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| - I have been to Novecento 4-5 times. And it will continue to be my "go-to" pizzeria.
My first visit did not make me an immediate fan. I ordered a pizza with spicy tomato sauce, fresh mozz., and mushrooms. It was OK, but I did not think I would be back. I ate there, my pizza was cut (they do not cut to go pizzas), and I thought it was a little soggy in the middle. I have to admit, I was confused about what to order at my first visit. The pizza maker welcomed me from behind the counter, asked if I had been there before, and noted all pizzas were one size and he suggested the margerhita (tomato, fresh mozz with basil). That type was not my favorite so, under the gun (no one else in line but pizza maker waiting), did the mushroom. I did not get the grated parm and basil which he asked if I wanted.
I did go back about 6 weeks later. I am a huge fan now and go every couple of weeks. I ordered the Roma (fresh mozz, prosciutto, 2 brown eggs in middle, with electives of spicy tomato sauces, fresh basil and grated parm, and salt and pepper). Of the times I have ordered it, I ate that first time in house, and it was heavenly tasting. A few other times, have gotten it to go (uncut), still excellent when I got home 10-15 mins. later.
I get that other reviewers say it may be soggy towards middle of pizza. I do think it has to do with the thinness and consistency of the crust but, I think it goes well with the crustier and chewyier edges.
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