Overall, reviews of Rita describe a warm, inviting Italian spot with a focus on house-made dishes and fresh ingredients, where pizzas, pastas, and imaginative twists are repeatedly praised for flavor and quality. The atmosphere is repeatedly called cozy and charming, with a lively, family-run vibe that many enjoy, though the space can get noisy when busy. Service is often described as friendly, attentive, and capable, with several outstanding mentions of helpful staff, while a minority of reviews note moments of rushed pacing, pushiness, or inconsistent attentiveness. While value is generally seen as fair and meals frequently described as generous and satisfying, some readers point to occasional pricing surprises or a less satisfying takeout pizza. In short, Rita is often recommended for a delightful dining experience with strong dishes and a welcoming vibe, with a few caveats about noise, service rhythm, and occasional menu hiccups.
My husband & I have been trying different pizza parlors wherever we go. This is one of our hometown restaurants. We made a reservation, & I recommend one, especially on a Saturday night. The restaurant was full, inside & out. They have 2 settings, & they close at 10 pm. We shared a cesar salad to start with a beer each. They don't have a huge selection, but it was ok. We then had a pizza each. I had the Pepino, which was tomatoes, pepperoni, homemade peperoncini & smoked mozzarella. The pepperoni were small circles & perfectly browned. The sauce was simple & fresh. The cheese was ever so slightly smoked, so it did not overpower the meat. My husband had the Calabrese with was Calabrian pepper cream, smoked Caciocavalo cheese, rapini & homemade sausage. I really enjoyed mine & he enjoyed his. Each was 10/12 inches. Most people can finish one because the crust was so thin, so it's not bready. The service was amazing. All staff that served us were perfectly bilingual, which was really nice. They removed the soiled cutlery & washed the table between the salad & the pizza. Bravo, guys! It was a bit expensive for what we had. Tax & tip was over $100.
We had a beautiful evening at Rita, service was great - food was ok. The food was missing a touch of richness - so maybe the menu is overly sold/described by our waitress? But everything else was wonderful & we had a great time :)
Jul 19, 2024
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Nous étions un groupe de 14 personnes un samedi soir avec un menu de groupe, & tout était absolument excellent!! Tout le monde a adoré. Notre fabuleuse serveuse (Marie-Ève) a offert un service impeccable, les plats étaient savoureux & copieux (pour 50$/personne, vous en avez pour votre argent & plus encore!!! - nous sommes même repartis avec des plats pour apportez) & l'atmosphère était à la fois intime & festive. Merci encore au RITA pour cette merveilleuse soirée! :) Nous serons de retour.
Consistent food & service. We always love coming here. Last time we went, we sat at the bar & it was lovely. The bartender made us a delicious drink. Such a nice go-to spot.
This place is always full! I often pickup for takeout but finally took the time to make a reservation. Great service, buzzing atmosphere & excellent food / wine options. I could eat the olives by the handful... so delicious 🤤
On nous avait vanté la pizza, donc c'est ce que nous avons commandé. & nous n'avons pas été déçus! La plus originale est sans contredit la Verdun Hot Honey; je pourrais en manger encore & encore sans m'en lasser. Tout aussi notable que la bouffe, c'est le service. On ne veut pas seulement vous servir vos plats gentiment & proprement; on veut que votre soirée chez Rita soit un beau moment. On s'intéresse à vous, on veut vous faire plaisir; même la personne qui débarrasse les tables est chaleureuse & vous parle de la passion qui anime les personnes en cuisine. Alors, oui, on a passé un superbe moment! Attention : réservations de mise le weekend!
Excellent restaurant italien, cuisine délicieuse & fraîcheur des ingrédients. Excellent service également, ils sont bien équipés pour les enfants. Nous y reviendrons certainement!!
Jul 7, 2024
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Cela fait plusieurs fois que j'y retourne avec des amis. Toujours aussi bon & le service est courtois. & le Raviolotto est un pur délice. Toutes les pizzas sont bonnes. J'ai déjà hâte à la prochaine fois.
Resto coup de coeur de A à Z. Les plats sont non seulement succulents mais également magnifiques pour les yeux. Le service était impeccable, le personnel était très attentionné & connaissait bien leur menu. Le local est moderne mais à la fois chaleureux. Ma serveuse a été très accommodante & comprehensive pour que tout le repas se déroule bien avec nos deux jeunes enfants.
Was really expecting a lot because of it's previous reviews but was very disappointed - the stuffed zucchini flowers lost the flavor of the flower because of the smothering cheese & tempura batter. Salad was disappointing because of the bitter endives & the Carmela pizza was the worse! scale from one to 10 was a 2! They claimed it was pancetta - but it was 100 % bacon - béchamel was overkill on the pizza! I'll give this restaurant 2/10! Find something better on the trendy street!
Absolutely delicious. Service was on point, waiters were attentive & always available. Atmosphere was quaint, romantic, yet friendly for all sorts of occasions. The food was scrumptious. The pizza was a must. The Caesar salad & Buffarella were great. The tiramisu was ok, a bit too liquidy. But the olive oil cake, was a staple. Really brings back the essence of Italy, authentic, & generous portions. I would return easily. Reservations were required but it was not at all busy when we arrived. The terrasse is beautiful as the street is closed down for the summer & is quite inviting. A+++
