Mozza Mia Pizza

Mozza Mia Pizza
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Met a couple of pals at a newish Twin Cities hot spot, Mozza Mia. On a Wednesday night, the place was doing a swift business. They serve Neopolitan pizzas, appetizers, salads, fresh mozzarella made onsite and baked pastas.

My companions and I had the following from their menu:

• Siciliana salad: Fresh fennel, orange, arugula, pine nut, citrus vinaigrette
• Mozzarella Caprese salad: Vine-ripened tomato, fresh basil
• Salumi: Tomato, fennel salami, aged provolone, peperoncini pizza
• Quattro Stagioni: Artichoke, mushroom, onion, Cotto ham, Fontina, fresh egg (really spectacular looking--see photo)
• Baked gnocchi with marinara sauce
  

Pros:

• Generous glasses of wine served in a mini-carafe
• Generous pizza and salad portions
• Reasonable prices on pizzas
• Attentive staff
• Fun atmosphere
  

Cons:

• Mediocre mozzarella
• Wait staff unfamiliar with wine; unable to make a recommendation
• Mediocre entrees

Likely won't rush to visit again but a good place to gather before seeing a movie or meeting friends as it is centrally located.

Where: Mozza Mia, 3910 West 50th Street, Edina
Reservations online: Yes, Open Table