Barstool Pizza Review - Red Rose Pizzeria (Springfield, MA)

Dave continues the Massachusetts Pizza Tour in Springfield where there was a lot of hype surrounding Red Rose Pizzeria.
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[@SkepticalGuy]

I discovered One Bite about four weeks ago. Now I've eaten pizza 14 times in two weeks, and watched 800 episodes while neglecting my job. Thanks Dave.

[@christylynn451]

Haha Right? It’s addictiiing!!

[@xtremefrenchman]

you legend ; )

[@Win7ermu7e]

Try being on keto and being addicted to the channel.

[@robertbennett6697]

It gets worse. Now I'm baking test pizzas every day. Continually searching for the best sauce and dough recipes not to mention chasing the elusive crunch and thickness of the crusts. How do you properly seal the joints in the firebrick if I make my own oven?

[@barry_allen321]

Dude you're literally spamming the same comment in each of his videos

[@freeecountryy]

Here's a little Springfield, MA inside story for you from someone who grew up outside the city and has family there. MGM came in and wanted to build their casino around 10 years (or more?) ago. Red Rose is directly across the street from where they were going to build, so the company offered to buy out the whole block where Red Rose is located. Every single business sold EXCEPT for Red Rose. Not only did they not sell out to the corporate man, they EXPANDED their business into another storefront the family owned. They saw the big picture, and are an example to family owned business everywhere. If you can, stick around and expand when "Wal-Mart" comes to town. Every city / town looks exactly the same in this country, with chain restaurants etc etc. The Red Rose is an example of a family that didn't take the money and had the confidence in themselves and their workers to build something bigger and even more special. My family celebrated my grandfather's 100th Bday there last summer and it's one of the best memories we'll ever have. Support local businesses!

[@xtremefrenchman]

well said.

[@NMauro]

That is my kind of place. The owner said her PARENTS were from Naples. She is first generation and the class she has shows in the place. The daughters work there and hopefully it will carry on for many years. I plan on taking on son there next time we visit the HOF. Salute!!

[@JulezNDrumz]

Ah, glorious!!!

[@daninkwell]

I'm 47. I've been eating here since I was 14. This place is a gem in the city. Long live Red Rose.

[@chrisprilloisebola]

thats cool, but i also dont think theres any shame in taking the buy out and still having a business elsewhere

[@snarkloaf]

Legend has it Dave is still roaming the hallways of this pizzeria trying to find his way out.

[@jimdobbs1861]

lol place is fooking huge

[@rbnh9827]

Spinal Tap !!

[@bedlambikes]

@@jimdobbs1861 They're the 2nd largest pizzeria in the USA

[@bedlambikes]

@@jimdobbs1861 They're the 2nd largest pizzeria in the USA

[@leonardmerino7387]

Dave’s backroom nightmare

[@Oddjob126]

That’s Pioneer Valley style pizza. Pizza that style all over central mass and northern CT. Red Rose is a great place.

[@CinoXL]

Def a Hartford to Worcester style. Lots of great spots with the same style. Tough being from this area and going to other parts of the country. Can’t find a good pie.

[@mtweiss01]

I grew up in West Springfield and we went to red Rose or Canta Napolis across the bridge. Best style pizza ever. My wife is from North Haven and raves about Sallie’s and Pepe’s but once she tasted Pioneer Valley styled pizza, she was hooked! 👍🏼😎

[@paulhowes5094]

@@mtweiss01 I call it Springfield Mass style. The grinder started in Springfield. grinder is the roll they made using the leftover pizza dough they formed into loaves to grind into bread crumbs.

[@hacim42]

I love that he's still just carrying around the pizza as he does the tour.

[@wizcorn9958]

Do you like when people carry pizza?

[@hacim42]

I would've put it down somewhere personallly

[@TIJETS]

With a half eaten slice on top of the box very talented

[@matthewprestia7647]

@@wizcorn9958 swing and a miss

[@obozomustgo5449]

The box is part of his uniform

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

This is a well deserved score. We see countless owners come out and watch the review live but Mrs Caputo is so awesome, well we saw what she did and went back inside. Genuine review, great atmosphere, unique pie..... well deserved 7.9

[@raymaze810]

Bro wtf why do you spoil it

[@TheRealSamPreece]

@@jamyphill Sorry to say, mate, but him spoiling the score is not going to change it. Maybe don't read the comments before watching next time. Chur.

