Good Pizza We've Eaten Lately: Via Via IV

Via Via IV, originally uploaded by The Pizza Review.

When we're too lazy to write up a new review, we'll occasionally post a picture of one of our tastier pizza escapades. Via Via IV's margherita pesto pizza fits the bill. It's a little pricy, but try it if you feel like splurging.

Providence Pizza News: Easter Hours

Via Via IV
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Many Providence pizzerias were closed for Easter Sunday today, including Fellini, Minerva, Nice Slice, Sicilia's, Tommy's and Xtreme Pizza & Wings. Fortunately, some places remained open. If you're looking for pizza this evening, try Antonio's, Doyle Avenue, Pizza Pie-er or the delicious Via Via IV. Of course, this is an incomplete list. What else was open today?

Rising Pizza Prices

More reviews are coming Wednesday. In the meantime, see this piece about rising pizza prices.

A block away is Two Boots To Go West, on West 11th Street, part of a chain, which raised its price to $2.50 from $2.25 for a slice in November; another increase is expected soon, said the manager, Efrain Aquino, 42.

In the old days, Mr. Aquino said, “the biggest overhead was always rent and cheese.” Now, the biggest cost is flour. Last week, he said a 50-pound bag cost $28.50; a year ago, the same bag was $12.

In the Providence area, Via Via IV and Pizza Pie-er have recently raised their prices. Have any others?

Providence Pizza Review: Via Via IV

Via Via IV, originally uploaded by The Pizza Review.

Via Via IV is the gold standard of Providence pizza. All of Via Via's pies are baked in a wood-fired oven, resulting in a crust that is crisp yet also chewy. The crust is complemented by delicious sauce and top notch cheeses. The basic cheese pizza (pictured here and here) is some of the best we've ever had, but there's much more to explore. Their all-white slice (pictured above), which contains mozzarella, parmigiano, ricotta and fontina, is exquisite. For the best slice on the menu, however, go with four-cheese (pictured here), a masterpiece covered in fontina, mozzarella, mascarpone and parmigianio and speckled with marinara. As an added bonus, Via Via IV offers 18" extra large pies, an option that is particularly enticing with such delicious pizzas. The menu includes a range of salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and a new line of seafood dishes. If you're near Providence, make sure you visit Via Via IV. Five Stars

See more pictures of Via Via IV pizza here.

VIA VIA IV
(401) 831-8668
205 Meeting Street
Providence, RI 02906