Penelope A Pizza Place Worth Talking About…read more First off, the location is fantastic and easy to find, clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated. The whole space feels warm and welcoming, which immediately sets the tone for a great meal. The staff was equally impressive: friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful with recommendations. But let's talk about the showstoppers: THE FOOD. I ordered the OTC, one of their best sellers, and now I completely understand why. It was simply amazing. The pepperoni is not your typical pepperoni it's smaller, thicker, and has the perfect amount of spice. And the ricotta? They are not skimping. There was a generous amount, and every bite was packed with flavor. The SGT Pepper was another standout. It has such a unique flavor profile and was absolutely delicious. But the surprise favorite of the night? The lasagna. Those layers of pasta with the bolognese sauce were just chef's kiss. Rich, comforting, flavorful, and easily one of my favorite things we had that night. And because dessert is never optional, we finished with the cannolis. We tried the orange mascarpone-filled cannoli, which was absolutely to die for, and the citrus pistachio cannoli, which was equally delicious. Honestly, you can't go wrong. The best part? There wasn't a single thing we tried that night that I didn't love. Everything was flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and clearly made with care. Needless to say, Penelope has officially earned a repeat visit.

Place : Loud , somewhat sterile eating area. **The pizzas are clever with good combinations**, that…read morebeing said they're inconsistent in crust, especially for takeout. It is a great crust, not quite as good as Luna's was (RIP), IYKYK, their pies edged this place out in consistency and crust flavor with that special yeast. The pies are somewhat expensive, which is fine, but really the toppings are scant considering. And the aforementioned inconsistency, - slightly higher prices are fine , but they should be consistent. Make it feel worthwhile. The service is a joke, sometimes someone will greet you, sometimes maybe not. It used to be you could walk into a place, even 15 minutes before they closed, and order food. Not so much with this place( and it's a pizza place ?!!?)-which is odd because you'd think they want money. I digress. I've gone in, in the past, half hour before closed, and been told they were out of dough! Pizza place out of the main ingredient. Obviously bad meal prep, planning, mgmt, -however you want to plate it. -Now-, there's an ordering system online to , idk, 'help things be orderly ' , maybe. You can't even go on 50 minutes before they close and place an order. What a joke. ...Likely to put out that image of high demand, the rarest , most prized, kneaded dough by Swedish monks,, that you must plan a day ahead if you want to partake in. More likely, they'll start tagging on service charges and having slightly inflated prices through online ordering. BET.

Excellent pizza, ingredients are fresh and put together well. The lunch pizza slices are plenty…read morelarge and the pies are also. The sauce is excellent and the crust is perfect. Ambiance is fine, it's a small shop so not my first choice for sit down with wife, but it's clean and friendly. Service is good and attentive but not annoyingly so. We've ordered multiple types and also the salads and never been disappointed.

The food here is top-tier, absolutely excellent. It's clear why this place is so well reviewed…read more Unfortunately, the service completely missed the mark and took away from what could have been a great experience. We were seated right away since it wasn't busy, and things started off simple enough with bread and oil. We asked for parmesan to go with it, and our server seemed unsure how to respond, eventually bringing out packet parm even though fresh was clearly available. Not a huge deal, but we found it odd. A little later, we asked for more bread. The server told us they were out but, "that they could probably make more". . He relayed it to the woman handling bread, who then made more for another table and skipped us entirely. He mentioned it again to her when he saw us looking in their direction. she looked over, and still nothing. It was awkward, since the restaurant is the size of a closet. Once the pizza came, we got up ourselves to ask for more oil and parmesan, since our waiter hadn't come to check back. We got the oil instantly since we brought us the bowl, but no parmesan. At one point my son asked for bread, again, finally it came and the server literally tossed it on the table without a word. We said thank you and he completely ignored all of us. It didn't get any better from there. The bill was dropped on the table without a word either. My husband and I kept looking at each other with confused looks. We turned the bill in with our CC, and once the server returned it, same thing, not a single interaction. We also watched the same server make another table feel like an inconvenience over something as simple as asking for a bottle of Coke instead of a can. The customer ended up backing down just to avoid the hassle. The server then told the guest, "it's fine, I can get it for you!" On top of that, staff were wearing gloves while handling food, but also touching chairs, phones, and other surfaces; kind of defeats the purpose I think? My boys also had a weird interaction with a staff near the bathrooms who was very rude to them and accused them of cutting the line, despite no one waiting. It was very strange. Bottom line: the food is incredible, no question. But the service was so bad it's hard to ignore. Best advice, get it to go and skip the experience inside.

