David Hazar
Google
Maybe it was the two disappointing, overcrowded lounge visits, but finally eating here was a smart decision. I am not a stranger to Settebello as they started in SLC. However, it took me a while to stop by this one at MSP. In my defense, the two other times I saw it I was rushing by to make connections so didn't feel like I had time. The pizza was exactly the same as I have had at the restaurant which elevates it way above other airport food fare. It is a few dollars more than at the restaurant, but some places in the airport have much bigger markups. The only thing I would do differently is not add garlic to my pepperoni pizza. I thought it would be sauteed, but it was more raw and while, not bad, was a little strong for my liking. Anyway, for my sake and the sake of my connecting flight neighbors, I would skip it next time. Or, ask them to go very light on it. They do have a slightly misleading sign that says made to order pizzas cook in 90 seconds. I knew that only meant cook time and not prep time, but I could see someone rushing for a flight might have other expectations. I timed it and it was less than 9 minutes, but there was not like for to go orders. The restaurant was busy though. I was extremely happy with the speed and the pizza was amazing as always. I have tried their other pizzas and if you like authentic pizza napolitano, you won't be disappointed. The others might be a little too authentic for me so I like the way less authentic pepperoni (which uses pepperoni the meat and not the bell pepper as we are in the US after all). I usually grab Shake Shack in the airport, but the lines are usually long and, while good, I think I will be skipping it for Settebello at MSP from now on.