22 May 2011

Pizza Luce: something for everyone (even if they’re gluten-free or vegetarian)

I don’t know whether the claim to the best pizza in the Twin Cities is true or not (because I haven't tried it yet), but I will certainly argue that the pastas and sandwiches are fabulous at Pizza Luce. Yum, yum!

Oh, the joy of finding an extensive gluten-free menu.

Get ‘em parmigiana style or deli style. Both are mouth-watering.

Enjoy the "best pizza in the Twin Cities" or grab a delicious sandwich at Pizza Luce.
We visited the location at 2200 E. Franklin Avenue in Seward neighborhood (www.pizzaluce.com). The restaurant is located in a former caster company space and has been there since 2003. There are huge windows, a small bar, and seating on the patio when the weather is nice. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Get a slice and a pint for only $5 during happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. (Other locations include downtown Minneapolis, Uptown, St. Paul, Hopkins and Duluth.)

Feeding someone who is gluten-free can be pretty difficult. It’s definitely a warning sign when you ask, “Do you have anything gluten-free?” and the answer is a blank look. It’s best to just walk out the door then, advises my friend Amy, who stopped explaining what “gluten-free” meant a long time ago. They often just stay home, but we were out with the girls (moms and daughters) and we wanted to enjoy dinner out. So we were thrilled when we discovered an extensive gluten-free menu at Pizza Luce.

I found the coloring sheets full of witty tattoo drawings to be hilarious.

Heavy metal is piped through the building and the coloring sheets are full of funny tattoos. I laughed all the way through the cleverly worded menu. We also enjoyed checking out the art on the walls; apparently it changes regularly as various local artists are featured.

This is a place I plan to go back to.


Muffeletta $7.39 - This hoagie features our special blend of green and black olives, red bell pepper, garlic and oregano sandwiched between sliced ham and Genoa salami and topped off with provolone cheese and all the fixings. Served toasted.
FEATURES

• Kid-friendly

• Gluten-free menu (and it’s extensive)

• Vegetarian menu

• Free online delivery

Italian Sausage Parmigiana $7.39 - You'd think we flew this baby in straight from the old country! Our Italian sausage topped with our tangy red sauce layered with onions, tomatoes and lots of melted mozzarella and provolone cheeses.

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