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| - If you are looking for excellent pizza with high-quality ingredients, Settebello is the place to go. There aren't any unnecessary bells and whistles - the short, one-page menu lists just a few appetizers alongside the pizza, but the small selection ensures that every item you eat there is delicious. The pricing is reasonable, bordering on inexpensive, for the quality of the food you're getting.
Don't skip the appetizers! The salads are especially fresh and beautifully-constructed. I would recommend the Panzanella salad to share; it's light enough that it won't distract you from your pizza later, but with flavor and body from the shaved cheese and proscuitto crisps to make it worth your while.
As for the pizza, the dough is thin and soft with just a bit of a crunch; it'll fall apart if you try lifting the slices and eating by hand. You'll be happier in the end for having to pick up your knife and fork, though. You'll appreciate the distinctness of the ingredients; the toppings aren't drowning in seas of cheese and sauce and grease, and every bite is different and delicious.
The food is definitely the number-one selling point at Settebello, and the ambiance is a good second, with the cozy-but-classy casual atmosphere. The service needs a bit of work though - it's just "okay". For the excellence of the food they're serving, the average-ness of the wait staff is a bit of a letdown. They're efficient, but lukewarm at best on their own. They do a little better if you break the ice yourself, though. Don't hesitate to ask your server for clarification if you need help with the menu and all the Italian food terms, they give good advice.
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