Rolo’s
Bar & grill · Ridgewood
8-53 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Highlights
Wood-fired grill venue with renowned burger, lasagna & polenta bread
Wood-fired grill venue with renowned burger, lasagna & polenta bread
"Rolo’s in Ridgewood is perfect for a birthday dinner that feels like a scene out of Brooklyn hipster fan fiction. You might see a DJ fueling up before a 2am set, or a group of artist friends who once did an impromptu cabaret show on the dance floor at Mood Ring. The menu has everything from grilled shrimp and minimalist two-sheet lasagna to a cheeseburger and housemade charcuterie, in addition to some ice cream you can enjoy while your friends sing to you." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
"When a burger approaches $20, without fries, it’s held to a different standard: We expect better beef, a cheese that holds its own, and maybe a spoonful of jammy, caramelized onions to tie things together. Rolo’s in Ridgewood hits all the marks — and then some — with its double-cheeseburger, throwing a pickled hot pepper on the side like it’s an old-school Italian sandwich shop. It’s rich and meaty, the kind of sandwich you won’t want to share but will be glad you did. Know before you go: The menu notes that the burger is likely gone by 6:30 p.m." - Robert Sietsema
"This wood-fired restaurant founded by a few Gramercy Tavern alums seems casual, with servers wearing precariously placed beanies, and a constant hum of something that sounds a lot like Khruangbin. But Rolo’s is actually a very serious restaurant that pumps out seriously tasty, detail-oriented food, like a two-sheet lasagna verde that’s rich with bechamel and deliciously charred. It also happens to be a very fun place to go out for dinner or weekend brunch. Get one polenta bread for every two people, and if you want to try their smashburger, go early because they’re normally sold out by 7pm." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, will hartman
"Credited with making one of the city’s best burgers, noted as a new local draw in its neighborhood." - Eater Staff
"This Ridgewood restaurant gets better with age, opened by four Gramercy Tavern vets in 2021. Aside from it being a fun scene, there are lots of interesting items like housemade mortadella, wood-fired polenta bread, their take on suppli (i.e, the “cheesy potato croquettes:), zippy scallop crudo, and lots of small plates where vegetables shine. Among mains, sure you can get a lasagna verde Bolognese or a half-chicken that has become a menu requirement at many newer restaurants around town. But the beef is special, butchered in house and served as dry-aged steaks and the burger. Know before you go: The restaurant makes a limited numbers of its double cheeseburgers a night — if you’re aiming to order one, arrive before 6 p.m." - Emma Orlow
