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    Crust Pizzeria

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Crust receipt: $70
    Aria H.

    Finally ordered some Crust to go after checking it out for a few weeks. Oddly enough I didn't order pizza since we had just had some but I wanted to try them out anyway. Overall, owners of Bella Notte and Bella's Cafe have reimagined the space that has been a pizza place for a while; it's beautifully designed, but I'm not sold on the flavors. I ordered the wings as an appetizer, the bolognese and shrimp scampi for entrees, and the key lime pie for dessert. The best tasting thing was the wings. They had a tasty sticky sauce on them but kept some crunch. The scampi and bolognese were missing something flavor-wise, likely salt or something. The key lime pie was $10 for a very small square! And the flavor was not there. As a dessert lover, I was greatly disappointed for the size, price, and flavor. Overall, everything was okay. Service was right on time though and even had a warmer to keep the food warm (though I wished they would've bagged the key lime pie separate so the whipped cream wasn't melted when I got home). I've had similar experiences at their other restaurants (price seems high, portions are smaller, taste is lacking), so maybe it's just me. Try and see!

    Michelle W.

    I enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant and am excited to go back and try more. I went for an early dinner and sat at the bar. I ordered the garlic knots ($12) as an appetizer. I wish the bartender had advised they had a sample version with 2 knots. The appetizer version is way too much for 1. I also got a spicy mango margarita ($12) and the scampi pasta ($22). The shrimp in the scampi pasta was really good but the squid ink pasta did not have much flavor. It tasted like pasta water. I asked for Parmesan and sprinkled it on top. It gave the pasta a much better flavor...can't go wrong with cheese.

    Alli C.

    Recently previewed Crust during their soft opening and had a fantastic experience! I always enjoy helping a place work through snags and flow, but Crust already sad so many great things going for it - a creative menu, friendly staff, and a beautiful venue they have brought new life and character too. I have a crazy drive of wanderlust, and Italy is my favorite place for food and flavor. In Italy, you can literally trip over small cafes and osterias and Crust offered an authentic menu I could find in my favorite off-the-beaten-path villages. The scampi and bolognese were major standouts - both full of flavor and unexpected flavor moments. And dessert? Mamma Mia! Such a fabulous experience! I highly recommend for date night, girls night, or just a little sliver of authentic Italian. The patio dining may be one of the best in Lexington!

    Frisée salad with shrimp
    Amanda S.

    Ok- I think Crust has all the makings of a great pizza spot, but just needs a little fine-tuning! I met some friends here for dinner this week and we were all excited to try a new restaurant! My friend made a reservation for the patio (which is currently heated) and even called to confirm, however when we arrived we were seated right by the door that was constantly opening and blowing cold air on us. Bummer. We started with drinks and the bruschetta appetizer- which was SO good if you like beans! For my entree I had the "Bodega" salad with shrimp which was delicious as well. The service was a little clunky...I could tell everyone was new and still learning the ropes. My friend's glass of wine was forgotten and there wasn't any refilling of water, etc. Inside is very cute- there's a nice bar area and it's decorated very nicely. This is picky but I wish the chairs were more comfortable- they're the kind with the singular horizontal bar that digs into your back. I would definitely be willing to go back and give them another chance!

    Hurriyat G.

    Apparently, this place has reopened after ages.. so I went there tonight with friends. There were 4 of us and we'd had to make reservations 2 days in advance.. even though it's a casual pizza place. Anyway, we got there for our 7:15pm reservation.. and lo and behold, half the restaurant was empty. So I'm not sure why they didn't have more openings online for reservations. Ambiance was nice.. bar is nice and the patio was fab. Rest of the main dining area is nothing to write home about. In fact the staff kept bumping in our chairs so much that I thought one of them will surely drop something on me! :/ Speaking of staff.. all were pretty young and active.. and inexperienced. Our server kept being a bit too frank with her opinions wrt the menu.. which we appreciated but probably didn't align well with the establishment. :) Anyway, let's come to the food. We ordered: Apps: - Garlic knots: 3/5 .. pretty bland - Chicken wings: 5/5... awesome and the pickled cucumbers were great! - Original pizza: 3/5... wasn't very appetizing to look at - Bolognese: 5/5... the friends who ordered this loved it - Tartufi: 2/5... overly bland. I had to sizzle it up with tons of black pepper n red chili flakes. For some odd reason, even the truffles lacked flavor! - Coffee n Donuts: 2/5 .. the coffee icecream tasted great.. the 2-3 spoons of it that was supposedly a scoop. The donuts were so-so - Brownie Sundae: 1/5 ... Too basic to look at and the brownie wasn't warmed up., it was actually as hard as a rock! We sent it back.

