Pizzeria Dante -- Brookline
Anyone been?
I was very pleasantly surpised when I ate a few slices recently.
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I went for the first time last night. To me, this was definitely the best pizza I've had so far in Brookline. I should add that I've only tried Upper Crust (which was objectionably greasy and with a texture of shoe leather,, and the store had a funky yeasty smell the day I was there) and Mangia (though the pizza was good, the way in which they reheated my slice left it with the texture of shoe leather).
So why did I like Dante? The crust. We just ordered by the slice, and it was excellent crust, chewy where it needed to be, crisp where it needed to be, with very nice flavor. The sauce was a bit sweet for me, but my son loved it. I'd like to try one of their specialty pies next time to see how they do on the 'advanced' ingredients.
Why else did I like Dante? The SPINACH! When we arrived, I asked if they had any vegetable sides, and the guy told me they could do whatever we wanted. He sauteed us up a gorgeous plate of spinach, with a touch of garlic and lemon, leaving the spinach soft but still with plenty of texture. Perfection. My 4 year old gobbled it up.
It is still not my favorite pizza in the world (I reserve that for Colosio's in Port Jeff Station, NY), but we will be returning. I will put Mangia on my return list as well, since I liked it enough to give it another shot also.
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I had leftovers as I couldn't eat all of what I had gotten. I figured I'd take the rest of what I ordered to work for lunch even though it was just "eh"...I haven't had a chance to go food shopping for lunch items yet. It was worse the 2nd day. Ugh. I ended up throwing it out it tasted so bad.
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Oy vey...I tried them AGAIN just because I think they are nice people and AGAIN was disappointed. Got another pasta dish this time and it was "meh." I can do better honestly w/ a can of tomatoes, some spices & pasta. I did try this place multiple times, all spread out, and each time I don't like it. I think it's officially it for me w/ trying Pizzeria Dante.
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re: BackBayGirl
C. Hamster
Jan 4, 2010 11:11 AM
I had pizza from them last week and it was meh, too. Guess I got them on good days before. Or their slices outdo their pies by a lot.
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re: CookieLee
C. Hamster
Jan 4, 2010 12:46 PM
Dont ask me. But every slice I've eaten has been good but the whole pie was crappy.
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Well, C. Hamster, I went again based on your report. I wanted to give them another go because I like supporting mom & pop places. I got the spaghetti and meatballs this time. It was just "eh." I feel terrible though because they are such nice people there, but I still wasn't impressed by the food. It'd be a place I might stop in if I need something quick and don't have time to cook, but really, I don't think I'd seek it out or make any attempt to go back. But that's just me and I do think people should go in and just try for themselves. Maybe they'll find the pizza or pasta dishes to be to their liking.
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re: BackBayGirl
C. Hamster
Dec 7, 2009 06:48 AM
I admit I had more cheese pizza from there on Thursday and I liked it ..... particularly the tasty chewy crust. I've only had their cheese pizza, nothing else.
And "good" pizza is the subject of much debate around here. :-)
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I really like Pizzeria Dante and have never been disappointed by the food. The toppings are a little expensive but it's still cheaper than Upper Crust, and the staff is so friendly. They also use really good ricotta cheese (so good that I always get it on my pizza). Last time I was there, I mentioned that I'd like to try their version of eggplant rollatine. The guy I talked to said he made it at least once a week for special requests and I was welcome to order it any time.
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C. Hamster
Dec 2, 2009 10:47 AM
I guess I got them on a good day, huh?
IMO Upper Crust spit the bit a long time ago.
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Mangia is the only way to go in Brookline unless you want to give up your first born for a pizza from Upper Crust
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re: lergnom
galleygirl
Dec 3, 2009 04:42 AM
The Spa has a vey good slice; I've always been a fan...But Mangia, Mangia, Mangia for Best in Brookline...
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re: NahantNative
galleygirl
Dec 3, 2009 07:15 AM
Strange; they let me do that last time I was there, but they kne I was in a hurry, with an emergency pizza delivery !
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I ate there twice in the first few weeks after it had opened and found the pizza to be undercooked, too cheesy (and this coming from someone who puts cheese on EVERYTHING) and overpriced. I'm not really sure how they are still in business since they are empty nearly everyday when i run by.
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I went there a few months ago and wasn't impressed. Perhaps they've gotten better? I may give them another try. I'd rather support that sort of business versus the Upper Crust and I will if the pizza is good. The time I tried it though, it wasn't very good. I could make it better at home.