[@TheRealSamPreece]

The White Rabbit, Shine, Adrenochrome, The Blood of Christ.

[@Hockeistguyalive]

Pizza from someone’s masshole. 🗑

[@DXSUCKIT1990]

This is the type of pizza is big over here in western mass

[@WesDaviestravel]

Should have gone for the small pie it would have been on the 8’s

[@dunpit3925]

I’m feeling that also

[@TheTomphson]

@Corey Poulen hella coke will do that to you

[@EsaShaheed]

@@TheTomphson and Adderall

[@sundarpichai940]

I don't believe him. Crappy college pizza is always thick and doughy like that and that definitely looks like crappy college pizza

[@James-pq5er]

@@sundarpichai940 you are so wrong. It may look like a crappy thick pizza, but you just wait until you try it. The cheese is thick and the crust is crispy, even for the center slices. The flavor of the sauce is perfectly spicy without any pepper flakes. Damn it's good.

[@ThisIsNotAnExit86]

Ive been going to Red Rose my whole life and I love seeing this! The pizza and house salad, fried mozz for an appetizer. So amazing!

[@SouthernSkeptic]

One of the best reviews in a while. The man of the people reviews where Prez meets the workers and owners are always the best.

[@pcdguy]

I live in the area and Red Rose is legit. I grew up in CT and was use to thin New Haven style, but this is definitely unique. I’m not sure what is about all of the pizza places in this area, but you have to request pie cut- if you don’t they all cut them square. Either way- great to see Dave visit Springfield. Western Mass doesn’t get much love!

[@61hink]

Naugatuck Valley in CT used to have a similar style - The Berkshire in Torrington, Ro's in Watertown, Bacci's in Waterbury, and a bunch more. Cut in triangle slices though.

[@Steinbock23]

Glad to see a spotlight on our side of the state. As bad as Springfield is, this is great. And the tbirds are in the finals, western mass is on top

[@jetx_47]

Agreed. Big fan of the Springfield Cut.

[@JBrooksNYS]

I live in Utica NY and most of the pizzarias cut their pizzas into squares also.

[@johnmayo4301]

@@JBrooksNYS A lot of central CT is square cut too.

[@WarlordRising]

Undercarriage is incredibly impressive considering the dough. You can tell the people who cooked it know what they're doing. They should offer traditional triangle slice, though. That's definitely a pie you save for a week or two. Looks good to me. Surprised Dave only went 7.9 (dinged for the square slices). That looks like an 8.2 to me.

[@kylehooker3710]

They do with smaller pizza's he said

[@redsoxnbr]

Owner wrote it lol highly doubt it, I’m from 2 towns over and I’ll drive past 90 pizza joints to get red rose, it’s actually that good! Kudos

[@sethcourtney468]

Out the gate I thought it was 8.2+, but I agree with Dave on those center “slices”

[@kaijeffro4788]

Well done on ruining the whole review

[@kidrobot.]

nah, not to take anything away from them but anyone can make a crispy crust

[@thecrazyhobo]

I love how Dave comes off as sort of a grumpy hard ass when doing his reviews, but then turns into the friendliest teddy bear when talking to the people. He's a good dude.

[@AJ-das]

You can really tell

[@JohnSmith-vl1jj]

You should see how kind he is to his girlfriend Debbie the uber driver.

[@PrimordialEconomics]

I think he comes off grumpy cause there is a bad woke cartel all over the country perpetuating psyops against anyone refusing to be cancelled. It can wear on you. Stay strong Dave fuck the mob.

[@PuntaPacifica507]

He’s a tool

[@samhack5711]

Comment sections a rollercoaster!

[@nnnickkk]

Damn. That's a great score. I honestly haven't seen a thick pizza with a NY thin crust undercarriage. Now I want one.