    Butternut squash pizza for Lex Pizza Week
    Teagan H.

    During pizza week I had the pizza with butternut squash. It was pretty good and I'd never thought of putting it on pizza before, very creative! With the cheese and nuts on top. Just my 2nd time here. They made it pretty fast, and got it to go.

    Tartufi Pasta
    Bailee W.

    Great pizza and environment! Our portions were a little smaller than expected, but everything was tasty! We especially loved the skillet garlic knots. Both pastas were rich and flavorful and the pizza crust was great! I also loved that there are both inside and outside patio seating options - the whole restaurant is bright and pretty. The service was efficient as well. We will definitely return to try more menu items!

    Meatballs
    Fat Man Reviews K.

    Before it opened, the Fat Man and his wife were invited to friends and family events at Crust. Crust closed during COVID but was a Lexington foodie hotspot. Crust uses local and seasonal ingredients to serve up edgy artisan pizza, unique appetizers, healthy salads and drinks in Lexington, Kentucky. We started with the Meatballs. These come with two meatballs, tomato basil cream sauce & grilled ciabatta. The meatballs were good-sized, moist, and filling. They had a great mouth feel and chew while being light and delicate. The cream sauce is flavorful with a slight tomato pop, and the shaved Parmesan adds saltiness to the bite. The ciabatta bread was crunchy on the outside and chewy soft on the inside. We also were served a complimentary order of Garlic knots. These come covered in a Parmesan and garlic sauce, but not swimming. The bread is light and chewy with a little crunch. The Parmesan garlic sauce has lots of chunky garlic and cheese and a nice kick of red pepper. The pepper flakes on the back end lingered and were welcomed in each bite. We shared a couple of pizzas, starting with the Murica, which comes with tomato sauce, pepperoni, quattro formaggi & oregano. The crust is airy and light with a good crunch, chew, and flavor, and the sauce is sweet and slightly chunky, and there is just enough on the pizza. The pepperoni is thin but chews well, has a good spice note, and makes for a great bite. The cheese holds the pizza together with a saltiness and slight creaminess. The next pizza that we tried was the Original. This was made with tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, quattro formaggi, mushrooms, olives, onion & peppadew peppers. The olives offer a salty brine, the mushrooms were in the background but offered an earthy flavor, and the pickled onions have a sweet crunch and are the star of the show. The porky salty sausage and the spice of the pepperoni pair well with the creamy cheese, olives, and sweet onions. The only knock was that the crust, while flavorful, was soft and spongy. It could have used a little more time in the oven. The entire bite ate well, and I enjoyed the spice in both pizzas. Crust has now opened and offers a menu full of tasty options. They also serve wine and beer and have a full bar. They offer desserts and pasta dishes. The waitstaff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The Fat Man says that Crust is Fat Man Approved with 2 chins.

    Dante.
    Stephany H.

    Wow. I ordered The Dante, and honestly, it was a flavor experience in all the best ways. The arrabiata sauce was perfect-bold and spicy. The spicy pork sausage? A masterpiece. Smoky, rich, and so flavorful. I'm on a quest to find Lexington's best pizza and I've found it. This one honestly made the others feel like practice rounds. This was the one.

    Pane Forno
    Chuck M.