Absolutely Worth the Drive!…read more We were visiting from West Phoenix and decided to try Falora Pizza, and I'm so glad we did! This place is definitely worth the drive. It's a smaller restaurant, but it's beautiful inside and has such a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The music was lovely, and the whole place had a really nice vibe. We ordered the Margherita pizza, Bianca pizza, Gnocchi, Piastra zucchini noodles, two sodas, and a Prosecco. Everything we tried was so good! The pizza crust was one of my favorite parts. It was cooked perfectly and had that nice little crunch without being too hard. The Margherita was delicious, and the Bianca was just as good. The Piastra zucchini noodles with house-made pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes and spinach were AMAZING! I'm honestly still thinking about them. The Gnocchi with shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth and ginger glaze was also delicious and something a little different. We had four dishes, drinks and Prosecco, and our total was under $99, which I thought was a great price for everything we enjoyed. I also thought it was really cool that when you check out, there's an option to claim a neighborhood reward through Cash App that can be used with participating local businesses or toward coming back to Falora. I love seeing ways to support local businesses and the neighborhood. Overall, we had such a great experience. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, delicious pizza and a crust that was cooked just right.

Oh my goodness, I forgot how much I miss woodfired pizza. I used to live in New Haven and this used…read moreto be my favoriteeee style of pizza. After grabbing a drink next door at Sidecar, I was pleased to see that Falora was open just a few steps away. It's a tiny place, but we were able to be sat immediately at the communal table. We ordered a couple of drinks and started with the butter pecan salad. This was so yummy. I loved the goat cheese and the apricot dressing. It was definitely a refreshing choice for this hot summer day. We also split a couple of pizzas: the marinara and the Margherita. Both of these were topped with fresh basil and the crust was perfect perfectly crispy. Like all woodfired pizza, it does have a little bit of a char to it, but I love that. Overall, the service here was great and I would definitely come back. It also looks like you can order pizza to go and take it to the cocktail lounge next door. There's plenty of parking here, but it does get packed on a Friday night. There's some outdoor seating but on a rainy night it can get pretty cramped inside.

First time at Serial Grillers and it definitely did not disappoint!…read more I ordered the Hannibal Cheese Steak, and it was absolutely outstanding. The sirloin was fresh, tender, and full of flavor, and the combination of grilled onions, hot cherry peppers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, pickles, and white American cheese was perfectly balanced. Every bite was on point. The bread was soft with a light toast that gave it the perfect texture without overpowering the sandwich. I also had a Barrio Rojo beer on tap, which paired perfectly with the meal. The service was amazing--friendly, fast, and welcoming, especially for a first-time customer. The place itself had a lot of character and a great atmosphere that made the whole experience even better. This was my first time here, and it definitely won't be my last. Highly recommend if you're in Tucson and looking for an excellent cheesesteak and great service!

Great service. We tried the chili lime, dry rub wings, and the onion rings and the cheesesteak and…read morethe Dexter sandwich. It was all hot and delicious. beer was cold. Highly recommend.

My favorite pizza on the NW side. Hands down! The undercarriage is perfect, not soggy or floppy…read more It's not cheap but you can tell they use quality ingredients and the cooks know what they're doing. I would be remiss not to mention the house made rigatoni! I've only had it with vodka sauce, which is too delicious for me to risk venturing out to others. Front of house staff are welcoming and the ambiance is great as well.

We recently stopped by Fentonelli's and had a really good experience overall. I liked the counter…read moreservice style and the vibe of the dining room. We started with the ABG salad that surprised me because I'm usually not a big fan of Gorgonzola, but the combination of green apple, pecan brittle, and cheese worked really well together and made for a great balance of flavors. For the pizza, we ordered the mushroom pizza and added pepperoni. The sauce was excellent I believe was some sort of a garlic/oil white sauce the mushroom portion was generous which I absolutely love, and the crust was exactly what I look for crunchy on the outside while still soft and slightly sweet inside. My only minor complaint with the toppings is that the $4 pepperoni add on felt a bit light, we only had a 2 or 3 slices per piece. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that our pizza was just slightly overcooked. The bottom was charred all the way around; wasn't burnt to the point of sending it back, but definitely left in the oven a minute or two longer than it needed to be. It wasn't busy when we visited, and it seemed like the employee rotating pizzas was a little more focused on chatting with FOH coworkers than keeping an eye on the oven. I've worked in pizza restaurants for nearly a decade, so I may be a bit more particular than most customers. Realistically, if our pizza had come out even a minute earlier, it would have been a 10/10 meal. That said, I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back. The quality is there, and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu in the future.

