My better half and I had a craving for something quick and easy to eat, but we wanted more flavor than the big pizza chains have to offer. Upon hearing the buzz of Grimaldi's opening in the newly built portion of the La Cantera shopping center in northwest San Antonio, we had to investigate. We ordered our pie to go, as it was already late and we wanted to spend the evening at home watching the NBA semifinals. First of all, those of you who have not ventured into the new area of La Cantera, I highly recommend that you do so, because the place is stunning! If you thought the original mall was impressive, you haven't seen anything yet! But, I digress, back to the eats!
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza, a no brainer classic. When they mean large, they really mean it, the box is huge! Their large pizza sits at a whopping 18 inches in diameter, that's one inch bigger than the rims on my Camaro! Another pleasant sight was the freshness. the mozzarella was obviously fresh, but they slice it fresh instead of shredded, giving a very smooth, melted appearance. The pepperoni cut slightly thicker than normal, with a more appealing color that any pepperoni I've ever seen. See for yourself:
Although we didn't eat in, we stopped inside to pick up our order, and very much enjoyed the setting we saw. A modern restaurant twist on the old school style pizzeria. The hostess podium has a counter of granite-like stone, and just to the side of it, a full bar with a seemingly large beer selection as well as a large collection of alcohol. The tables and chairs still reflect the old style red and white checker table cloths, and dark wood chairs, with a modern flair. Rustic, yet modern would be a great way to describe it. The staff there were VERY hospitable. As we waited for our receipt, the hostess was happy to introduce us to their style of cooking, and all the extras they had to offer over other pizzerias. Overall a great experience. Maybe next time we'll actually dine in. :)
For more information such as locations, contact info, menus, and more, visit their website: http://www.patsygrimaldis.com/
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