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Made a quick pit stop on my way home to get a slice of pizza. I will admit that I am a pizza "snob" (in the best possible way LOL). Honestly, I have more than one Yelp rant about the beauty of authentic New York style pizza and Rosa's comes close for Atlanta. Since I'm recently returning from a trip home and was in NYC, there are still some things that are missing for me and its glaring. Super sorry to say, believe me...this hurts, but true.
For example, I need the crispy crust that should occur after reheating that single cheese slice. Today's slice was thin, looked crispy, but too soggy for my taste. Please, also give me the fresh mozzarella--it matters. That will make the slice properly greasy, not "greasy" greasy...hahaha, there's a difference. Plus, the sauce has to be the boss...which apparently happens with the right combination of tomatoes and seasonings (according to my favorite pizza spot in NYC) which happens to have the best sauce I've tasted. I won't name the place here, but refer to my other reviews.
Anyway, I was happy-ish after my pizza pit stop and the folks here are super nice. Thank you Rosa's for selling pizza "by the slice" and for making one of the closest versions of a traditional New York style pie that I've found in ATL. A few tweaks would really set this pizza off, but it may not be worth it in the South since there are just so many alternatives. I realize a lot of my fellow Northerners, and specifically New Yorkers, have left glowing reviews. Don't hate me and No shade, but we've been away from home too long. Go back and happily eat a few slices (from a great pizza shop, because we know that every NYC pizza place is not banging--be honest LOL). Then, compare, and you will see there's still a little ways to go .That being said, I will be back, because darn it...I love me some pizza!!! Rosa's is solid, for sure. Happy Eating!