Rolo's

Came for dinner early January and the burger was so good we came back last night. The burger really is that good to make a trek into Ridgewood.I've tried the Wagyu Skirt Steak (4/5- delicious and perfectly cooked), obviously the Double Cheeseburger (5/5- seasoned to perfection, for the price wish it came with fries), Hamachi Crudo (4/5- I prefer more citrus forward crudo but the dressing is unique), and the Pork T-Bone (5/5- close second to my favorite dish here. No words. Just order).Surprisingly, my least favorite dish has been the Lasagna (2/5). It's definitely interesting but it was just meh. The sauce is kind of all gathered on one side and was served lukewarm. Just not a fan of this one but everything else is really really good.

I had a great experience at Rolo's! We arrived around 5 pm when they open and there was already a pretty big crowd inside. I opted to try a walk in instead of reserving, and luckily since the space is quite big, there were a good amount of available tables for walk-in so we were seated promptly. We were told that the burger was limited, and obviously I had to get it because it was the sole reason why I came. I ordered the burger, the war fries, the beet salad, pickled carrots, and their bread pudding special.The pickled carrots were a pass, as much as I like carrots they weren't very pickled. They were more like sliced carrots in a vinaigrette. The beet salad was delicious.The first bite of the burgers was great. The bread kept its integrity and the meat was very fatty and juicy. My only complaint is that I wish that there was some sort of acid to cut through the greasiness of the burger. By the time I was halfway through I had no desire to eat any more due how heavy it felt. Fries are okay I wouldn't get them next time.The cinnamon bread pudding was outstanding. I'm really glad that I tried this restaurant and I would definitely recommend it.

Order:- Double Cheeseburger (5/5)- Crispy Potatoes "War Style" (4/5)Pros:- Great tasting burger and the sauce that comes with the war style fries is unique - Very good and quick service - Nice ambiance and ton of seats Cons:- A bit pricey. $18 for a burger and it doesn't come with fries - Difficult to get a reservation. We got lucky with a reservation for brunch randomly but you probably have a good chance getting a seat as a walk in during brunch versus dinner Overall: Rolo's burger is well known for a reason. Looking forward to dining here for dinner one day.

By far one of the best meals I had in 2024. The must tries are the Burger and Two sheet lasagna. Both are fantastic and delicious. For the burger you must arrive before 630pm if you want to have it. As stated on the menu they run out by 630pm. I heard the servers telling people after 630pm that they were out of it. The best thing I ate that they and was sneaky good is the grilled pea grills. It's a traditional chinese greens but with the added lemon it takes it over the top. Simplicity at its best. Make sure to have a reservation because it will be hard to get seated.

The restaurant reminds me of a diner because of how you can visibly see the chefs cooking. I still loved how peaceful it was and how attentive the staff was too. The window on the ceiling also contributed to the relaxing nature of the restaurant!We went for brunch and the burger was heavenly. I loved how it was juicy, meaty, smoky and it paired well with the chili pepper. I loved how fluffy and creamy the eggs were and it was so delicious with the polenta bread. The golden beets was a little different from what I like because the combination of aged Gouda and orange vinaigrette wasn't up my alley. Otherwise amazing and the food is phenomenal!

Cozy restaurant with good food and nice vibe. My favorite dish was the special of the day, polenta bread with ricotta, taleggio, and truffle - SO good! I also enjoyed the spicy lobster pasta, as well as the war fries and the lasagna. It's a cute place but damn, closing at 11pm on a Saturday really left me wanting more. I will def be back, as I heard the brunch is good and I'd love to try their burger.

Had a late 9:30pm reservation on a Sunday at Rolo's, but I was able to stop in earlier and was able to get seated, which was nice! Ordered: - Leafy greens & herb salad ($15)- Grilled honeynut squash, muhammara, pickled aji dulce ($18)- Ricotta ravioli, orange zest, black pepper ($25)- Two sheet lasagna verde bolognese ($32)- Wagyu skirt steak ($48)Everything was delicious, especially the Two sheet lasagna. Doesn't sound like much but it was just right! And the skirt steak was cooked perfectly. Highly suggest!Great cozy restaurant, definitely will be back!

I have been trying to snag a reservation at Rolo's for the longest! The food overall was unmemorable and underwhelming. I regret not getting the lasagna as many people have raved about it. IThe best dish of my meal was the polenta... Stracciatella was a bit sour & our dry aged ribeye was cooked a bit beyond what we requested. We requested Medium Rare, the steak came out to be more like Medium. We tried to finish the steak within 20 mins, as we got out steak a little past 10pm (9:15 arrival), however my partner and I noticed that the steak was gotten cold well before 10 mins of the arrival. The service was quite awkward. My server was either just awkward or didn't really care to be there. There was a noticeable gap from when we finished our appetizer to when the entree came out. Since they have an open kitchen concept, we were able to see the process of how the food was prepped. While waiting for our entree, we saw that our crispy potato was ready much before the steak and was just sitting in the pass. I wish I had better things to say, but I don't.

Food 9/10Made a trip all the way to Ridgewood to try this very popular place. Everything was quite solid, but I'm still not 100% sure about all the hype. That sesame bread was my favorite part of the meal. It makes perfect sense that they own Radio Bakery. The pork T-Bone was also very flavorful, the slightly sweet sauce topped off the tender juiciness of the meat. I never was a fan of lasagna, but I guess their take was quite cool. The burger was phenomenal, and I'm so glad we got the snag the very last one. The branzino was slightly too salty, but I liked the mushrooms on top!Atmosphere 8/10Very dimly lit interior. It was quite loud inside, but there are plenty of tables and it was quite spacious. Went here for girls dinner, and it's a chic spot for a mid-size gathering. Just need to commit to the trek out. Service 9/10Great service, super friendly staff all around.

Is this place is far and a bit out of the way if you're coming from Manhattan? Yes. But is it worth it? Also yes. Did I see Jeremy Allen White? Unfortunately no. However, was the food good? Absolutely. We started with the Calabrian chilli bread, which definitely had a kick. And then I had the ricotta ravioli, which was phenomenal. My sister got the infamous lasagna and I wish I could've had it (I don't eat meat and it's a bolognese filling) but it smelled so. Good. If they could make that vegetarian, I would've gone insane for it.