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Rosa’s Pizza- 180 W Main St. Better Pizza than Gus’?
Rosa’s may have burned down, but it did come back better than ever. In 2018, Rosa’s Pizza caught fire in their kitchen as was out for about a year for renovations. After the fire, this restaurant is now cleaner and modern with a large area for seating. Rosa’s is an Italian restaurant most known for their pizza as well as their pasta dishes. They are open late on the weekends until midnight and they deliver, which is nice when not every college student has a car. The prices are fairly average, not expensive but not that cheap with pizzas starting around $9 and pasta dishes around $8. In comparison to Fanantico, Rosa’s is much more casual. This is a perfect place to bring a lot of people because they have big tables and their food can feed a lot of people. This is also a great place for smaller groups as well because everyone can get their own personal pizza. Their pasta dishes are fairly large and can be really good as leftovers. The pizza is Chicago style but it tends to be a little bit more doughy and thick compared to Gus’ Pizza Palace. When you walk into Rosa’s there are two sides, one side with ice cream and another with a salad bar and the soda station. A cool aspect of Rosa’s is that they use iPads to check out now which is super high-tech compared to other restaurants in Whitewater. Overall, Rosa’s has something for everyone from chicken tenders, to mostacholi, to pizza, to ice cream. I would highly recommend checking this place out next time you are craving casual Italian food!
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7 Comments
Joshua Versh
Rosa’s Pizza was one of my favorite places to go get pizza in Whitewater that didn’t include cheaper options like pizza hut, dominos, or Toppers. I never had their pasta, but if I ever make it back to Whitewater I will be sure to try their pasta.
Grace Holler
I’ve never has Rosa’s pizza, but Gus’ pizza sticks are pretty good. Wisconsin pizza will never top Chicago pizza for me, though. Aurelio’s is my favorite pizza back home.
Brett Reader
Personally I liked the pizza at Gus’s a lot more, but I really liked the ice cream selection at Rosa’s.
Becca Fish
I’ve only had the pasta at Rosa’s but always liked it! The ice cream is a huge plus!
Logan Meyer
I work for Second Salem, and the owner’s dad is the owner of Rosa’s, so sometimes he will bring in some food for us to try from Rosa’s and it is always amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant because it has a variety of different amazing foods.
Luke Willkomm
Well Rosa’s sounds great! I know a lot of my friends like Rosa, but I haven’t been able to go because of the fire they had. Glad to know they have Chicago style, it’s my favorite!
Morgan Meade
Thanks for sharing insights on both places!! I personally love Rosa’s! I am sad to be moving out of Whitewater since I won’t be able to go there to get my buffalo chicken tender sandwich 🙁