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Mon-Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed-Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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We arrived very close to closing (9pm) so we were worried about the no dough situation and wondering how happy they would be to make a pizza 10 min to closing. They had dough and were very happy to seat us. The tiny place was packed so we sat outside (which has heaters), until something opened up inside.
Their menu changes every week so the items we had are not always available.
-Rosie's Farm Egg, Housecured Pancetta, Potato, Roasted Garlic: Very savory breakfast on a pizza. We were a bit hesitant as to how to attack the egg yolk and one of the cooks could tell by our looks so he helped us out and recommended just jumping right in and using it as a crust dip.
- Butternut Squash pizza: The squash was slightly sweet which made for a very different pizza than the farm egg pizza. This one was my favorite and it fed me for lunch the next day.
-Apple cake: We were the last ones in the restaurant so one of the cooks offered us some of their apple cake, which does not come around very often. I am pretty sure they were trying to get rid of the rest of it, but they gave us a large piece with whip cream and did not charge us for it. It was the perfect way to finish off a great meal.
I really enjoyed the intimate small space, which was quiet, welcoming and perfect for a date. I also enjoyed how friendly and helpful the workers were even when we came so close to closing and were the last ones to leave.
I look forward to returning and trying out some of their other pizzas.
Ok, it took WEEKS for us to be able to come here because on our first visit they told us they were "out of dough". So next time I called, jokingly, in advance to make sure they had dough. They didn't. After that we would just check on nights we were ready to go out.. hm - can we try it this time!?
Needless to say, the build-up is hard to live up to. Between the anticipation and a couple high reviews on Yelp, I thought this pizza must me amazing... My impression, however, was that it's overrated. The menu came across to me as a bit snobby and the ingredients weren't so special as they sounded. The crust of the pizza was thin and dry. But I do think the pizza seemed a lot healthier than a lot of the over-cheesed versions out there...
One thing I think is great about this restaurant is that you can bring your dog and enjoy one of the tables of outdoor seating. Pretty much every time we've gone by here there's someone with a dog guarding and/or begging under their table!
That said, be fair warned: not only do they apparently run out of dough on all the days with good weather, the restaurant is so small that there's hardly any seating.
Teeny, tiny place on a neighborhoody street in the Richmond. A friend recently moved to this 'hood and, as we wandered around trying to decide on dinner, we were drawn to the twinkly lights that highlight the doorway from the other buildings on the dark street.
We had to wait a little while to be seated, but they immediately offered us wine to soften the wait. In addition, they are a cash only place, so we had to wander around Clement to find cash during our wait time.
We were seated at the bar, which was great because we could see 5 feet away where they were making all the food, but the bar is really crammed with stuff, so there was little room to actually eat and move around. We were also disappointed because the one pizza that drew us in and convinced us to wait to be seated--the Butternut Squash pizza--was no longer available. I ordered a pizza with sausage, egg, red onion, and yummy cheese and it was great. We also got the cheese salad, which included greens, huge chunks of delicious cheeses, and pears. My friend got the calzone, which was good, but nothing outstanding--the flavors were kind of muddled.
The atmosphere is cute and cozy and the staff are informal and friendly. However, there is a very limited menu and seating and the cash only thing definitely lost them a star. Also, the pizzas are sort of small for what you pay. I will likely check it out again, but Gialina still wins in my mind.
My wife and I used to love Pizzetta 211 but something has happened and it's fallen so much that it's sad. This was not a bad day either, I've been here twice in a few months. On both occasions the staff was just a notch above surly, but they don't make any effort to make you feel welcome or appreciated. It's as if they're pissed that you're taking them from hanging out in the kitchen. The service was also really slow on both occasions and the last time we waited 45 mintes for our pizza when there were only two other tables taken. Lastly, the pizza is fine but the sauce is bland and the toppings nothing special. With so many other good pizza places in the city there's no reason to go here.
