Bianchi helps to create a fun crowd in Rubirosa's cozy and comfortable atmosphere that welcomes every occasion from a family-style group dinner to drinks and antipasti at our cozy bar
77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(37)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(47)
- fit for foodies(38)
- good for groups(23)
- hot spot(18)
- great for lunch(16)
- romantic(14)
Rubirosa Reviews List
Review 1 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food!
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great lunch. Food was outstanding. Great find in Nolita."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
There is The Fantastic restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is very cozy and homy. Very good antipasts, pizzas, salads and specials! I love rubirosa and wanna go everyweek."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 3 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good pizza, ok salad. Definitely a place to check out!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The pizza was outstanding...best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The pizza was outstanding...best pizza I have ever had in NYC. Was introduced to Gavi de Gavi wine which paired perfect with the beet and goat cheese salad."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my favorite restaurants in the city!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fantastic. Ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic. Ambience was great. Only downside was the waiter who was a bit too cool....he was far more interested in gossiping with his colleagues."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vodka Pizza
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Two words: Vodka Pizza! That is a must. Other items of note: Chicken parm, eggplant parm, the artichoke, swordfish risotto, fluke, the supreme pizza and the donuts! Everything I've eaten here has been outstanding. My parents came to visit from Las Vegas and they liked this place so much we ate here two nights in a row."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Go for the pizza
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pizza was terrific. Brick oven. Thin crust and crispy. Loved the sausage pizza. The mushroom
was also good, but the sausage was better. My daughter was less excited about her gnocchi."
was also good, but the sausage was better. My daughter was less excited about her gnocchi."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My new favorite place in this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"My new favorite place in this area! Love the Rubirosa Salad and super thin crust pizza! yum!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 11 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food. Love their meatballs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing food. Love their meatballs and vodka pizza. Whole wheat and gluten free pizza crusts are very good. Tomato sauce used in their spaghetti and classic pizza is awesome. Flourless chocolate cake it moist and creamy. Good for gluten free and non-gluten free eaters. Make sure you get a reservation because the place gets packed and fast around dinner time on weekends."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great pizza, wonderful service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great pizza, wonderful service, a little tight on the space."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 13 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Gluten Free menu. Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Great Gluten Free menu. Great find in New York. Great service. No wait for a table early in the evening"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing thin crust pizza (order
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing thin crust pizza (order the Supreme) and great cocktails (another Postcards from Italy please) so what's not to like? Well, maybe eating in the smoky back room (ugh). A seat at the bar is the best."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the pizza was delicious-very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the pizza was delicious-very think crust and we had 2 different toppings-volka and white w/spinach...delicious...also had the meatballs which were truly homemade and great along with a pasta...of course, we added 2 desserts-cobbler and flourless cake...I would run back to try the other pizzas and pastas....very enjoyable."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The brunch was amazing and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The brunch was amazing and the cocktails were divine!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Rubirosa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a pleasure. Pizza is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a pleasure. Pizza is fantastic."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rubirosa
Based on the average of (60) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic