I've given this place 2 tries, and while it is ok, I probably won't be back. The first time we tried the margherita on cracker crust, which was a little low on flavor but fresh tasting so ok, and the rosemary potato pizza. The potatoes were not cooked enough, making the top a soft potato mess. Not enough salt and pepper could fix what was lacking.
Today we got the Revolution (sort of an everything pizza) and a make your own (caramelized garlic, jalapeños, goat cheese). The Revolution comes with a Parmesan garlic sauce drizzled over the top which you don't see until you pick up a slice and there is a puddle of oil on your plate, sogging up the crust. The garlic/jalapeño/goat cheese pizza was better.
I should have noticed from the other yelp photos, but revolution leaves a lot of crust around the edges free of sauce/toppings/cheese. It's a bummer.
Tried Revolution out a few years ago and didn't have the greatest experience... they were out of feta cheese and the crust to topping area of my pizza was WAY to high.
Fortunately, the Living Social gods saw fit for me to give them a second try by offering up a coupon. $15 for $30 worth of food.
We sat on the patio deck which was pretty nice, setting sun and warm breeze, ahhhh.
Our server was super sweet, but had no idea what the hell she was doing. I felt like I had to hold her hand through taking our order and give her a pat on the back when she fixed the things she botched up. I don't know if she was new or just an airhead, but I couldn't hold it against her because she seemed sweet.
My boyfriend and I settled on the bruschetta appetizer and a large pizza with feta, kalamata olives, and oven roasted tomatoes  (they don't have sun dried).
The appetizer was decent. Small and a little salty. Not the best bruschetta I've had, but not the worst either. Don't regret the choice, but probably wouldn't order it again.
The pizza was also decent. Like my first visit, the crust ratio was a little too high for my taste and a little to hard/chewy but the rest of the pizza was delicious!
Was not impressed. I came to Revolution Ale House with high hopes of a tasty pizza and awesome beer.... Didn't happen. They do have a pretty decent beer list which was plus though! My and I friend arrived on a semi busy Saturday night. We had a seat at the bar and ordered drink while we waited for our table, which didn't take long at all. We were taken back to our back patio table after about 5 minutes. We were finally greeted by our server who seemed a bit out of it.... We were in the mood for a margarita pizza and ordered it, he told us he didn't recommend it, that it is thin like a cracker and he "sees a lot of disappointed faces when he brings it to the table"...um okay, not a good sign but thanks for your honesty... Soo we ordered the build your own pizza (where each ingredient cost a dollar extra) with tomato, basil and mozzarella (but it also came doused with balsamic vinaigrette like the menu margarita pizza version).. It was okay, very small and not worth the price. We also each ordered a side Caesar salad.. Bland and no flavor. It took a while to get refills and our check (our server said he got sat with a 13 top...okay understandable), when we got our check it was wrong and we had to wait 10 mins more just to get him to come back to our table... Overall... I might come back but just to hang out at the bar.
Review Source:Let me start off by saying that I'm pregnant, so my food standards are even higher now than normal. If I crave something and go out and buy it and it is not a great version of whatever it is that I was craving, that was a total waste of time because my craving wasn't satisfied and now I have to go find that food item somewhere else. Today I was walking around NoDa and I specifically smelled grilled Margherita pizza, after two hours of not being able to get the thought out of my head, I gave in and order a grilled margherita pizza to go from Revolution. I used to eat here all the time 3 years ago and loved it, so although I have not eaten here in 2 years, I was very excited about my pizza.
Unfortunately, pregnant or not, this was the most disappointing pizza I've ever had in my life. This is a really tough review for me because I've never given two stars, and because I am a huge fan of everything NoDa, but a bad pizza is a bad pizza. The crust was "cracker thin" as advertised, a little too thin for me, but I can't complain because that is exactly how it was described on the menu. But, the proportion of toppings to crust was completely off. The pizza was super dry; Margherita pizza usually has tomato sauce, but this one was completely dry aside from a Balsamic reduction that came on the side. If it had sauce on it, I probably would not have noticed the lack of toppings so much, but 50% of each slice had absolutely nothing on it, so I was just taking big bites of flavorless, dry, cracker-like pizza crust. If that's the flavor I was craving I would've just bought a box of Matzos...The pizza had 3 or 4 tomato slices, 3 or 4 mozzarella slices, and about an ounce of basil to sprinkle on top. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the mozzarella was absolutely delicious, too bad I only had a couple of bites of it. On the bright side, I set aside all of the topping-less cracker crust pieces so I can make breadcrumbs later, so not a total loss...
I hate to do this...but after last night, Revolution is on my list, and not my "this place is so awesome, I want to eat here all the time" list. Â A little history: the first few times I ate at Revolution, I absolutely loved it. Â The pizza has always been tasty, hot, and leaves me satisfied. Â The beer list has always been impressive. Â After ordering take out a few weeks ago, I got it home and it was soggy in the middle. Â You better believe I took it back and had a replacement pizza made, which was still soggy, just not as much (I live less than 5 minutes down the road - not like it was in the car or anything for a long period of time). Â
Last night, my boyfriend and I decided to swing by for a pizza and unwind with a few beers. Â First, the place was pretty busy, which I fully expect on a Friday night. Â We were seated right away. Â Ordered our beers, and the waitress came back about 5 minutes later saying they were all out of both beers we ordered (AFTER my boyfriend double checked if the list was updated asked if they actually had what we ordered). Â BUMMER. Â Then we ordered the beer cheese as an appetizer, which comes out in a salad dressing sized cup. Â Almost too small for two people to share. Â It was just OK...I've had better beer cheese. Â We waited more than 30 minutes for our pizza. Â While we waited, I saw a roach crawling down the side of the door frame. Â EW. Â I was completely grossed out and watched it scurry across the floor (I left a note as we were leaving reporting the creepy bug we both saw). Â We ordered the NoDa pizza, which is the usual for us. Â It was not as tasty as it had been in the past. Â The meat was sort of burnt and it lacked flavor this time around. Â Sadly, it looks like we'll have to find a new favorite pizza joint, as this is no longer it.
Revolution is a great spot! Â I don't know how it took me so long to try this place out but I sure am glad I did.
The location is awesome, right on the corner in the middle of NoDa in what looks to be an old house. Â If you can sit out on the porch, I recommend it. Â You can eat and look out at all of the activity around the neighborhood. Â And if that's not enough to keep you entertained, you can color on the paper covered tablecloths with crayons. Â Combine that with beer and you've got yourself a good time. Â
This place has everything I could possibly desire in terms of local craft beers. Â In fact, I don't know that I've seen a place with more local options. Â Beers can be ordered in pints, pitchers, or in flights if you want to sample some different things. Â
And the 'za is pretty delicious too. Â There are tons of options for meat lovers and veggie lovers, and they come in small and large sizes. Â The small size covers a normal sized dinner plate and is just enough for one person. Â It is cooked nicely with a crispy crust and not too saucy. Â I enjoy the Big Kanua which is like a Hawaiian pizza with jalapenos. Â There are also some pretty good apps, particularly the curry chicken kabobs.
This is a great place to hang out and have a few beers and some good pizza.
I'm a fan of pizza, and of beer...and pizza and beer. Revolution is just the ticket when you're in NoDa and looking to satiate your buds with the aforementioned.
Killer beer selection. I've been on many occasions where they've featured casks of specialty brews or has a lineup of local brews. I've heard they've revamped the bar and I'm looking forward to checking it out.
Pizza choices range from end to end of the spectrum. My favorites, though I'm not sure they offer it year-round, has been the Mexican-style pizza. The plain cheese and veggie options have both been go-to's in the past, too.
My favorite aspect is the 2nd floor dining. It's nice being "above" the streets of NoDa, whether on the patio or inside. It gives you a far and away feel. The interior is awesome, too. Kinda of a trippy experience looking up into the high ceilings. They have a ton of space and it makes me wonder what is up there. Maybe a cool attic?
Looking forward to heading back again soon.
Man, I'm glad I haven't reviewed this place yet. Â Now that they have re-energized the place with the new bar and the menu switch up, I am a huge fan.
Interior is nice and cozy and the patio or the bar is an instant hit for me. Â I love the wide bar, plenty of elbow room.
The food is equally great and of course like the older Revolution the beer selection is great and plentiful.
Came in Friday with a friend to use my Living Social Deal. So glad I did. Service was great....also too great as everything came very quick and we were in no rush. Our waitress however did not make us feel rushed at all and we were able to enojy our yummi beers. I wish they carried a tap or two of Triple C. I know they have in the past,....I just wish they did always. :) We got the NODA pizza and it was amazing! I would never think to put balsamic vin on my pizza but it was spot on. I already loved this spot and am sure I will be back again soon!
Review Source:From the managers mouth, he stated "40 to 45 minutes is the typical wait time for food." We got out appetizers after 45 minutes in and were then told that they they ran out of mozzarella, "so I guess you guys have to to order something else." I have to say we were all young professionals and the manager was not sympathetic to our concerns at all. Apparently, the customer is always right doesn't apply to this establishment. We've been here over an hour and still haven't gotten our food. If you like waiting over an hour for tomatoes, cheese and lettuce, this place is for you!
Review Source:Ok listen up. This place is great. My wife and I were skeptical after reading some of the crappy reviews people left prior to our visit, however we were pleasantly surprised with the service and food quality. I urge you to this place out for yourself.
Now to the food. We had the Revolution pizza and wings. FANTASTIC! Gelato was freakin awesome. So there you have it.
Pretty cool place in Noda.......I had a Groupon that was about to expire so my son and I stopped by after church for a quick meal. Â I love that they paper down the tables so that kids can just go at it until the food arrives. Â We tried the garlic Parmesan wings, chicken fingers w/chips, and the pulled pork signature pizza. Â I thought the food was average as the wings and fingers lacked flavor......the homemade chips were dull...the pizza was good, but I could have done without the balsamic dressing. Â I would definitely go back for a pizza.
Review Source:This was our first time to visit Revolution Pizza. Â After being seated on the front sunroom, it was just too cold to remain comfortable, not to mention that although there were several booths and only one family out there, they sat us directly behind that family! Â The boy was loud and noise reverberated. Â So we moved inside where it was toasty and although a little noisy, it was more alive!
The menu was much more expansive than on their website! Â We ordered a veggie pizza that actually was vegan with no cheese. Â So glad our waiter was kind enough to point that out and offer to add cheese!! Â (What pizza has no cheese?) Â It was delicious! Â The crust was thin and crispy with bubbly edges! Â All fresh ingredients - wow, it was awesome! Â
My husband enjoyed the massive beer selections, although he didn't love all the beers he got for his flight. Â I was disappointed in the fact that the wine I ordered was $9 on the menu, yet we were charged $11. Â Just didn't feel like dealing with it so we didn't say anything.
Revolution is across town from where we live. Â Would we drive there for pizza all the time? Â No. Â But if we were craving a good pizza and beer one night, we sure would to make an evening of it! Â There certainly is no pizza joint like that in Southpark!!!
Checked out Revolution's new menu last night. (I wish they would update their website, it still has the old menu.) I was glad to see expanded offerings with more apps, salads, sandwiches, and specialty pizzas to choose from. Two interesting things I'd like to try in the future were the avocado with eggs and the cilantro bean salad. There are lots of options for vegetarians and some vegan items.
We had the pulled pork sliders app and they were so delicious. I really appreciate that they use local Grateful Growers pork and the sliders were topped with a purple slaw on soft sesame seed buns.
We usually get the NoDa pizza, which I am thankful is on the new menu, but since we'd already had the sliders we went with the veggie Hippie and added cheese. It was great with hearty toppings. I have always thought their pizza was some of the best in Charlotte, but it is the more gourmet type of pizza. Â Large pizzas are around $22-$25.
As others have mentioned, service can be so-so here. Our server was pleasant and tried to be attentive but he was very busy. I think they were understaffed with only 2-3 servers doing everything. I try to avoid going when I think it will be busy.
Their beer offerings are fantastic and can't be beat by most places. They also have specials every weeknight including all drafts for $3 on Thursdays and they offer half-pints.
This used to be one of my favorite spots to relax, eat delicious pizza, and sip delicious beer. Well, I went in the other day and everything had changed. First of all, they put ridiculous white tablecloths on all the tables...who do they think they are? I go there to drink beer with my friends, not go on some 5 star business lunch or something. Plus the tablecloth kind of got in the way in the booth-style tables. Makes no sense. But whatever. The reason why I am giving Revolution 2 stars is that THEY REMOVED MY FAVORITE PIZZA FROM THE MENU. It was the Rosemary Potato pizza, and it was awesome. They changed the menu, but did not keep the old favorites of their clientele. They had a kind of similar pizza but they said they would not put potatoes on it because that pizza was Off the Menu. Please, Revolution, if you are reading this, PUT THE ROSEMARY POTATO PIZZA BACK ON THE MENU. Go back to the way you were! There was nothing wrong with you! You were great!!
Side note: seems like they are always out of Allagash White when I go...what's up with that?
Anyway. Revolution, please change back. Please. I dream about the Rosemary Potato pizza all the time and it is one of the small pleasures of my life when I go eat it at Revolution with my friends. Would you rob a person of this experience forever? Would you really???
I've been here a few times, usually right before another event in the area. Â I figure it's a good place to stop before a show or in the most recent case, the Queen City Brewers Festival.
The menu consists of pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads and a few appetizers. Â The pizza flavors are creative but the flavors never really appealed to me. Â I've had the pizza and the calzones here and the flavors always fell flat here. Â
The best reason to come here is for the beer. Â They have a great selection of local and regional beers on draft and a several others in bottle form. Â
Service can be good or average, however, it's never been exceptional on any of my visits.
I went there for a friends birthday. We arrived at 7pm on a Saturday night and of course the bar and restaurant was packed. We were told the wait would be 20 - 30 mins which it was or slightly longer.
The bar has several TVs and the area of the restaurant we were seated in had one which was nice since there were several games on that night. They have a variety of beer. I ordered a round of car bombs for the group and was told they didn't have Guinness but would use a different stout. (No problem) When we got the bar bombs they used Baileys and vodka instead of Baileys and Jameson or another Irish whiskey. Â (Not cool)
I had the fried calamari which was very good and the Falfa sandwich which was extremely good. The service was great and overall we all had a great time.
I want so much more from this place! The location is awesome and its a pretty neat, comfortable layout with a great bar - excellent beer selections - but the food just doesn't match it. I don't know if they're trying to do too much at once or what. They have tons of topping selections for pizzas but not a lot of specialty pizzas featured. Everything I've had here is just 'meh.' I heard they are going to have a new manager or something along those lines soon and I hope they'll make some major improvements, because this joint has major potential!
Review Source:Came here for dinner and Wednesday night trivia. First thing I noticed is that the place was a bit expensive for pub grub. Unfortunately the quality did not justify that: Some in our group ordered appetizers, which looked unappetizing and also pretty greasy. I did not try their pizza there, but it did not look very fresh. People in our group were reasonably happy with it though.
I probably made the best choice that I could have made for myself and got a small antipasti plate as an entree. That had some good stuff on it and was reasonably priced.
As for TRIVIA, the host was a bit lackluster, and the trivia questions were 90 percent sports and pop culture. If you want real general knowledge trivia, better go to a place that does Team Trivia (that's a company that does trivia games around town), like Brixx or Hickory Tavern.
I very much enjoy eating at Revolution Ale house. They typically have great beer specials with a lot to choose from on tap and I really like their Special, beers and a pizza for $20. I have been several times and my favorite item on the menu is the Large Four Cheese Pizza with Pepperoni. The cheese on top in little clumps makes the pizza delicious! We have tried others, the cheeseburger and the rosemary potato pizza. They are also very good but something about there is something about that Four cheese combination! I would say it is a very thin crust pizza so you would eat more slices than normal. I have also tried the fried ravioli and bruschetta as appetizers. Both of which are good choices for starters.
The service staff is all very helpful and relaxed. I have never had a poor or even mediocre experience at Revolution. Yum Yum!
A Pub Grubbers heaven, mind you walking in you really feel like you're strolling into an average pizzaria not a pub.
However under close inspection of their beer selection you quickly realize the person responsible for this list is a traveling connoisseur of liquid pleasure.
They offer some obscure finds that are only known to the local regions of Nor Cal, The Rockies, New England, The Gulf and of course Carolina. I was more than pleasantly surprised to say the least and to celebrate I drank my fair share!
Oh Yea, their pulled pork bbq was good too but the beer and casual chill out atmosphere is the reason I'll be back.
I went back to Revolution and decided to try out some of their other options. I had their falafel which was actually really good and full of flavor. It was served with a really lovely butternut squash bisque and was a ton of food for $8.
They had an excellent beer special on Wednesday nights - $3 for any draft. I tried a delicious watermelon wheat and a white zombie wheat beer, both were incredibly refreshing. A+ beer selection (which I'm told changes quite a bit as the menu online was different).
Our service was top notch, which wasn't easy considering we were a group of 18. Â She was very sweet and was able to get us everything we needed promptly.
