At Vesta Redwood City for a family birthday dinner, I got the Vegan Pesto pizza – pistachio pesto, spinach and tomato sauce for 17.00. When the pie came out to the table, I was a little worried it might be too plain but the taste was fantastic.
So simple but that thin crust, wood-fired pizza is packed full of flavor. Plenty of red sauce for maximum umami and just the right amount of spinach. A cheese-less pizza but trust me, you’re not going to miss the cheese, not with the extra-good pesto.
While I’m always pleased as punch to find one clearly marked vegan item on the menu (that’s good and not an afterthought), I wish Vesta made a few more of their dishes vegan. The rest of the table enjoyed the small plate roasted cauliflower with toasted almonds, currants, serrano chili and breadcrumbs. I’m told it’s really good, but it’s made with honey. So close…
Vesta Redwood City
Located in downtown Redwood City, it can get busy and a little noisy at Vesta. Serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas and small plates, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Attempted to eat there before at lunchtime but they were packed. Best to make reservations unless you don’t mind waiting.
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That’s one good looking slice! It’s even got some nice char on the crust, which is key for the best flavor and texture. Nice find!
Yes, a little char is nice, but too much is just burnt. :-)
OOOOh yessss! Honestly, I’m always so pleased when places have thoughout cheeseless pizza. Daiya bums me out, and I love FYH but in moderation. I’ve always been weird about cheese. It’ such a treat to have a well made pizza with great ingredients and no cheese!
I don’t mind a little Daiya on my pizza, as long as it’s not overwhelming. No cheese pizza with awesome toppings in pretty darn good too. :-)
Spinach is one of my favourite pizza toppings – I’d be all over that. I’ve never tried pistachio pesto, but I am intrigued. I’m also intrigued why they need to put honey on the other dish – it sounds so good otherwise!
That slice looks perfect! I think I’m finally realizing I actually prefer a cheeseless pizza, especially one with so many delectable flavors as the one you had. And yes, it always grates a little when a restaurant could so easily make a few dishes vegan if only they substituted another sweetener for honey. But, on the other hand, I still remember when I thought honey was so healthy, without considering the health of the bees that produced it, so I cut them some slack. Maybe next time you go there will be another vegan dish!