Continuing on with the “oldies,” but goodies pizza series, Grimaldi’s. Though I typically like eating at the original location of a restaurant, obviously it’s much easier for me to head to Las Vegas than to New York. Thankfully, Grimaldi’s knows the secret to true New York-style pizza is the water. So each location has a custom water system that recreates the mineral content and exact composition of New York water. So I would like to think our pizza was pretty close to the real deal.
More importantly, Grimaldi’s is known for their coal-fired brick oven that heats up to 1200 degrees. But what I thought was pretty awesome was that Grimaldi’s uses a higher quality coal called anthracite (which cost two to three times more than regular coal). It’s more eco-friendly since it burns cleaner than gas or wood-fired methods.
Granted the place is a lot more polished than the original location, but I love that they kept with the red and white checkered tablecloth.
Half White with Garlic
Half Pesto
with Extra Basil
$12/ (personal 12-inch)
Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, and Basil $15 – (personal 12-in)
After camping it up at the Arizona Hot Springs and coming straight here, we were starving for some good food and pretty much attacked our pizza when it arrived. All I remember was that their toppings and homemade mozzarella were fresh and delicious. A really great New York style pie and I loved their thin crispy crust too. I will be back again next time I am in Las Vegas.
Cannoli $4.50
For those with a sweet tooth, they have house-made cheesecakes, but I went with their cannoli which wasn’t too bad.
Grimaldi’s
9595 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
(702) 657-9400
this place is incredible. can't wait til they open in so cal.
Yes, me too! Our waiter was telling us that they are trying to open one up in Newport Beach. Keeping my fingers crossed