Pizza Artista in Southern Louisiana

Basic Information:

Pizza: Pizza Artista

Number of Locations: 5, all in southern Louisiana
Location Reviewed: 219 St. Nazaire Road in Broussard, LA (near the Home Depot at US 90 and Albertson's Parkway)
Website: https://www.pizzaartista.com/
Date of Review Visit: February 2025
What I Ordered: personal (10") pizza with sausage, pepperoni, and bacon
Price: $14.99 (pizza only; includes tax but not drink or tip)
Photos:

Summary Review: 2.5 stars (out of 5)

 

Detailed Review:

Crust: Pizza Artista offers several crust options; of course, I chose the thick option.  The thick crust option has only average thickness.  It has a tough texture, but it is not particularly crispy.  The crust doesn't have a lot of flavor, bready or otherwise.  Maybe I should have ordered the thin crust option this time.  Score: 3/10

Sauce: The sauce has a pleasant tomatoey taste, and it appears in adequate quantity.  This is the strength of this pizza.  Score: 10/10

Cheese: The cheese is 100% mozzarella, and therefore it tastes rather bland.  The cheese appears in only average quantity, but it does not produce much grease.  Score: 6/10

Toppings: The sausage is the horrible pellet sausage.  The pepperoni has average flavor and a smidge of spiciness.  I almost didn't order the bacon, but I'm glad I did: it has a chewy texture and is not even a little salty.  The toppings appear in above average quantity.  Score: 7/10

Overall Taste: The overall taste is pretty average, as nothing adds any real flavor except maybe the sauce and the bacon.  Score: 6.5/10

Pizza Appearance: This pizza's appearance is marred by the wide ring of bare crust around the outside.

Dining Atmosphere: I ordered take out, but the Broussard location has a medium sized casual dining area with a small gaming area.

Customer Service: The customer service was quick and attentive; my order was prepared very fast.

Monetary Value: The price is on the high side, especially considering the quality is not the best.

The Final Judgment:

Pizza Artista makes a passable pizza, but it could be much better with some better toppings and crust.  Maybe they should use a little less artista and a little more culinary skill.  Score: 69/100