I truly hate to do this, but sadly I must revise my original post which was very enthusiastic about Crazee Mario's.
Our takeaway 'Indian' pizza, and what I originally raved about in the past, has persistently been good. However, at Christmas we placed a very large take-away order, and it really was sub-par. Despite the poor meal, we did not give up (bad meals happen occasionally I guess), but sadly our meal the other day was the nail in the coffin for us!
In truth we should have left straight away as the restaurant really was not clean. Even the tablecloths, under glass tops revealed unpleasant and unattractive stains and the ladies bathroom didn't have toilet paper. (Robert Irvine would not have been happy!) Nevertheless, we did stay and sadly, I have to say, it was one of the worst Indian meals we have ever had. The samosas were probably the best item but just spicy and lacking flavor. The dal puri was just awful and actually felt like it had just come out of a very cold fridge or freezer. I know these can be served hot or cold, but not frozen, and there was nothing on the menu to indicate these would come cold - very cold! When we mentioned it to the waiter, it did feel like he was less than interested.
Our entrees were also very much less than stellar. The food did not feel fresh and any taste was simply heat rather than the wonderful spices of India that we should have tasted. The naan bread was also rather hard.
Overall it was a really bad meal that for 2 people cost nearly $80.
I'm very sad that I have had to revise this review, especially as I do like to support local establishments, but Crazee Mario's really needs some major changes - cleanliness, fresh food and better flavors for a start off. Maybe then, once again, I can support, what was a great Indian eatery, but sadly at the moment I cannot recommend Crazee Mario's. My son & I were looking for something a little different but just couldn't agree on what type of food to eat. Suddenly this place came up on our search & the combination of pizza & Indian seemed so crazy we just felt compelled to try it.
It's a very unassuming place, in a rather unattractive plaza, off Lake Worth Rd, but it appeared clean and was rather busy (especially with take-out) and patronized by Indian people which to me was a recommendation in itself as I tend to think if people of a particular culture will go to a restaurant of their own culture, this speaks positively to the place.
You order at the counter and then take your seat and we were assisted by a very nice young lady whose name I unfortunately can't remember but think it began with a P. :-)
It did not take too long to receive our order and whilst waiting we drank on a salty lassi. (I think I prefer a good old mango lassi but this is all personal preference.) Anyway, we started with some dal puri and a cheesy nan (my son is a cheese addict) and then moved on to a paneer tikka delight pizza. The pizza was outstanding both in flavor and the amount of cheese and other ingredients. The pizza was also very filling and so we took the majority of it home and feasted again later with hubby who also really enjoyed this unique tasting & plentiful pizza.
It's not necessarily the cheapest place in the world, especially, with no disrespect to the owners, for what I would call a 'hole in the wall' type restaurant. That being said, we would definitely return and for anyone who loves both pizza & Indian food, this place is a...
Read moreI went there 2nd time, because my first experience which was very good so I decide to go there again . I live 1 hour nd 30 mints drive from that restaurant, guy who was taking my order was horrible, I ask him can u please suggest me which I have to order today nd he said rite away for me everything is good , u r asking wrong guy nd he pointed other guy he will tell u better , I said ok nd I start giving him my order , which supposed to b 2 order of beef nehari , beef biryani, yellow daal,daal ghost , beef samosas2 order, vegetable samosa, rasmalai nd imerti, my last experience with nehari was excellent , full of flavor, that’s y I order 2 portion , so my total order was like around $105 , when my food was ready I made big mistake I didn’t check my food, because I was rush to back home , when I open my order at home my beef biryani was missing , I called nd talk that guy he said u didn’t order beef biryani , i hate to arguing so I just said ok nd check other food , that nehari was soooooo disgusting, which I try to taste looks like old frozen which u defrost nd meat texture was like powdery nd u guys can see-in picture one big peace of fat which is not supposed to b in nehari nd other peace of meat was like mushy nd powdery , nd gravy taste like old bhuna curry not like nehari, i through both my nehari orders In garbage because don’t wanna b sick eating old frozen food, yellow daal was better , same thing with daal gosht , meat quality also not good nd same feeling like eating very old defrost food, only one thing which I like was rasmalai. So that was the wastage of my money. Very very bad experience. I think chief is new or new...
Read moreRAJ is the owner/chef and is always working every time I come in ! He is either taking orders over the phone at cash register or cooking and there’s a lot to be said when the owner is working like that ! Oh yes and how can I forget to mention the food is incredible.....wait not just the food but the beverages as well from the lassi to the chai tea (and at a very low price). I almost don’t want anyone else to come here because I feel I found another gem to come eat and have great hospitality but I like to think I’m not that selfish . I know Raj works hard and is a friendly honest person and love to see his business prosper please give it a shot if you haven’t been. The menu is amazing blend of Italian and Indian cuisine how can you go wrong...I mean really ! I told RAJ it was my first time getting food from his spot and he hooked me up with the best dishes to try.....and felt like he made them special for me! This place is great Quality food/beverages and service so don’t come here because I want it all to myself lol jk please order or come in and support this restaurant it’s awesome and RAJ and staff is awesome and...
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