re: Mama Della's on Jefferson

Went for lunch yesterday with the wife. Wanted to get a margherita pizza, but they were totally out of fresh mozzarella. Don't know how this happens at a pizza place that advertises itself as a true NYC pizzeria. Whole Foods is 5 minutes down the road, send somebody for some.

Eventually settled on one of the specialty pies with salami and basil, and a 14" plus a drink and a water was $17. Enjoyed the feel of the place with the checkered tablecloths, paper plates, perfect music and atmosphere for this type a place, and there's a counter to sit at. It definitely gives you a NYC pizzeria vibe.

Papa Della must have been in a good mood, because he wasn't yelling at anybody. But you can tell that he just comes across very gruff, and his "yelling" at somebody is probably just normal.

We had maybe a 15 minute wait for our pizza, which was absolutely reasonable. It came out piping hot. The crust was perfect. Thin, yet foldable and cooked to perfection. This is what I think of when I think NY pizza. Pizza was delicious. Odd that they didn't have shakers of red pepper or parmesan cheese on the tables. Was brought packets of each, which seems inefficient.

Sandwiches looked fantastic, and the table next to us got a pepperoni/mushroom pizza that looked delicious as well.

We'll definitely be back.