Za

I love this place so much that even though I live in Mansfield Ma, I stopped at Za on the way home from work to pick up some pizza. Great crust, sause and toppings. I am pretty basic and stick with cheese and meats but my wife swears by the chanterelle and fig special.

I live in Arlington and am always looking for a great, hidden, treasure of a restaurant that is local. I had heard several friends rave about Za, and finally had my chance to check it out. It was everything I heard it was...and then some! The decore is charming and comfortable, (and decorated with the cutest pigs). We sat window side, and were able to open the windows and enjoy a spring day. Our waitress was a delight, helpful and sweet, and gave us the "skinny" on the meaning behind all the pigs. Me & my sister split a bottle of wine, a pizza with chicken, brocolli, etc.(which was amazing). We each had a salad (which were also shared). Hers, a raddiccio, was really good, but we both agreed that mine, the cucumber & tomatoe on-top of a mashed potato salad, was TO DIE FOR! The total was $50 and well worth it! I'm definately going back, and on my next visit, I may just have to bring a pig....LOL