Rubirosa reservations: how to get a table

Rubirosa is in Nolita and takes reservations on Resy. Here is its own booking rule, what we measured, and the other ways in.

Rubirosa releases reservations on Resy 7 days ahead, at 12:00 AM ET. A dinner table for two was open on 38% of dates.

Last updated . Source: SnagRes availability record, 2,430 checks of Rubirosa through November 6, 2026. How we measure. Open dataset.

Books on
Resy
Releases at
12:00 AM, 7 days ahead
Open at last check, party of two
88% of dates
Open at last check, party of four
75% of dates
Dates that opened at some point
29%
Most often open
10:30 PM
Openings at 7:00 to 8:30 PM
1%
Easiest night
Thursday, 37% of checks
Release events recorded
3
Availability checks
2,430
Measured through
November 6, 2026
“We begin taking a limited number of reservations up to 7 days in advance for parties up to 7 people. You can check availability and reserve on Resy starting at midnight.”
Rubirosa, in its own words on its Resy listing, as of November 2026. Source

Is Rubirosa hard to book?

Not usually, if you book a few days ahead. When we last checked on November 6, 2026, a table for two was open on 88% of the dates in the window.

What goes first is the hour: only 1% of the open slots we log fall between 7:00 and 8:30 PM. The time we see open most often is 10:30 PM.

When does Rubirosa release reservations?

Rubirosa takes a limited number of reservations up to 7 days ahead, for parties of up to seven. They open on Resy at midnight, and by phone at 212-965-0500 from 11 AM.

What kind of place it is

Rubirosa is the family-run Italian-American restaurant AJ Pappalardo opened on Mulberry Street in 2009. The thin-crust pies come from the recipe his father used at Joe and Pat's on Staten Island.

Walk-ins and the other ways in

Rubirosa saves room for walk-ins: check in with the host for the latest wait.

If the night you want is full

Try an earlier or later time, or wait for a cancellation. SnagRes watches Rubirosa's Resy calendar and texts you when a table opens on your date. You book it yourself on Resy; we never book, hold or resell a table.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rubirosa on Resy?

Yes. It takes reservations on Resy.

Can I book Rubirosa by phone?

Yes. Its listing says you can call 212-965-0500 from 11 AM, as well as booking on Resy from midnight.

When do December 2026 reservations at Rubirosa open?

Rubirosa's calendar reaches December 1 on Tuesday, November 24 at midnight, and each later date follows the same rule: 7 days ahead at midnight. Hours are local to the restaurant.

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