I love pizza. Grimaldi makes pizza for pizza lovers. It would be too trite to say that their pizza is "perfect", but honestly, I have nothing to pick upon.
This was my second foray to Grimaldi's; I had to come back on a return trip to Vegas. I stopped in late, 10 PM, and the place was sparsely populated. I had a quick seating by a warm host and got down to business. I ordered a 12" traditional with pepperoni and ham. When delivered, the pie was the right balance of everything. A thin, chewy but satisfyingly crisp crust. Slightly sweet and slightly salty sauce. Meats that were not overly salty themselves (a common issue) and unusually small 1" pepperoni rounds that managed not to emit excess grease. The cheese was sublime, providing great texture and foundation without getting in the way. Cooked expertly with some char, but not too much. Wow!
I found myself deliberately slowing down to enjoy each bite, putting away my cellphone for the meal and grabbing my sidecar Sam Adams for the journey. It was every bit as good as I remembered from a few years ago and I hope I can revisit the experience sooner next time.