Here in
Albuquerque, we’re known for many foods - green chile, green chile
cheeseburgers, tamales, and other Mexican-American faire. But as you might
imagine, it can be difficult to find a superior slice if you’re wandering
around town.
In
the Daily Lobo last week, reviewer Steve “Mo” Frye tried out Da Vinci’s
Gourmet Pizza, which currently is located in a converted gas statino at the
corner of Indian School and Girard. Da Vinci is known for their “Premium
Masterpiece” that includes roasted garlic, olives, fresh tomatoes, and parsley.
Originally
opened in 2005 at the Mountain Run shopping center, the place has apparently
been doing really well in its new location near UNM.
“Almost my
whole crew came with me to this store,” said the owner, John Mickey, Jr. “It
was great to be able to open the new place with an experienced crew.”
Da Vinci
is also known for their Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburger pizza, their
Michelangelo, and more. Here are some more options off their menu, courtesy of
the Daily Lobo:
In addition to pizza, Da Vinci’s offers a nice
selection of salads, from a simple tossed salad to gourmet salads with premium
ingredient mixes.
The calzone we tried was a great specimen of the
dish. The crust was browned and shiny and nearly bursting with delicious
ingredients. Calzones are available with or without meat and are served with a
side of savory pizza sauce.
Unlike most pizzerias, Da Vinci’s is open for
breakfast and offers a selection of coffee and espresso drinks as well as some
innovative dishes: breakfast calzones and pizzas, available after 6 a.m. every
day.
The breakfast calzone is much like a breakfast
burrito, comprised of eggs, potatoes, cheddar cheese and a choice of red or green
chile. It is also available in a low-fat egg white version with spinach instead
of meat.
Breakfast pizzas come with Canadian bacon, eggs,
mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and choice of meat and chile.
Gluten-free versions of all pizzas are available in
the 12-inch size. While Da Vinci’s has separate paddles, ovens and cutters for
the gluten-free pies, the restaurant is not a gluten-free environment.
All of the menu items, including the tasty-sounding
desserts, are available for delivery in the University area.
Da Vinci’s Gourmet Pizza
2904 Indian School Rd. NE
Sun. through Thurs. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Fri. and Sat. 6 a.m. to midnight.
Visit the website at dvgp.com
or call (505) 275-2722.
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