1319/1307 22nd Street
Denver, Colorado
(303) 296-6710
www.bapizza.com
Attendees: Ang., Jen, Lara, Marie
Marie's Pick
We really didn't know what to expect from this little joint in downtown Denver. What could pizza from Argentina be like, anyway? Well, I'll tell you! It is good - really good - with its own little twist.
My first comment would have to be about the service. There was one gal who was working the entire restaurant and she was awful cute but because she was the only one so service was very slow and sporadic. Fortunately the Dinnergirls are good at entertaining ourselves... I have no idea if this is normal but if you're in a hurry or have someplace to be, you might try BA Pizza another time...
First we tried the Empanadas. They were great - perfectly cooked and flaky. You could easily make a meal out of the empanadas alone if you wanted to.
For the pizza, I tried the Nepolitana, which listed the ingredients as: Mozzarella, Ham, Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Green Olives, Oregano. I substituted shrimp for the ham.
The first thing I noticed when the pizza arrived was the shrimp. I am not sure what I expected but they were the little tiny shrimps. That's fine and everything, just not what I was expecting. I also noticed that my pizza, compared to the slice that Lara ordered, was definitely lacking in ingredients. I had a few olives per slice but Lara's was covered!! This made me jealous. But that is ok. I still really enjoyed it, although next time I think I'd just order slices rather than a pie.
The next thing I noticed was the crust. It was thin, like I like it, but upon taking a bite, I realized how dense it is. It is a very dense crust! This makes the pizza deceiving as it will fill you up much quicker than you might otherwise anticipate. I really like pizza with lots of "stuff" so the sparseness of toppings was a teensy bit disappointing (maybe because I had seen Lara's slice) but not a huge deal as it was really good. I would like to try it again, for sure.
The best part of our meal was dessert, in my opinion. They make their own gelatos and I absolutely could not resist trying the Dulce de Leche ‘n Flan. It was amazing and delicious. I would eat it again and again. Oh the the gelato - yum yum yum!
Though I've never been to Argentina, the atmosphere in Buenos Aires Pizzeria reflects the feel of another place & time. The music, the decor, the photos and the artwork, transform the space to make you feel like you are in Argentina. I enjoyed our wine and pizza alike and look forward to visiting again. Great pick, Marie! xoxo