I'll definitely be back on a Wednesday night for a sandwich and a beer ! Don't forget they also have their own parking lot out back.
Awful. Just awful.
I live in NODA and had not had the chance to visit Revolution until recently. I picked up a Groupon for it and thought I'd try it out. What a mistake that was.
We arrived early and were seated quickly but it was all downhill from there. We sat for about 15 minutes before a waitress (not the one assigned to our table, just one who happened to be working the table near us) asked if we had put in a drink order yet. Um, no we had not, so we placed a drink order through her and she said she'd find our waiter. Abother 15 minutes pass before the drinks arrive (one cocktail, and one diet coke...not exactly an elaborate). Ten minutes after that a hipper-than-thou waiter shows up and just says, "Yes?" Apparently this guy is the one we're stuck with for the rest of the night. Joy.
We place an order for a pizza. Wait another 45 minutes for our food. Waiter never bothers to check in again, let alone acknowledge that we sat there for over 30 minutes before he graced us with his presence. When our drinks run low, we have to shout for this hipster guy with slicked back hair and a scarf (the manager, maybe?). I have no idea what is going on with this place.
Food eventually arrives. It's not bad pizza but nowhere near worth the hassle. I have never in my life experienced service this bad before.
Been there once, never again. Good riddance if this place goes under.
Stopped in for a pie and a few brews Saturday evening. It had been a couple months, which is a long time between visits for me, and I discovered they had redone the bar area. Â About doubled the bar length. I am usually alone and prefer sitting at the bar which in the past was often full. No trouble getting a seat now. Â They added TV's too so there was a game to watch from every seat.
The pizza was great as usual. Same great crust. Same fresh toppings. So yummy.
It was their 4th anniversary and they had some special limited availability brews on tap. And of course their usual huge and tasty lineup of "reagular" tap beers. Â Awesome.
Only 4 stars this time because they had the music blasting way too loud. I was told the managers were trying to create a party atmosphere for the anniversary celebration. Could barely communicate with the bartenders was so loud.
Had lunch here for the first time. Â Not their best effort but i could see why this place is so popular. They had just opened when i arrived so I believe they were still getting situated causing some slower than usual (I suspect) service. Located on an ideal corner in NODA. Great beers on tap plus they change them often so there is always something new to try. Â Nice outdoor seating with plenty of space. Â Had a pancetta, mozz, tomato and balsamic reduction sandwich on ciabatta bread- very good.
Review Source:The last time I stopped by this house in the heart of NODA, it was many years ago. Â I still get that same remIninscent vibe as the days of old. Â We stopped in for dinner with a friend, before a show at the newly opened Roux. Â Front porch seats are where it's at for grabbing a bite and a few drinks!
The highlights for me include the view, the large beer selection, and the wine. Â I also enjoy the pizza, but we didn't grab for anything crazy, just a large sausage and pepperoni. Â Also, it was pretty cool to find out next time we could bring our four-legged friends on the porch for dinner!
A few letdowns here, as well. Â The calamari was way overlooked, rubbery, and the breading would not stay on. Â The marinara sauce was so-so, different than anything I've had before. Â Though it was busy, our service was still subpar. Â The waitress was very nice but would disappear for periods at a time. Â None of us got refills, and whatever we asked for, it took forever. Â We noticed the server for the tables beside us constantly taking care of her customers, so I'm prone to believe the issue was only with our waitress and not the entire staff.
I'm sure I'll be back here. Â I dig the urban, artsy vibe that Revolution has going on. Â The porch is really a highlight!
Still one of my all-time favorite places to go for pizza, wings, and of course, BEER! Â A few things to note, however. Â Chef Meredith is no longer reigning in the kitchen, she has moved on to a better opportunity. Â The food at Revo's is still great, however. Â I have no noticed any quality change. Â Also, they are updating their bar area and adding more taps and a lot more TVs. Â I can't wait to see the finished product!
The staff is awesome, some of the best people working in restaurants are working here. Â Stop by and see them, you won't regret it!
My first experience, not a good one. When our party of 6 arrived-we were greeted by a fretting hostess (and an empty restaurant except for about 6 folks). She told us they didn't have ANY tables because there was a private party coming in to the private room... so we asked about the bar. Of course we could sit there-but the bartender was stuck in the elevator (???) and their servers were with the private party (which she informed us hadn't arrived and wouldn't for a bit). We sat down with high hopes, having heard great things about the place... and were salivating over the menu for 10 minutes before we gave up and left.
