ranging from cheese to Italian sausage and eggplant. Pizzas are served Neapolitan or Sicilian style. “We love the pizza,” says Melody Foote, whose family prefers the pepperoni. A native New Yorker, she says the pizza reminds her of home. “It is the crust and the sauce. The crust is just perfect, thin and crispy.” Not in the mood for pizza? Then
try the extensive and enticing list of sandwiches. “My personal favorite is the steak and cheese Stromboli,” says Shannon Deaton. “I have them add some of their capicola ham, and it hits the spot. I know it sounds different, but it is so good.”
Friendly service and atmosphere
complete the picture, down to the traditional red-checkered tablecloths.
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“Basic tradition, that is what everybody likes and that is why we think people keep coming back,” Coppola said. “People know that when they come here, the sauce, the pizza and the service, it is all going to be
the same.” Don’t forget about dessert with melt-
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in-your-mouth selections such as rum cake, black forest cake, chocolate ganache cheesecake and, of course, tiramisu. And if you are looking for a cup of coffee to finish off your meal, you’re in the right place. It’s tempting to start at the top of a long list of specialty drinks and work your way down from Italian hot chocolate to frozen coffees. Check out the displays of Italian candy on your way out. It’s easy to see why Elizabeth’s has remained popular in Fayetteville for more than two decades. “We know what our customers like, and we like to keep them happy and full,” Coppola said. “That’s why they keep coming back.”CV
