La Rosa Pizza

Ordered a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. The order taker was so nice over the phone. The pizza was delivered in a reasonable amount of time and it was hot and delicious!

This is my second time getting pizza from this spot. The flavors are great, the dough has a nice texture, and they’re generous with the cheese. The place has a real hole-in-the-wall charm, but stepping outside puts you on the worst corner of Broad and Snyder. Next time, I might opt for delivery instead of picking it up.

La Rosa is a bit of an unassuming kind of pizza place. When I first drove by, I was like “that place has amazing pizza?????” My gf assured me they did, and she was right. Def top tier. I’ll be back again for suuuuure. Thanks!

I've been getting pizza here since back when I attended school across the street. I graduated in 2002.... and i still come back for pizza when I am in the area! So delicious, literally the best sausage I have ever tasted!

Delicious Sicilian squares. Every bite was a flavor explosion. I had the sausage and it was perfect. If I lived in the area this would be a weekly stop.

Simply put, the best pizza in the world. I just drove 8+ hours from Vermont to get my La Rosa pizza fix. Always a great pie served up with friendly and personal service. Try some today!

My first time and it was amazing! Sauce has the perfect consistency, crust was a little to crisp for me but i took into account that it was reheated slices. Toppings were the proverbial cherry on top! Great vaule also two slices and a soda for 6.50 is great! Will be back!

Our AirBNB was right around the corner and their menu was specifically pizza and Stromboli so we knew they did their food well. We got a sausage Stromboli and the flavors were out of this world the perfect combination. We got some authentic marinara to eat with it. A delicious and authentically Italian dinner. Service was great and included smiles! Would highly recommend!!

Some of the BEST pizza in Philly! Been eatting here since high school and sometimes ride back to the city for a few slices. The tomato pie is my favorite but honestly I've tried many different toppings and loved them all. Definitely check them out if you're ever in the south philly area. ....parking sucks in the area but I'm guilty of double parking right out front when I'm just grabbing a few slices lol

Such a friendly small business owner and operator at this classic local restaurant! The service was impeccable! He (owner/operator) even gave me a free item! It is in my pictures with my three slices of pie! The didn't have the tomato pie nor the cheesesteak pie when I visited at the end of the day. I got the sweet peppers pie ( my personal favorite! 10/10 for sure) so flavorful! I also got classic pepperoni which was my second favorite! 9/10 only because the sweet peppers slice was more flavorful and unique. Lastly I got the sausage slice, maybe because it was the last slice I tried and I was already full, it was not as tasty as the other two. It was a tad more cooked resulting in a little drier too. I'm glad I got to taste items from this local gemstone and I most definitely recommend you try it if ever you are in the area! Oh yeah portion wise, one slice is equivalent to two slices of California's pizzas and this place was so incredibly affordable too! I paid $10.50 for three huge slices! Check out my photos too!

Amazing old style pizza. No BS just great pizza, excellent choice of toppings. Nice size for a slice of pizza. Sausage please

I could not wait to sink my teeth into these!!! I had a dentist appt yesterday, and with a good clean bill of teeth health again, I wanted to finally go to La Rosa Pizza. Besides, JL Jupiter featuring them 4 yrs ago and people raving about the white potato pizza, this place has been around South Philly forever. Like childhood forever, and I never been until yesterday. The price for these was mind-blowing in a good way because I was not expecting it. I may just have to come back every 2 wks to get 2 slices of white potato and one plain and sausage. Omg and the bread rolls! For a small was the size of half an oven mitt. Staff was friendly and the white potato they didn't have any, but we're making it off you could wait. It's worth fighting your way through Broad and Snyder.

We've been wanting to try this spot for a while and glad we did. The square pies were great! We got a Philly classic with sausage, onions and peppers and agreed that the taste would be been even better if the toppings were chopped so big. This was our only negative. Other than that, the quality , taste and quick delivery service was perfect for a Friday night take out type of night.

Why doesn't La Rosa Pizzeria have 5 out of 5 stars? They are literally the best place to buy Pizza in Philly. The quality is unmatched. The cheese, the sauce, the pepperoni, the bread. Delicious and flavorful with every bite. I'm starting to wonder how much money I've given them throughout the years, surely I'm keeping this place in business with how often I'm ordering

Ordered delivery tonight. Pizza was supposed to come around 5:50. At 6:15, I called and was told the pizza was on its way. At 6:55, my wife called and was told the pizza was on its way. At 7:00, we received another call. It turned out the order was never made. We asked for a refund. The restaurant promised a refund but then gave a refund in the wrong amount, which forced a call to GrubHub to have the whole issue resolved. I have eaten their pizza before and enjoyed it, but this was just a terrible experience. It is the first time I have ever written a negative review about a restaurant. I don't like to trash anyone, but I don't understand how you can mess up everything this badly.

