A number of media folks were invited to enjoy a dinner and learn more about Pizzazz Tuscan Grille.
I had attended the opening party at Pizzazz and remember remarking about the fresh taste of the marinara sauce. On this evening it was ideal to sit on their deck enjoying the company of my friends. We tasted assorted appetizers: bruschetta, fried calamari and a caprese salad umami rich with the tail-end of the season tomatoes.
The co-owners Deanna Cook and Pete Priola take pride in not using white sugar or white flour in any of their menu items. They offer a large selection of items that are gluten-free, vegetarian friendly, both savory and sweet. If you are into a raw food diet sign up for their newsletter notices on their special 'raw food' dinners.The price point is more than reasonable for most pockets on all the menu items. (check out the slide show HERE)
I ordered the artichoke linguini with clams (Linguini Vongole alla Pietro) and let me tell you, I am a linguini and clam snob. I was suitably impressed enough to want to go back for that dish again. The linguini is offered in two sizes, small $10 and large $14.
As the cooler months come the deck will be enclosed for additional seating and private parties and there will be valet parking.
Pizzazz Tuscan Grille at Pier 5
711 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410 528 7771
http://www.pizzazztuscangrille.com/index.html
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Comments
Ate at Pizzazz on Friday. The food was okay and the service not good. They good two orders completely wrong. One was a dinner salad. My friend asked them to take a few things out and they gave her the salad as is on the menu. And her husband asked for a small bowl of pasta. The waiter gave him a large bowl and acted like it was no big deal. It didn't bother my friend, but then he asked if it was whole wheat pasta (which the menu noted you could substitue). The waiter said no, and then asked if he still wanted what he had been served anyway. Then they had the nerve to include 20% gratuity. Based on food, service and the fact that it was practically empty on a Friday night. I don't see this restaurant being around much longer. I would actually recommend against going there. Sorry, but it left a bad taste in my mouth in more ways than one.
George607: I am sorry the service at Pizzazz was not up to par, I understand how that can ruin a meal. May I strongly suggest you reach out to the restaurateur and let them know about the situation - that is what I do when service is below par. It can be a server that shouldn't be serving. The restaurateur is not in business to make you unhappy - let them know.
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