MOHAMED FARGHALY
mfarghaly@queensledger.com
Rosa’s Pizza, a beloved neighborhood institution located at 55-26 69th Street, officially reopened its doors on August 8 following a major renovation aimed at refreshing the space while preserving its longtime culinary traditions.
Angela Lobello, whose father Calogero Troia and uncles co-own the pizzeria, spoke about the remodel and what customers can expect from the updated establishment.
Angela explained the reasoning behind the renovation: “My dad and my uncles are workers, and they don’t care too much about the aesthetics and the place itself. They care more about the product. So it’s been a while that they haven’t renovated, and we finally thought, 50 years was a good time to do that and freshen up the place.”
The remodel expands seating and creates a more open, modern vibe while retaining the pizzeria’s classic, old-school charm. “I think it has more seating and more of just like an open feel, a more modern vibe, but keeping in with, like the old school, like aesthetic of the place, and just freshen up and make it look new,” Angela said.
Despite the facelift, she emphasized that the food remains unchanged: “The flavors, the recipes, the pizza is all the same, the working ethic, the love behind the recipes, is all the same. People should come check it out at some point. I think if they haven’t already checked it out, they should come check it out, for sure. And if they’re long time customers, I think they should just keep coming, because it’s going to keep being the same as they know and love.”
Rosa’s Pizza was honored with a citation recognizing its longstanding community impact, presented by Representative Grace Meng, State Senator Joe Addabbo, Councilman Bob Holden, and Assemblyman Steven Raga.
Assemblymember Steven Raga, representing Assembly District 30, praised the pizzeria’s role in the community and expressed enthusiasm for the renovation.
“Rosa’s has been an amazing institution here. Our office is right across the street, so we see every day how the community comes together as friends and families to come here and eat and dine together. And this is pretty amazing,” Raga said.
He also joked about his personal fondness for the pizza: “Also, Rosa’s is single handedly, one of the reasons why I can’t fit in my clothes. The Sicilian here is the best in Queens, and so happy to see them refurbish this place and really bring it into 2025 cool. Thanks.”
Rosa’s Pizza has been serving Maspeth residents for five decades, and with its refreshed look and steadfast commitment to quality, it looks poised to continue its legacy for years to come.
