Explorations of a Life
I had lunch today in downtown Kansas City at Pizza Bella. I had been hoping to eat at 1924 Main, but it turns out they are only open for lunch on Fridays. One of the staff their pointed us to Pizza Bella just a few blocks away, and it was outstanding.
Pizza Bella is a small restaurant specializing in artesian pizza with a wood fired oven. On nice days (like today) the entire front of the restaurant is open giving you a nice outdoors feel while still being somewhat set back from the sounds of the street.
I started with Crispy Brussels Sprouts which were served with pancetta, almonds, cranberries, romano cheese and a nice vinaigrette. For my pizza, I ordered their leek pizza. This is a tomatoless pizza that is served with leeks, pancetta, roasted onions and goat cheese. The crust comes through as thin but with a nice chewey texture. We walked in right at 11am, and the place was almost empty. By 11:30, it was packed, with what appeared to be mostly regulars.
In short, if you are in KC, and want a break from BBQ, give this great little pizzeria a try.
