Here's how I would rank the pizza places in town:
Never mind, it doesn't matter - A Tavola is head-and-shoulders above all. Sure, there are flaws in the experience, but there are no flaws in the food. Let's break down both, do the math, and then give you directions:
The Bad
1) There's always a long wait. But when a place is delicious, other people are going to notice too.
2) The Arugula salad is an artistic entry into the minimalist movement, and I don't want any food that I'm paying top-dollar for to be prettier than it is tasty. Also, I only ordered this because my two friends did and I didn't want to get jewed out of food when we split the bill three ways. Also, salads are stupid.
3) There are large speakers, but low-volume music. It's like the sound is using its six-inch voice in a nightclub.
The Good
1) The eggplant pizza is so so so ....so good. The eggplant itself is of a flavor that I've never tasted before, but now want to taste always and forever.
2) Sausage + Panna is also so so so so good, especially if you like sausage on your pizza. And not liking sausage on your pizza is like not liking ketchup with your fries. Hey, it's yo' life.
3) The bill was separated amongst who ordered what instead of just splitting it evenly. This means I didn't have to order that stupid salad after all.
When I go again, I'll definitely make sure to put down a name after work then wander about Washington Park and the like before going in for the kiln kill (so the wait doesn't feel as long). The wait is certainly a negative, but that doesn't negate the fact that the food is so freaking delicious. If you don't like delicious things, don't come here. Maybe then I can get a table quicker.