Best Pizza Bars in East Norwich

Great selection of wine food was on point and staff was super attentive at the right times.

WonderfulGreat experience and tasty pizza. I'll be back soon.

We always love this place. They accommodate every request and make it happen. Everything is made in their kitchen.

I recently visited 1653 Pizza and had a generally positive experience, though with a few hiccups. The food was pretty good overall, starting with the artichoke appetizer. The concept behind the dish was great, but unfortunately, the artichoke was a bit undercooked, which slightly affected the texture. Two of us ordered the pizzas, which were both delicious and well-executed—just what you'd expect from a solid, classic option. However, the real standout was the leek and mushroom cannoli, which one of our party members ordered. The homemade pasta was a nice touch, and the dish itself was inventive and flavorful, though a bit on the rich side. It was a unique choice that certainly stood out. The biggest downside, unfortunately, was the timing of both drinks and food. We were seated near the bar area, and drinks were delivered in a staggered, disjointed manner. One person ordered wine, and another an espresso martini, but there was an awkward delay as the wine sat at the pick-up station for about 8-10 minutes before the martini was placed there. The same delay happened with the food—while the pizzas were delivered promptly, the person who ordered a main course had to wait for what felt like an eternity before theirs arrived. This caused some awkwardness at the table, with two people eating while the other waited, and then waiting for the main course diner to finish before the rest of us could continue. Despite the quality of the food, the lag in service left a less-than-ideal impression. It’s clear that the kitchen and front-of-house staff could improve coordination and timing. All in all, 1653 has a lot of potential, but until these issues are addressed, I'd recommend being prepared for a slightly disjointed dining experience.

The pizza was delicious as were the drinks!!! The service was top notch. We will be back!!!