Pizzeta 211 is only 2 blocks away. Yet I didn't come here for the first time until last month! I guess it's because the don't deliver. The also are not open as late in the evening. But if you put out quality thin pizzas like they do, I wouldn't either.
Pizzeta means little pizza. This is true. The pizzas are small enough to be individual servings, but they are big enough to share :)
My favorite is the pizza with the egg on top. Who knew that an egg on the pizza can be so tasty? The pizza has a richness that only an egg can deliver. The pesto and pancetta pizza is also delicious! It gives a saltiness that you yearn for yet the heirloom tomatoes sweeten the bite.
The restaurant is tucked away amongst homes and an elementary school across the street. It is not very big, but a great place to check out with a couple of tables outside, which is perfect on a warm Outer Richmond day. There is not that much parking, so walk here if you can. The staff is friendly. The pizzas are a little pricey, but worth it if you are in the area.
pizzetta 211 sounds exclusive, trendy and mythical, right? Well sort of parking around there sucks, on a good day, so you're lucky if it actually is your neighborhood pizza place and you're within walking distance, if your not lucky enough to be a card carrying member of the ORD then go home kook. Expect to wait for your seats too, but it's worth it. plus, they'll let you start off with drinkies while you wait(actually frenchy style classes of wine, no big-gulp sized beer here). that is, if you're allowed to wait. see, they only have a set number of doughballs pre-made. so if you arrive late, after they've baked up all the pies, you're out of luck. Which is happens a lot. The wifey and I have been shut down there too many times to mention because of this and a book of other hours, rules of engagement, no-no's and other reasons that they deam to turn you away.
But if you do get in, the pizza crust and variety of toppings are excellent. If your feel adventurous try the egg pizza (not a fave of mine but try it). The simple marg's the best. The staff is quite friendly and it was fun watching them work in concert in the cramped kitchen area. Just take what they make and don't ask for any variation on yer za. I asked for a little Parmesan cheese and they brought the main "chef" out to clarify what the hell i wanted and why, only to shut me down and walk away feeling insulted. So as you can read this, and other posts, 211 is no Pizza Hut Bubba. expect good, kinda spendy, euro-style fair and feel lucky if you get in. Welcome to the ORD, take nothing but pictures...leave nothing but big tips. now go home.
I LOVE this pizza place! Granted the wait can be long even on a weeknight and the place seats about 12 people, but they make up for it with their creative pizza combinations, intimate atmosphere, and great service. I had a pizza with pesto, cheese, pancetta, and a fried egg and it was too die for! My friend had one with pear and hazelnuts, which was a more delicate choice, though still very good. We also had their flourless chocolate cake, which was just OK. I love that their menu changes frequently and that they cook everything right in front of you (literally, since i was sitting at the bar). I thought their portions were well-sized, certainly not on the small side. I only ate half and saved the rest for the next day. Great value for the price!
One time a friend, big wine lover, told the waiter that the vino was corked.
He looked at her straight in the eye and said: " Thats how its supposed to taste".
Well hell, I love corked wine with my pizza!
Even though the waiter was wrong, the pizza was right - It is the best in the city.
So this is the deal:
Farmers egg on the pizza is number #1. But anchovies are #1 too. Really, so is everything else. Even the flourless chocolate cake and blue bottle expresso--definite #1.
The bathroom is interesting here. It is tiny and lavender, with a weird pseudo artsy trip and a mini-tv that plays black and white flicks. It smells all lavendery too....this is very calming. So if you get shitty service and your waiter tells you the wine should taste like funky vinegar, it is like aromatherapy: you can just chill in the john, wash your hands and let it go... I think i watched most of citizen cane one night.....
In any case you've got some insanely great pies to look forward to.
