Smashing Tomato Italian Pizzeria By Fayette Mall

We had dinner at Smashing Tomato in Lexington with my wife and our two adult daughters. I ordered the Cobb salad and really enjoyed the pickled red pepper. The girls chose the mushroom pizza, but with red sauce, while my wife had a pepperoni pizza. I particularly loved the dried herbs and olive oil for dipping the bread.

I worked here for about a month, and I can confidently say that everything is made with the utmost care and quality. The ingredients are delivered fresh every day, and the standards are consistently upheld. Each employee demonstrates the integrity and dedication that you hope for in a team. The staff is personal and friendly, right up to the management level. This branch is led by one of the most capable General Managers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend trying this place on your next visit to the shopping mall. -MR

While I waited for my order, I overheard the staff chatting with other guests, and I was impressed by how friendly and personable they were. Their teamwork is evident, and they genuinely prioritize their customers’ needs. Before I left, I asked if I could take a picture with one of the staff members to accompany my review. I expressed to them how rare it is for a business to treat its guests so warmly, and it truly makes a difference. I'm grateful to these four amazing staff members — one of whom was so hospitable before me. Tomato is lucky to have such a fantastic team!

I am not sure why I have never tried eating here and always assumed it was a fast food place. We had every intention of eating somewhere else and due to an hour wait we decided to go somewhere else and landed here. We ordered the Dinner Special if which consisted of a 12 Keeneland Pizza and a Caesar Salad and ordered the Artichoke Dip in a small. The portions were very good and all for a fair price (pictured). The Fire Cooked Pizza was Fantastic! The Artichoke Dip along with the pizza bread was also fantastic. The Caesar salad was pretty average but it also came with some pizza bread and the Olive Oil/Vinegar and Spice blend made this bread even better. This will definitely not be the last time we come here.

This pizza is, hands down, the best. They have the perfect amount of desirable chew without dipping into toughness in the crust. If it?s all about the sauce (and it is) theirs is the best. Get the spicy. We love their salad and try to recreate it at home. Their dipping options for the sheet music bread takes it all to the next level. It?s fast. It?s causal. What else do you want?! This pizza lacks nothing. Go here and go often.