Cotto e Crudo Enoteca

Great spot with great food and ambiance! Came here for lunch with my fiancée and had a great time. We ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana and the Quinoa and Farro salad for appetizers. Both were very tasty. For mains, I ordered the Tacchino sandwich and my fiancée had the Margherita pizza. Both were also very good. Make sure to bring an appetite because all the plates are huge!

First off, the short answer before the TLDR. Go here! It is great. I can't wait to go back and try their specialty sandwiches. Everything about the place put a smile on my face. Today I had the potato and sausage pinsa and loved it. The TLDR. Pinsa. The Roman rectangular "pizza". After WWII, the Italian government fixed prices for bread so that people would be able to afford bread. The bakeries in Rome needed to come up with some alternatives to increase profit. The ovens used in Rome resulted in the rectangular pizza shape they are known for. In the 1970's a new type of pizza dough evolved, more digestible, with addition of rice flour and some say, soy flour. Here is what I found in my research. "Modern Pinsa, characterized by its oval shape, high hydration (up to 80% water), and blend

Feels like a local buzzy neighborhood gem with a cozy but sophisticated euro-cafe vibe reminiscent of those corner sandwich shops in Italy, but with that distinct flair of River Oaks elegance. Seating is very limited and we would recommend reservations if you are dining inside with a group, though there is more seating in a covered patio. Service was great. Our favorites were the cotto e crudo pinsa and the vodka pasta. The pistachio crumbs and cream in the pinsa were incredible, and we really enjoyed our first pinsa (like a cross between a flatbread and a Roman pizza so served hot). The vodka sauce was very creamy and concentrated with flavor, and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente.

My first time here and I loved it. The cappuccino was delicious, the sandwich was really good, and the little chocolate bread was a nice treat. We also had pesto pasta and cheese pasta for the kids—both very good. Will definitely come back!

$21 for a meatball sub??!! You need to bring your big boy/girl wallet to this place! Yes, the food was good; yes, the location is fantastic; yes, they have lovely outdoor seating, friendly staff, and on-site parking. That being said, this is a pretty high price point for casual dining. More of an occasional treat than a place I would visit on the regular.