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AMA Pizza e Cucina, Flagtown, NJ

Date: 10/23/2017
Location: Flagtown, NJ
Pizza Ordered: Margherita e Indiavoleta
Website: www.amapizza.com/
AMA Pizza is new to the block and it brings a welcomed change from the New York style pizza we are so used to in this area. AMA's instant popularity is evident whenever you attempt to park near the restaurant or try to get a table. It can get a bit crowded, but it is worth the wait. Service can be a bit slow and it can take some time before you are waited on and served, so bring someone you can have good conversation with. Despite the waits, staff is incredibly kind and the managers are present and would come over to tables to ask if everything is alright.

The menu is full of items created with extremely fresh ingredients. You can see chefs preparing the meals for yourself, as the kitchen is partially open. The oven is beautiful, though limited in capacity, which likely is partially the cause for some of the wait. My girlfriend and I decided to order the margherita and the indiavolata. The margherita featured a rich, delicious sauce and some incredibly fresh cheese. The crust on both pies is pleasantly fluffy and flavorful. The indiavolata's spicy salami is to die for and really adds a level of flavor that your standard pepperoni or sausage could never hope to achieve. For dessert, the nutella pie. I'm not much of a fan of bananas on pizza, but this could change my mind. While I would have enjoyed more nutella, the powdered sugar and fruits really helped make this a pleasant dessert. I would definitely recommend trying AMA out and I hope that their service continues to improve as they get used to their newfound popularity.





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