There are some pizza chains that I have ordered from quite a bit. I’ve found them to have a pretty good product at a good price. The problem with pizza chains is they often treat pizza-making like assembly lines. That’s why I love that there are so many local pizza places in Nashville. These places treat making pizza like it’s an art. They take pride in what they create.
I tried 615 Pizza and Pasta for the first time today and I was very impressed. My mom, who lives with me, loves cheese pizza. She isn’t a fan of a lot of meats and veggies. I enjoy cheese pizza if it has a variety of cheeses. I’ve had cheese pizzas over the years that were dry and baked too long.
The Cheese Lover’s pizza from 615 Pizza And Pasta was probably the best cheese pizza I’ve ever eaten. It started with a hand-tossed crust and topped with a delicious sauce that was flavorful and not overpowering. It was a great blend that complemented the crust and toppings. The pizza had five different cheeses on it: mozzarella, ricotta, feta, parmesan, and cheddar cheese. Each one has its own unique flavor that adds to the overall quality of the pizza.
I suppose it would have been easy for the pizza maker to mix all of the cheeses in a pile to create a flavor that is seperate from the taste you get from eating any one of those cheeses. I’ve had pizzas that tasted like they were created that way. I am glad this Cheese Lover’s pizza didn’t taste like that. I could taste the individual cheeses when I bit into the pizza. That meant each bite wasn’t identical. It allowed me to truly savor the combination of the flavors.
A pizza can be made perfectly and still be a poor pizza if it isn’t cooked correctly. This pizza was hot and the cheeses were melted. It wasn’t cooked so long that the pizza was dry. It didn’t have an aftertaste from baking too long.
I also ordered a supreme calzone because I enjoy other topics. The supreme calzone had ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, onion, mushrooms and green peppers. There was a good portion of each topping and I could taste all the ingredients in every bite. I don’t like when I order mushrooms, onions or green peppers on something and I’m not sure if the topping was included. I order those toppings because I like their flavors and I want to taste them in my bites.
The calzone was well-made so that it held together while I ate it. I could have eaten it on the go if I wanted. I was impressed at the size of the calzone. Even if I hadn’t eaten a couple of slices of pizza with it, I don’t think I could have eaten the entire calzone in one sitting. I felt like I got more than my money’s worth.
Marinara is a common side with a calzone. I usually expect it to come in a little cup and I don’t expect it to be homemade. There was a generous portion of marinara sauce in a bowl beside my calzone. It looked like it was made in-house and it was super flavorful. I enjoyed dipping my calzone in it and the taste of the marinara sauce added to the taste experience of the calzone.
Anyone who loves pizza should try 615 Pizza And Pasta. People can learn more by visiting their website at www.615.pizza. 615 Pizza And Pasta is located at 5337 Charlotte Avenue in Nashville.