I am impressed with this place and I thought I wouldn’t be. I’m very picky about my Neapolitan pizzas and this one I can only say is really good.
We went on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30ish. Only a few tables were taken. We sat in the front room, which is decent sized, but not large. There is apparently also a back room/covered porch area. It was a rainy day, so maybe this had to do with the smaller crowd, or maybe it’s always like that, I’m not sure.
Our server was nice enough and we had no complaints there.
Key ingredients:
1. Dough/Crust – their dough was fresh, handmade, and mild tasting, making it a great vehicle to feature the rest of the ingredients. The crust was properly done (we asked for it lightly done, otherwise would’ve probably been a bit too charred), and the shape was executed well. The outside crust was thick and dough and the inside crust was thin, although I will say still thicker than most Neapolitan pizzas.
2. Marinara sauce – this is such an integral part of a great Neapolitan pizza and theirs is a keeper. It’s fresh, clean, smooth, and rich. Delicious.
Marinara – marinara sauce, basil, oregano, and garlic. Given that this is a no cheese pizza, the sauce is the make or break. This sauce makes it. And they put a fantastic amount. I have gotten Marinara pizzas at other places with insufficient amounts of sauce and you’re basically just eating bread that is dry as the sauce keeps it moist and flavorful. Good amount of basil and oregano. Lacking on the garlic and also the minimal garlic on there was oddly chopped. Overall great.
Verdure – marinara sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, caramelized onions, mushrooms, basil. We got it with no mushrooms. This is a very hearty pizza and a fantastic option for vegetarians. Toppings are ample, so they aren’t skimping. Overall really good, but the biggest problem is that the quality of their mozzarella is not the best. It’s slightly rubbery and the taste/texture are not among the best. Nonetheless, pretty good.
Would definitely come back to this place, but perhaps try a pizza that features a cheese other than mozzarella. Good find – I’d encourage you to try it.
