Rosa Villa — Restaurant in Town of Duanesburg

Not sure why this place gets such high reviews - it's just not that good. The pizza toppings were decent, but it was not made well at all. The crust might have been too thin, or it was too oiled during prep because the toppings kept sliding off, no matter how hard you tried. No one in our party had luck eating their slice normally. I had to go in and ask for forks to eat our pizza - this isn't Chicago deep dish style! It was a hot mess to try and eat. Despite this sloppy situation, they had no napkins to offer diners...

The place is kind of rundown and dingy, to boot. The mudroom as you enter has a broken screen door just resting against the wall, completely off of its hinges. The front screen door (that is still in the doorway) doesn't close properly, making me wonder how many flies and critters are just making their way into the kitchen. Owners don't seem to be putting enough of their profits back into upkeep and maintenance, which shows a lack of pride in...

Rosa Villa, What happened? Your food was amazing about a year or so ago! For example; first time I’ve ever ordered from your menu, I got the baked ziti and meatballs and was blown away!! Now? Pizzas are undercooked, orders come in with missing food (GF ordered a meal with fries and never got the fries..), Burgers are cooked like burnt hockey pucks, and wraps look like they were drenched and soaked in dressing/sauce and aren’t even wrapped properly. I’m scared to order the baked ziti with meatballs just for these reasons! Did you guys get a new owner or new staff, or maybe even understaffed? Because it is definitely showing! Also, I don’t mind waiting for my food.. but an hr and a half is ridiculous! A few times I’ve ordered, they have taken so long to deliver that my food comes in cold... it’s a real shame. I was really impressed by your food at the beginning. I hope you guys can...

I went to Rosa Villa by a recommendation from my neighbors. I moved here from Syracuse 10 years ago and have been searching all this time for a decent pizza in and around the Albany area. A couple of years ago I came across one that was close to it. Unfortunately I don’t live as close. Tried several in the area, but all a no go...... until now. I ordered from Chris and I had gotten the Manhattan pie and the regular 8 cut. I told Chris of my journey. He knew his competition of the one I found. Boy, were my neighbors right. Chris makes a comparable pizza. I brought it to my 93 year old mom, she ate 2 pieces with leftovers for her next dinner.

Definitely go to this place, it’s worth every bit!! Thanks Chris for delivering a great...