Best Pizzas Ever....

..Ok that's a bit biased at my end without tasting everything that is to be tasted. But since an opinion is something which keeps changing, hence 'ever' in this context shouldn't be taken with a grain of salt. Then again, considering the quality of food which is offered by PIZZERIA(or 'Not just Pizza by the Bay' as they call it now), there's a fair chance that my claim will stand true for a long long time. Being the oldest pizza place in the city, it has built up quite a reputation for itself, and for good reason. Everything from the ambiance, location to the quality of food reeks of greatness and the experience isn't one to be missed.
Location usually isn't the best indication of how good a place is. But it does help to create a good initial impression. If its a good place at a bad location, you won't really get your hopes up till you taste the food. So a good location does help to curb some of the skepticism that almost always arises whenever you visit any new place. In this particular case, you'll fall in love the minute you spot it. Located near Churchgate, its at the very end of the road leading towards the seaside from Churchgate station. And if you are a Sobo-ite, and if this is not one of your favorite areas in the city, then you really don't deserve to stay in "Sobo". And the seating is such that you will always face the seaside. So, its one of those rare cases where the location actually adds more to the ambiance than the actual presentation of the place. Easy way out, some might say. But its one those things that you can't complain about. The Ambiance is pretty straight forward; what you might expect out of places serving similar cuisine. But the location adds a lot to it and gives it another dimension. On the downside, if its too sunny, or if the rain gods are a tad too happy, then it can be an issue. Also, though the place can seat around 40-50 people, it does feel a bit cramped.
Now lets get to the food. This is the easy part actually. Its usually easy when everything is good, or nothing is good. And i can happily say that in this case, its the former. I must have tasted almost all the non-veg Pizza's over here and all of them are very, very good. Saying this makes me sad, cause i found all the pizzas to be amazing, but putting it that way sounds too good to be true, so i have to be modest. Its all in the base! In contrast to the other pizza outlets, this is one of the few places which serves the 'sloppy' pizzas. Add to this the delicious sauce they add to the base, and the toppings are just a formality. Also try out all the mocktails. They're awesome. Especially 'Mango Tango' and 'Alice in Wonderland'. Also try the apple pie over here. Its not the best you can find. But its decent. In starters, try the Jalapeno poppers. They're overpriced, but they're praiseworthy. I haven't tried any of the pastas or the veg pizzas. But from what i've heard, they're a mixed bag. So be wary of that while ordering.
The Service is not one of the strong points of this place. While certainly not bad, they're often overwhelmed by the huge crowd at this place. Hence it is very easy to be ignored. But once the order is placed, it doesn't take much time for it to arrive. So patience is the best virtue. The food really is worth it.
A meal for two would cost you rs 600. Completely worth it if you ask me. After 15-16 visits to this place, i am comfortable enough to say that am completely sold. Even though this place is a bit expensive, still its the same as some of the other competing joints such as Pizza hut and Domino's. So it all boils down to taste, which it has nailed perfectly. And all the qualms i have are not enough to deter from the many good things i've experienced. And i really don't mind writing an overly positive review. Because it is served for a place that is actually worth it. And very few places are actually worth such acclaim. And in my opinion Pizzeria is one of them.
So what do you people feel? Does my review hit the right chords with your opinion about this place? Or am i just another plain fanboy who hasn't had the good stuff in life? Comment on this article and let everybody know.

-Mambo