About Us
From A Warehouse To A Local Gem
Bobby and Michelle Mongelli, after exploring the top pizza destinations across the U.S. and Naples, Italy, came to a clear conclusion: Stock Island needed a great family-friendly pizzeria and gathering place. They held out for the perfect location, eventually finding it in a worn-down warehouse ready for a fresh start.
Since opening in 2012, Roostica has been serving up thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizzas and rustic Italian dishes, quickly becoming the go-to spot for locals to eat, drink, and gather.
An Authentic Slice Of Italian Tradition
In 1998, the Italian government officially recognized Neapolitan Pizza as a cultural treasure, granting it Denominazione di Origine Controllata (D.O.C.) status. This designation ensures that the time-honored methods and ingredients used to craft this iconic dish are preserved.
To be considered authentic, Neapolitan Pizza must adhere to strict guidelines. The dough can only contain soft-grain flour, fresh yeast, water, and sea salt. For toppings, only Italian plum tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, extra-virgin olive oil, and either fresh basil or dried oregano are permitted. Pizza Marinara is the only variety allowed to include fresh garlic. Finally, to achieve its signature texture and flavor, every Neapolitan Pizza must be baked in a traditional wood-fired oven.
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More Than Just A Phrase
For those who know, they know... “Legalize Marinara” represents a love for authentic, time-honored pizza traditions. It’s a nod to the simplicity and purity of true Neapolitan pizza, where quality ingredients and classic techniques reign supreme.
It's time to legalize marinara
13 Years of Best Pizza
Key West locals have voted Roostica Best Pizza in Keys Weekly's Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards every single year since 2014. Stack 3 Best Wings trophies and a Best Lunch on top of that, and it comes to 17 Bubbas. The full run, year by year:
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2026
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2026
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2025
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2025
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2024
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WinnerBest Pizza
Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2023
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2023
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Best Pizza
Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2022
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2021
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2020
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2019
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2018
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2017
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2016
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2015
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Best Lunch
Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2015
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Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards · 2014
Planning Your Visit
A quick heads-up before you head over: we open at 11 AM on weekdays, but on Saturday and Sunday we do not open until 4 PM, so there is no weekend lunch. We close at 10 PM every night. We do not deliver, so all to-go orders are takeout, either by phone at (305) 296-4999 or in person. Smaller groups are walk-in, and for parties of six or more, give us a call to reserve.
You will find us at 5620 MacDonald Avenue on Stock Island, about ten minutes from downtown Key West and Duval Street, near the airport and the Oceans Edge corridor, with Cayo Hueso Brewing right next door. Our sister spot, Hogfish Bar & Grill at Safe Harbor Marina, is about half a mile away, and plenty of folks make a night of both.