"Pizzeria La Rosa was the only eatery in the Hudson Valley, or the New York City area, to be named by USA TODAY. Pizzeria La Rosa was honored because of its: Nostalgic vibe of this cozy neighborhood spot, where you can indulge in terrific pizza, chicken parm and meatballs - and, on Thursdays, smashburgers. The pizza is made in a 100-year-old pizza oven."
"The pizza is made in a 100-year-old pizza oven. It's the oldest wood-fired oven in Westchester County. The chef and owner has a "masterful way with food," learning his craft working for years at Brooklyn's Best Pizza. The pizzeria has been named the best pizzeria in Westchester County. It opened up in 2017. Before opening at 12 Russell Ave, it was vacant for five years and required an 18-month restoration to revive its historic features."
Pizzeria La Rosa in New Rochelle earned recognition as one of USA TODAY's 2026 Restaurants of the Year and was the only Hudson Valley or New York City area eatery selected. The cozy neighborhood spot offers a nostalgic vibe with pizza, chicken parm, meatballs and Thursday smashburgers. The pizza is cooked in a 100-year-old wood-fired oven, the oldest in Westchester County. The chef-owner trained at Brooklyn's Best Pizza and is described as having a masterful way with food. The restaurant opened in 2017 after an 18-month restoration of a previously vacant building and features 1970s–1980s New York–inspired decor.
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