Tuscan slice is a new place just off of the loop and 155 in the space that Johnny Carrino's used to be. The location is not a great one, as there aren't many adjacent businesses. I fear that Tuscan slice will share the same fate of Johnny Carrino's. From the outside they didn't change much - there is a little fresh paint and a few murals. Inside it looks fresh and clean with a large pizza oven with a bar near it. Tuscan slice is a small chain with what looks like three other locations in Texas. Their signature is the wood fired oven.
The spread: The appetizers offered range include bruschetta, fried mozzarella, sauteed mussels, pepperoni rolls and fried ravioli. They offer a selection of salads to include the usual caesar with a couple of unique salads with various toppings (caramelized pecans, green apples, calamari, crab cakes, italian toppings, etc.) The entrees include typical American-Italian selections (chicken/eggplant parm, saltimboca, milanese, piccata, marsala, gnocchi, spaghetti, alfredo), wood fired baked entrees (lasagna, manicotti, ravioli) and wood fired steak/pork chops. The star of the show is the wood fired pizzas with traditional toppings - the margherita, Greek, caprese, italian meat, etc. They also will bring out dough and topping for the kids to make their own pizza.
The verdict: Good, but not great. I was disappointed, perhaps because I had high hopes for a great pizza. The pizza was just ok, the dough was too thick and although there was charring along the bottom, it wasn't super crispy and delicious. The cheese was generic American mozzarella, and the pepperoni tasted like Hormel. I was looking for exciting toppings like prosciutto and arugula, but found the pizzas somewhat uninspired. We tried the caprese, which was done well and the pesto added a nice burst of flavor. The kids really enjoyed making their own pizza, but it turns out they burned it in the kitchen because they didn't flattened the dough out enough with the rolling pin. A high point was bringing the kids up to the pizza counter where the young chef gave us all pieces of dough to play with while our pizza cooked, the spectacle had a very good entertainment value. Another high point is the free bread they hand out at the beginning of the meal, it was light and crispy and drizzled with a little olive oil. YUM.
Edible Tyler Roses: 3 out of 5, worth trying, but the pizza falls flat.
What about steak n shake?
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