Probably in my top 10 favorite restaurants in the city. Sadly I only get here a couple of times a year, cause my lady isn't the biggest fan of thin crust "fancy" pizza (hey, she's a Texan, you win some, you lose some). But I love this pizza so much, I could almost marry it. There is also something about this place that reminds me of Europe. I like that it is small, and I don't mind waiting, there is something really relaxing to me about sharing a bottle of wine with a friend while waiting to sit down for a superb meal. It's like, slow down already. Just chill. Enjoy life. Don't let it pass so quickly. Savor it. Stop and smell the roses.
Back to the food. I have tried most of the pizza/s on the menu. They are all fabulous. The one with the egg is heaven in the form of a pizza. They really seem to take pride in their food and their service. I think the only problem with this place is that I really could eat three of their pizza's, and well, that definitely starts to add up...
Awesome thin crust style pizza in this tiny spot in the Richmond. No wood oven, but the 600 degree gas oven delivers piping hot, crispy cornmeal crusted pies. The margherita pizza was awesome, tart tomato sauce, with a nice amount of cheese and brightness from the basil.
The roasted eggplant was perfectly cooked, with a nice combination of flavors from the olives and fresh arugula.
Servers are very friendly and you can end your meal properly with Blue Bottle espresso from a trained Blue Bottle barista.
4.5 stars
I am from NY, so I wasn't expecting memorable pizza during my trip to San Francisco (wheat grass maybe, but not pizza). But then Pizzetta was great. Rustic yet new with a rotating menu of pizzas and other dishes.
Thin crust with fresh ingredients and no charred bits to break your teeth on like some thin crust pizzas I've had elsewhere. A few kernels of corn and other toppings brightened up my pie. At lunch on a weekday around 2pm, I got a seat easily.
I took a slice of the nectarine dessert for the road and ate it sitting on China Beach--thank you Richmond.
Update #3: It was a mid-summer evening and my friend Anne and I thought this would be the perfect moment to spend dinner. Yeah, sucks. I am unenthusiastic and usually places in the city make me feel as upbeat as possible.
Nothing really makes me excited here. I guess I am picky about service and I finally conclude that it's really nothing special.
If you like to go to places for average or better than average food and don't mind over-paying for that and if you live around the area, then maybe this is the place for you. But here you don't pay for service. I am the person that would rather come back to a place with exceptional service with ok food versus so-so service and great food. Those are my expectations usually.
They get an extra star because they were smart enough to think about their guests and provide blankets for them if they sit outside. Eh, there are dozens of other places where I would rather savor an evening in the city.
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Jan and I just had lunch here and our pizzas were super delish. Jan had the egg and pepper sauce and I had the pesto, bacon and tomato.
I've eaten here several times and always experienced excellent food and at least decent service (although nothing remarkable). I've never experienced any attitude but I can see how that is possible here. Server 'tude really bothers me and would turn me away even if the food was really good.
Minus one star for the prices - they could be justified (being organic,local etc) but it's rough to pay nearly $20 for a pizza and water lunch.
Pizzetta 211 flips the bird at the notion of pizza as fast food.
Your pizza will be made to order, you will wait your turn in line and you will be forced to suffer mercilessly as heavenly aromas taunt your senses. All good things come to those who wait, however, and Pizzetta 211 is no exception. What emerges from their oven is nothing short of edible love.
This quaint and cozy nook is located in the heart of the Central Richmond's residential neighborhood, one block north of the hustle and bustle of Clement Street. The restaurant is not much larger than a one bedroom duplex, and after eating your fill of crusty goodness, you're liable to want to curl up and rub your belly to sleep (beds sold separately).
There are only four tables inside, three on the sidewalk and a few stools at the counter. The turnover of the tables is slow, and so long as there isn't a line of people waiting, your inclination will be to linger over lunch or a late dinner and chat with the other patrons and the servers.
