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| - This hidden, beautiful, delicious restaurant is exactly why I L-O-V-E Yelp! Last week the boyfriend suggested we go on a "date" and try something new, but preferably in Tempe since that's where we would be shopping prior. Nothing came to mind, so I browsed Yelp and found Classic Italian Pizza. It was love at first read.
Thanks to the prior reviews we were able to find it by searching for the Big Lots sign, and were greeted by a mostly vacant parking lot. There, in the corner, the restaurant was glowing and inviting. Upon entering we were surprised to find only 3 other tables full, and this was a Friday night. Yippee! No wait!
We started with the yummy brick oven bread, Caprese salad, a glass of pinot grigio, and Warka (polish beer)....which all came out quickly. The bread held up to it's expectations - it was the perfect texture of chewy dough and light flavor, brought with a plate of marinara sauce and balsamic. Next it was on to the pizza - Margharita for me and Pepperoni for the boyfriend. Both were yummy, hot, and flavorful. Every table has it's own bottle of olive oil, balsamic, parmesean, and red pepper so we were able to spice our pizza's up just how we like. Mmmm!
For me, it's not only about the food it's about the ambiance and this place definitely has both. It's cozy, pleasant, and when you're there you really feel like someone invited you to be in on the secret.
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