Rubirosa
33 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Rubirosa draws strong recommendations for pizza, with the Tie Dye singled out by name. A diner enjoys its saucier style, and a visitor ranks it among the front runners on a pizza trip. Reservations can be difficult. Critics find it less compelling as a destination, and individual visitors report burned cheese or a disappointing pie. The substantial following does not eliminate those mixed experiences.
Address
Rubirosa, 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tie dye
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Party-Veterinarian60 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Says it is more attainable table-wise and makes incredible pizza.
- Recommendsu/pumper911 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Names Rubirosa as the answer for best vodka sauce.
- Recommendsu/sassteroid in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Longtime fan, considers it far better than Prince Street.
- Recommendsu/delcoyo in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Loves the place and has had incredible pies there, hopes this was a one-off.
- Recommendsu/oof_mayonnaise in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Included among the pizza stops on their trip.
- Caveatu/SubzeroNYC in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Sent back a pie because the cheese was overcooked and tasted worse burned.
- Mixedu/kingcarlo in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024wait time
Fantastic pizza but says getting a reservation will be hard.
- Caveatu/First-Safety7281 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Thinks the pizza looks reheated and gross, and won't go anymore.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Which_Raccoon4680 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends Rubirosa.
- Mixedu/Illustrious-Cow8916 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024value
Says it is fine if you are nearby but not worth a special trip, since other places impress equally.
- Recommendsu/thrilledxbored in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025taste
Recommends the Tie dye pizza at Rubirosa.
- Recommendsu/BeenCheatedOnTwice in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Says they went to Rubirosa during their NYC visit.
- Recommendsu/JayMoots in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Lists it among places as good or better than Lucali.
- Recommendsu/SomeDrillingImplied in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Notes that many would put Rubirosa in the same tier as Lucali.
- Recommendsu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Calls Rubirosa an excellent pizza option.
- Mixedu/gc1 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Doesn't get the hype; pizza was so-so, though the room was cozy and clams stood out.
- Recommendsu/lilfutnug in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Says to hit it next trip, tied to Joe & Pat's family.
- Recommendsu/lerenardetlarose in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Lists Rubirosa among favorites.
- Recommendsu/beernerd6 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Agrees with Rubirosa as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/andymcclain in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024wait time
Says reservations open two weeks ahead and are easy to get with a reminder.
- Recommendsu/mykillerspc in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024
Says Rubirosa is good and praises the list.
- Recommendsu/mapzv in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Likes their saucier pizzas, though wishes they sold slices.
- Recommendsu/feedmepizza in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Lists Rubirosa among the answers.
- Recommendsu/karlkoxxxnutten in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025consistency
Says Rubirosa is great every single time over many visits.
- Recommendsu/Winter_Ad_3805 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Recommends Rubirosa for pizza.
- Recommendsu/Illustrious_Bed_8647 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2024
Names it as their favorite.
- Caveatu/i-keeplosingaccounts in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Does not recommend this place.
- Recommendsu/Express_Dot3535 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Praises the tie dye pizza
- Recommendsu/Ambitious_Ad_5449 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Adds a plus one for Rubirosa.
- Recommendsu/malsados in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Calls it one of the most popular spots not yet mentioned, and compares its pie to Joe and Pat's.
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