On a recent trip to Arizona I had the chance to check out a local pizzeria that was recommended by my brother. Enoteca, located in downtown Tucson, was definitely worth the time to check out. The word “enoteca” literally means “wine repository,” and as you’d expect from any restaurant using that as a name, Enoteca definitely has a wide selection of wines. But they don’t hold back on their pizza either; I had no idea what I was in for going into this, but it ended up being one of the most interesting pizzas I’ve ever tasted.

The atmosphere at Enoteca is very laid back, yet slightly sophisticated. It’s kind of the pizzeria equivalent of the tuxedo t-shirt; it looks fancy, but it’s still casual and comfortable. The kitchen is openly visible to the left of the dining area, and there’s a small bar with a few tap beers to the right. Their menu featured standard Italian fare, mostly salads, pastas and pizzas.
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