Fire In The Bricks Neapolitan Pizza — Restaurant in Palm Coast

Wife and I went back here last week on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. Updating the review because the food wasn't as good. Maybe they were short-staffed not sure but the pizza was soggy and the special pasta (pepperdew spaghetti) just tasted like waterdown velveeta with spaghetti. Probably wont be back but if I do I would probably order a pizza with very little toppings and ask for crispy crust to hopefully offset the sogginess. Bummed about the experience and having to write this review.

Below, was the first visit:

I've been wanting to go here every time I drive by i am going somewhere when I have time constraints. This time was the time. Saturday at noon is the best time! I got a chance to talk to Roger, who was cooking pizzas, and answered my questions about the pizza oven. It's beautiful and imported from Naples, Italy. They use oak wood, which is a perfect combination of heat and flavor. Madison waited on us, who answered our questions with graciousness and a smile. She is awesome.

Fire In The Hole Tomato sauce, Calabrian hot chili peppers, fresh basil fresh mozzarella and hot oil 15 9.5/10

We added hot sausage to the order with no regrets. I actually suggest it, especially if you like a little spicy. The pizza was very well done. The only beef was the middle part of the pizza, which was a little soggy. Wasn't a deal breaker since the great flavor dominated any downside. My suggestion is either put the oil on the side or reduce the toppings to ensure crispiness or ask for extra crispy. Ask Pizzaiolo for suggestions on having the crust crispy throughout. These are neopolitan pizzas that only take 5-8 minutes to cook that are thin crust and have some char. Good stuff.

They also have a full bar.

We will be back with the goal of an entree...

We went twice and each time was a mixed bag in regards to the food. For appetizers, the clam chowder was some of the best I ever had. Got the meatballs the next time and both me and my significant other agreed they were extremely bland and dry. Then both agreed the bread that came with the meatballs was incredible as was the sauce that came with both. The pizza has the potential to be some of the best in Palm Coast. My first pizza was lacking in sauce, toppings, etc. It's almost like these guys are trying to save a buck on the toppings. But, Pizza IS about the toppings. When you give me a slab of crust that is light on the toppings, it really is a detriment to the pizza experience. Also, these guys will leave a wide strip of crust on the edges which seems like another cost cutting measure. One of my pizzas had an almost 2" wide strip of crust on the edge. If I wanted bread, I'd order bread and save some money. The 2nd pizza I had, I learned from the first experience and got extra sauce. What they consider extra sauce is what I consider normal sauce. It changed the pizza entirely. The toppings were a little less sparse on my 2nd go around but still could have used some work. So, my recommendation to anyone who goes is just order extra on the sauce and toppings and request they bring the toppings right to the edges of the crust. It will make a difference. With a couple of improvements, this is a 4 or 5 star place easily but it has been inconsistent so far. I'll go again to get that fantastic...

NJ restauranteur relocated and makes an awesome wood fired destination. That’s the story line. So Friday nite we had the most wonderful meal. Much of it was Kendra our bartender since we sat at the bar. She was responsive, fun and very informative. 1st time at the restaurant so that was useful. Good select of beers and drinks Inc. 6 taps?. Had some good hazy ipa’s. DW had the chicken parmigiana on focaccia with fries. Excellent choice though she doesn’t eat much bread. I had the meatball sandwich with provolone and fries. Meatballs were awesome and bun was actually a pizza pita which was very thin pizza crust. Meatballs were some of the best I had and combined with the ‘bun’ it was a great meal. Kendra then pulled out her superpower(no not her great personality) her bartender skills. She made a tiramisu martini that was delicious. All that great food and service brought us back for Saturday! After a long bike ride we needed chow. DW had the shaved steak on the pizza pocket and I had the meatballs appetizer with focaccia and a beet salad on spinach with blue cheese. Kendra served us well as the previous day and mike who was coming on supported her well. Food and drinks were great again! Don’t miss...