New manager finally makes Da Pino enjoyable—still a couple of quirks
add_circle Pros
- Lightning‑quick service, even at the lunch rush.
- Thin‑crust pizza with a huge, constantly rotating topping list.
- Pleasant, low‑key music that lets you talk without shouting.
- A friendly new manager who’s turned the spot into a cozy hangout.
- Signature teas that taste great, feel healthy, and come with free refills.
- Comfortable seating and a welcoming vibe.
- Great value for money on pizza and drinks.
remove_circle Cons
- No kids menu, so you can’t order anything specifically for children.
- The AC runs on high, creating an uncomfortable draft.
- The regular menu gets a bit stale after many visits.
- Limited variety in non‑pizza dishes.
- Tea sweetness can be hit‑or‑miss sometimes.
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Editor's Summary
I've been stopping by Da Pino in Tekstilshchiki for years, mainly because it's convenient for client meetings. When the old, grumpy manager left and a friendly young woman took over, the whole vibe changed – comfy seats, low‑key background music, and a surprisingly healthy lineup of signature teas. The pizza still steals the show with its thin crust and endless topping choices, and the service remains fast. That said, the regular menu could use some fresh ideas, the AC is set way too high and feels like a draft, and there's no kids menu.
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\nI've been swinging by Da Pino in the Tekstilshchiki neighborhood for a few years now, mostly because my clients like to hold meetings there – it's super convenient. Back when the manager was a guy, I actually dreaded stepping inside. He had a habit of being rude and didn’t seem to care about customers at all. The atmosphere felt chilly and unwelcoming, but I couldn’t pick another spot, so I just put up with it.\n\nThen the manager changed – turns out it’s a young, friendly woman now. Suddenly the whole vibe shifted. The space feels cozy, they play these really pleasant, low‑key tunes instead of the ear‑splitting noise they used to blast (fingers crossed that stays). They’ve also added some amazing, tasty, and surprisingly healthy signature teas that have become a nice little perk.\n\nHonestly, after so many visits the regular menu started to feel a bit stale – I’d love to see more variety. But the pizza? It’s spot‑on for me. Thin crust, massive selection, and I haven’t seen that kind of variety anywhere else. The choices are so diverse that I end up trying a new topping every time.\n\nA couple of things still bug me. The air‑conditioning is set way too high; the cold draft blows nonstop and we end up catching a cold. It’s like sitting in a freezer and that’s not exactly what you want when you’re trying to enjoy a slice.\n\nAnd they won’t let adults order anything from the kids’ menu, even though those dishes are actually pricier. That’s just ridiculous. One of my clients had just left the hospital and could only eat steamed food; the kids’ menu had exactly the kind of steamed chicken meatballs he needed, but they turned him down because it was \"kids’ menu\". Come on, let adults order the same thing – it would be a simple fix.\n\nAll in all, the place is a lot better now, thanks to the new manager, but those two issues keep me from giving it a full thumbs‑up.
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