    Outstandingly amazing! I have to admit that when it comes to most restaurants in the area, I don't get that excited after I read the menu, and after learning of this new Italian establishment, I thought to myself, "Queue the unlimited bread sticks and endless salad. Buckle up for more pizza and pasta." Unbeknownst to me, I would be dining at a 5 star spot for every foodie. After walking into the simple, yet stylishly, decorated front, we were taken to our table, which was outside on the large patio complete with a pergola on half of it. We started with the bruschetta and chicken wings. The bread for the bruschetta was toasted ever so nicely but still had a soft middle. The white bean hummus and beans had a delicious, lemony flavor, and the extra virgin olive oil just added to the savory notes. The chicken wings had a slight spice with an accompanying sweet flavor that made it worth getting dirty. For dinner, we shared the Nemesis pizza with 'nduja sausage, peppadew peppers, and fresh basil. Crust was similar to the bread for the appetizer with a crispy outside and soft middle that complimented the flavors of the spicy, yet slightly sweet sauce. We also shared the TBC, which was one of the best pasta dishes I have had in a long time. The buccatini was a great choice for this dish along with the savoriness of the pesto sauce and freshness of the heirloom cherry tomatoes. Optionally, one can add chicken or shrimp to any pasta dish. On another occasion, I had the Pane Forno, which included a toasted bread loaf and three dips. The kalamata spread was the best followed by the red pepper and garlic dips. I have also tried the smoked turkey sandwich, which blew me away with the savory flavors. The gorgonzola aioli was nothing that I had experienced before, but each bite created a party in my mouth that kept me coming back for more. The kale Caesar salad was definitely a good choice with its Parmesan streusel bites and pesto dressing. Lastly, I tried the Tartufi, which was their version of mac 'n cheese that used cavatappi pasta. I am not a big fan of mac 'n cheese, but this version had a light, creamy sauce with garlic breadcrumbs that gave the dish an extra texture and complimented the dish well. Desserts were creative. Key lime pie was sweet with a little tartness. At first, the cheese looked burnt, but this Basque-style cheesecake was nothing but delicious. This dessert was sweet and creamy and was well worth a slow devouring to savor every bite. The brownie sundae seemed like every other version from the name, but the flavor of the vanilla gelato along with the texture of the brownie has this dish setting the bar high for other places. They even use Luxardo cherries! Overall, excellent new establishment, and I am really excited for a future visit, which is not too far away since I have to try something else soon!

    Autumn Pizza
    Maggie H.

    Tried Crust for the first time and during Lexington Pizza Week and it did not disappoint! Sampled both the Fig & Pig and the Autumn Pizza. Both offered wonderful flavors, my favorite was the Fig & Pig! We tried the garlic knots as our appetizer and they were super soft and delicious. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. There wasn't a wait time and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning to try something on their regular menu in the future.

    Sanaa J.

    Ordered crust potatoes, pane for now, lemon gin drop. Overall good food and experience. Decent happy hour, quality of food was good. There was 14 of of us. Lakin our server was very attentive and friendly managed the group with a positive attitude.

    Kale Caesar Salad
    Hollye W.

    Some of the best pizza crust we've ever had! We really enjoyed our entire experience at Crust from the outdoor patio to the service and of course the delicious food! It was quite busy for a mid-week evening, so we were glad we made reservations though. Something I always look for at a restaurant is if they serve Coke products and if they specifically serve Coke Zero and Crust checked off both of those boxes for me. The interior of the restaurant had a nice bright and modern vibe, but I would highly recommend sitting outside on the patio. It was quiet and cozy and really added to the experience. Their portions size are very large so I'd recommend sharing! My husband and I split the garlic knots (something you've gotta try!!), a kale Caesar, and the bbq chicken pizza. We evened up brining two slices of pizza home! Everything was light, fresh, and tasted high quality. We just need to take a minute to talk about the pizza crust because it was INCREDIBLY delicious. It was the perfect about of chewy and soft and was brushed with an amazing garlic butter. We will definitely be returning here again and again.

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    Our favorite pizza in town! Nice to see that oven properly used. Pizzas are great, the restaurants is beautiful. A great neighborhood joint.

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    such good service and really good food. Very aesthetic and cozy inside and the staff was very welcoming

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    Love Crust. It's got a great new location, and the food is amazing. Our server was friendly and helpful. Definitely going back.

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