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| - We've been here three times now, including our first experience on opening day weekend, when we received our pizzas for free. Sweet deal, if you were willing to wait in line, which we did. The other two times, the wait wasn't bad, but it does seem like they move a bit slowly even with a whole lot of help behind the counter. This will probably get better with time as the employees get the hang of things a bit more.
The good: The pizza here is well worth the price. Seriously, it is comparable to sit-down Neapolitan pizza places that charge much more for a pie. The sauce is so fresh tasting, and the toppings are high quality. The crust is just what you want in a good Neapolitan pizza. The owners apparently wanted to bring this type of pizza to more people at an affordable price, and I would say they have succeeded. Also nice are the free condiments that include more than just shaker cheese and pepper flakes. They offer parmesan, of course, but it is super fresh as opposed to the kind that come in little pre-processed packets. They also offer oregano and fresh basil...yes, that's right, fresh basil, which other places charge a premium for. We have also tried the house salad, and it is excellent--and enough for two. The patio outside isn't open yet because they are waiting on a permit, but once it is open, it should be nice to sit outside once the weather gets cool enough.
The not-so-good: I mentioned the somewhat clunky (though friendly) service, but again, that will likely improve. If you like sauce, ask for extra. The normal amount is a bit lean. Also, one of the pizzas we received had such thin crust in the middle that it was really TOO thin--like as thin as a piece of notebook paper...maybe. And then, what is it about so many restaurants nowadays that feel they have to play loud, pumping dance music in order to create "energy"? You kind of feel like you're spending a night at the Roxbury here. If they really must do it, I wish they would turn it down by about 50 percent. It's nice to be able to engage in conversation and still be able to hear the person sitting across from you without having to try to read their lips at the same time. The only other thing to note is that the internal lay-out is a bit hard to maneuver. Tables are at angles that are a bit awkward, making it difficult at times to get by certain tables. Not a big deal, just a bit inconvenient, mainly due to the rotunda shape of the room.
The verdict: The positives definitely outweigh the negatives, and we plan to keep coming back for some pretty outstanding pizza for the price. We're looking forward to a bit quieter time on the patio once it's open. :o)
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