Urban Crust lies right in the heart of downtown Plano, dishing out pies by the dozen for hungry locals in the know. Starting with a partnership between Plano natives Bonnie and Nathan Shea and master chef Salvatore Gisellu of Sardinia, Upper Crust manages to present classic Italian dishes with enough contemporary twist to distinguish it from more generic restaurants of its kind. A wood-fired oven sits center stage at Upper Crust, spitting out pizza after pizza loaded down with gourmet toppings in innovative combinations. There are a handful of salads, appetizers and entrees here which skew toward the traditional side, although no true Texan will complain about the cheesy pasta al forno dripping with quattro formaggi sauce. On that note, there are a number of vegetarian friendly options at Urban Crust. Signature cocktails and ice cold beer helps wash down these tasty creations. For pizza made with that special Italian touch, stop by Urban Crust.

Website: urbancrust.com

Phone: (972) 509-1400

Cross Streets: Between Alex Schell Pl/J Ave and K Ave