Review: Seu Pizza Illuminati

Tell us about your first impressions when you arrived.Cool and minimalist with Saarinen-style furniture and contemporary art, Seu Pizza Illuminati isn't your typical old-school pizzeria. Yet the chef has been winning award after award for his creative pies, making it a draw even among staunch pizza traditionalists.

What is the crowd like?The crowd—not overly boisterous but vocally enthusiastic—is hip and serious about good pizza.

What should we be drinking?Not the place for cocktails; definitely the place for an IPA.

And the pizzas themselves—what can we expect?Pizzas incorporate local products in nontraditional ways; even classics like marinara will surpass anything you've ever had. Keep an eye on the antipasti; the fritti and deep-fried tramezzino sandwich are both delicious.

Thoughts on the service?The staff is on point and worth every euro you'll leave as tip. Valeria, the chef's right-hand woman, will tell you the precise perfect order for your pizzas—she's an artist, so be sure to listen to her.

Who do you think would most enjoy this spot?Come with anyone; after all, who doesn't love pizza?