Rubirosa Menu: Prices for Pizza, Pasta & the Famous Tie-Dye Pie (Nolita, NYC)

Last updated: October 23, 2026

If you’re searching for the Rubirosa menu, you’re probably here for one of two things: the legendary Tie-Dye pizza, or the full rundown of what dinner at this Nolita institution costs. Rubirosa has been packing its little Mulberry Street dining room for years on the strength of paper-thin, blistered-crust pizza and handmade pastas — and yes, you almost certainly need a reservation.

One important note before we start: rubirosa.com is not the restaurant — it’s an unrelated Italian shoe brand. The restaurant’s official site is rubirosanyc.com. Now, the food.

Menu note: Prices below are from Rubirosa’s current delivery menu (checked October 2026). Dine-in prices may vary slightly, and menus change — confirm before visiting.

At a Glance

Rubirosa at a Glance

Rubirosa is a family-style Italian restaurant and pizzeria at 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, in the heart of Nolita (between Prince and Spring Streets). The formula is simple and it works: thin-crust pizza from the oven, handmade pasta, classic Italian-American secondi, and a dining room that feels like a neighborhood party every night.

For another take on Italian dining in a completely different register, see our Trattoria Milanese menu guide.

Rubirosa Pizza Menu & Prices

The pizzas are the star — the crust is famously paper-thin and crispy, almost cracker-like, which regulars say means you should go lighter on toppings rather than loading up. Pizzas come in Small and Large, plus an extensive gluten-free lineup.

Small Pizzas ($29–$33)

The Tie-Dye Pizza — What It Is

The Tie-Dye ($33 small) is the order that made Rubirosa famous, and it’s worth understanding what you’re actually getting: tomato sauce, vodka sauce, and basil pesto swirled together — not layered, not sectioned — over fresh mozzarella on that signature thin crust. Each bite hits sweet tomato, creamy vodka sauce, and herbal pesto at once. Reviewers consistently call it a 10/10 and describe the crust as “paper-thin, almost tortilla-like” — crisp enough to hold the swirl without going soggy.

Why it works: the three sauces shouldn’t combine, but they do — the vodka sauce bridges the bright tomato and the rich pesto. If it’s your first visit, this is the pizza to get. If it’s your tenth, you already know.

Large Pizzas ($38–$41)

Large pies are the move for groups — and for pizza lovers who want a second Italian pizza reference point, our La Pergola menu guide covers Neapolitan-style pies in Positano.

Gluten-Free Pizzas ($34–$37)

Gluten-Free at Rubirosa

This deserves its own section, because Rubirosa’s gluten-free program is genuinely better than most NYC Italian restaurants’. Beyond the full GF pizza menu above, the kitchen lists gluten-free pasta (ragu, vodka, chitarra, cacio e pepe) — and, notably, a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Cross-contact is the usual worry at pizzerias, and a separate fryer directly addresses the biggest risk point for fried items.

If you have coeliac disease, still have the conversation with your server about prep surfaces and shared ovens — no menu label replaces that. But for gluten-sensitive diners who usually have to sit out the pizza course, Rubirosa is one of the safer bets in Manhattan.

Handmade Pasta Menu & Prices

The pasta program is the sleeper hit — handmade daily, with portions that lean generous.

The Lumache alla Vodka ($27) and Rubirosa Ragu ($30) are the most-ordered pastas. The Family Style Lasagne ($67) is built for sharing — order it for the table, not solo. Gluten-free pasta options are also listed (ragu, vodka, chitarra, cacio e pepe).

Antipasti, Salads & Soups

Starters run $14–$24:

Salads: Arugula $20, Caesar $21, Rubirosa $22, Caprese $22, Chopped Antipasto $24. Soups: Italian Wedding $16, Pasta e Fagioli $16.

Secondi

The Chicken Parmigiano ($36) is the classic order — breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, the red-sauce Italian-American canon done right. The Chicken Al Limone ($41) is the lighter move: lemon, white wine, butter. If you want Italian comfort without pizza or pasta, the secondi have you covered — though at these prices, most tables are happier splitting a pie and a pasta.

