Rolo's – American
Tucked into a sun-drenched corner of Ridgewood, Rolo’s hums with the vibrant energy of a neighborhood gathering place centered around the glowing embers of a wood-burning oven. The air carries the enticing scent of charred sourdough and slow-roasted meats, where rustic American flavors are elevated through the transformative power of open flame. It is a space where the warmth of the hearth meets a sophisticated culinary spirit, inviting guests to linger over plates that celebrate the simple, smoky beauty of seasonal ingredients.
853 Onderdonk Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385 +1-718-417-6567 http://www.rolosnyc.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (1695 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Rolo's
Dairy-Free at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including house dry-aged prime cuts & butcher steaks, crispy potatoes "war style" and fluke crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including house dry-aged prime cuts & butcher steaks, fluke crudo and pickled carrots, orange, coriander. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including mafaldine, crispy potatoes "war style" and fluke crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including woodfired honeynut squash and fennel salami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including woodfired honeynut squash, wagyu beef skirt steak and fennel salami. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including crispy potatoes "war style", grilled pea greens and tahini chickpeas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including mafaldine, crispy potatoes "war style" and persimmon & puntarelle salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rolo's
Rolo's in Ridgewood has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including crispy potatoes "war style", grilled pea greens and tahini chickpeas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rolo's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| wagyu beef skirt steak | 13.6 g | 74.3 g |
| beet salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| crispy potatoes | 29.6 g | 33.3 g |
| prosciutto di parma | 11.4 g | 29.1 g |
| fennel salami | 0.1 g | 27.5 g |
| sweet potato & brown butter cappelletti | 0.7 g | 23.8 g |
| tahini chickpeas | 16.2 g | 21 g |
| stracciatella cheese | 12.7 g | 18.8 g |
| mafaldine | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| woodfired honeynut squash | 0 g | 15.5 g |
| double cheeseburger | 11.7 g | 13.2 g |
| calabrian chili butter | 3.2 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy, homey vibe and exceptional comfort food, this spot consistently impresses diners with its warm atmosphere and friendly service. Standout dishes include the smoky lasagna, Calabrian chili butter polenta bread, and the highly praised apple butter French toast. While the popular burger draws hype (and sells out quickly), many guests actually prefer other menu highlights like the steak radicchio Caesar and crispy potatoes. Reservations are highly recommended for this busy establishment, where the staff is noted for being knowledgeable and welcoming.
Menu
Wood-fired Polenta Bread
- olive oil & flaky salt - $8: olive oil, flaky salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- sesame & wild oregano - $10: sesame, wild oregano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- calabrian chili butter - $13: calabrian chili butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Deli
- housemade mortadella - $15
- prosciutto di parma - $18 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- fennel salami - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb
- stracciatella cheese - $13: cheese, silk, chili, sumac Dietary tags: South-Beach
Small Plates
- pickled carrots, orange, coriander - $7: pickled carrots, orange, coriander Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- tahini chickpeas - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- persimmon & puntarelle salad - $20: marinated feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- leafy greens & herb salad - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- beet salad - $18: concord vinaigrette, castelrosso cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- fluke crudo - $23: carrot jus, serrano, pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free
- woodfired honeynut squash - $18: tahini ranch, chives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- grilled salt & pepper head-on shrimp - $18 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline
Pastas
- mafaldine - $25: walnut & broccoli rabe pesto, fennel pollen Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- sweet potato & brown butter cappelletti - $26: parmesan, sage Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- littleneck clam spaghetti - $28: calabrian chili, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Large Plates
- two sheet lasagna verde bolognese - $32: bolognese contains beef & pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- grilled branzino - $35: sunchoke & almond romesco, aleppo Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free
- pork t-bone - $36: celery root puree, chimichurri Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- wagyu beef skirt steak - $48 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- wood-fired whole trout almondine for two - $58: brown butter, parsley, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Sides
- crispy potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- crispy potatoes "war style" - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- grilled pea greens - $13: garlic, confit, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Our Beef Program
Weekly we receive a side of NY State grass-fed beef. This side is butchered into our dry-aged steaks and ground in house into our cheeseburger. This limits our quantity daily. Sometimes these are gone by the end of our first seating.
- double cheeseburger - $20: grilled onions, dijonnaise, pickled long hot. butchered and ground in-house. LIMITED. get here before 6pm if you insist on having one.
- house dry-aged prime cuts & butcher steaks: 4.25/oz Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Rolo's
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.5/5, customers celebrate the cozy vibe, friendly service, smoky lasagna, polenta bread, and the highly praised apple butter French toast.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Based on the provided diet tag information, 70% of the analyzed dishes accommodate vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Reservations are highly recommended for this 4.5/5 rated restaurant, where the popular burger sells out quickly and lasagna is praised.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the smoky lasagna, Calabrian chili butter polenta bread, apple butter French toast, steak radicchio Caesar, and crispy potatoes.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Rated 4.5/5, Rolo's is suitable for families, offering a cozy, homey vibe, friendly service, and exceptional comfort food dishes.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.5/5, this restaurant is ideal for dates, featuring a cozy, homey vibe and a sophisticated atmosphere for lingering.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Stracciatella cheese and housemade mortadella suit keto and gluten-free diets, while pickled carrots and leafy greens & herb salad accommodate over twenty diets.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Rolo's has a website at http://www.rolosnyc.com/, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews, though it lists an average rating of 4.5/5.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Rolo's maintains an overall average rating of 4.5/5, reflecting its reputation for exceptional comfort food and a warm atmosphere.
- Is Rolo's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rolo's has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including house dry-aged prime cuts & butcher steaks, crispy potatoes "war style" and fluke crudo.
- What can I eat at Rolo's on a dairy-free diet?
- house dry-aged prime cuts & butcher steaks, crispy potatoes "war style" and fluke crudo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rolo's have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including crispy potatoes "war style" and grilled pea greens.
- Is Rolo's gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rolo's?
- wagyu beef skirt steak, at roughly 74.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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