I'll try again another time...
Summary: great location, good atmosphere, extensive beer selection and below average food.
Both the interior and exterior of Revolution is eye catching. Â It sits on a large corner lot in the heart of NoDa. Â Be advised that parking is very tight so you'll likely have to search for a street spot. Â The staff are laid back and the attire is casual. Â A friend and I decided to grab dinner here before the 'stache Yelp bar crawl. Â We sat at the bar and unfortunately were not greeted or even acknowledged for nearly 10 minutes. Â Once we got the attention of a bartender, he was very nice and seemed to just be juggling multiple tasks. Â
We ordered the margarita pizza and a Caesar salad with shrimp. Â The margarita pizza was barely edible. Â The crust was less than cracker thin, the toppings were very sparse (tomatoes and mozzarella) and there was just a drizzle of balsamic. Â It was very bland. Â The Caesar salad tasted like something I could have made at home and it was under-dressed. Â
Overall, I'd not return for dinner but I'd definitely stop in for a few beers. Â Plus, they had $3 well drinks on a Saturday which is a generous deal for a weekend night!
All I can say is that I'm honestly jealous. Â I am jealous of all the people that stated they received great food and great service from this place, because I received neither. Â I don't know what it is, maybe it's me. Â Maybe I omit a foul and detestable odor. Â I don't know what it is, but my recent experience here on Saturday, January 7th was as bad as any dining experience I've had at ANY establishment in recent memory...
Upon arriving, my gf and I were seated right away, and a seemingly chill and laid back gentleman took our drink orders immediately. Â In fact he was cool enough to inform me that they serve cherry coke as well as regular coke, which I gladly jumped at the chance to order instead. Â We were able to place our orders with little issue - I ordered the small pie with pepperoni and pineapple. Â My gf ordered some sort of white pizza concoction with chicken and basil or something to that affect. Â
When our pizza arrived it was BURNT. Â PERIOD. Â END OF STORY. Â OUR PIZZA WAS TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY BURNT. Â I can see if you're an ice cream parlor and you mess up the pizza - OK, I mean pizza isn't your specialty. Â But how can YOU BE A PIZZA place and MESS up the PIZZA??!?!? Â Due to the UNC vs BC basketball game that was coming on, we didn't have time to complain, we just wanted to be done and out of that place. Â
Upon picking through our burnt pizza, my gf and I waited an eternity for our server to finally come back and offer us a box and the check. Â I honestly think he forgot about us. Â We saw him numerous times attending other tables and clearing other tables, all while seemingly neglecting the table and people that had just received burnt pizza. Â Upon FINALLY bringing us our check and a box, we had to wait ANOTHER 10 minutes for him to come back and take our checks. Â When he finally did arrive, my gf and I were already standing up, jackets on and were ready to get the hell out of that place, which to me, also has a slight odor near the fish tank. Â
Part of me feels bad about writing this review, because our server, honestly seemed like a nice dude, and I'm sure it wasn't his fault that the pizza was burnt. Â In addition, I've been there on a Friday night in the summer of 2011 and had great service and great food. Â In fact, it was that experience that made me and my gf want to come back. Â However, as smooth as my first experience was at Revolution, my most recent one was just that rocky. Â I hope to give this place another shot one day, it just won't be anytime soon.
I'm kind of picky about my pizza - I like it NY style with whole milk mozzarella, a thin crust, and not too much sauce. Revolution does a good job with all of these things, and I'm glad to have found them.
I like the fact that you can make your own pizza at Revolution - that is, you choose your base (oil/garlic or tomato sauce), add your toppings, pick your cheese (including whole milk mozzarella), and add any oils (such as truffle oil or spicy oil). I chose a 10" pizza with an oil/garlic base, arugula, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and truffle oil. My hubby had a 10" tomato base pizza with prosciutto, pepperoni, artichokes, mozzarella, and a spicy oil.
The pizzas were delivered pretty quickly, and the crusts were not burnt or overdone. The toppings were generous - almost too much so with the arugula (which completely covered the pizza and was not chopped), and the truffle oil (it was a bit drippy). Overall, the flavors were great and we thought these pizzas were winners.
