Push through this classic SoHo street, dotted with boutiques and coffee shops, and head straight into Rubirosa's narrow, dimly lit dining room simply to discover how very cool pizza can be. Although it's loud and may be cramped with the requisite 80s tunes blaring overhead, this adept Italian-American kitchen is bright with classic dishes and an heirloom pizza recipe that’s over a half-century old.
This classic pie balances a crisp, cracker-thin crust with tart tomato sauce and oven-melting mozzarella. And the handmade pastas are highly recommended—you can’t go wrong with a bowl of chitara and hefty meatballs or a wedge of lasagna. Half portions allow diners to enjoy more of this cooking; gluten-free options ensure everyone can enjoy it.