This is a bit of an oldie, but I figure why not! I am by no means an expert on food, but maybe this could be helpful to someone out there who reads this tiny little blog. As for myself, I just eat. And if I like, I like.
Last month, Sie and I went to Graffiato per recommendation of her co-worker. Essentially, they serve artisanal pizzas and small plates. We ordered the Countryman and the White House, both of which came out in about fifteen to twenty minutes.
The pizza above is the Countryman. I think it was covered in fontina, black truffle oil, and some sort of pesto. But the exciting part of it all was watching the waiter pop the soft egg and spread it all over.
The White House was topped with ricotta cheese, black pepper honey, and prosciutto. Though my friend's coworker RAVED about the Countryman, we actually preferred the White House--it had a nice balance of sweetness from the ricotta and honey and saltiness from the proscuitto. The flavors of the Countryman seemed a bit muddled when put together. As for the ambiance, it was dimly lit inside, so photographing things proved to be quite difficult. And it was loud--not family/bebe appropriate.
In summary, I would say if you can appreciate the nuances of crafted pizzas, then this may be worth a shot for you. I thought the food was good, but for the price point, I don't think I would be hankering for another go unless someone else wanted to try it. Honestly, I love classic Italian margherita pizzas that are hugemongous, thin, delightfully cheesy and basilly, and cheap. If you're looking for that kind of pizzeria, I would recommend Pomodoro's in Fairfax. They don't have the margherita on the menu, I think, but trust me, it is there. And it is the bomb-dot-com.
