Bona Pizza

For a town that is literally swamped with Pizza joints, this place stands out as a little more authentic than the usual run of the mill corporate pizza places. Owned and operated by an authentic Italian who waits tables, greets guests, cooks the food and cleans up afterward, don't expect stellar service or even attentive service. Just expect to get your food and an occasional drink refill.

Bona offers the usual entry level Italian fare: Pizza, pastas, salads, breaded and sauteed meats, along with Sub-sandwiches and strombolies. All are pretty decent. Not stellar, but decent. There is one very large component missing however. They have no alcohol license of any kind, so no Italian beer, and no Italian wine, and certainly no Italian cordials for after the meal. I cannot help but believe that this is the reason that many dinners when other restaurants are hopping that Bona Pizza sits relatively empty.

Otherwise, the restaurant is nice enough. It's small and cozy with booths and tables, modestly decorated, although they should lose the crappy 19 inch TV in the corner. They usually play music to add a little ambiance, and the lighting is a little bright for my taste. But the place has potential and could be successful with a little research and investment. They should definitely start with their ABC permits.