Ridgewood's wood-fired gem serving up amazing polenta bread, dry-aged steaks, and creative cocktails. A true neighborhood grill with a warm ambiance.
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 Ridgewood neighborhood grill offers a fantastic dining experience with a relaxed bar known for creative cocktails and a warm dining room centered around a wood-fire grill. The grill imparts a unique flavor to dishes like fluffy polenta bread, potato croquettes, lasagna, and substantial dry-aged steaks, making it a standout spot.
Rolo's excels with its wood-fired grill, creating standout dishes like the fluffy polenta bread with Calabrian chili and flavorful potato croquettes. While the burger garners significant attention, opinions vary, with some finding it exceptional and others merely good or even underwhelming. The dry-aged steaks and lasagna also receive high praise, contributing to a menu that is largely lauded.
"The wood-fired polenta bread with Calabrian chili is frequently mentioned as a must-try. Other highly recommended dishes include the burger, lasagna, dry-aged steaks, and 'War-Style' Crispy Potatoes."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the restaurant, praising its creative cocktails, wood-fired dishes, and welcoming atmosphere. Some debate exists on whether certain dishes, like the burger, live up to the hype, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Important Note
The restaurant is located in Ridgewood, Queens, which some users note as being 'out of the way' or a bit of a commute from other parts of the city. Reservations are recommended, and certain popular items like the burger can sell out quickly.
"Rolos is suggested, with a recommendation for the olive oil polenta flatbread and fennel salami as starters, followed by dry-aged steak and crispy potatoes."
Positive"The commenter recently dined at Rolo's in Ridgewood and found it to be the best food and service in years, specifically mentioning an incredible burger that was on special, but noting they also have a steak on the menu. The atmosphere is described as relaxed yet refined, with plenty of solo diners."
Positive"The user recommends Rolo's for its fantastic and innovative food, and great dining experience, highlighting the love put into the food and craft."
Positive"The user recommends Rolo's for its fantastic and innovative food, and great dining experience, highlighting the love put into the food and craft."
Positive"This user clarifies that the lasagna at Rolo's is 'two sheet' and confirms it was great, even ordering an extra one to go as it keeps well. This comment is a reply to the previous one about Rolo's."
Positive"The user mentions Rolo's in Ridgewood, Queens (close to Brooklyn) as a place they visited for their birthday the past year. They specifically praised the 'one sheet green lasagna' as amazing."
Positive"Rolo's was mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"This user did not care for the Rolo's burger, finding it underwhelming and not worth the hype, though not a bad burger. They enjoyed the polenta bread and lasagna, and plan to try the steak or pork chop next."
Neutral"This user has had Rolo's as their answer for a long time and is finally planning to go the next night. This indicates anticipation for their visit."
Neutral"This user had been to Rolo's multiple times before trying the burger. They found the burger good but not something they'd order again, while the rest of the food was worth a revisit."
Neutral"This user found Rolo's delicious and recommended going with a group to try multiple dishes. They noted they did not even order the burger."
Positive"This user agreed the Rolo's burger was underwhelming but found the war-style potatoes excellent. They also mentioned the polenta bread was great and the lasagna was good."
Neutral"This user found the burger at Rolo's underwhelming but praised the lasagna. They prefer the lasagna over the burger."
Neutral"This user visited Rolo's for the burger this past weekend and was underwhelmed. However, they noted that other items they saw looked good."
Neutral"This user highly recommends Rolo's, specifically mentioning the burger and stating that everything else on the menu was outstanding. They encourage others to visit."
Positive"This user mentioned Rolo's as a place they've wanted to visit, using Evil Twin as an excuse to be in Ridgewood. They are considering saving it for a special occasion."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This user believes the burger at Rolo's is better than Minetta Tavern's standard burger."
Positive"Rolos is considered tied for a favorite in terms of cooking quality, specifically mentioning it as a non-fine-dining restaurant."
Positive"Rolos, located nearby in Ridgewood, Queens, is described as higher end with amazing cocktails and wood-fire roasted everything."
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