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I used to live on Mulberry Street and would certainly have gone to Rubirosa on a regular basis if it were around then. Locals and those looking to test out NYC’s supposed best slice cram themselves into the cozy, rustic space. Although the space is cramped and the reservations are hard to come by, the relaxed atmosphere and super thin crust pizzas make it all worth it once you’re in. The vibe is laid back and somewhat hipster meets young urban professional. Rubirosa definitely works for both a date and a large group gathering. Daters be aware – you’ll probably be seated at a hi-top as most of the lower tables are for large groups. There’s about 7 or so seats at the bar where you can walk in and grab a stool – if there’s one available. You can order food at the bar as well. The pizza was good – not the best slice in NYC by any stretch of the imagination, but definitely good. It’s the type of pizza that stays crunchy and doesn’t collapse when you pick it up. The mozzarella sticks and chicken parm were very good. They offer whole wheat and gluten free options and the pizzas are customizable, which is always a plus. Note: You can only order by the slice during lunch so be prepared to order a whole pie at dinner. The staff was exceptionally nice and accommodating. Makes coming back to Rubirosa sooner rather than later a must.