Allie Stevens

Eva's in downtown Salt Lake City is a delightful experience with delicious food and an elevated eating experience! The restaurant features Mediterranean-style small plates, so my friend and I got several dishes to share together so we could try as much as possible. We started with spirit-free mocktails, which were incredible. They offer a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails. I appreciated that their mocktails weren't just cocktails with the spirits taken out, but were their own specific and special drink. I don't normally get drinks at restaurant, but I wanted to take the opportunity to try these drinks, and we really enjoyed them. We got six dishes in total, and one dessert. Six dishes ended up being unnecessary, we were probably okay with five but it did give us some leftovers to take home. The highlight dish for me was the charred beets which sat on a whipped goat cheese. We got the fig & pig pizza, which was probably one plate too many. The pizza was good, though it wasn't the best thing we had that night. We came for my birthday, and brought that up to the waitress when she asked if we were celebrating any special occasions. They treated me to a dessert, and recommended we try the Loukoumades and ice cream. Loukoumades are a Greek dessert, similar to donut holes and covered in honey. We were served them with ice cream, though I believe it was a seasonal dish. I'm excited to return and try more of their dishes. Not only was the food delicious and worth the price, but the ambience of the restaurant was perfect. It was a small, intimate setting, with fantastic lighting and a lovely bar. There wasn't a lot of seating available, and I would recommend sticking to a small group and setting up a reservation if you are checking Eva's out.

If you're craving good pizza and an inviting atmosphere, Brabo Pizza should be on your list! If you haven't had the opportunity to try Brazilian pizza, Brabo will change your life. Nestled between South Salt Lake and Murray, We went for lunch and got the lunch special, which includes a salad and your choice of pasta or pizza. I got the Beet Salad, which was a refreshing start to the meal, featuring arugula, feta, beets, and a lovely vinaigrette. My companion and I both got individual pizzas, which we shared, and was more than plenty of food for the two of us. We got the Brabo pizza and Quatro Formaggi pizza. The Quatro Formaggi was delicious and cheesy in the best ways. But easily my favorite was the Brabo pizza. More than a pepperoni pizza, this pizza also had Brazilian cream cheese and red onions, and was so incredibly delicious—I'm salivating just thinking about it! I would never have thought my pepperoni and cheese pizza was missing cream cheese, but the moment I tried it, it just worked. The individual pizza's were 10", and we each walked away with leftovers. The pizza crust is thick, which I really enjoyed for this style of pizza. We ended the meal with the Passion Fruit Mousse, which was a nice palate cleanser, it was very light and refreshing. I look forward to going back and trying some of the Brazilian desserts they offer. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and kind, and the atmosphere was very nice. I was celebrating my birthday, and our waiter made the meal a special experience. It looks very accommodating to large groups as well, with plenty of seating in the restaurant. If you are looking for an interesting and unique pizza spot, Brabo Pizza is the way to go.

Dali's Crepes is the perfect brunch experience—for any time of day. I went for dinner, and got the Caprese crepe, which was a delicious savory crepe for pesto enjoyers. The crepe was large, and I took half of it to-go, which reheated nicely for leftovers the next day. Note that this crepe included both Mozzarella cheese and shredded cheese, which was a little too much for me, but is sure to delight any cheese lover. The spot they really shined is with their sweet crepes. If you are looking for a simple crepe, you won't find it here. Every crepe has several types of chocolate, different fruit options, and other topping options. Dali's also offer a unique crepe experience with their "sushi" crepes—a tightly rolled crepe stuffed with fruit and chocolate, cut into small pieces, served with chopsticks, and a dipping bowl of chocolate. They make a fun novelty meal, especially for a date or fun night out, though if your looking for the most crepe per cost, I would suggest sticking with a classic crepe. The prices were fairly standard for crepes, especially considering how much they put in their dishes. The customer service was excellent. I was with a large group, and they were easily able to accommodate us. Our food came out quickly, and our waitress was incredibly attentive. We stayed for a while, and got to see the restaurant transition into night, as they put out mood lighting on the tables, making a cozy and inviting environment. One member of our group had their order mixed up and didn't even realize it. The staff and kitchen went out of their way to make sure their order was corrected. It has an incredibly comforting and local vibe. If you are looking for a nice place that will talk care of you, Dali's Crepes in Cottonwood Heights is a great option.