The Bottom Line
Rosa's Pizzeria in Middle Village surpasses other neighborhood pizzerias with its overall quality, calzones, pizzas, and especially its Sicilian slices. Dee-lish!
Pros
- Excellent Sicilian pizza
- A neighorhood pizzeria that shines
Cons
- Tends toward light and sweet crusts
- No delivery
Description
- Address: 75-59 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, Queens
- Phone: (718) 894-4707 and (718) 894-4708
- Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
- Thrives on take-out
- Catering available
- Plenty of seating and quick service
- Known for its Sicilian and "Grandma" slices
- A classic pizzeria in the heart of Queens
Guide Review - Rosa's Pizzeria & Restaurant
If you're in Middle Village, you must get a "Grandma's" slice at Rosa's. It will liven up your day. The slice is rectangular like a Sicilian, but half as thick. It's topped with crushed tomatoes, a little pepper, plenty of garlic, and dabs of mozzarella and parmesan ($2). Their Sicilian slices are the local favorite ($1.50). They come with sauce on top of the cheese that rests on a light dough that's been perforated to cook up, not dry out. Rosa's always has specialty slices at lunch. Try a salad slice or a Sicilian covered in onions. I would stick to their strong suit and away from the pasta and heroes, though I do recommend the roast chicken pannini ($5).
Rosa's is worth a visit for its marble and brass decor alone. It's classic Queens.
