Reviews for Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria in Charlottesville, VA
Having lived in Italy for a bit, I love a good DOC pizza. Lampo?s DOC Margarita Pizza was perfectly executed - beautiful crust,... fresh-tasting sauce, cheese, and basil. So good. And yet, the pizza probably ranks on the bottom of the list of dishes weate. The Brussels salad was incredible. The seasonal brown butter sage and squash risotto was amazing. And the ricotta donutswere to die for. And throughout our meal, the service was kind and welcoming and helpful. When we first arrived, the host toldus the wait was about 45 mins, but encouraged us to stick around because it looked like they had some no-shows. We were seated15 mins later. Wonderful experience! Read more
Food - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 5/5 February 2021 review: This is the best pizza in Charlottesville. It?s as... Neapolitan as you can get within 2 hours drive, and their sides/salads are diverse and interesting. You know you stumbled ontosomething good when Google Chrome asks you if you want to translate their website from Italian to English ????. MUST try themiso-maple hazelnut roasted squash side - also some of the best squash I?ve ever had, and I?m a squashy guy. It is a seasonaldish and Ive seen it on their menu October through February (at least). The portions are a bit small, I do think it?s possiblefor a normal adult to finish one pizza alone; this is not a criticism, just an fyi. October 2022 review: still the best pizzain Charlottesville. As our first time sitting inside, I was charmed by the cozy, intimate atmosphere. It is no surprise there isa line outside, 10 minutes before opening. Excellent cocktails, wine, appetizers, and of course, pizza. All bills (regardless ofparty size) are charged an automatic 18% service charge to ensure fair wages and I could not agree more with this policy, theyhave certainly earned it. The servers heed the timing of plates well, bring out the wine quickly, are knowledgeable about thewine, and are delightfully cordial. There is not one thing I would change about Lampo. Read more
First time here since the pandemic. This place never disappoints. Such excellent pizza, food, and service. A real gem and some... of the best pizza we have had west of Naples! Read more
Pizza is excellent, regardless which one you pick on the menu. Calabrian chilies, nice topping! Pepperoni is nicely charred... when ordering that one and don't forget the brussels! Order online, pickup at IX in a short time and home with some cold ones ,can't go wrong! Read more
We stopped by on our way to NC, it was a very nice spot with outdoor seating which only catered to the taco place next door.... Once you find a place to sit you might enjoy your pizza. Ours was very undercooked which was a disappointment since the sauceand the toppings were so good. Overall a little pretentious for what the pizza was and how it was priced. Read more
Great place to eat and enjoy drinks. We finally made it here to enjoy the hype, a recommendation that was well worth it.... Everything that we ate was tasty and fresh, perfectly done. Staff was courteous and on point, delivering nothing but stellarservice. Warning, there can be a wait since this place is known for its quality (but it's well worth it). On the day that wevisited we probably waited 15-20 minutes to get a table, which didn't seem long to me. Once seated the food and drinks rolledout not soon after ordering. Restaurant is pretty clean, cozy and compact on the inside with additional seating on the outside.Definitely worth multiple visits and check out their wood fired oven!! Thanks for a great experience Lampo!! Read more
When the locals tell you where to find the best pizza, it pays to listen! We expected to wait on a Saturday at lunch, but the... wait was quicker than quoted and worth every single second. Phenomenal customer service and outstanding food. We had meatballs(that cheese pull though!), sauteed escarole, prosciutto pizza and the panna cotta dessert special. Everything was WOW. Pricesare excellent! Great portions and hands-down best quality everything. Totally worth the wait! Read more
Everything I?m was terrific! Especially the pizza, great flavor, and great place .