Overrated in my book, ordered pizzas, garlic/cheese bread, cinnamon bread and Italian salad…read more Xl one topping $15 Veggie $22 BYO xl regular crust $23 Breads-decent price @6.99 Salad ok @ $9.99 Total experience $107.54 Never again Just average pizza

This is an odd little pizza place. It is located in a music hall and they only have take out when…read morewe came. Luckily there were some tables and chairs outside so we could sit and eat. The cauliflower pizza crust was on the bland side, but what I liked about it was that it was cooked all the way through and not soggy. I really liked the sauce and found that the pizza toppings were pretty fresh. Pizza was ready when promised and reasonably priced.

Top 5 best vodka pasta I've had. It's a must try. Brussel sprouts were really flavorful too!read more

A stunning restaurant with a place for everyone…read more This was at the top of a friend's list for us as we are in town. She shared the lore of it being a former funeral home/crematorium which adds a layer of mystery. The main restaurant is visually and architecturally stunning. There is a more casual beer garden, and then hidden within (down in the basement) the tough luck club - which is a dark and edgy speakeasy style bar. Service was excellent. The staff was very personable, quick to welcome us and take our orders. The pizza looked amazing and I heard many notes of it being the best crust ever consumed. My GF/DF pizza did not hit the same notes. The crust was dense and gummy. The overall pizza was pretty bland. I ordered the marinara pizza with garlic and mushrooms. I ate 1.5/4 pieces out of hunger alone, but it wasn't even worth taking the rest home. Despite the sad GF pizza, I'd definitely come back and try something else if in town again.

Renée's was such a great experience from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is warm, intimate,…read moreand inviting without feeling overly formal. It's the kind of place that works perfectly for date night, a special occasion, or even just treating yourself to a really good meal. The hospitality really stood out to me. Everyone was welcoming and made the entire experience feel comfortable and thoughtful. And the food was easily the highlight. Everything we tried was packed with flavor and tasted fresh. I also really appreciated having options for different lifestyles. If you're looking for something lower carb, definitely check out the zoodle dishes. They still had so much flavor and didn't feel like you were missing out on anything. My personal favorite was the pesto ravioli. The pesto was so flavorful and it's absolutely something I would order again. If you're in Tucson and looking for a cozy spot with great hospitality, an intimate atmosphere, and genuinely delicious food, Renée's is definitely worth checking out. Perfect for your next date night or a treat yourself evening. I'm already looking forward to going back!

It was okay. I'm not a huge fan of Caesar salad not tossed and dressing globbed on the top…read morecafeteria style. Pizza wasn't very good. Just like the salad the pizza sauce was globbed on the top of the pizza over all the ingredients. Maybe that's the style but not mine. Lasagna wasn't very okay-good. Focaccia was good. Price didn't match quality in my opinion. Staff was nice. Nothing bad just expected a little more refinement.

Pizza was great! Everyone was super nice and food came out pretty quickly, the outside sitting area…read morewas super cute

Want pizza as big as your head? Stop by Ugly but Honest Pizzeria. I went here on a Saturday for…read morelunch and despite the summer heat the patio was shaded and breezy thanks to some overhead water misters. The kitsch level is high but so is the quality. You order at the window and it seems like they bake it fresh. We waited maybe 15 minutes for hot out the oven pizzas. I was so impressed with the quality ingredients and the sizes of the slices! They're not lying about the size. These are GIANT slices. Just 1 slice is enough for an adult or teen. My littlest needed to break it into two meals.

My last two evening dining experiences were great including the dessert and service!…read moreBut this time, I had a pesto pizza during lunch hour which was very salty and couldn't enjoy the main flavor unfortunately. I hope they can manage to maintain consistency over the main flavor ( or simply less salt ) regardlessly.

UGH! Their pizza is so good that I finished the whole 12" pizza by myself…read more Last time I ate here was three years ago and this time the pizza tasted amazing just how I remembered. If not, better. I love when the restaurant is consistent!!