First time visiting Saverio's Pizzeria ( I'm not a big fan of pizza) however, i offered to take the other half out for lunch, and he actually would live on pizza if he could, so he chose Saverio's. It was super busy. The lunch time rush, i guess. Decor was distinctly Italian vibe - and opera music to go along with it.
There was a selection of pizza by the slice on display, and a menu, offering other options of salads and pastas. I opted for Mannicotti, which apparently came with garlic bread too.
Our order took ages, to the point that husband went back to the counter thinking they'd forgotten us. They had not, they were working on it. We had just hit on lunch hour rush.
Napkins aren't provided, but there's a wave-your-hand-underneath paper towel dispenser, over by the water urn, and knives and forks, Parmesan shaker, red pepper flakes.
My manicotti was brought out, piping hot, and his 2 slices of pizza (he got meat lovers, and a spinach, and garlic thin crust one) I had to wait for the manicotti to cool somewhat before i could take a bite. The filling was cheese. With cheese on top and a marinara sauce. I'd hoped there'd be meat, but serves me right for not checking. I should have gotten Cannelloni or lasagne. I was not especially enthusiastic about it, other than the pasta was well cooked. The marinara tasted fresh and home made too, but it was just a very one note dish to me. The garlic bread - really not my thing at all. I love garlic bread, but i like it made with a fresh French baguette, fresh chopped garlic, butter, olive oil, and some herbs - maybe a sprinkle of chopped basil (how i make it) These were like triangular shaped scones, not at all bready, and lacking in garlic. I ate one, with marinara on them to liven them up. I wouldn't get manicotti again.
Husband really enjoyed his meat lover's slice, and wolfed it down. I had taken a bite of the spinach garlic slice, and there was a humongous amount of freshly chopped garlic on it. Don't get me wrong I LOVE garlic, there was also something spicy on there, and i enjoyed my bite, but unfortunately as i get older, my stomach is getting more and more rebellious with the amount of garlic my mouth likes to consume. I'd have loved another couple of bites, however, i could see areas of this slice, that were liberally coated with garlic, so i stayed away from those parts, and chose another bite from an area with a lesser amount of garlic. I liked that slice but couldn't have eaten it all due to my gastric issues. He took one bite and said it was inedible.
I'm sure there are items on the menu that i would have liked, but i wasn't keen on my manicotti today. I don't like to leave bad reviews, and it would not stop me coming back to try something else. read more