Bobbity Boopity Bauer endures crying toddlers at Polk Street's new Gioia Pizzeria, where "everything takes a back seat to the eight pizza combinations...with toppings that are applied judiciously, but not stingily." That said, "you can have an excellent lunch or dinner without touching a pie...When it comes to the side dishes, the meatballs ($9) are a must-order, as are the roasted carrots ($6) accented with chile and cumin. And for dessert, don't pass up the house-made cannoli ($7)." 2.5 stars. [Chron]
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