Black Point Pizza — Restaurant in East Lyme

We’ve heard lots of good things about this relatively new local pizza (and more...) restaurant. We’ve consistently heard “good food but uneven service”. I must say that clearly the off-season has mitigated the service issues and the food is excellent. And you can’t beat the price. My wife and I stopped in on a Tuesday night. The place was about 1/3 full. Katie the waitress was relatively new but very friendly and accommodating. She was honest. When we asked “what’s good and popular”, she explained she was new and hadn’t tried everything on the menu yet...we decided to split a Caesar salad and we split an entree, Polo di Mino. The salad was very large and easily satisfied the two of us. The dressing was excellent...tangy and hint of lemon. My only complaint was that the salad could have used a little less dressing. The salad was served with warm homemade rolls. They reminded us of Bertucci’s rolls made with pizza dough. Irresistibly delicious! They are served with those commercial butter packs....a small dipping bowl of olive oil would have been a welcome and nicer alternative... The meal arrived pre split. This is a very nice move that too few kitchens offer. The split portions were plenty adequate...after salad and rolls especially! The chicken dish was very flavorful...chicken cutlets pounded and dredged in seasoned flour, sautéed and finished was a delicate lemon wine sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and a touch of tomato. Excellent flavor, moist and not overly spiced with garlic or onion (a mistake many pseudo Italian restaurants make...). We enjoyed our meal with a couple of very generous glasses of Chilean Pinot. All in all a great meal for two for slightly more than $40. Can’t be beat. If I have any complaints it’s the fact that the place needs to take itself more seriously, despite the facility (formerly a gas station and quick mart) and location. It’s not nouveau gourmet. But with a few touches it could raise its game beyond just a pizza place with good dinners. For example, the TV near the bar was set to “Wheel of Fortune”. No one was watching it, the sound was on ( annoying) and it’s not separated from the dining room. Either turn the TV off or set it to that burning Yule log with music. Anything but the game show. Also, the waitress was great, but we sat at a table set for 4and the other 2 place settings were never removed. And we had to remind the waitress the turn down the lights. It was way too bright when we entered and the lights ARE on a dimmer. Someone needs to be attending to the little things. It will make a big difference. One last peeve...the picture of the dining room on the website is a generic restaurant...looks so warm and homey. It’s unfortunately not what you find when you walk in. Again someone needs to focus on the little things. But remember, the food is great and for the price it’s a bargain. We...

We have been ordering pizza from this restaurant and love the perfect New York style crust but never stayed to dine inn. Definitely one does not leave hungry from here. My meal came with the side salad. The greens and veggies were fresh and crunchy. Loved the Pollo di Mino - created by the Chef Mino - chicken, mushrooms and artichokes in a white sauce covered with melted mozzarella. Yummy. Will order it again. I could not finish the meal. Taking half of the salad and half of the main dish for lunch tomorrow. Stone Cuvee white blend was a perfect...

They said my food was to be done on 45 mins. I get there 5 mins before hand expecting I'll wait a few minutes. A bunch of us waited outside in line just for pick up. 15 minutes of waiting in line, I finally get to the desk only to find my pizza was done but not my other items, one being a salad. Another 10 mins go by and finally get all my food. I bring it home, only 10 mins down the street. The pizza was cold and tasted like cardboard. Wasn't that greatest of food. Boo on my for not waiting until Scrapettas is back from vacation... Never again...