[@jerrythomas4457]

Go get ya one tiger

[@hungandfaded8228]

@@jerrythomas4457 😂

[@hungandfaded8228]

@@jerrythomas4457 haven’t heard someone use tiger in so long

[@wizcorn9958]

Just wondering if you got a pizza yet? Asking for a friend

[@jakeekaj9000]

That's very similar to the Milan style, a little on the thick side, soft on top, crispy on the bottom, huge pies.

[@BlackAesop]

What a class act Dave is. Keeps it 100 while reviewing then takes time to meet the family and the staff to take pictures. Love it!

[@marcuse9030]

That's why he's our Prez

[@DenyThisFlesh]

That might be the best looking pizza I've seen on here. Thick crust, but still crispy? I know where I'm going if I'm ever in Springfield, MA.

[@michelleper5065]

kinda like Chicago pie with Detroit and Newyork mix in there, they took the best of each, this pizza would have been given 8.5 or higher by him, if it had a little thinner crust. This was definite 8.

[@Steve_The_Weave]

@@michelleper5065 I agree, if you order a small or even just a slice, it would come with slightly thinner crust. still makes that score even more impressive

[@user-wo7dl6tb2q]

TRASH

[@E7R1I6C]

Please avoid Springfield 😂😂

[@firemandadffd3217]

Right?!?!

[@patrickaburke33]

Grew up in Springfield. I would put Red Rose up against anyone in the country. 25+ years having to deal with sub-par pizza living in Boston. Owner Rita & family are incredible human beings.

[@donaldpaluga]

puhleeze-New Haven #wakeupdave #TIMETODIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE

[@ThahnG413]

Pizza joints make life a great thing

[@Kevin_Yagoonie]

Capri in Holyoke is good also

[@GlimmerJSP]

Completely agree. You can’t believe the pizza I have to suffer with since moving to upstate NY.

[@pgd4lmd]

I was told a little secret when you travel looking for good pizza especially cape Cod or Florida you’ll typically come up short because it starts with great water for the dough

[@cissaye]

As a Springfield native , this makes me proud :,-)

[@TedGrugend]

I didn't think he'd even go higher than 7, based on what he likes. I'm glad they scored that high, it's excellent pizza in my opinion.

[@handsomejerk]

I hate him for his politics, but he gets a few points for respecting red rose.

[@William3DP]

I am from Springfield and I grew up on this pizza. One thing about Red Rose pizza is that their (very large) Party-size pizza tastes and feels just as well cooked and crispy as (what the Red Rose calls) a small pizza.

[@BATM_Media]

Springfield MA born and raised. The ONLY thing I miss about Springfield is being able to get decent pizza almost anywhere in the city. In Texas it's not like that. A lot of places serve pizza that's just a step above Dominoes. Only a handful of places in San Antonio make a decent pie for a reasonable price.

[@HoneyBadger707]

"Can you take a picture with my daughter?" - Everyone knows that is the first step towards a relationship with the Prez

[@cactaceous]

His Kardashian wannabe girlfriend was there.

[@LabTech41]

Two things that struck me on top of the quality of the pizza: 1 - Anyone else notice that front door, and now it's a nice ornate wooden door, and not some cheap, mass produced metal and glass door that every place has? That's the kind of thing you have to order custom from a craftsman, and it shows a high degree of dedication. 2 - Obviously when Portnoy comes to your place, it creates a stir, but the people there knew to only pop out for a second, see what's going on, then just as quick pop back in so that Portnoy doesn't feel uncomfortable or pressured. That's class.

[@kurtusky13]

There's some pretty expensive carpentry throughout the whole restaurant in there. Look at all the moulding and big arches, the bar etc.

[@LabTech41]

@@kurtusky13 True enough; I was speaking about the door because that's basically the first impression you get of a building.

[@buzzerbeater6257]

@@LabTech41 what’s with you and the door? You want to make love to that door

[@makinmovesmoon5786]

In Springfield everyone needs a decent job

[@codytylek7836]

@@LabTech41 as a house cleaner, the one thing I always do is make sure their front door inside and out are sparking clean. They always notice a door with all the grime off!! Second to that, I poop in their toilet and look and see everything from that point of view. Then I clean everything really well with my fresh poop.