Their Neapolitan pizzetta (small, personalized pizzas) use locally-sourced ingredients. Even the flour in their dough, which is fresh-made daily, hails from South San Francisco. Our lunch consisted of two pizzettas. One featured two eggs sunny side up, sliced house-cured pancetta, nettle, and a potato and garlic confit. We spread the bright orange egg yolks around the whole of the pizza, and evened out the pancetta distribution so that every slice had a similarly sized portion. My taste buds slow-danced to the flavors of garlic and nettle, while the salt and olive oil crust was the perfect delivery vessel to add texture and chewy consistency to the mix. Our second pizzetta had thin slices of speck radiating out from the center of the pie like bicycle spokes - a spot of speck for every pizza slice. This was layered on a colorful assortment of oven-dried San Marzano tomatoes (keeping true to the Neapolitan-style) and sliced fryer peppers. The flavors of tomato, shallot and a roasted pepper tapenade combined with the speck made for a sweet and savory pie, each mouthful holding different proportions.
In all, the restaurant offers five varieties of pizzetta (technically seven considering that the margarita can be served with pepperoni and/or anchovies), and a calzone, a smattering of salads, cheeses and olives round out the menu. It isn't extensive, nor would you expect it to be given the size of the place (good things always come in small packages) and anything more might detract from the main attraction. I have some biases about styles of pizzas, and this alone holds me back from giving Pizzetta 211 highest marks. Their crust is thinner and crispier than my preference, which is to have more chewiness to my bite and crusts that fold or bend instead of break. Still, I can't complain in the slightest about the flavors, and for that, I will definitely return as this is the perfect place to lounge, indulge, relax and be at one with everyone else who is there to do the same.
Unbelievably tasty find in the Outer Richmond!
Visited Pizzetta 211 a few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon (5:00ish) and grabbed a sidewalk table with a friend. We shared a salad and the most deliciously fresh & authentic pizza -- prosciutto, goat cheese and "Rosie's Farm Egg".
As a neurotic New Yorker, I have the clichéd hesitation to try any pizza not served by the slice at 3 AM. The experience at Pizzetta 211 -- from the mouth-watering pizza to the friendly staff to the flourless chocolate cake -- was consistently spot on. The addition of fried eggs to the pizza was risky, yet incredibly good; a strategy is needed to keep the goat cheese, prosciutto and egg yolk playing nicely on your plate and face.
As others have mentioned, the hours (5 to 9 most days) are frustrating but understandable, given that they are located in a very residential / family-oriented neighborhood -- but any kind of a wait is most definitely worth it.
4 stars because having to walk in and fetch your own water and silverware is just weird.
Delicious! If you're hungry, order one for yourself, but they're plenty big enough to share unless you've just worked out or something =) I'm a fitness professional and I'm often extra hungry after a workout or a class, and these little pizzas hit the spot.. Parking can be a challenge, and expect to wait for a table, but it will be worth it. Next time I'm trying the yummy-looking chocolate cake for dessert!
So, so delicious. Fabulous pizza, the best I've had in San Francisco. I normally don't like flourless chocolate cake but I ordered it based on the reviews, and it was just as good as everybody said. Their Blue Bottle coffee is delicious, though I do wish they offered decaf.
We waited 20 or 30 minutes, but the outdoor heaters, blankets, and drink service while we waited made it an enjoyable wait.
The only reason they don't get a fifth star is the hours. I just don't see how a restaurant can justify closing at 9pm on a Friday. But funky hours aside, I will definitely be back.
If it weren't for Yelp, I would never know the existence of Pizzetta 211, hidden between Clement and California, away from all the busy restaurants. The place is tiny and there is nothing else commercial on 23rd Ave, so it's very easy to overlook it.
Pizzetta is tiny, fits about 4 tables (unless you want to sit outside in the fog.) The menu is simple and changes frequently.
I had the simple tomato and mozzarella pizza, which came in a very thin crust. It was so thin I ate the whole pizza, which I normally would not do. Flavors were good.
My husband had the egg and pancetta pizza. He looooved it! The combination does sound a bit unconventional: sunny side up egg, pancetta, green tomatoes. But somehow it works wonder for him. He, too, ate the whole pizza.
