#3 Le Petit Rocher
Trip Start
Oct 19, 2011
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Trip End
Apr 25, 2012
Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The downside to this little pizzeria is unfortunately the service. Maned, or should I say "wo"maned, by one server, a lady in her 40s, the service is a bit slow. However, as you watched this woman glide from table to table, you could easily see that she loved her job and did it without complete and absolute proficiency. Not a single mistake, every request answered, she even joined in small talk with what appeared to be regular or familiar diners.
And on my personal menu for the evening, I chose a fire-oven pizza "Du Sud" comprised of tomatoes, onions, peppers and three cheeses, including a giant slice of goat's cheese that was placed smack-dab in the middle of my pizza, warmed and melting completely into every layer. mmmm complete cheese bliss.
And the crust, was a nice hearty crust, not too thick, not too thin, it was a nice balance and a good flour-based flavor. Luckily for me, my crust was crunchy, yet soft; cooked just right. However, some of my friends were not as fortunate, and had a more soft, under-cooked crust. What are the chances?
And the decor is nothing too exciting. Just a classic and warm feeling place, with a stone wall on one side and in the rear, a fake plastered rock wall to appear as if the restaurant was built directly into the hillside that lies directly behind the rue Saint Laurent.
In my opinion, it's a winner. Pizza and ambiance are great, just be sure you have 2 hours to spare for your meal though, this is not a restaurant for a quick bite and go!