[@dapperdandy100]

My daughter had a hockey tournament in Springfield a few months ago we got pizza from here for the team I was shocked at how good this pizza was. Definitely deserves to be in the eights for taste and originality.

[@-KYUSS-]

Did you get the triangle slices? I wanted to see that one.

[@dapperdandy100]

@@-KYUSS- We got the same size Dave got. It’s thick but it’s not heavy or greasy. Personally I’d give it an 8.6 all day long. It worked out well because some kids don’t like crust.

[@-KYUSS-]

@@dapperdandy100 Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDeviousDrDoom]

stop being a PRAG!

[@SedContraApologia]

413 stand up! South end still dropping pies with the best of them! Proud of this review!

[@paulhowes5094]

but then he didn't rate it as high as I would

[@volneyalex]

That pizza looks bomb. Its one of the best visual pizzas he's reviewed.

[@christophers.4007]

how to say you don't know shit about pizza without saying you don't know shit about pizza....

[@michelleper5065]

Too thick but looks good, you should see some of the pizzas in Italy, their dough is the key, sauce and cheese also top notch but their dough is what makes them 10/10.

[@Price245]

This video just made me order a pizza

[@bsx132]

Too thick but the niece and daughter aren't.

[@BlackLotusKoi]

That first CRUNCH !!!!! Ooooo Weeeeeee

[@jackflanagan4298]

I live in the area and have been to Red Rose several times. It’s truly a community staple and I’m glad it finally got recognition from Prez. That being said, there are quite a few places in the area that do a very similar style of pizza to them and I would be very interested to see if he tries anything else in the Western MA/ Northern CT area and how he compares it.

[@Unarmedlime]

He went to Casa Pizzeria in ludlow too

[@IamCatharinemme]

Omg everything in the area is trash. This area is all chain. Red rose is a rarity

[@natalieauroraphoto]

@@IamCatharinemme Brunos in sixteen acres is good stuff. A lot smaller than red rose, but better pizza imo

[@nicolemeldonian3648]

So glad he liked it! Red Rose is a staple to our community! If you wanna have a good time and great food, go to Red Rose!!!

[@EvansSecret]

Walking through the restaurant with a half eaten slice on his box and a shirt with holes in it. Dude is a legend.

[@mattmmilli8287]

and worth 400mil while doing it 😂

[@bb-nq5qc]

Pizza looks amazing. The family are top notch, so happy you went there Dave.

[@losdeedles3753]

I grew up with Red Rose. Didn't realize how special it was until i found myself perpetually disappointed with other pizza joints. I'm halfway in between pepe's and red rose now, and red rose gets my business more often than not.

[@BATM_Media]

There used to be a great little place up Belmont, almost in East Long Meadow called Damianos, that place was great. I think they closed it up when the old man retired.

[@paulfitz6614]

Love seeing these family owned businesses thriving. They are the true lifeblood of any country, not the corporations.

[@christylynn451]

1000%

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Sadly COVID and a lack of interest from the younger generations has killed a lot of great local family restaurants. Now many can't find good help because nobody wants to work.

[@Ch33no]

What a great owner. Deserves an 8.1 all day for being so sweat and humble.

[@charlesbolton6736]

It must have been humid.

[@portlandgoose4727]

ehhhh...7.9. he's a little too soft. not enough crisp

[@TheSeltzerMan]

Ayyyyy from Springfield here and we were all waiting on this review

[@MrPhrame]

peppas in east longmeadow is better

[@FFFFUUUUUUUUUUU]

@@MrPhrame that garlic knot crust 😳

[@Donbarbz]

Dave is awesome! The guy built his own brand from the ground up doing something he loves n is set for life. On top of that he’s down to earth and a class act n is genuine as hell. Continued blessings and success to him!

