Owners are impossible.
I called to order an antipasto salad. I asked for no seafood or fish on the salad. I was told they offer no seafood in the restaurant at all. Then I stated that they offer calamari and that this was seafood. I was told "no it's octopus". I giggled and left it at that thinking the gentleman was just busy , rushed or ignorant.
The salad was good. Just iceberg , but.
I had a regional director up from the city, we decided to to go to w.23. We called before we went to inquire if they made cappuccino and or fresh brewed coffee. They said yes. My director only has regular milk with his coffee. Just to be sure, I ask do they have whole milk? Explaining that my "friend" only likes milk in his coffee. I was abruptly put on hold as if my questions were bothersome. Penny the "manager" picked up and said "what's the problem- how can I help you?".I said " there is no problem just wanted to know if you serve regular milk with coffee?" Penny said "yes" and said "okay ?!" So we went to the restaurant anyways as we wanted to see. We ordered two coffee, milk and asked for menus. We were told they don't have coffee, they do, but it's not "cost effective to make a whole pot for just two cups". My friend offered to buy the entire pot of 12 cups. To which they agreed to. We were advised we would have to wait for fresh. Our two cups came out immediately and was extremely hot as if microwaved and tasted old. We giggled at it, as we come to accept upstate quality is much different from NYC. But we only got two boiling hot cups, no silverware, no sugar, no napkins or guess what...no....milk. We asked for some milk and were given coffees mate. But not sugar , napkins or a spoon. I borrowed the waiters pen ,I stirred my coffee with his pen and handed his pen back wet. He never got the hint. We threw cash down and ran out laughing.
Two years later it was decided that the "bring a child to work event"The employees wanted pizza , Italian food and salads. My financial team choose 23 pizza. As we are a supplier to restaurants, a distributer of kitchen supplies and to west 23 and wanted to help out due to the pandemic. I was against the choice but was hopeful. We placed a small order. One of dishes of pasta had a metal shaving in it from one of the scouring pads which we distribute to them. When our financial team called to tell Penny she denied using scouring pads. At all! Which is a lie. Penny didn't realize who she was talking to. Metal shavings are dangerous and Penny and and her husband became belligerent. They denied everything took no responsibility and lied.
Be warned about this place. They are ignorant liars.
Their response will definitely rebuke and claim we are...
   Read moreWhen you go into Pizza 23 West, (ranked #5 of the Top 5 Upstate Pizzerias) ask for Grandma. The Grandma slice that is! I was not a fan of big chunks of tomato in things I eat...but this slice changed my mind. This pizza, made like traditional Italian pizza, is absolutely delectable and packed with flavor, you owe it to yourself to try a slice of this pizza to see what the potential of a pizza slice truly is! The crust is thin and cooked to perfection; not over crispy and tasteless like some other thin crusts in our area. The crust is the perfect vessel for the topping which take center stage here, exploding with the flavors of tomato and parmesan...it is a thing of beauty. Once you have had this you will find it hard to go back to an americanized version of pizza.
Still not convinced? Ask the owners for a sample! The staff is like family. The interior is warm and welcoming. Do yourself a FLAVOR and stop in to Pizza 23 West. And make sure to get a photo with their dog Ravoioli for them to hang...
   Read moreOrdered 2 Large pies night before July 4th. (Plain & Pepperoni.) The pizza tasted amazing... U can tell they use very high quality ingredients. The ONLY constructive criticism I would mention, was that the dough was a little overworked with specific this batch we had, so made it a tad tough, which was okay... (bc it had so much flavor) & lastly, very light in the sauce department, (which seemed to have a great taste)... but would have LOVED more. Overall, the flavor was their strong point! Definitely not some basic bland pizza, like some of the other local pizzerias. The staff were so sweet & so were the hard working owners. They remain open on major holiday's & 6 days a week, even past the closing times of other pizzerias & were kind enough to take us pizza, last min. The pepperoni btw, was like no other, not greasy & packed with natural herbal flavor! & made us 𤤠the very moment we smelled our pizza. Definitely genuine place & very happy we had the pleasure to find this pizzeria!!! A hidden...
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