The Original Pizza @ Eno’s
If you think of food in terms of art, the equivalent of a blank canvas would most likely be pizza. It’s simple and straightforward. It can remain plain or, in the right hands, end up as something quite extraordinary. That’s why I really like specialty pizza places. Fireside Pies used to be at the top of my list for fun, less-pedestrian pizzas. To my surprise though, I don’t think that’s the case anymore.
I noticed Eno’s originally because of the cute tables and adirondack chairs in front. Window shopping the restaurant, I saw their extensive list of draught beers (mostly microbreweries) and decided it definitely seemed like the kind of place I would like. Like? That’s too mild of a word. I was completely charmed.
The draught menu I had originally spied didn’t disappoint. There were more than enough choices of different beers that sounded interesting. My favorite of the ones we tried was the Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat. It’s was light and refreshing, with hints of sparkling citrus. I was interested to find out it actually has coriander in it. Intriguing!
When the pizza came I was really excited to see that Eno’s makes their pizzas with a thin crust. It’s actually a very thin crust–not at all soggy. It’s crunchy and a little on the toasty side: like a grilled flour tortilla or flatbread. Delicious. And if you’re concerned that all that crunchy crust might end up being dried out, don’t worry because the amount of sauce was perfect.
On their list of pizzas, there didn’t seem to be a bad option. I was even comfortable enough to close my menu and let Brian decide: “Your choice tonight.” (With all of the pizzas sounding good, I had a no-risk way of seeming generous. haha!) We went with Eno’s Original: tomato, garlic, sport peppers (pepperoncini), salami, and mushrooms. Spicy, cheesy, and really generously sized. We split a large and had some to take home.
The only thing that Fireside Pies still has on Eno’s are the sweets. Eno’s dessert offerings can’t even begin to compete in the same league as Fireside’s. Their ridiculously delicious, Texas-sized slices of cheesecake versus Eno’s Sundae is no contest. Until they fix this problem, skip dessert and have another beer instead.
Price: $14/$16
407 N. Bishop Street | Dallas, Texas 75208
214.943.9200
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That crust sounds like the kind I love on pizzas, thin, crispy and crackly. Have you by chance been to Grimaldi’s? They serve my favorite crust in town. So I’m wondering how Eno’s compares.
That beer looks delicious. The glass sure did catch my eye Michelle. You know, Christmas is coming very soon.
Yeah that beer was super delicious. We’ll see what we can do about a glass.
No, haven’t been to Grimaldi’s yet, although I can’t speak for Michelle. I’ll have to check it out Donna.
That pizza looks awesome and so does this establishment. Great pictures too! I especially like the one of the sign.
I remember a Dallas where Pizza Inn, Pizza Hut, Mr Gattis, and Godfathers (the best of the four) were the epitome of pizza. Times have changed for the better!!
Love the pictures! I need to spend a whole afternoon in that area of town. There are quite a few places I haven’t checked out yet. I love that building and the pizza looks fabulous.
Thanks Margie. Yeah there are a lot of good looking buildings and architecture in that part of town.
yet another beautiful post. it makes me wanna get in the car and go , just like your other posts have. that beer does look beerlicious indeed. i am a chicago-deep dish kinda guy but that looked great and i plan on a bishop arts trip soon.
Thanks for the kind words FGB. I’m a deep dish kinda guy too and miss my old pizza pie places of
S. California. Any suggestions for the Metroplex?
chicago ricks on the intersection of frankford and marsh in north dallas/carrollton is real good and the bj’s chain will suffice in a bind also.
I myself am not a thin crust fan, but this looks delicious. Have you ever been to Louie’s on Henderson? They are my favorite thin crust in town and don’t look at me funny when I order pepperoni, sausage, and anchovies.
Grimaldi’s, Chicago Ricks, Louie’s… Seriously, thank you so much for all the suggestions. It looks like the little dish will be eating lots of pizza in the near future
thank you everyone for reading and sharing your thoughts!
Find Chef Vincenzo Indelicato and convince him to make you a pizza. I promise you it’ll be the best pizza anywhere near Dallas. I believe he is now at Villa-O. Before then he was at The Club and Nicola’s. I don’t know if Villa-O makes pizzas, so that is the challenge.
haha!! ok, daniel!
thanks for the FOOD CHALLENGE!
Make sure he’s the one who makes it. I’m told otherwise it wont be as good.