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Remember having pizza there visiting the Basketball Hall of Fame. Pizza is just as delicious today as when it was just a tiny restaurant. Family pride has kept it first class. Daughters are wonderful people as is the whole family. Father, Nicola, was a great guy. And yes, kitchen has always been spotless. Hope to have a pizza there later this summer. New Haven has Frank Pepe’s but Springfield will always have THE RED ROSE.

[@bowtiemick2010]

I absolutely love the Red Rose pizza! Pizza and a house salad with their homemade dressing is the best! I love that they use cornmeal on the bottom and it is crisp. I'm going to make a special trip to RR when I am back in town next. Great job!

[@MikeJamesHayden]

Yessss!!! especially in the big bowl. The salad at the bottom is divine!!!!

[@MasettiPF]

I grew up going to Red Rose. This is so awesome to see! You’re the man, Dave!

[@MattUNI2005]

This was a great review. How anybody could watch this and not have an ounce of respect of what Dave is doing for these business is beyond me. Love how down to earth he is as they give him a tour.

[@BrvoGrlY]

We love Dave!!

[@yavehsuarez9392]

Bro finally been waiting for a Springfield review now I have something new to try and it looks great 👍

[@boognish89]

You live in Springfield but didn't know about Red Rose?

[@bonvct]

He shoulda gone to Frankie and Johnnies or Salernos

[@jasond4677]

Let's go Springfield Massachusetts, South end only place that did not sell out to the casino 💯.. the rules were definitely broken, dave took like 10 bites and 2 different slices.

[@CrazyCranker]

Wow! my hometown! Thanks Dave! Grew up there but, our pizza of choice was one block up the street back in the mid 70's. "Family Pizza" on Dickinson Ave. I think they moved though. Every Friday night was pizza night. We were definitely spoiled!

[@BlndFire]

@scottyzone7473 Family moved to Sumner Ave & the food is still as great as it was in the old spot! Just a smaller location.

[@BATM_Media]

​@BlndFire whenever I go home to visit my family it's always a problem cause my aunts will wanna feed me and I'm like I can't! I gotta save room for the chicken and brocolli alfredo with the bacon in it from Family Pizza!! 😂😂 I'll travel 3000 miles from Texas with that on my mind.

[@Bigniccashyt]

Dave still rockin' the shirt with the holes around the collar. Millionaires are cheap, everybody knows the rules.

[@oofowie8882]

Lol, probably a $300 Kanye shirt

[@smashley0921]

I grew up on Red Rose pizza!!! And yes, it is where we celebrate many birthdays/functions! Great score! So happy you liked it!

[@ikon8275]

Dave I apologize this rant is going to be a long one.... I've lived in western Mass my entire life, long story short Red Rose is an institution here. It's by far the best pizza and salad I've ever had in my entire life. It's widely regarded as the biggest and best pizza joint in Western Mass. It's the gold standard of which we all compare every Pizza too! I've had pizza all over our country. Dave kept getting confused at what style it was. It's red rose style/western Mass style. The only way I can describe it is, it's like it's a Neapolitan hand tossed pie. Basically around the edges you're getting the thick crunchy deep dish vibes, but towards the middle it gets very thin charred undercarriage like a New York Neapolitan. The huge party size is cut it in Detroit style squares. You're basically getting the best of ALL WORLDS! Fun fact: when MGM built their new casino in downtown Springfield, MGM offered the city and the owners of red rose millions of dollars to retire/ relocate. (They probably wanted to put a parking lot there) Our entire city absolutely rejected that idea and stood firm. That's how important that place is to us.

[@luckyaznboi777]

Appreciated this spit the history 👏🙌

[@myqueries137]

That crunch is very satisfying when you bite into it, and the fact that it is audible in that whole traffic!!

[@LeekO-ns1dw]

Red Rose is the best pizza in all of Western Mass. Be eating it my whole life

[@BATM_Media]

When I was a little kid there was a place in the "Tower Square" food court. My mom used to bribe me with a slice so I would behave while she shopped at Steigers. To me that was the best. But maybe it's just nostalgia.

