Thinking Italian?

Critique No.2
Restaurant:
Original Pizza and Italian Restaurant
905 NW Chipman Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 554-1322

Cuisine: Italian/Buffet
Max. Seating Occupancy: 55
Price Point: $5.99 for all you can eat buffet, average prices off menu- $10+

When you drive down Chipman Road heading north you'll find the run of the mill fast food places. With all that you see you can kind of miss the stand alone building that Original Pizza and Italian Restaurant occupies. When I first walked in I wasn't sure if they were open because it was very dark inside- only natural light coming from the wrap around windows and a few fluorescents. It looked a typical buffet with a salad bar and hot bar. A few TVs playing sports and 10 or so tables with no one sitting at them. I was the only one there at lunch time on a week day. The overall atmosphere was kind of awkward. Now the food! I first tried their claim to fame- Pizza. It was a thin crust with the large pepperoni and sausage pieces. It was very tasty- good sauce, nice bite from the thin crust, and good mouth feel from the cheese. I then went to the spaghetti and meatballs; an all time favorite of mine. I was disappointed when I saw pasta that was dry and hard on top and somewhat mushy underneath. The sauce with a dark black film on top and meatballs in a separate pan. The meatballs were sitting in what looked like tomato flavored water, about 3/4 of the way up. I did taste it, and it was pretty much tasteless. The meatball was very bland and mushy.
Perhaps they should consider dropping the Italian restaurant part and stick to the pizza? Its unfortunate that my visit was like this, and they do have other locations...
Speaking for the Lee's Summit location, The pizza, I'd give an 8 out of 10, but I have to say I was quite disappointed in the quality of the other food offered on the buffet; salads included.

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5

Please visit this locally owned business and see if you agree!