Rosario’s
“A hero with chicken cutlets, melted fresh handmade mozzarella cheese, lettuce, sundried tomatoes, oil & vinegar will run you $6 flat!”
“Every time I visit folks off the Astoria-Ditmars stop on the N train I definitely take a detour trip here.”
“Pizza, coffee and sandwiches are fantastic, plus you can get all the Italian groceries you need to make your own feast.”
Rosario’s
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I wasn't a big fan of the pizza.. but I keep coming back for 'The Famous One' sandwich with chicken cutlet, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, & prosciutto! This is one of my favorite sandwiches in all of NYC. It's simple and delicious. The portion is large and filling. Bread is fresh and the ingredients in the sandwich are quality ingredients.
They have a large variety of deli meats and cheeses along with tons of imported goodies. It's hard trying to go in & out quickly because you get so tempted to buy everything in there.
The location is amazing, right next to the Ditmars stop on the N/Q. Everyone that works there is also wonderful. Highly recommend.
Whether it's the killer pizza or quality cheeses / meats / pastas they make in house, it's hard to argue the versatility of Rosario's Deli. The uber local vibe, friendly service, and their superior product makes this spot a charming old school gem of Astoria. No one should deprive themselves of the experience, especially those of you who live nearby.
For those expecting a banging pizzeria, you've come to the wrong place. This is an Italian deli that just happens to offer pizza (among other wonderful edibles) and whatever pizza they have, they will eventually sell out of at the end of the day.
That said, it's not a mind blowing slice but certainly a quality one that beats out most anything in the general radius. The appeal lies in the simplicity of the ingredients – which for these thin crust pies include just a smattering of sauce, cheese, and a delightful crunch to the crust. Both the pepperoni and the plain margherita get my approval anytime.
The sandwiches deserve a mention as well. From hot parm to a killer cold Italian combo, they know exactly what they're doing. The wonderful aroma of fresh bread never ceases to amaze me, especially when combined with fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and some form of a quality cold cuts. Do not sleep on the chicken cutlet, it is among the most satisfying sandwiches in the borough.
Then there are the imported products from Italy. Rosario's isn't unique in this regard, but they've done a great job of taking the guess work out of everything with the placement and layout within the store. Things are easy to find, prices are reasonable, and I never walk out of here without something wonderful.
Awesome sandwich spot. My one qualm is I wish they actually had a sandwich menu to help me decide what to order. Just maybe the popular ones.
Their pizza was soooo goooood – easily among the top 5 I've had, ever. When we came in they said it would be 10 minutes until we could get a slice, but it was more like 20 minutes – still, definitely worth the wait. They make the sauce and the mozzarella in house, and it shows. I hope to go back soon.
You gotta love the corner Italian grocery store. Even if the rest of the neighborhood has changed drastically over the last few years this place retains the quality old world charm that makes shopping feel like a social experience rather then an assembly line.
It's not the biggest place in the world, and their hours leave something to be desired for the 'food shopping after work' crowd, but they have everything you'd need for some quality Italian cooking. Definintly a go-to.
I have been on the hunt for authentic rice balls and I decided to come here because it was recommended by many Yelpers. So far, I've been here twice for rice balls only. They were fresh; however, I felt that they were lacking in the taste department. The rice balls could use more sauce, cheese and some salt. They cost $3 each, but I wouldn't mind slightly paying more if the taste improved. Nonetheless, I would get it again if I was in a pinch.
Got a sandwich here this past weekend to take to work on Monday. I kept it easy with just some proscuitto di Parma. They didn't have a sharp cheese for slicing, so the counterman talked me into their homemade fresh mozzarella, which wasn't exactly a hard sell as I know it's great. After selecting my loaf of bread, the counterman was also nice enough to suggest packing the mozzarella and roasted red peppers separately to avoid it turning soggy. Rosario was around as well, as always, but luckily the rest of his staff are just as good. I paid and left to have a great dinner nearby.
The sandwich held up great. the proscuitto di Parma was applied heavily and was high quality stuff. The bread was great, as you could expect it to be by their pizza–which is now offered by the pie by the way! The mozzarella was as great as I remember. The roasted red peppers were good, but boy do they use plenty of garlic! I put this thing together on Monday, and boy were my co-workers jealous. With the toppings applied judiciously by yours truly, it was an epic sandwich. It was also easily big enough to save half for the next day, and I am by NO means have a small appetite.
The sandwich with everything cost $10 and change. If I bought it in Midtown, it would've been $15, less than half the size, made with cheaper ingredients, and I would've gotten a side of shitty service to go with it. I wish I lived nearby here just so I could be a regular. You really can't beat a place like Rosario's. Between here and L'Incontro, I'll be back a lot sooner than last time.
Old school Italian deli. They roast the roast beef themselves. Rosario's also has other prepared food, thin-crust pizzas, and a variety of Italian specialty items. I only wish they had more charcuterie items. In a nutshell, while they don't have everything they have enough of many things not ordinarily found in supermarkets to keep shoppers coming back.