Roostica

On Stock Island, Roostica turned a simple warehouse into a wildly successful culinary destination — a local favorite for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian soul food in a casual, family-friendly setting. The heart of the kitchen is two wood-burning ovens — the “dragons” — holding a consistent 900 degrees. That intense heat is the secret to the signature pies: a perfect, charred crust that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.

Ask what the most popular order is and the answer comes without hesitation: the Brooklyn Boy, a meat-lover’s dream topped with sweet sausage, meatballs, spicy salami, bacon, onion, red pepper, and mozzarella — meat on every square inch, pulled from the fire at exactly the right moment. Doris’s favorite is the Mortadella Pizza, with fresh mozzarella, burrata, and toasted pistachios that are toasted right on the pie in the oven, an aromatic touch that takes the whole dish to the next level. It’s not just pizza, either: the manicotti earns raves, and portions are generous enough to feed a family. From the technique to the toppings, the dedication to quality here is unmistakable.

Featured in our Florida Keys locals’ guide — We actually eat there.