Zelda's Gourmet Pizza is a beloved Sacto institution. The entrance of the building is a nondescript cement entryway with an unmarked door. But inside?
Oh, my god! Christmas lights adorn nearly every inch of this place year 'round. The dark wood paneling and cozy booths are perfect for a romantic evening - but not a first date. Unless you
want your new paramour to see you take down a deep dish pepperoni pizza. Who am I to say? Maybe you're the type who wants to get everything out on the table, so to speak. Nothing wrong with that! Zelda's demands that you check your attitude at the door - and they're not kidding. (Their mottos are: 1. Order ahead, sit down and be grateful. 2. Your attitude determines ours.) The salty waitresses are in charge - and if they tell you something, it immediately becomes law. My boyfriend and I were looking to split a small spinach and mushroom pizza. We requested to add sausage and were denied. However, we were told that we'd be allowed to have pepperoni, on half. You
don't argue and you
don't complain about the wait. Don't despair though - the drinks are cheap (a glass of house red will set you back $2.50) and the salads are huge. And when the deep dish arrives, you'll be glad you kept your mouth shut. Zelda sadly isn't with us anymore, but you can be rest assured her treasured recipes (learned in Chicago, at the hands of the best) are fiercely guarded and carried out by a still-loyal staff.
Zelda's Gourmet Pizza
1415 21st Street
Sacramento, CA. 95811
[Photo Credit: Blinded by the light - and the cheap wine.]
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