Prices are very reasonable: we spent about $30 for two pizzas including tips and taxes. They only take cash though. Service is pretty fast, and each table gets a whole carafe of water (such a simple and nice gesture and yet not many restaurants implement the practice.)
My husband wanted to give it 5 stars, but guess who is writing this review? I give it four because my pizza was good, but not mind blowing good. But apparently the egg and pancetta pizza is that good.
Finally had a chance to try this Sunday 10/11 night, normally busy and difficult to get seats. Pizzetta is kind of a SMALL and Cozy restaurant with only 4 tables, its a small restaurant hidden in the Richmond district of San Francisco. We had a tomatoe/tomatillo salad, Roasted eggplant, arugula-walnut pesto & ricotta, and the Rosie's prosciutto,cheese and farmer's egg pizza's. We ordered 2 pizza's and it was enough for 3 people and ended it with the chocolate cake. This is not your normal round table pizza, its better and different. You gotta try it to understand. Now I know why there is so many people waiting outside, the food is great and there is wine and Italian beer as well. Bravo Pizzetta 211. I would have given 5 stars, but -1 because of the tight seating arrangement.
If you're the type of person who gives an establishment 1 star because they put sunnyside up eggs on your pizza (something described on the menu), then you should refrain from coming to PIzzetta 211 and instead stay at home and eat a bag of dicks.
Now that that's out of the way, this place is amazing. The restaurant is very, very small, so take that into account when arriving (so, arriving at 8:45 on a Sunday will probably mean you won't get a seat). My girlfriend and I sat at the bar right in front of the register, and got to see the three strapping young lads at work. Maybe I'm just into food preparation. Or maybe I'm just a sucker for vintage-looking band tshirts.
Our pizzas came out pretty quickly for the place being full (we each got one; that's how we roll). Both were made with quality ingredients and were delicious. We didn't get to try the chocolate cake that was starring us in the face all night, but I bet it was delicious too.
The margarita pizza comes with a drizzle of pesto, so if that's something you're going to cry about, make sure to tell them not to put it on first, or join the other 1-star crybabies.
I really like cute little unassuming restaurants like this. Tucked away on a side street you may not notice it unless walking directly passed. Apparently they're known for their pizza w/ egg on top. I was a little hesitant as ive never had this before. But, i admit, it was good. Ok ok, it was really good. I would definitely order it again.
Know what was even better - scharffenberger flourless chocolate cake. It was better than good and not too sweet. It was like sex on a plate with delicious whipped cream on the side. Whipped cream so good it makes you want to smear it all over . . . . more chocolate cake of course. I believe i may have blushed while placing forkfuls atop my tongue - my cheeks, down my neck, down my chest, to my legs, felt flushed. I may have also let out a quiet mmmm to myself. Oh yeah, it was good stuff baby.
I suppose i'll also mention that their prices are decent. And that yes, their pizza is worth every bite. And i'll also mention that the staff is very friendly and personable. And that the place is tiny but really charming - use the bathroom, its pretty freakin cool. Oh and that they offer blue bottle coffee. But lets be real, after reading my review, these arent the things that will make you want to experience Pizzetta 211.
After having seen folks waiting for one of the six tiny tables for many a moon, I was very happy to see space available at Pizzetta during an early evening walk through the neighborhood.
The place is tiny, but charming. The pizzas reminded me of the real deal from Italy -- personal-size, thin-crust pizzas with fresh ingredients that complement each other in creative ways. Both the farm egg/pancetta and the pine nut/cheese pizza that my wife ordered were delicious. The generous pour of vino is served in a real table glass, not stemware (hooray).
Although you are served at your table, the cutlery and napkins were left on a "self-serve" station on a table inside -- ? Not sure why this is. After dinner, we shared a slice of chocolate cake that was a wee bit dry, but the espresso was made very well.
