Roostica Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Roostica, where the heart of Italian cooking meets the laid-back vibes of Key West. Nestled at 5620 MacDonald Ave, this delightful pizzeria expertly combines tradition with creativity, offering an array of mouthwatering pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. The menu showcases tantalizing dishes like the HELLES KITCHEN DIAVOLA with spicy salami and the deliciously rich TRUFFLE AND MUSHROOMS pie.
Start your feast with standout appetizers such as the Burrata Mozzarella or the Fried Saffron Risotto Balls, perfect for sharing. With many vegetarian options and a range of salads to accompany your meal, Roostica is a haven for all diners. Whether you dine in their cozy outdoor seating or grab takeout, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly service make every visit memorable. Enjoy happy hour specials, excellent service, and a full bar. Roostica promises a delightful culinary experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Starters
Rotolos
stuffed with mortadella & ricotta
Homemade Garlic Bread
Bruschetta
classic
Homemade Meatballs
over polenta
Roasted Sweet Italian Sausage
with peppers & onions
Burrata Mozzarella
with prosciutto & pistachio pesto
Fried Saffron Risotto Balls
stuffed with mozzarella, sausage, & peas
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
housemade with marinara
Fresh Spinach Salad
with sweet onion, warm bacon vinaigrette fresh mushrooms, & hard boiled egg
Roostica's Italian Caesar
with white anchovies & homemade croutons
Roostica's Italian Salad
with hot & sweet peppers, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber, olives, parmesan, garbanzo beans, balsamic dressing
The Chopped Salad
mixed italian meat, cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion, garbanzo beans, lettuce, blue cheese dressing
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, & aged balsamic
Special Mixed Green Garden Salad
apple, sun-dried figs, walnuts, sweet onion, and gorgonzola cheese in a poppyseed vinaigrette
Fire-Roasted Beet Salad
with onions, goat cheese, & toasted pistachios
Salads
Roostica Specialties
Limoncello Wood-Fire Wings
with grilled onions & focaccia bread or Jamaican or buffalo style
Homemade Meatball Sliders (3)
Wood-Fired Brussels Sprouts
with bacon
Antipasto "The Chopping Block"
(serves 2) select Italian meats & cheeses, roasted red peppers, artichokes, pickled veggies, marinated olives with homemade bread
Eggplant Stack
lightly-fried with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, arugula, and a balsamic glaze
Fried Calamari
with marinara, hot cherry peppers, & parmesan
Margherita
san marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, pecorino romano, basil, e.v.o.o., & sea salt
Margherita Extra
san marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomato, pecorino romano, basil, e.v.o.o., & sea salt
Marinara Pizza
with fresh garlic
D.O.C. Pizzas
Specialty Pizzas
Roostica
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, sweet sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, & roasted peppers
The Island Pie*
Fruit of the sea. Spiny lobster, shrimp, clams and calamari with Tuscan verde sauce
The Sicilian Deep Dish
san marzano tomatoes, salami, sautéed mushrooms, sausage, caramelized onions, garlic, & mozzarella cheese
Meatball & Ricotta
san marzano tomato, small meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta, caramelized onions, & basil
Hell's Kitchen Diavola
Our pepperoni. San marzano tomato, mozzarella, oregano, garlic, spicy salami, & pecorino cheese
The Hippie
roasted red pepper, onion, fresh spinach, garlic, smoked mozzarella, & roasted artichokes
Brooklyn Boy
4 Meats. Sweet sausage, meatballs, spicy salami, bacon, onion, red pepper, & mozzarella
The Rocket
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, & shaved parmigiano
John's Pizza