[@bill9540]

Nice comment☺️

[@RobRuiz805]

Dave getting the tour reminded me of the Goodfellas restaurant scene....only thing missing was the The Crystals - Then he kissed me song

[@lucasblanchard47]

SIX HUNDRED seats inside?! That’s absolutely massive!

[@wizcorn9958]

That’s what she said 🤤

[@charlesbolton6736]

@@wizcorn9958 do you comment to everyone? Get a life. 🧬

[@codytylek7836]

On weekends you have to wait for a table too!!! It’s always packed. Their shareable salads are great, along with all of their other food. It’s an institution here in western MA

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@codytylek7836 that’s insane and I want to eat there ha

[@natalieauroraphoto]

It's next to the casino and it's pretty much the only decent food in the south end, so yeah

[@daninkwell]

I'm going today for pizza. I've been eating this pizza since 14. I'm now almost 47. Long live Red Rose. A reason to stay living in Springfield.

[@garybettman7026]

Oh yes!! Great video once again my good friend!! Sorry to hear about your beloved Boston Celtics though! 😂😭- Gary..

[@remington8917]

Make it to the finals and be the best team in the east this year helllll ya

[@dsweatherbee]

Celtics this year 🎉😅😂

[@dominix5548]

Red Rose is old Springfield, old Italian neighborhood. Homemade pasta, inhouse cheese - the real deal.

[@eddean7728]

There pizza is great , but their Italian Food is beyond Excellent. That’s why they are so big. Great Family

[@KhalDrogo76]

Rough town, I've had experiences at the bus station there that was reminiscent of the Road Warrior

[@stanfordhiga2135]

I love the fact he’s walking around with that huge pizza box!

[@richardclegg5853]

Big fan since 1982 while in school at AIC in Springfield. Don't get back to western MA as much as I used to but always make a point to stop by Red Rose when I do

[@TedGrugend]

Capri Pizza in Holyoke and Italian Friendly in Holyoke need reviews

[@dlc1119]

When I worked in Springfield this was our go-to for pizza. The in-house dining for other Italian dishes is equally good.

[@burtmacklinfbi8824]

I love when the employees get scared and run back inside as soon as they walk out to record him lol

[@amg2022]

We live out of town and every single time we would visit my grandma we got a Red Rose pizza and orange sodas. It’s one of the best memories of my life: Springfield also has authentic Italian ice.

[@Probably_tryna_sleep]

The fact that of all people, el prez has never had a slice quite like that one, makes me really want to try that pizza. It looks delicious

[@G_A_F_F_N_E_Y]

I’m from the area and can say red rose is the best pizza in the area 💯%

[@RealJPMcGrath]

Come on out here, plenty to do. We have MGM, Basketball Hall of Fame, 6 flags, a walburgers, and a ton of other things to do in western mass!

[@RealJPMcGrath]

@@azdbuk you're always more than welcome in MA, Boston can be mean but western MA is super friendly! There's a lot to do and the state is pretty small so even if you wanted to do a day trip to Boston it would only be an hour and a half drive!

[@codytylek7836]

We got the dr Seuss museum, the Yiddish Love us, we invented the graham cracker, smith and Wesson guns in Springfield armory, volleyball hall of fame in Holyoke ma, Emily Dickinson home, Eric Carlyle hungry hungry caterpillar, some of the finest colleges around, etc.

[@EddieDBama]

WHOA! I ate there probably 16 years ago. Went to a Springfield AHL game and had Red Rose pre-game.

[@ljec1991]

The saddest part of this series is it makes me realize we don’t have any good pizza where I live.

[@wizcorn9958]

You should move🤤

[@masonmcconnell9375]

true lol

[@janehess6607]

I definitely relate, especially because I grew up eating great pizza he reviewed in NJ. Pizza wasteland out here.

[@SC68170]

U live in Texas?

[@ljec1991]

@@SC68170 Utah

[@skylohs4631]

Been checking everyday since I heard you swung by this place. Born and raised in Springfield and that is the birthday spot. Classic pizza

[@5literfox89]

I love that he never sets the pizza down and just carries it everywhere with his slice on it lol

[@HeatherGarcia-di9se]

The help n cooks Throwing up gang signs 😂😂😂😂i love it 👑😂😂😢😂😂

[@michaeltellurian825]

That is an incredible business she has there. You can tell she runs a tight ship and she really knows what she's doing.

