Mealtime: Tony Vespa

I have a sneaky suspicion that certain international foods such as pizza for instance, can be delicious anywhere in the world if made properly. I have had pizza in almost every single place I have been in the world, and I have had delicious pizza in all of them. That is not to say that the pizza was comparable to pizza made in New York. Pizza does not have to imitate New York to be delicious. This brings me to Tony Vespa. Tony Vespa is a Tel Aviv pizzeria that is unique in that they serve a selection of square pan pizzas. Do not be afraid by the term pan pizza. This pizza has a delightfully thin but not too thin crust. You choose the size of your slice and they weigh your piece of pizza to determine how much it costs. Tony Vespa is not a sit down pizzeria. They do have so stools inside, but it is usually crowded with hungry trying to get their pizza fix. There are benches outside of the restaurant and if need be there are benches close by on Rothschild and near the Habima. The atmosphere is pretty interesting as many of the employees look like young skaters and loud punk and hard rock play in the background. There is a location on Rothschild near the Habima, and there is another location on Dizengoff. When I went I had to revert to my favorite pizza from home, pepperoni. There are other toppings however to the pizzas at Tony Vespa. While I was there I saw a zucchini pizza, an olive pizza, a white pizza, and a pizza with tomatoes and onions. I highly recommend having the pizza warmed in the oven. They will ask you if you want it anyways so just say yes. If you are craving pizza in Tel Aviv, give Tony Vespa a try. With the variety of pizzas they offer, I am sure you will find something delicious. Enjoy!