a new spin on pizza. spin! neopolitan pizza has brought its giant pizza oven to the omaha metro, and seems to be bringing smiles to their customers. once you navigate the ordering process, that is.
this kansas city chain of casual pizzerias offers a confusing combo of self serve and full service. as soon as you walk in the door you are forced to decide what it is you want to eat, then you order your food at the counter, then select a table, and in a few moments your drink and food is delivered to you. the problem is that even if you know what you want to eat immediately, it is impossible for you to place your order until everyone ahead of you in the restaurant has already completed their order.
my lunch companions raved about their salads. and my tomato basil soup was quite good. and the two of us who ordered pizza really enjoyed our selections. the luncheonpizzasare about 8 inches in diameter, giving you 4 good size pieces. my bbq chicken and pineapple pizza was delicious, and my friend really liked her margharita pizza.
service is very friendly. prices at lunch hover around $10. you can order a regular sized pizza for just a bit more.
tap beer and wines are offered in addition to soft drinks. outdoor seating is offered, in addition to interior tables, booths and bar seating.
my only real complaint, besides with the goofy ordering protocol, is with the noise level, which can get very loud inside, what with the metal ceiling and concrete floor. it is difficult to carry on a conversation if the restaurant is busy. and on two occasions the music being played was much too loud, especially given that we were there for a weekday lunch with coworkers. any hope of conducting a business lunch at spin! will go unrealized.
food: a-
atmosphere: a-
service: b
value: b