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    La Piazza

    4.6 (188 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    LA PIAZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lynell L.

    Food = great Service = ok Ambiance = very nice. I wasn't a huge fan of ordering when you walk in, then go to your table (ok). The food, abd waiter service was good though. Ambiance was comfortable, not too loud, and it actually isn't a huge place upon first glance. But they have extra seating, including outside. The food... I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara because it's a very rare dish to find in a lot of restaurants. It was a GREAT DISH!!! One of my top 3 Carbonara dishes since leaving Italy!! Everyone really enjoyed their food. Including the shrimp Alfredo, and the Mediterranean salad! I'll be returning

    Lunch special - berry salad and slice of the day (aka 1/4 of a pizza)
    Mark E.

    Definitely worth a visit. After finishing my meal I was already thinking I can't wait to enjoy a meal here again. The guy who took my order and met me at the front seems to be the owner. He was super friendly and welcoming. You order at the counter, get a number and then they bring the food to your table. No frills which I appreciate. The pizza crust is nice and thin and crispy when it first comes out. And you can tell they know flavors. But honestly as other reviewers said, that berry salad is SPECIAL! When I finished it I was sad it was gone and considering ordering a full size to go. I mean I can't understate how tasty this salad is!

    Val R.

    Delicious hot & crusty bread with mozzarella cheese! The oil for dipping was lightly spiced. The marinara sauce for dipping was hot & tasty. We shared a 16 inch pepperoni & ham pizza sitting at a table for 2 along the window. This allowed a close look at the passing people and the busy-ness of the street. The pizza was really good! Terrific proportions of cheese & toppings! The crust was well-browned and crispy & light. Definitely a great pizza experience! The restaurant is small, but clean. Lots of customers were doing carry-out. -Comfortable vibe with lots of different kinds of customers.

    Gluten free pizza
    Rose P.

    Good wood oven pizza. Loved that they had a gluten free option. My pizza was crispy and cheesy. I love a crispy oven baked crust. I liked the drink options too. You order at the counter the seat yourself, then the server will bring your food to you. Quick service and good food. Nice seating and an outdoor patio

    Rohan D.

    One of the better choices downtown, and they have better weekend hours than other restaurants. Kind of minimalist service, you order in the front and then they bring the food out. Pizza and pasta are good, as others have noted the portion sizes are a little modest, but the prices are commensurate. Besides, this kept me from leaving uncomfortably full as I am wont to be at most Italian-American dining establishments. Nice location and ambiance.

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    Lisa I.

    Loved the window seat right inside the door, it was big enough to store our stroller under and the candles on the tables were a nice touch. The service was quick and servers friendly, and the food was delicious. My only complaint is the cheese bites cost. They were $11.50 which is on par with the entrees and the entrees were bigger and more filling. That being said, the cheese bites were delicious and the dipping sauce was great! Just a little pricy for what we got. Not sure if it's the type of cheese maybe being more expensive, but it was definitely delicious at least.

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    Wow! What a hidden gem! The lasagna here reminded me exactly of the one we had in Florence, Italy, 34 years ago, which is still my favorite to date! Very light, yet super flavorful & filling. The flavors blended together just beautifully. It literally melted in my mouth! I also had the side salad with olive oil as my dressing and they had a huge selection of really yummy olive oils to choose from! We also ordered the pepperoni & sausage pizza & that was so very good, too! The crust was very soft & so homemade tasting. Also, enjoyed a delicious decaf coffee! Loved the decor with so many beautiful pictures of Italy & a live tv with footage of Italy! Prices were extremely reasonable, too! Service was excellent, too. You just order at the counter & they bring it out to you. Can't wait to go back again and bring the whole family!

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    Drake M.

    I was meeting friends here for dinner. We were asked to order before we were sat down and joined our party. I ordered the carbonara and side salad. I wanted blue cheese dressing for my salad and it wasn't a available and the young lady at the register recommended the house made Italian. After ordering we were directed to the restaurant recently opened private dining room which we were able to experience. It's cute but still a work in progress. The tin ceilings really fits in. The carbonara was really good and yolky with plenty of bacon with green onion for a pop of freshness. The pasta was toothsome and not mushy. The side salad wasn't stunning. It was just lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and red onion. And to my surprise a slice of avocado really didn't add anything. The Italian dressing was just okay. The price for the carbonara made this place a bargain, even if the portion was smaller than what I'm used too. It was filling but I still would have loved a slightly larger portion. I would definitely go back to try their other pastas.

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    Leyang Z.

    Seems to be one of the few restaurants in downtown Springfield that opens for Sunday lunch lol? I ordered a Lasagna entrée and Arugula salad. The salad was May special. It's size was too small even if considering I ordered half. The lasagna was not bad, especially the meat sauce was quite rich and savory. Also it came with some fresh baked bread. There was not much service. You need to order at the counter. The restaurant was not very clean. Indeed the floor and the side of plates were a bit oily, and the staff served with working gloves which had water on it.

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    4 years ago

    You can feel the freshness in the food and niceness in the people working thete.........

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    4 years ago

    My favorite pizza place. It is so good and light. The Alfredo pizza was so good and I can't wait to go back to try their pasta

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    Very good food...authentic,; most important delicious. Exceptional value. Friendly staff and management. Jlh

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    7 years ago

    Ate here last night. Wow what great food, service, and prices. Wine/Salad/and dinner was 22 bucks. Will definitely come back to this place!!

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    5 years ago

    Always fresh for the short wait. Interesting Alfredo has plenty of pepper in it. Pizza dough has a nice crunch and chew to it.

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    8 years ago

    Great food. Grateful people. Excited to have an authentic Italian place so close to home.

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