I moved here from NYC and for over two years I've lamented the poor pizza options. Then one day after a few hours at Starbucks I got a craving for pizza and thought I'd give The Italian Pie a try. This is amazingly good pizza! The multigrain crust is fantastic and I LOVE that they salt and pepper the rim. The spinach and artichoke and garlic shrimp pies are my favorite, but my husband has tried several others and loved each one.
Look, I'm not saying Brixx is bad, but it's an entirely different type of pizza. The Italian Pie is classic American pizza with a twist. That twist being interesting topping combinations and crust. The staff is super friendly and tonight I met Arturo, one of the owners. Great guy and really eager to do what he can to make his guests happy. The decor isn't great, but this is not fine dining Italian, it is a casual pizza spot. Good drink specials every night I've been there and the prices overall are good.
One last note, I've had a lot of pizza including in Italy itself and I like these pies a lot. Notice how generous they are with their toppings and the overall consistency of the product. Give it a try and try to keep in mind that it's not intended to be five star dining people. Relax, get a beer and a pie and enjoy the friendly staff and casual atmosphere.