The wait staff said that summer evenings have been slow -- now's the time to enjoy this neighborhood gem. Mille grazie, Pizzetta.
mmmm man on man, I'm a fan of this place.
Had my first encounter about a week ago and it was delicious! The small staff was really really nice and very welcoming as soon as we walked in. They were all dressed relaxed/easy going but were very professional.
Had the Rosie's Farm egg pizza....YUMMMM! This is a must try. Also had a mixed green salad. It was very simple with no frills....pretty much lettuce tossed with a really balsamic - basic/simple but fresh and tasty. We also had vino (sorry cant remember the name so this doesn't help anyone).
We got there about 6pm on a Thursday night and seemed to be the rush so we were able to immediately sit down. Cute atmosphere and worth the wait (if its busy)!
California raised and thereby a default food snob, I was an easy sucker for Pizzetta 211's tiny tiny open kitchen, hand thrown pizzas, wine in short glasses and sturdy wood tables. The service was casual but the attention to top-flight ingredients was not: The simple and impeccable menu included a salad of field greens, summer squash pizza with roasted walnuts and feta and flourless chocolate cake. We came back after playing at the Bazaar to share another glass of wine at one of the outdoor tables, a perfect balm by which to watch the seasons change.
It doesn't have an avg of 4 stars for nothin! Seriously, get any pizza and it'll be amazing. All fresh ingredients, amazingly thin but not too thin crust, menu that changes so you can try everything!
Recommendations:
-get there right when it opens or count on waiting for a table for a while
-one pizza per person unless you're a hungry boy or girl, then get two per person :)
By far the best thin crust pizza i have had. This place is amazing on multiple levels. 1) it was totally adorable. 2) it was really tiny. 3) it wasnt that busy at all. 3) the pizza is amazing.
I odered a Margarita Pizza with Pepperoni. When i saw it come out of the ovent, it was kind of a mystery because i couldnt really see what the toppings looked like as she moved the pizza from oven to countertop. But when she took the slicer and began cutting out the slices, i could hear the crip of the crust breaking and i knew i was in for it.
When the pizza arrived, i needed a few moments to myself. Such good flavors that were fresh and simple. Not much else to say.
The pizza is a bit expensive. It is $11 for their cheapest pizza (mine) and its not terribly large. Enough for one person. I even contemplated getting a second but the place is cash only and i only had a $20 on me. Oh well. Next time.
Definately worth the small trek for any pizza enthusiest.
this is one of the places my hubby took me while we were dating. i've been meaning to write a review about it but sadly, it took me this long to get to it. but that's not because of the food or service quality. quite the contrary.
this little restaurant is tucked away in the richmond district -- if you didn't live in the neighborhood or a friend didn't take you there, you may never have found it!
i love this place for their simple, little pizzas. using the freshest ingredients, their pizzettas are delicious and completely hit the spot. when my husband lived in the city, we would go there any chance we get -- we love the down to earth atmosphere, friendly service and great food. parking can sometimes be challenging and since their restaurant is very tiny, this place gets quite crowded. but it's worth the effort .
my favorites there are their caprese (tomato, basil, mozzarella) and rosie's farm egg pizzettas. yumm! too bad we don't live closer or in their neighborhood -- this would be a regular spot for us to order takeout or pop in for a meal!
I HATED this place. In fact, it gets two stars only because I like the wines and they use fresh ingredients, but that's it. The worst/most disgusting toppings to exist on a pizza are here. The pizza has very thin sauce, and while baking, they crack an egg on it. It's not in a good way like a breakfast pizza. It's not even really sunny-side up. It's nearly raw! Are you kidding me? Then you are going to charge a crapload for this nasty shit? I ate one slice out of politeness (I was with my brother and sister in law) but I couldn't eat it without wanting to puke. Maybe if something else was ordered, it would be better, but this place is awful. The people who wait in line or those already seated glare at everyone too. Rude clientele, horrible food. Way too tiny of a place. Thanks, but no thanks, I will stick to "mainstream" pizza joints if I want pizza from somewhere.