Outstanding pizza. Sauce is less garlicky and a tad sweeter than I usually like but it stands on its own regardless. The thin crust is perfect, in my opinion. It's not a crispy thin, it has a chewy bite to it. They nail the sauce to cheese ratio and the pepperoni was ample. This place is one of my top 3 favorites in the city for pizza.

I haven't reviewed this place in 9 years. Time for an update. And I've decided they need more love. Back story... my late Uncle Rich introduced me to this place years ago. I've been back a few times over the years. Always loved it. I just love the flavor and texture here. When I'm in the mood for square pie, this is a favorite. I wish I got down here more often. I should. But the biggest reason I upgraded it to 5 stars is that my 6 year old boy housed an entire slice with pepperoni and asked for seconds. Pic is for proof. He ate more than me. But I blame my weight loss surgery. Still, when I want a good slice I want what i love. And La Rosa is pizza I can crave. 8.4 on the Dave Portnoy scale. It's not Angelo's or Tacconelli's. But it doesn't have to be. And three huge slices, two with toppings for $7.25 is a bargain.

I'm originally from the Jersey Shore (pizza capital of the USA in my opinion) but La Rosa's pizza is probably the most palatable in South Philly! It's generally cut into 6 generous slices and usually takes up prime real estate in my refrigerator for a couple of days afterward! My favorite Philly pizza of all time is Savas in West Philly IMHO but La Rosa does a pretty damn good job. I've never been there in person but whenever I order through DoorDash my pizza arrives hot and fast!

Hits the spot, very rich and hearty American style pizza. It's loaded with cheese and sauce, and the crust isn't too thick or bready. It's crunchy and not tough on the chew. I just didn't like the thick sauce too much, but liked that it was zesty. The mozzarella was a bit much but at least it wasn't greasy.

This is a quality pie for an affordable price! These are thick crust pies, which I love. The cheese was perfectly broiled and the sauce was delicious- great combo of herbs and tomatoes. You get 6 slices per pie, although I'm sure they can cut it into smaller pieces if you'd like. Great spot to get your pizza fix in South Philly!

My new spot for pizza. I ordered a pepper, onion & sausage pizza. Delicious! The crust is not thin or thick. It's perfect. This pizza is so good.

To start with, I ordered off GrubHub so I can't speak to the actual restaurant. I'll start by saying this. I don't think there's necessarily a type of pizza that's better than every other type. I think there's a type of pizza that fits whatever you're craving, though. So I was in the mood for a slightly thinner crust the other night...but I was also digging greasy. The pictures seemed like what I was searching for so I gave it a shot. The pizza was Sicilian style in a sense. It wasn't as thick as a foccacia per se, but it wasn't exactly a thin, crispy crust. The crust had a great crunch, but not that dry crunch where it feels like you're cutting up your gums. The sauce had a touch of sweetness to it. I got sausage and it was the kind I like...big chunks that are irregularly shaped...not the weird little slices or the little balls. The cheese was plentiful. I don't think I'll always be in the mood for greasy, but this is definitely going to be my go to in this city when I am.

This pizza was soooooooo delicious! Just try it for yourself. Very large slices and the sausage and pepperoni had it going on! Would not hesitate to purchase this again whenever we're in the Philadelphia area.

A South Philly gem near the corner of Broad & Synder. Hard to believe a place this tasty can easily be walked passed without notice. Thick, authentic Sicilian slices at a steal, $1.65-$2.00 each. No frills, take out only joint. Slices are only available in whatever they decide to cook up that day. This day it was white, pepperoni, plain and sausage. No mushroom or potato on this particular day, but I hear they are fantastic. Entire pies made to order however you would like, up to 4 toppings. They do deliver! Sauce wasn't overly sweet, cheese wasn't too much. Crisp and hot. The slices held their own weight. Thick but not too doughy. Kids and hubs gave it the big thumbs up. English is a tad iffy, but she still understood what they wanted every time we visited. Easy. Go!

This pizzeria has one of the best Sicilian style pizza's in Philadelphia. A great hidden gem.

DISCLAIMER: They have only been rated one star so this review could be posted. But I would give zero stars if I could. We have recently moved to area and were looking for some original pizza from a local place to order from. The reviews said it was some of the "best pizza" they have had, and I don't think those people know what real pizza is. We waited over 2 hours for two very small "large" pizzas - only 6 slices, though each pizza was $25. Not only did the pizza get to our door cold (we are assuming they forgot to actually send it out for delivery UNTIL AFTER we had to call the store and we still had to wait 30 minutes after that). To add insult to injury, they forgot to include our sodas. A total of $65 for nothing special. The pizza was cold, the meat lovers only had sausage, and the pizza barely had any sauce. In short, it was cheesy bread with veggies. We are super disappointed with our experience and will not be ordering from this place ever again. Frozen pizza from Dominos tastes much better.

