AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVOR IN THE HEART OF THE KEYS
At Roostica Wood-Fired Pizzeria, we honor the tradition of authentic Neapolitan pizza. Our vision is simple: to bring the true taste of Naples to Key West by using only the finest ingredients: soft-grain flour, Italian plum tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, and extra-virgin olive oil, all baked to perfection in a traditional wood-fired oven. Every bite reflects a commitment to tradition, flavor, and quality.
Experience pizza the way it was meant to be.
BRINGING
NAPLES
TO
STOCK ISLAND
Bobby and Michelle Mongelli, after traveling to all the pizza capitals in the USA and Naples, Italy, agreed on one thing: that Stock Island needed an amazing family-style pizzeria and gathering spot. So, they waited for the perfect spot, an old warehouse that needed a lot of TLC.
They built the entire restaurant around two wood-fired Earthstone pizza ovens, and the rest is history.
Since the doors opened in 2012, the thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizzas and rustic Italian dishes have been flying out the door, and Roostica quickly became the place where the locals meet to eat... and drink, of course!
Roostica Specials
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ROTOLOS
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SHRIMP SCAMPI
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MIXED GREENS SALAD
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HOMEMADE BAKED LASAGNA
ROOSTICA'S
NIGHTLY SPECIALS
SUNDAY GRAVY / SPAGHETTI WITH PORK MEATBALLS & SAUSAGE
A Stock Island Favorite but only on Sundays. Dinner served Family-Style
Spaghetti with Pork, Meatballs and Sausage. Served with a house salad and garlic bread.
Individual – $26 | Small Family (3 to 4 people) – $60 | Large Family (6 to 7 people) – $100
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MONDAY / SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
Fresh rigatoni with spicy homemade pink vodka sauce, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic - 29
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TUESDAY / SICILIAN SHORT RIBS
Braised in Nero d'Avola and served over creamy polenta with fresh vegetables - 34
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WEDNESDAY / WOOD-FIRED LOBSTER MAC N' CHEESE
Homemade creamy cheese sauce baked and topped with panko - 32
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THURSDAY / NONNA'S PIE
A thin New York-style pizza just like your grandma would make.
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FRIDAY / TUSCAN WOOD-FIRED RIBS
Tender pork ribs smothered with onions and peppers. Served with roasted potatoes and vegetables - 37
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SATURDAY / LIMONCELLO SHRIMP FRANCESE
Large Gulf shrimp sautéed in limoncello, butter and chicken stock with fresh parsley - 35
Feeding a crowd? Parties of 6 or more can reserve by phone.
Call 305-296-4999 to ReserveCOMMUNITY LOVE
So so good. Crispy crust. Great sauce. My pizza was delayed so they brought me a bowl of meatballs in a bath of Ricco and marinara… omg. Best meatballs I’ve ever had
Kids loved the pizza I loved the chicken parm
Went there by chance one night, had Johnny’s pizza, ended up going back two nights later for the same thing. Meatballs were also delicious. Superb pizza, excellent service, I highly recommend it.
CAUGHT IN ACTION
Wood-Fired on Stock Island
Roostica is a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria and rustic Italian kitchen on Stock Island, a few minutes from downtown Key West at 5620 MacDonald Avenue. Bobby and Michelle Mongelli opened the doors in 2012 and built the whole place around two Earthstone wood-fired ovens, inside an old warehouse they brought back to life. The pizzas are hand-tossed and thin-crust, with the blistered, charred edge you only get from live fire, and the menu runs from Sicilian deep-dish to rustic Italian plates and Nonna's Pie, a thin New York-style pizza, every Thursday. People magazine put Roostica on its 2021 list of the top 50 things to do, eat, and see in the country, and Big 7 Travel called it the sixth-best pizza in the U.S. We are open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and 4 PM to 10 PM on weekends, with takeout every day. We do not deliver.
Good to Know
- What kind of pizza does Roostica serve?
- Roostica serves thin-crust, hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizza baked in two Earthstone wood-fired ovens, plus Sicilian deep-dish and Nonna's Pie, a thin New York-style pizza, every Thursday. The kitchen also does rustic Italian plates: pastas, salads, and nightly specials.
- What time does Roostica open on Saturday?
- On Saturday and Sunday, Roostica opens at 4 PM and closes at 10 PM. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, Roostica opens at 11 AM and closes at 10 PM. There is no weekend lunch service.
- Where is Roostica located?
- Roostica is at 5620 MacDonald Avenue on Stock Island, about ten minutes from downtown Key West and Duval Street, near the airport with Cayo Hueso Brewing right next door. Its sister restaurant, Hogfish Bar & Grill, is about half a mile away.
- Does Roostica Wood-Fire Pizzeria deliver?
- No. Roostica offers takeout and carryout daily, but does not deliver. Call (305) 296-4999 to place a takeout order, or order in person at 5620 MacDonald Ave, Stock Island, Key West, FL 33040.