There is nothing not to love about pizza; It tastes good hot or cold, for breakfast or dinner, or to satisfy drunk munchies. My mouth waters at the thought of that first bite of cheesy, greasy pie-shaped dough.

Uncle Vito’s Slice of N.Y. is a small pizza joint on 1501 16th St. in midtown Sacramento connected to the restaurant Pronto. After hearing good things about this “slice of New York,” as they advertise it, I decided to give it a whirl.

The restaurant’s setup is small, casual and informal. It has seven seats at the bar, nine small tables-for-two inside the restaurant and offers outdoor seating.

A string of lights hangs above the patio seating and many people enjoying downtown pass by, giving the restaurant a big-city ambiance.

I was promptly greeted by a bartender as I walked into Uncle Vito’s. Not only did she welcome us – she introduced herself and shook my hand making it a point to remember my name. The bartender continued down this road of excellent customer service explaining in detail the five local beers Uncle Vito’s had on tap including beer from Rancho Cordova and Napa – and she ran us through the ropes of how to order our food.

Ordering at Uncle Vito’s is easy. The bartenders take your order at the bar and the pizza-makers call your name when your food is ready. You can also order food from Pronto at Uncle Vito’s for which you will be given a number to bring to your table.

The menu is simple, offering either a slice or a whole pie. A slice averages at $4 and a whole pie $24. There are 15 toppings to choose from and also several specialty pizzas including pesto, BBQ and combination pizzas.

The bar at Uncle Vito’s is small, but full. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; they offer a slice of pizza and a beer for $5, and $1 off cocktails.

I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza with jalapenos and feta cheese. The jalapenos and feta were not cooked into the pizza; instead they were put on top of the pepperoni and warmed in the oven. The crust of the pizza was thinner, as it traditionally is in New York. One slice of pizza was the perfect size; I left the restaurant comfortably full.

For the great price, quick and excellent service and an awesome happy hour, Uncle Vito’s Slice of NY will be seeing me again soon.

Anna Puccinelli can be reached at [email protected]