From: hobnobgulfshores dot com
The big man called and said he had been told to check out Old World Bakery and Pizza in Gulf Shores. Old World started out down Ft. Morgan Road pre-Ivan when its location received a very un-welcomed bath. Around a year later Old World relocated to 132 West 1st Avenue a block from the beach.
When we entered Old World the aroma of Cinnamon rolls filled the air. Now, how are we supposed stay focused on the great Italian food we had heard about when there are fresh cinnamon rolls in front of us. The restaurant was clean with a health rating of 96.
We were the only dine-in customers when we arrived, so we were greeted promptly and our beverage order taken. When our waitress returned to take our order, the big man ask the waitress, how many ingredients he could have put in a calzone? She was quick to let him know that five makes it more manageable to prepare and eat. He orders, ""I would like a calzone with crawfish, shrimp, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, red onion, ""that's five right?"" Who's counting?
After about ten minutes, the waitress brings out a gargantuan pizza tray with what looked like a meal for three. No, just lunch for one. This calzone was overstuffed and browned to perfection. Served with a fantastically fresh looking and aromatic marinara, it was time to eat.
The first bite of this Italian Turnover, he stated it was the best in town. That is saying a lot, because there are some fantastic establishments to have a calzone in our area. He continued to talk about his choice of fillings and stated that the marinara did not have the hint of aluminum can you may taste at some other restaurants in the area.
As time past, the room was filled with customers sharing pizza and pastries. The ""Big Man's"" calzone was a constant topic of conversation, as people walking in saw what was sitting in front of him. Then it happened. He ask for a to go box! Is he o.k.? Could it be because he was full, or maybe because he ate fifty chicken wings in seventeen minutes a few night before. (That's a story for next week)
The Old World Bakery and Pizza lunch experience rated as follows:
Ambiance - 9.1
Cleanliness - 9.6* (based on health department rating)
Service - 8.7
Food - 8.5
Price - 8.0
Total - 8.78
The Old World Bakery and Pizza was a very pleasant experience and we recommend you are craving Italian in Gulf Shores. Please feel free to email us with your restaurant reviews to:
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