I know a lot of people get so offended about everything, especially the "food" in this city, but I have been around the country and this is by far one of the worst pizza places I have experienced. Maybe it was a bad day or the cook sucked or something, but it was really bad.
No, I don't need to go home and eat a dick because of the disgusting pizza that was served to me. I will just spend my money elsewhere and not support a place that serves gross pizza.
I had to come back and rave about this restaurant after eating there again recently. They just do such a great job with simple, excellent ingredients. It leaves me wondering why there can't be more pizza places like this, perhaps in MY neighborhood??
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Pizzetta 211 is the perfect name for this joint. Just like the pizzettas are smaller than traditional pizzas, so too is the restaurant in comparison to traditional pizza places. The flavor, however, is huge! Plus, the servers are very nice, and it's quite delicious. My favorite was "Rosie's Farm Egg." I can't recommend this little joint enough! Just be prepared to wait, though it may not be for very long. Somehow, despite the few tables it has, it seems to move pretty quickly!
Really enjoyed the space, the service was down to earth and pretty fun and the food was terrific! It's a great place for a simple tasty meal, how lucky for those that live nearby to visit often and try their flavors as they evolve!
First off I want to say parking is difficult, the place seats 20 at the max, its small, yet the décor is industrial trendy. The waiting area is outside. As for the pizza, I don't think it's worth the bus ride or taxi to go there. The pizza was tasteless, the tomato sauce was tomato paste from Contandina (well it tasted like that to me, since I make pizza at home)...
The staff was attentive but not smiling.
Ok I ordered the
1)egg pizza (it tasted like breakfast pizza, hmmm nothing special to me--just egg on cheese and bread--eh whatevs)
2)Margherita (they say you can judge a pizza place by the taste of its margherita--well it was oily and tasted like it had fake cheese, canned tomato paste and no hint of basil flavor), it basically tasted like a thin crust domino cheese pizza)
3)I tried the Eggplant pizza with baby arugula (it was also blah, and nothing that makes my mouth water, again BLAND!--my goodness)
They however do not have soggy krust so that's good. When the pizza comes out, it looks very appetizing, then once you bite into it, first it's OK, then it gets bland as you keep biting...maybe this place is good for people around the neighborhood because it's the only thin crust gourmet restaurant in outer richmond.
Oh well, it was worth the try, At least I can say I hunted down the top gourmet thin crust pizzeria's in SF.
As a virile man, I don't like to use this word often, but this place is "cute." We just moved into the neighborhood, literally, as we live only a block away. Could this neighborhood get any more rad?
Kind of looks like a seat yourself kind of place, but its not. I'm giving you the heads up now. There's a waiting list so sign up, instead of looking like a jackass like yours truly who promptly inserted himself in front of a bunch of hungry, waiting patrons.
The Food:
Pizza with prosciutto and an egg on top? Yowza!
Lamb sausage pizza? Ba-aa-a-ad ass!
House made sausage of some sorts with farro and tomatoes? Who would've thought?
Great for sidewalk dining, sometimes a long wait, but well worth it. They even provide blankets for warmth if you're stuck outside. I like it outside; no blankets for me though. I'm sold, I'm revved, I'm excited, I'm into Pizzetta 211!
Organic, yes. Locally grown, yes. Sustainable, yes. Gourmet, yes. They got all the buzzwords right. The food's good, because of the previously listed reasons. The seating is , well, minimal. there 4 tables I think. If you want basic good pizza comfort pizza, this is not one of those places.
I wanted to like Pizzetta 211, but I can't say I did. It was always so crowded every time I went by and I randomly met the owner once (which is how I found out about the restaurant), so I sauntered in one day to test the waters.
No owner in sight, and of course you're always going to be crowded when you only have enough seating for 6 people...