[@marlostanfield1087]

Not really! She said the pizza was “Neapolitan style” lol 😂

[@worldkarting89]

This style is prevalent around the Western Mass Connecticut River Valley (91 corridor). I implore you to try some other places in the area. Family Pizza in South Hadley, Roma Restaurant in Southwick, Amedeo’s and Capri in Holyoke. All are similar styles.

[@jojosciderreviewsandmore5097]

I’m originally from West Springfield, MA and now live just north of Boston. Red Rose is amazing. I was there for my high school graduation party. People find the square slices to be unique, but it is very common in western, MA

[@61hink]

Best place in Springfield?

[@jojosciderreviewsandmore5097]

@@61hink I think so, best pizza I’ve ever had is probably Bella Napoli in West Springfield though

[@61hink]

@@jojosciderreviewsandmore5097 I'll be in Springfield for a couple of days next month so I may try one of those places out, thanks.

[@jojosciderreviewsandmore5097]

@@61hink let me know how it goes!

[@tonylotito3845]

Dave thanks great family atmosphere. Happy their pizza was good

[@Steve_The_Weave]

Best place in Springfield hands down, and right across the street from the MGM Casino. Great to see Dave liked it!

[@gmrjasz]

i kinda like the 7 8 minute videos the little tours and staff meet and greets are great. I get not doing it with great pizza, but 8+ needs a tour everytime

[@EddiXP]

Wish we could get back to these long-form reviews. They're my favorite

[@bb-nq5qc]

Agreed. The deal is when Dave likes the pizza and the joint, he goes longer. But it is nice regardless, to see the mechanics of the places.

[@imthemanlol4133]

As a springfield native this is definitely the best pizza spot around hands down.

[@namzuG23]

The salad in red rose is legendary

[@IEdjumacate]

There’s a place in Caldwell, NJ called Tony D’s. Haven’t had it in years (moved away) but from what I remember it was really good thin, party style pizza. Big square/rectangle pies cut into squares, the most remarkable thing about it was how well it would reheat. To this day I don’t think I’ve ever had leftover pizza reheat as well as that one. It was almost better than having it fresh.

[@Dutc308]

Dave is always generous with the New England pizza scores! Everyone knows the rules!!!😂😂

[@stackered]

Massachusetts pizza is basically inedible, having lived in Boston right near the North End for a few years. Coming from NJ, and having tried literally every place in Boston/Cambridge/etc., the best slice was Pinnochio's and I'd give it a Jersey 7.1 being generous. Regina's, that Dave I think gave in the 9's... literally was the ONLY pizza I've ever thrown out in my life. Two bites and threw out a pie. Tried the place 3 more times and literally never ate more than a slice. Its truly garbage up there, the bread taste like cardboard and the sauce is straight from a can no basil, nothing. That's why Dave has a handicapped palette and is actually terrible at scoring pizza (still doesn't know what a Neapolitan fucking is lmfao).. he grew up in Boston. You can't come back from that, even thousands of days into eating pies from NY/NJ area.

[@ChasEmerick]

This thick-but-crisp style is (AFAIK) unique to the older Italian family restaurant spots in the "Pioneer Valley" (Western Mass, southern VT, maybe some north of Hartford). It's what I grew up on; I have so many memories of watching football or movies while eating pizza like this, and then saving the crust for last: the move is to scoop out the soft bread from the crust roll, and then dip the crunchy shell in a dish of marinara as you go along!

[@surendrahbishun579]

Not for nothing that crisp alone puts the pizza in the 8’s…I’m headed to get some pizza now…😂😂🤣🤣

[@dylanshameklis2017]

I grew up in Springfield MA. I would go to Red Rose all the time with family. It was the favorite pizza place for all of us. I moved away living in states down south and always looking for a place like Red Rose to satisfy my pizza needs but can never find it. I will travel back just for Red Rose Pizza.

