Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

With almost 100 years experience making pizzas, it is hard to argue against a solid reputation. So here I go. It seemed busier than what they are used to. One waitress working the floor. She came over several minutes after being seating and took our whole order even though we wanted to wait to order pizza. We each got a salad to start. Pizzas came to the table as we were finishing our salad. Got the original tomato pie with mozzarella and a meatball and ricotta. The thin crust was crispy with a little char but seemed to be lacking in flavor area. The sauce was also bland. The 1st pizza was topped with mozzarella and it was okay. The ricotta on the other pizza was creamy and fresh. Sliced meatballs had decent flavor. Open kitchen gives the space a nice look. If I'm ever shopping at the Burlington mall, I may stop for a slice to eat and run but not really a night out place. Maybe I need to take a trip to the original in New Haven, CT.

I was excited to eat here because I’ve heard a lot of good things about the White Clam Pizza. It was good, but the style of pizza wasn’t my favorite. The crust is very thin - it was like a slightly softer texture than a Stacy’s Pita Chip. It was crispy. However, the flavor and the big chunks of clam made up for the crust. It was just garlicky goodness and plenty of clams on top. I wouldn’t mind coming here again for some more even though I prefer a softer crust.

The pizza is normally pretty good if you like thin crust. Last couple of times when I did to go my crust was burnt. They tape the box so I didn't notice until I got home. This has definitely deterred me from coming back. If you still want pizza and are deterred there Is Regina pizza in the food court as well.