Community Corner
Bites Nearby: Real Deal Pizza at Tivoli's
This week, we check out the pizza and sandwiches at Tivoli's Wood Brick Oven Pizzeria in Utica.
Bored with the same old dining out destinations you've been going to for years? Hungering for a new fabulous food experience?
Each week, New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch and its readers will pick a great restaurant either in town or nearby with cuisine considered supreme.
Here's this week's choice:
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Greatest Dish Ever: Mare e Monte Pizza: succulent shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and verdant spinach on a thin, crisp wood-fired crust.
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Don't Miss: Chicago-style Pizza. Thinner than other versions in the area.
The Vibe: Old-country Italian meets family dining.
Cool Factor: One of the first wood-fired ovens in the area and the only one in Utica, Tivoli's pizza has a distinctive flavor and texture.
Overview: Tivoli's is family-owned and operated. A true sit-down pizzeria, but carryout and delivery are available as well. Both wood-fired and gas ovens are used. Besides pizza, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and dessert are available.
The Drinks: No alcohol. Espresso and cappucino. Traditional Italian sodas, Orangina and Limonata, are in the cooler.
Appetizers: For a unique starter, the bruschetta ($8.00) is made with baked to order flatbread rather than slices of toasted Italian bread. Zesty Breaded Italian Chicken Wings ($7.50 for 10) are savory and herbaceous and pair perfectly with marinara. Salads are also available.
Pizza and Sandwiches: Small thin-crust pizzas are cooked in the wood-burning oven. The list of toppings is extensive. Try the Calabrese ($12.50) if you enjoy heat or the Tivoli Special ($12.50) if a classic supreme-style pizza is more your speed.
Oven-Baked Wedges ($7.25) are a unique sandwich option. The toppings are baked separately from the fresh baked bread. Steak and cheese is particularly delicious combination especially when paired with mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.
Dessert: Homemade Tiramisu ($4.50) is slightly sweet, ultra creamy, and made in the traditional Italian fashion. A decadent way to end your meal.
Signature Dish: Wood-fired pizza or Oven Baked Wedges.
Address: 45257 Van Dyke, Utica.
Cost: Varies per order