The best pizza in Philly. I would love to have a La Rosa in California the flavor was amazing and the crust was as perfect

Followed some Yelp reviews to experience this delicious tomato pie. The location is one store in from the corner of Broad and Snyder and is really easy to miss. We ordered the tomato pie, which is a Philly specialty. Just opening the box brought a smile to my face. The pie was kind of rectangular shaped, perfectly crispy, with ~1/2 inch thick crust covered in a nicely spiced, yet subtle and savory tomato sauce. We ordered in advance and took our time getting there to allow the pie to cool to warm, as I prefer the Italian bakery style room temp tomato pie. My only complaint, and it's really a personal liking, would have been to have more sauce, which I will ask for when I happily return to this place. Recommend you visit when in the area.

Delicious pizza! The crust is perfect. Not too think, not too thin. The perfect amount of sauce and quality cheese and toppings. Plus they deliver!

This was my first time at la rossa. The pizza was great despite it being out when I got there. If your not from Philly or not used to city/area don't be alarmed by the trash outside of the business. It's at a major sub stop and it's a high school across the street. Besides that, the slice was amazing from the cheese to the dough. I would've preferred a bit more sauce, but hey its whatever. Although the cheese was great and in hindsight I did not need it, I took a point for them not having Parmesan cheese- to me it's the equivalent of not having toilet paper in a bathroom plus Radio Raheem died for us to get some extra mozzarell. So, stop by get a slice hop in ya whip or train and head to the park and enjoy like I did. Just because we in SP throw that Meek on!

Great pizza I drive across the city for good pizza, so I tried thi place one day got a few slices for around 5 bucks crispy chewy crust great pizza

The best sausage pizza in the city. Period. The pizza is great. I staff of very nice as well.

Great pizza! Old school Sicilian style pizza. Very consistent with quality and taste.

I came here after a workout at the gym. I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. I ordered a slice of sausage and a slice of pepperoni pizza. Two slices came up to $4.50. Their pizza was very good ! I can not wait to come back ! There is street parking (meter) on broad street ! So bring some quarters !

Directly above the Snyder Avenue subway stop in South Philly is this Sicilian pizzeria selling its thick-crusted square pizzas mostly by the slice. It's good for a quick bite if you happen to be in the immediate area but it in no way dethrones Lorenzo's as King of the Slice Pizza in Philly. Service is 'What da ya want?' brusque and prices seem to slightly fluctuate - a person I heard at the other end of the counter ordered the exact same pizza slice as me and was charged 15 cents less. 15 cents is totally small change ... but the principle of being charged a different price looms a bit bigger. Maybe put a price list in plain view!

While Philadelphia had its fair share of quality artisan, specialty pizza establishments, I could never find that good street pizza parlor I was accustomed to growing up in NYC. That no frills, standing room only, grease soaked paper plate pizza parlor; then LaRosa's came into my life. Many Philadelphia natives, and resident college students have tried to convince me that a famous location on South Street is the way to go, I disagree. LaRosa's has the best quality of pizza above all the other pizza parlor establishments I have tried in the south Philadelphia region. LaRosa's is truly a hole on in the wall eatery. If one is looking for ambiance, it's not on the menu. Actually there is no menu because this is a pizza, and fountain soda establishment. What you see is what you get, and what you get is simply good street pizza. I have been lucky enough to be in the store, when trays of square pies are coming right out of the oven. Good street pizza should be eaten hot and fresh....don't argue with me. And not that half ass, 1 minute reheat where the slice gets cold the moment you step away from the counter neither. The crust is thin with a slight crisp, topped with cheese and various toppings. Its not the second coming but I guarantee one will be extremely satisfied with the pizza, if not... You don't know what your talking about.

Okay, so here is the deal. This is the best pizza I have ever eaten, hands down. I got 2 HUGE slices of pizza for 3.90$. Unreal. Also, the employees are not the friendliest, but with pizza this good at this price point, I do not care. I will continue to go back here multiple times a week until my heart gives out. The place is small with no where to really eat except for a stand only counter. So plan on taking the pizza home. Anyways, it will be worth it because this pizza is amazing.

Really delicious Sicilian pizza. Always fresh from the oven, so the pizza is piping hot. You generally don't need to order ahead, as they always have fresh pizza by the square slice with different toppings. If you like a crunchy yet chewy and doughy crust, try La Rosa immediately!

Thanks to Yelp for helping me find this gem! I second the claim by another reviewer that this is the closest to a NY style slice in Philly. I didn't realize how much I missed slices until I had one from La Rosa's...and then went back the next two weeks for more. Hey, don't judge!

