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| - After much anticipation and plenty of procrastination, I have finally gotten around to trying out Setebello after my girlfriend and I decided we were craving pizza. If you come here expecting a big, greasy chicago style deep dish however, you will be disappointed (and stupid, for not reading the title of the restaurant). They only do authentic Neapolitan pizza here and that is what you will get. If you are open minded to this drastically different definition of pizza however, you will fall in love.
It's cozy inside. There are a couple of non-descript italian themed decorations, a modest bar and a fire oven conspicuously located in the middle of the establishment. If you go in the evening there's bound to be a wait but trust me when I say it's worth it. We were eventually seated and our friendly waiter was happy to explain the quality of the ingredients, the serving size, and a number of other questions a foodie like myself would normally ask during a first time dining experience.
A single pizza tends to serve one average appetite, or two small appetites (with the addition of an antipasti). My girlfriend chose the spicy Diavola and I went with the popular Capricciosa. They were simply heavenly. My pizza was delicately covered in artichoke, roasted peppers, succulent olives, and fresh basil which added perfect flavor to the mouth watering cheese over their fresh crushed tomatoes. Believe me when I say you can taste the difference between these quality ingredients and the crap you can buy at a major corporate pizza joint.
It's surprisingly thin and light-- many people eat it with a knife and fork and you can always request to have it served sliced if you wish. It's perfect if you aren't in the mood for excessive carbs or fats but still want a satisfying meal. I had no problem finishing the whole thing and could have easily eaten the other half of my girlfriends pizza but she insisted on saving it for later :P
I have had Neapolitan style pizza before and my girlfriend has had the stuff in authentic eateries in Italy. Both of us concluded that this was, without question, the best pizza we have ever tasted. This has instantly become one of my favorite spots and I guarantee I will be back here several times over the next few months. If you are in the Henderson area and you have not tried Setebello, you have NO excuse not to come here. Hell, if you're lactose intolerant pop a lactase pill and join in on the fun-- I firmly believe all residents of the area owe it to themselves to experience this place.
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