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, meatballs, red pepper, prosciutto, ricotta, sea salt, & arugula
Shrimp & Pesto*
fresh shrimp, garlic, capers, bacon, mozzarella, sea salt, black pepper, & cherry tomatoes
Sal's Mezzaluna Pizza
1/2 margherita pizza, 1/2 brooklyn boy calzone
Red Pizzas
White Pizzas
Quattro Formaggi
4 Cheeses. Mozzarella, parmigiano, provolone, & gorgonzola
The Fig & Pig
sun-dried figs, bacon, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelized onions, & sea salt
Pear & Bacon
truffled honey, gorganzola, sweet drop peppers
Truffle & Mushrooms
mozzarella, pecorino, mushrooms, prosciutto, & truffle oil
Da Michele
ricotta, mozzarella, sausage, roasted peppers, & onions
Starita
spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, & tomatoes
Jamaican
jerk chicken, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, pineapple, & mozzarella
Calzones
Classic Italian Soul Food
Chicken Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo
Today's Fresh Fish Piccata
served with angel hair pasta
Homemade Baked Lasagna
fresh pasta, san marzano tomato sauce, four cheeses, meatballs, sausage, & focaccia
Sautéed Chicken Parmesan
with Italian bread crumbs, parmesan, topped with mozzarella, marinara, & pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
topped with our famous Sunday gravy, served with focaccia bread
Veal Marsala
(a local favorite) with buttered egg noodles
Baked Truffle Mac & Cheese
buttered panko crust from our wood oven
Clams & Linguini
fresh Little Neck clams, garlic, white wine, onion, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, & pancetta
Lobster Ravioli
with garlic bread
Pizza of the Day
check the blackboard!
Soup of the Day
ask for today's choice
Working Man's Lunch
select a half of a sub or a small one-topping pizza with your choice of today's soup or house salad
Chef's Pasta of the Day
ask for the chef's creation
Roostica's Caesar
The Fresh Spinach Salad
with sweet onion, warm bacon vinaigrette, fresh mushrooms, & hard boiled egg
Italian Chopped Salad
Today's Specials
Subs & Grinders
Italian Roast Beef Sandwich
with homemade au jus, provolone, onion, horseradish
Meatball Sub
with our homemade meatballs, marinara and provolone cheese on fresh bread
Italian Grinder
classic Italian cold cuts, lettuce, tomato, provolone, vinegar & oil, on fresh bread
Eggplant Stack Sub
fried eggplant, mozzarella, tomato, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, on fresh bread
Sweet Sausage Sub
sweet Italian sausage, marinara and provolone, onion, peppers, on fresh bread
Chicken Parmesan Sub
fried tenderized chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella & parmesan, on fresh bread
Toasted Caprese Sub
mozzarella, tomato, basil
Sunday Gravy
a Stock Island favorite, but on Sundays, dinner served family style. Spaghetti with pork, meatballs & sausage. Served with focaccia bread & house salad; or wood-fired oysters rockefeller or nola - m/p
Monday - Bucatini Carbonara
smoked bacon, parmesan cream sauce, soft egg
Tuesday - Gnocchi Night
Chef's choice. Potato gnocchi, local favorite
Wednesday - Wood-Fired Tuscan Chicken Roasted Potato & Veggies
1/2 marinated organic chicken
Thursday - Bone-In Pork Chop Milanese
served with potato
Friday - Rib-Eye Steak
potato and veggies, mushrooms, onions
Saturday - Shrimp Manicotti
garlic bread
Saturday - Shrimp Scampi
garlic bread
Nightly Specials
Make Your Own Custom Pizzas
Make Your Own Custom Pizzas
Start with a margherita pizza or white pizza as the base, and add pizza toppings: caramelized onions, mushrooms, olives, capers, anchovies, cherry tomatoes, jerk sauce, hot cherry peppers, basil pesto, fresh spinach, roasted peppers, pineapple $2. Prosciutto, meatballs, artichokes, sweet sausage, spicy salami (our pepperoni), bacon, fried eggplant, sunny-side egg*, blue, ricotta or goat cheese $3. Wood-fired jerk chicken, mortadella, shrimp* or clams* $4. Homemade gluten-free dough (We are not a certified gluten-free facility) add $5