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| - Vero is a fascinating spot I have came across during my sampling of authentic Napoletana styles pizzas. It lies not far away from the Little Italy of Cleveland, a city that I did not excite me thus far in terms of culinary experiences.
Enter Vero pizza on a weekday evening, one of our companions was sick, we decided to take out a couple of pies from here. As we ask for a take out menu, the hostess announces that they are a strict dine-in restaurant only. When I urge them to consider the fact that we have a people waiting back home, would love their pizza, she refuses to budge. On inquiring if they do not have boxes, she says we can box pizzas only after eating our share of the order. We refuse and leave the place for the day.
A day after, we plan our dinner only with people who can physically be present in the restaurant. Quaint little place, pretty packed with seating on 2 levels. Got their cauliflower and olives for appetizer, average and nothing to rave or complaint about. Their milk and honey pizza with a farm egg was brilliant. Their margherita pie was great too, authentic crust, quality ingredients, tasty sauce, and exactly what a smashing Napoletana should be. 4 star for their pizzas. Got a pistachio gelato (to-go) at the end and that is something I thought was one of the best pistachio gelatos I have ever had. Bump up to a 5-star for the pizzas and gelato. Down a star for the stupid no 'take-out' policy. Down another star for not just conjuring stupid policies but enforcing them on the citizens of the free word craving an authentic Napoletana. Come on guys, heal the world and let out pies in a town with patients (think Clevand clinic) and university students. Its not enough if you do good, you gotta box it up, if not deliver it to the world !
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