What Should You Order at Rubirosa?

First visit, two people: one Tie-Dye pizza + Lumache alla Vodka to share. You cover both signatures in one meal.

For the pizza obsessive: Tie-Dye first, then a Bianca or Fresca — the thin crust shows best with lighter toppings.

For pasta lovers: Rubirosa Ragu or Cavatelli, plus meatballs to start.

For groups: a Large Supreme or Honey Pie + Family Style Lasagne — family-style ordering is the house style.

For gluten-free diners: the GF Tie-Dye ($37) — same signature, safe crust, dedicated fryer.

Budget check: OpenTable lists Rubirosa at “$30 or less” per person for casual dining. The math works: a small pizza ($29–$33) each, or one small pie + one pasta split between two ($29 + $27 ÷ 2 = ~$28 each before drinks, tax, tip). Add a cocktail or two and you’re at $50–60 per person — still reasonable for Nolita. The Family Style Lasagne ($67) split four ways is the best value on the menu.

Reservations, Hours & Pizza Hour

• Reservations: Strongly recommended — Rubirosa books via Resy and prime-time tables go fast. Walk-ins face long waits on weekends.
• Hours (per OpenTable; confirm before visiting): Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–4 PM; Brunch Sat–Sun 11:30 AM–4 PM; Dinner Sun–Wed 5–11 PM, Thu–Sat 5 PM–12 AM.
• Pizza Hour: Daily 4–5 PM — the sweet spot between lunch and dinner service.
• Takeout & delivery: Available — the delivery menu is where the prices above come from, and reviewers report the thin crust travels well.
• Catering: Rubirosa caters off-premise events (antipasti, pasta, pizzas) and even has a mobile pizza oven for events — contact [email protected]. The ezCater catering menu lists pizza party packages from ~$310.

Rubirosa Location & Practical Info

• Address: 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012 (Nolita)
• Phone: (212) 965-0500
• Official site: rubirosanyc.com (not rubirosa.com — that’s a shoe brand)
• Chef: Michael Berardino (per OpenTable)
• Vibe: Casual, loud, family-style — date-night-friendly but also great for groups
• Catering: Available for off-premise events ([email protected]), including a mobile pizza oven

Before You Go

• Book on Resy well ahead for prime time — walk-ins face long waits, especially on weekends.
• Pizza Hour runs daily 4–5 PM, between lunch and dinner service — a good window to walk in for pizza.
• Use the right website: the restaurant is at rubirosanyc.com — rubirosa.com is an unrelated shoe brand.
• Gluten-free diners get a full GF pizza and pasta menu plus a dedicated fryer; with coeliac disease, still talk to your server about prep surfaces and shared ovens.
• Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup are all available.

Rubirosa Menu FAQs

How much is pizza at Rubirosa?

Small pizzas run $29–$33, large $38–$41, and gluten-free $34–$37 (delivery menu prices; dine-in may vary slightly).

What is the Tie-Dye pizza?

Rubirosa’s signature pie: tomato sauce, vodka sauce, and pesto swirled over fresh mozzarella on thin crispy crust. $33 for a small.

Do I need a reservation at Rubirosa?

Strongly recommended. Book on Resy — prime-time tables go quickly, especially weekends.

Does Rubirosa have gluten-free options?

Yes — an extensive GF pizza and pasta menu plus a dedicated gluten-free fryer, which is rare for NYC pizzerias.

What are Rubirosa’s hours?

Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–4, brunch Sat–Sun 11:30–4, dinner Sun–Wed 5–11 and Thu–Sat 5–12, plus Pizza Hour daily 4–5. Confirm before visiting.

Where is Rubirosa located?

235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, in Nolita between Prince and Spring Streets.

Does Rubirosa do takeout and delivery?

Yes — takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup are all available.

What is Pizza Hour at Rubirosa?

A daily 4–5 PM window between lunch and dinner service — a good time to walk in for pizza.

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