[@JDP-k2j]

Another 7.9?!? Dave is off his rocker, these scores mean nothing anymore.

[@Droneflyers]

Exactly. He feels pressure to do right by the businesses as opposed to representing the consumer.

[@maxwinterburn1513]

Pres is such a great bloke. His reviews, good or bad, really mean a lot to people. Love this shit 👌

[@mikerzisu9508]

That pizza looked right up my alley. Looked really good to me

[@tech1238]

That’s what i’m saying. I’d eat a whole one

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@tech1238 I like a bit thicker crust like that, good crisp and it looked like it had a lot of really good sauce on it.

[@wizcorn9958]

You have an alley?

[@mikerzisu9508]

@@wizcorn9958 don't we all?

[@marcr-m1941]

Given the apparent quality and uniqueness of the pizza, I'd have thought a clean rookie 8.0 would've hit the spot, taking it to the worth-travelling-for echelon. Love these reviews!

[@Droneflyers]

No way it's worth traveling for. It was 15 miles from us....and not even worth that.

[@galaxyii]

This is the first Dave pizza review where I actually want to go to this place. The owner was very nice, and the place is huge. I’m going to write this down on my places to go list.

[@bmf00]

this place reminds me of christos in brockton. they closed several years ago. after a very long run. they had great pizza.

[@corski]

That pizza looks great! Looks like it would stand up to a few toppings too. That crunch had me.

[@wizcorn9958]

Just wondering if that crunch still has you? Asking for a friend

[@joedowd2632]

I’m the friend, still wondering if it has you, because it has me

[@blaahster]

Love this episode! Great stuff!

[@AG-xc5ni]

One of the best sounding pizzas of all time. Wow what crunch for so much dough.

[@AshwinAshwinRamdas]

What is a circle slice dave

[@andmyster4]

Gotta say, that pizza looks good af

[@imdanhoover]

very cool...curious what the place in PA is that you mentioned?

[@louiem2]

One great spot, everybody knows it should have been in the 8s

[@kmendozaX]

Grew up on Red Rose pizza in the late 80s early 90s. Great pizza. Dave should also check out family pizza in WeStfield Ma.

[@amarkoric2146]

Dave still doesn’t know the name of Giordano‘s, everyone knows the rules.

[@keithbrookshire]

What a great place, great family and story.

[@PureBlood777]

That pizza looks so good and perfect in my opinion

[@TheDeviousDrDoom]

DON'T BE SUCH A BABA BOOEY NEXT TIME! YOU'LL LIVE LONGER!

[@VideoSpectator1223]

I’m so glad my city was featured on this channel. Best pizza in springfield

[@te0pa0k]

How the fuck is this man not 450 pounds? He has literally been eating pizza everyday for the last fkin decade.

[@Mrk0k044]

Adderall doesnt make you hungry

[@woah.one89]

he does like 2 weeks worth of reviews in 1 day..so no, he hasnt been eating pizza everyday for the last decade.

[@janirwin16]

He literally eats one slice then gets rid of the box after filming

[@DakotaTheRota]

Probably like Matt Stonie, he eats like this in sessions but then doesn't eat that much in between eating sessions. So he probably doesn't actually eat pizza every day, maybe once a week on average but it's mostly clustered. Also he probably shares it with the cameraman.

[@pokerbosscycler]

the new g/f helps burn off alot of calories

[@JulezNDrumz]

Wonderful. I've been coming to Red Rose since I was a wee lil thing. Love you Dave!

[@mattblom3990]

Reading the comments - people, people...A 7.9 is still very good. Yes, it might have broken the 8s if they cut it like human beings not aliens, but a 7.9 is still good!

[@StuPV]

Looks like fantastic pizza - crispy bottom but still some fluffy breading in the base. Best of both worlds

[@xmypantsx]

Ikr, it looks and sounds pretty darn good

[@monxx15]

Can't give this one a 7.9 when you gave "I love Frankie's" 7.7 the other day when it had no crunch and was flopping worse than most Ben Affleck movies