A couple weeks ago, I learned about Revd Up Pi, a fairly new pizza joint in NYC that promises that it is “leading the pizza revolution” as “the first healthy pizzeria in Manhattan.” With those strong claims, how could I not check it out?

After checking out the menu, I opted for a piece of Vim & Vigor Pi (eggplant, artichokes, mushroom, zucchini and red pepper) and a piece of Revd 3.14 Pi (part-skim mozzarella). Both are served on the restaurant’s signature crust, which contains seven grams of fiber per slice and is sugar-free.

The verdict? I’d give Revd Up a B. Points for menu creativity, though! (Mac and cheese or eggs and turkey bacon are among the other topping options.) The crust was my favorite part of the order—thin, yet substantial. The “lightened up” cheese was still a little greasy for my taste. (Although I admit, I don’t miss the topping on other pies and often prefer to go cheese-less. Weird? Maybe.) I would have loved more sauce. The veggie slice was actually just crust and toppings with no tomato. And the cheese slice was very light on the red stuff. But the veggies were tasty, especially with some red pepper flakes sprinkled on top.

While I wish that the sauce was heavier, I certainly am glad that the price tag wasn’t! With a buy-one-get-one coupon (snag yours here, while they’re available, if you’re interested!), my bill came to about five dollars. Depending on what you compare this to, say, NYC street pizza or a sit-down meal at a health restaurant, the regular price of a couple Revd Up slices is either surprisingly high or reasonable. I certainly am willing to invest in more nutritious food, but I don’t know if I’ll become a regular at Revd Up. I’d love to learn how to recreate the crust at home though so I could create a masterpiece like this!

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Although it’s nice, you don’t need pizza parlors in your area that cater to health-minded folks to nosh on a guilt-free slice. Stay tuned for the next post, coming on Tuesday, to test your knowledge and learn more about the lightest slices available anywhere.