Crust — Local services in Athens

As an Italian, I have to play that card first: I know my pizza. I can make it myself, and I absolutely love exploring different versions of this iconic dish. So naturally, I was excited to try Crust after hearing so many recommendations.

Let’s start with the crust itself—it’s NOT GOOD! Think of it as the chewy version of Domino’s handtossed one. That said, the ingredients were fresh.

Moreover, I can’t quite justify the price. In Italy, in my region (Venice), you can get a jumbo-sized amazing pizza with authentic mozzarella, fiordilatte, truffle oil, prosciutto, and mushrooms for 12 euros. In Naples, the same pizza will cost you around 7-8 euros. And no, it’s not just about taxes—Italy’s VAT is 22%, only slightly lower than Greece’s 24%. So why is a pizza here 14 euros for a much smaller, non-authentic version ?

The quality doesn’t match the price point. Let’s remember, pizza was born as food for the people—accessible and affordable.

If you’re curious to try it, go ahead. But for me, it’s a one-and-done experience. Just wanted to share an honest review to help others decide. I also can't believe it has so many good...

What a disappointment after many months of confinement we decided to go back to one of our favourite places, we arrived at 1 as it was opening time advertised, however we are greeted by the most abnoxious person just voicing "we'll open in 10 minutes" no "hello" or a smile, after that cold reception we decide to walk around for the said 10 minutes, thinking that actually that already had ruined our excitement to eat there. We come back. Same treatment. I'm clearly in the shop (the only one there so I am obvious) I say hello, no reply, no acknowledgement, so I repeat, I am given a very annoyed look, I ask if they are open, the reply once again, "in 5 minutes" no hello or smile once again. What a pity,really, someone behind that counter could ruin such a nice place to go! We probably won't go back. The experience of a place is not just about the food but the way you are treated...

This is one of the only places where one can get a proper NY style pizza (the best type of pizza), though in true NY style it's more tuned towards grabbing a slice or two and then heading out.

In terms of aesthetics, it is definitely not an NY style pizzeria and instead matches the grungy vibe of that particular street in Psyrri.

As far as the pizza itself goes, I think they serve a very good slice which comes very close to the original, and it is certainly a unique style of pizza compared to what is commonly offered in Athens.

Personally I find that it tastes better in person than...