Italian Beef Sub
Martini's Pizza

Martini's Pizza

832 S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1162, United States

Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Italian


"I've now made six or seven visits and can say that the experience is usually rewarding, but the patron should expect to flex as necessary. In short, if you're expecting flawlessly attentive service or a quick dining experience, you'll reach some level of disappointment. I certainly wouldn't walk in with a couple of hungry children and expect to eat within minutes. Visits will require a bit more time and deliberation. Having first attended to catch the live music in the intimate upstairs bar area, I've only eaten in the main dining room on one occasion. Service can be a problem when busy, but hungry patrons can simply grab a table in the bar and send one of the party downstairs to the walk up counter for pizza or focaccia slices. These are available all day and though precooked I find them to reheat nicely. The same goes for the bar someone eventually reached our table and the bartender was happy keep our tab in the meantime. To be specific about the food, a slice of vegetable topped pizza $3 with a glass of the Polka Dot Riesling $4.75 is a real refresher. The Martini's Acorn Squash $11.75 was a revelation in that I usually have to order Indian to enjoy a meatless dish at that level of flavor, texture and quality. The Vegetarian Lasagna $10.95 was very good as well. My companions have ordered and enjoyed the Italian Beef sandwich $7.50 and so loaded it could easily serve two and the Italian Farcitta with artichoke $9.75, also available with sausage filling. To sum up: I began attending once per week for the music, but I will keep returning for the menu long after the band moves on."