For you beer lovers, Revolution has quite a few draft and bottled beers to choose from. They also have a nice dessert selection at the front, so I would suggest checking that out before you sit down and place your order. (We had the delicious meat and cheese tray as an appetizer, and were too full for dessert.)
While parking is always a pain in NODA, Revolution Pizza is definitely worth the trip. I can't wait to go back!
3.5 stars overall
I dig the vibe and some of the 'za at Revolution. This is one of those places that I always pass by while in NoDa and, for some reason, rarely stop in. Allow me to break it down for ya...
The Good: The patio is lovely, the place is giant. As Tonya mentioned, this is surely a wonderful spot to grab a few pints, a pizza and hang out for a while. The staff here are super laid back and very friendly - and I hear they have trivia, too! Weekday specials are pretty solid as well - it definitely helps curb the price of the specialty pies. A particular pie I really enjoyed is the NoDa - Grateful Growers pulled pork in all its glory, carmelized onions, peppers and deliciousness. Nommmm!
The Meh: The Carolina Cyclops pie really disappointed me - it was like munching on a salt block. The first bite was the best - the cracked egg tempered the salty pancetta, ham and cheese. But I couldn't have any more after that bite. Sad, salt laden pizza.
Nevertheless, I'll definitely head back to Revolution for another go - their beer selections is stellar and I'd love to find a few go-to pies to love and adore!
We ordered a red pie with mushroom, jalapenos and pepperoni and a garlic sauce. It wasn't bad or outstanding. For some reason the second slice was tastier than the first which didn't make any sense. We thought perhaps the pizza soaked up the garlicness giving more flavor? They should just serve some sort of dipping sauce with their pizza because although the crust had a nice crisp, it was about as plain as the body of Christ you can get from church any Sunday. Â
i do like going to Revolution because they do have a pretty good beer selection. Unfortunately, on our last visit they seemed to be in the middle of changing their beer choices so it was hit or miss ordering off the beer menu. i believe on Friday they have $3 NC draught beers. Â It'll be interesting to see how they hold up when a beer specific place (Growlers) opens up down the way.
Also of note, they have a pretty nice outdoor seating area. My only wish would be that the outdoor seating be a little higher so i could easily look over the wall to watch the people on the street without having to use perfect posture sitting straight up.
We did order gelato on a previous visit and when the wife doesn't seem interested in getting it again, it must not have been too outstanding. The appetizer menu sounded unappetizing to me: mussels, calamari, collards and pork. Â i suppose i might like the toasted ravioli and the flat bread, but they didn't sound worth
7 bucks.
The service has always been good to us. i imagine we'll be back because there's something i just like about this place (the name, outdoor seating and beer) and at the moment, it is the best place in NoDa for some good brew.
Finally made it back for a meal at this establishment. Service was a tad slow, there was only one waitress for the entire patio area, but atmosphere was laid back (they let dogs chill on the patio too). Good location, plenty of parking along side streets, lots of outdoor seating. Pizza was solid. Went with a red pie with spinach, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. Super thin crust, love it! The mint sweet tea just tasted like regular ol' sweet tea, no minty-ness at all. But besides that, I enjoyed my Revolution experience.
Also, Tuesdays special: $1 half pints! Great way to taste a ton of different beers.
This is a two-parter.
The first part sees us stop for a bite on the way to a gallery crawl.
We ordered some mussels as a prelude to some pie. Â The mussels were horribly fishy-tasting with little to indicate that they hadn't just come out of the ocean. Â Some might say that was fresh, which could be true. Â We thought it was nasty. Â And a bit rubbery.
The pie we chose was one of the grilled pizzas, because that's a bit off the beaten track. Â It had an interesting choice of balsamic vinegar, and quite frankly, I don't recall what else, because there was so much of it on there. Â A drizzling would have been nice, but let's cut back, so we can taste something else, okay?
The second part is on our way back from the crawl, when we decided that we wanted dessert.
By then, the place was packed. Â That presumably is a good sign, so we bellied up to the dessert bar and ordered some gelato and a cakey-type thing. Â The gelato was good, but a bit much. Â A small would have been better (this was our fault). Â The cake was good, but the flavors didn't really go. Â It was some sort of raspberry cheesecake thing and individually they were fine, they just didn't blend well.
We had high hopes for the place, we were just disappointed. Â It's possible that the traditional pizza is good, but what we had just wasn't that great. Â And the service definitely left something to be desired.
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