Why anybody would pay so much for crackers with melted cheese is beyond me. I don't consider this pizza.
Overpriced, small, and "precious" pizza served by snooty, self-important servers; if this describes the sort of experience you enjoy, then you'll be thrilled with Pizetta 211. Again, wanted to love it as it's close to home and has that "off-the-grid locavore" vibe but after several similar disappointments, I'm starting to wonder if I'm not waiting for Godot or looking for Mr. Goodbar (hhmmm...one and the same?)
I've been wanting to try this place since a bunch of my chef friends hyped it up about a year ago.
My workplace decided to throw me a baby shower and, as the guest of honor, allowed me to pick the restaurant. Obviously, nothing too fancy was in order since we were going to be a small and casual group of four. Since they opened at noon and closed at 2:30pm for the lunch crowd, we arrived around 12:30pm. The seats inside were already all taken but we managed to corral two of the three outside tables to enjoy the rare sunny day.
Three of us started off with salads, two with the cheese salad and one with the green salad. I was one with the cheese salad and it is an amazing deal. For a little over $8 you get a great tossed salad with balsamic vinegar, two little bunches of champagne grapes, candied walnuts, greek olives, a wedge of brie and several slices of a sheep's milk cheese. It was delicious and extremely satisfying. I honestly forgot that I ordered the Rosie's Egg pizza with egg, pancetta, mushroom and garlic. Crispy crust and super fresh ingredients were great! I ate all but one slice to take home to the hubby. Somehow (I blame the baby) I managed to make it through dessert...a delightfully light almond cake with nectarines in the style of a pineapple upside down cake. With a dollop of fresh whipped cream on the side it was the perfect ending to a great lunch.
Lunch was so filling that I didn't even need to eat dinner and given that I'm eating for two it's quite an achievement!
I will say that this is an extremely tiny space so don't plan on going here with more than one more person. We were lucky with four but not exactly the most comfortable. Hence the loss of the star.
Someone compared this place to Pizzeria Picco is Larkspur, and I must say I'm personally offended. There is NO comparison. To begin with, the margherita pizza was oily. This seemed to be intentional - they had drizzled some olive oil over top, but they seemed to have gotten a little over excited. Also, the tomato sauce was a little high on the tartness and the oregano. Our second pizza was very good - rocket onion, goat cheese and egg - but I truly measure a place by the quality of their margherita.
Would have been nice to have a local pizza place I liked as much as Picco, but I guess it's back to Marin for me.
A drizzly Sunday is a great time to be holed away in this little Outer-Richmond gem. Lucky for us that intermittent showers drove the crowds away, so we were seated within 10 minutes of arrival.
The field greens salad is just a pile of lightly dressed greens. I was a little surprised that it was so unadorned, but you can't fault them because it came just as described on the menu!
We shared the farm egg / prosciutto and roasted fennel / currant pizzas. Both had a pleasantly thin, crispy crust and were served fresh and hot from the Baker's Pride oven. One thing to note is that it takes a long time for your food to arrive, so make sure not to be famished upon arrival. Of the two pies we ordered, I favored the farm egg and prosciutto pizza. I'm a sucker for runny egg yolks because the richness from the golden orb perfectly complemented the slight saltiness from the proscuitto and cheese. The fennel was nicely roasted, but I thought it would have been better had it been a white pizza instead of a red tomato base.
We ended our meal with blue bottle coffees and a slice of room temperature flourless chocolate cake accompanied by a dollop of freshly whipped cream. I would have loved it more had it been slightly warm, but that's a personal preference!
I think 5 years ago Pizzetta 211 was a stand out in SF...now I think it's just a neat little place I'd eat at if I still lived in the neighborhood.
We recently ate here on a 'best of the city thin-crust pizza tour'. It came in 4th out of 4 places reviewed. We were so effen full after that little adventure...wow
I think the dough is what put it in fourth...
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Category: Pizza
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