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| - I've been to Monte Cello's on Babcock more than a few times in the past 5 years, so it wouldn't be fair to review them on my last visit (which was this past Monday) but instead review them based on the sum total of all of my visits (which are many).
First things first: What I like:
1. Their Calzones are AMAZING. Definitely the best I've ever eaten. Not too saucy, not too small or dry, perfectly seasoned. I always opt for the meatball, and while I've usually had it with the usual meatball fillings (meatballs, a little sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese), this recent visit made me realize that you can add extras in it, and apparently it doesn't cost you any extra. I tried it with some pepperoni and extra cheese -- even though it was good, I will still just do mine plain. Also, I love the fact that they are filling enough (at least for me) that I can eat half there, and take half home the next day for lunch. Tip: if ordering the side of sauce (which does cost extra) and more than one person is doing the calzone, ONLY order one sauce. There is more than enough to share.
2. Which leads me to their side sauces. If you order a side of something (ranch, sauce, whatever) you get practically a BOWL full of it. It's almost bordering on too much...but hey...too much is better than not enough.
3. Pizza. They USED to have a special during Steeler games that you could order (during the game) a large cheese pizza for 7.99. They don't anymore. Hey, the economy, whatever. Their taco pizza is one serious pizza. Lots of meat, lots of cheese, lots of taco toppings. They aren't messing around. Get the jalapenos on the side, though. A little pricey on their pizzas, but they're really good. That's what Monte's is known for, mainly, is their pizza.
4. French fries. Crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft in the inside. Enough said.
Some *minor* gripes:
1. If eating in, try NOT to sit in the dining room by the bar. I have found service to be a little slower there. I prefer the other dining room, or take out.
2. The price is a little high, but on the other side, the quality is good.
General overall review: This is an all around great place to go. Go here.
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