Locals favorite! We were guided there after three stops on a Monday and we were told to order the Potato Pizza. We waited about 10 minutes and would say the pizza was great for the price but would not be our go to. Square thicker slices, simple ingredients, mom and pop type of location, perfect to pick up on the way home to work on days you don't feel like cooking. The dough does not taste aged and the ingredients seem fresh but something about their pizza didn't make us crave for more. The pizza was a denser than we prefer, but still a great place to try once. All of us are so different so who knows, you may love La Rosa.

This pizza is full of flavor and crust is kind of overly crispy which is not to my liking but the pizza is not horrible. Would actually be better if it wasn't so greasy, sheesh! Ordered a large pepperoni which like I said the pizza was full of flavor but it was too greasy for me and I know pepperoni it's self can get greasy but this just turned me off. The two ladies were very nice that made these pizzas but the grease was overwhelming me that I rated it 2 stars. If you like crunchy and grease, you might love this pizza. As usual I went with my cousin and If I remember he said it was okay too, just greasy. Don't let me stop you, try them out.

Always hot! Always Fresh! Depends on what time you get there if you want a certain slice they usually have it or you can wait just a few minutes for a fresh pie.

This place was delicious. Simple pizza with no frills done right. I had two slices of the plain. Although they don't have tables they do have two long bar counters where you can stand and eat your pizza and/or fountain sodas. I really appreciated the fountain sodas as sadly they are becoming harder and harder to find. I was given my slices in a to go box and although one wasn't quite enough two was way too much. I would love for them to cater my next pizza party! I will have to find an excuse to have one soon.

I'm really disappointed cause I've been here plenty of times. But yesterday I brought my son in for a slice and we waited 5-10mins jyst to b told to "wait' and "hold on". The 2 ladys did nothing but argue in the back while 3 customers including myself stop inn front waiting only to b greeted with an attitude and cold pizza

Best pizza in South Philly Years ago I was riding the subway and a girl was eating something that smelled so good I got up and asked her where she got it. That's how I found La Rosa. The potato pie is my favorite but you usually can't get it by the slice. Their pepperoni and sausage is delicious and usually always available. This place isn't fancy, it's pretty basic and they don't have a menu I've ever seen but their pizza is delicious. Well worth the trip

A South Philly staple. I'm lucky to live around the corner from this gem. A century of history and quality pizza. It never disappoints.

This is an old school standup pizza joint in south Philly. They don't have a menu (to my knowledge). We ordered our pizza slices which included a slice of pepperoni, sausage and cheese. The crust tasted so authentic and perfect!

Excellent Sicilian Pie. Fresh and well balanced tomato sauce, buttery and crisp crust. Mouthfeel is firm yet easily gives way to a soft bite. La Rosa tastes like my grandma's pizza. The cheese is thick and flavorful, lightly salty. The bread is fresh. All the ingredients taste like they've been made with love. Definitely check this spot out.

Lousy attitude. Lousy customer service. Absolutely not worth your money. You cannot trust that when you pay for your food that it will be prepared. The place is SHADY...

This place is square pizza all my family always go there. Cheap and really testy We highly recommended for slices of pizza.

I literally walked in, looked at the slices of pizza, and asked for a slice of mushroom. The guy said no, no more. I pointed at the slice of mushroom on the counter and he shook his head and mumbled incoherently. I said forget it and walked out. F this place.

Consistency is key. You can't really get a pizza that compares to La Rosa in all of South Philly, let alone Philly in general. Sure, you can get square pizza, but you can't compete with this fluffy, doughy, cheesy, goodness. Store location is a little seedy, but deal with it.

Coming from New York I have been searching for the best pizza in philly and this is it!! Their sausage topping is also excellent.

Uhhh...delicious. La Rosa is the real deal. Ordered pepperoni and sausage, picked it up and brought it home....was still piping hot despite the decent walk. Crust: thick, buttery, awesome. Cheese: plentiful, flavorful, delightful. Sauce: just the right amount of flavor, hits the spot. On top of being my favorite Philly pizza its also the cheapest (not Little Caesars). I had walked by a number of times and didn't think much of tje place then checked Yelp...Yelpers are spot on with La Rosa.

Best pizza! Delivery isn't expensive. My go to spot! You won't be disappointed. Good variety of ingredients but I like the classics.

Rectangular pie with a thin crust. Got one pie with onions. The crust was thin and crispy, not much sauce, onion perfectly done. Delivered in about 45 min and was not totally hot when it arrived. But, they pizza held up and was still pretty good.

This is one of my go to favorite pizza places in South Philly. Once you go inside you can smell the amazing aroma of their Sicilian pizzas. Their price is justified with how large their pizza is. Especially once you have a taste of their bread that they make for their pizza, it is a amazingly delicate,crunchy and full of taste where you actually enjoy eating the crust! Their sauce and cheese on the pizza is so very fresh and soo tasty. It is worth the experience of trying their pizza, you won't regret it!