Wood-fired delights & a life-changing burger. Ridgewood gem w/ serious comfort food + fun vibe.
Rolo's, a charming Ridgewood spot with a casual vibe, is a must-visit for its delicious wood-fired chicken, pasta, and burgers, as well as its popular brunch and baked goods. Reservations are recommended for this neighborhood favorite.
This neighborhood gem in Ridgewood, Queens, offers a lively atmosphere with a menu that excels in both comforting classics and innovative dishes. Helmed by veterans of Gramercy Tavern, Rolo's features a wood-fired grill at its heart, serving up smoky polenta bread, perfectly cooked dry-aged steaks, and a beloved burger that's known to sell out early. Don't miss the rich lasagna verde or the crispy 'war-style' potatoes, all complemented by a great wine selection and friendly service.
Rolo's is lauded for its wood-fired Italian-American cuisine, with particular highlights being the 'life-changing' burger, smoky polenta bread, and rich lasagna verde. Other popular dishes include crispy 'war-style' potatoes and dry-aged steaks. While most feedback is positive, a few users have found the burger to be underwhelming or the food too salty on occasion.
"The wood-fired polenta bread with Calabrian chili, the 'life-changing' burger (if available), the lasagna verde, and the crispy 'war-style' potatoes are frequently recommended dishes. Grilled proteins and the house-made ice cream also receive praise."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Rolo's, frequently praising the quality of the food, especially the wood-fired dishes and the burger. While most find it worth the trip, some mention it can be a bit out of the way.
Important Note
The burger is known to sell out early, sometimes by 6 PM or even earlier, so arriving early is recommended. Some diners have found the restaurant to be overhyped or the food too salty on occasion, though this is not the majority sentiment.
"This commenter sarcastically remarked on the difficulty of planning a birthday dinner within a strict budget at Rolo's, highlighting the need to meticulously select only one dish and drink to stay within the $60 per person limit."
Negative"In response to a budget query, this commenter detailed a specific meal combination at Rolo's (drinks and two entrees) totaling $105.61, suggesting it could be under $60 per person. They defended their earlier claim that it was possible to stay within budget."
Neutral"A commenter argued that it would be difficult to stay under $60 per person at Rolo's, even with just one entree and one drink each."
Negative"Rolo's was mentioned as a restaurant where it might be possible to stay under $60 per person with drinks, by limiting to one entree and one drink each. This was proposed as a way to meet the original poster's budget constraints."
Neutral"Rolos was mentioned as a place that offers some vegan dishes, though it is not exclusively vegan."
Neutral"This commenter notes that Rolo's burger has declined in quality, becoming excessively salty on recent visits."
Negative"This commenter disagrees with the previous negative assessment of Rolo's burger."
Positive"This commenter believes Rolo's burger is fine but not exceptional or upscale, and not worth the trek out to its location."
Negative"This commenter recommends Rolo's for a burger."
Positive"Suggests Rolo's for really good gelato if one has the time to go to a restaurant."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Rolo's has been exceptional, with only a couple of dishes being slightly too salty on previous visits."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Rolo's has been exceptional, with only a couple of dishes being slightly too salty on previous visits."
Positive"Rolo's is being considered for a graduation dinner, although the user notes it might be slightly too far from the desired area."
Neutral"The commenter notes that while some people dislike Rolo's, it has been outstanding for them on every visit."
Positive"The commenter notes that while some people dislike Rolo's, it has been outstanding for them on every visit."
Positive"Rolo's is recommended."
Positive"Rolo's is recommended."
Positive"This user noted that Rolos's lasagna has good meat sauce and pasta but questioned why they call it a lasagna."
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