Cuisine type: Italian, Roman style pizza
Atmosphere: cozy style cafe seating, modern feel
Meal: lunch
Price range: $10-$17 / pizza
Overall grade: 8.25
Ben
A nice location, hip feel with a lot of activity, cafeteria-style seating with long shared tables, open doors and seating inside and outside. The service was overwhelmed at the time but we still didn't have to wait long, and the menu offers a wide variety from quirky to standard pizzas. We ordered a mushroom pizza and scallops. This is one of the best pizzas I've had since being in the bay area, with a perfect crush, flavorful fresh sauce, and delicious cheese and herbs. The scallops were OK. It's a perfect place to stop by downtown San Francisco for a slice of pizza and people-watch in a lively atmosphere.
Food 9
Drinks 7
Atmosphere 9
Service 8
Value 8
Nina
After starting the day early in the city with a bottomless mimosa while watching the Purdue Boilermakers play football (and actually winning, which was new to see), I was starving so we just stopped in the first place that looked good. This time, it was a Roman style pizza restaurant, with a simple and modern decor and relaxed atmosphere.
I picked a couple of their more whimsical dishes to share, and I was very pleased with what came out of the kitchen. First, it was a pair of skewered spiced scallops served on leeks with roasted fingerling potatoes. The scallops were cooked just right, barely translucent and perfectly caramelized on both sides, and the leeks just melted in my mouth. The pizza reminded me of a New York style, and since I had no previous experience with Roman style, this was the closest analogy I can make. The crust was thin and crunchy, firm enough to pick up with your hand, but not tough like some thicker pizzas. It was topped with a thin layer of tomato sauce, which was rich and savory. However, the cheese and mushroom toppings, while delicious and unique (fontina and wild mushroom mix) were fairly scarce. This was the only disappointing part about this experience, but I would definitely look for this place again if I find myself craving some delicious thin crust pizza while in the Marina area.
Food 9
Drinks 8
Atmosphere 8
Service 7
Value 8
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