Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza
Greenwood Village, Colorado USA
Cuisine Style: Pizza, Italian
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined in: July 2013
Article Updated: February 2020
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Restaurant Name Zomato rating:
Pizza Republica Executive Chef:
Gorge Eder
In 2009, a Midwestern Italian boy decided to bring the recipes and traditions of his ancestors to the people of Colorado in a modern environment. When Pizza Republica opened in the Landmark Village, it was lauded by a clientele who appreciated its authenticity and traditional cuisine. By focusing on local and organic ingredients, Pizza Republica has become an Italian staple in Greenwood Village. They offer Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan Pizzas, house-made mozzarella, seafood, and pasta dishes. They have partnered with local and specialty purveyors and farms such as; Colorado hybrid Striped Bass from Alamosa, Sweet Escapes Pastry’s known for all Gluten Free products, Polidori Sausage, Papardelles Pasta, Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese, and other local organic producers and growers. They have a wine list featuring over 100 hand-selected Italian wines are just a few of the reasons Pizza Republica has been called, “The perfect spot for a romantic date out or to socialize with your friends.”
Menu:
- Antipasti
- Salads
- Entrees
- Pasta
- Authentic Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza
- Desserts
I first arrived here just south of Denver on a business trip and didn't feel like traveling far from the hotel, so I asked the concierge for a local place to eat lunch. When Pizza Republica was mentioned, the first thing that came to mind, of course, was a pizza! Seriously? I asked for a good place and you are recommending a pizza place? Well, let me tell you, it was an excellent recommendation. The dining room was very open and spacious, well decorated, great bar, and open kitchen. The pizza's are cooked old Napoli style in a wood-fired brick oven at 1000°f, with all fresh local and organic ingredients. I started with a glass of the 2010 Paitin Langhe Nebbiolo from D'Abla, Piedmonte, and according to the winemakers’ notes, it has a concentrated, complex, ripe red fruit, mint, vanilla, and sweet oak wood on the nose. To taste it is warm, soft, velvety, fresh, with sweet tannins, and very long persistence. For me it was very smooth but a little pale for my taste.
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| Pizza Republica / Fried Mushroom Ravioli |
Since it was lunch, I had an appetizer and entree, beginning with the fried wild mushroom ravioli's, served with a balsamic reduction, mushroom demi-glace, shaved parmesan, and assorted herbs. For the entree course, they had sandwiches and large salads, but I'm in a pizza place, so I’m going to try their pizza that the concierge recommended. I chose their Georgio Pizza which had fennel sausage, made locally, with caramelized pearl onions, fried garlic, fresh mozzarella cheese, which I substituted for buffalo mozzarella and instead of a red sauce, I chose a garlic, oregano and olive oil sauce. The taste was very savory, heavy on the Mediterranean spice, and jumping from one flavor profile to another from the sausage to the roasted garlic. The pizza melted in my mouth with excellent texture, and a very crispy crust.
Since writing this article they have opened a second location in downtown Denver, and have received many more accolades, so I m glad they continue to do well, and if I’m in the area again, I will stop by for another wood-fired pizza.
Dessert:
I did not have dessert during this visit, but some items of interest on the menu include a chocolate Nutella ravioli, limoncello cheesecake, and a flourless chocolate torte
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Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor.
To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for Pizza Republica
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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11
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11
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0
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Food quality
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11
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11
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0
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Plate presentation
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10
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9
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1
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Customer service
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12
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7
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5
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Alcohol and other beverages
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9
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6
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3
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Total regular points awarded
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53
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44
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9
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.830188679245283
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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1
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0.0188679245283019
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.849056603773585
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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3
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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3 of 5 Stars:
85% Rating with a 1 point “wow” bonus
Exceeded my Expectations in a Dining Experience
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Wine List:
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Pizza Republica Wine rating:
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5 of 10
Old World selections:
Italy and Sicily
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Corkage fees:
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Pizza Republica does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant-style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style at RESTAURANT NAME:
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Italian, Pizza
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Gluten-free choices, Local, Organic, Sustainable, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required, but Recommended
Walk-Ins:
Accepted, but not guaranteed
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Pizza Republica Experiences:
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Place for foodies, Contemporary, Modern, Trendy, Hotspot, Great bar, Great outdoor dining, Good for special occasions, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Pizza Republica has a public lot or street meter parking
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Medium
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Smoking:
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Pizza Republica is a non-smoking restaurant with a non-smoking patio
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Patio or terrace:
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Yes
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Alcohol prices:
$15 USD
Pizza Republica:
5375 Landmark Place
#113
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 720-489-2030
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Online reservations
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Website Contact:
Email Us:
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Serving hours:
Mountain Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC-7:00)
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Lunch: Mon-Sat
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinner: Mon - Thur
3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat
3:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday
3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Social Media
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Accolades for
Pizza Republica:
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