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Reviewed by Nina ShorurmAdvertising ConsultantMasque Cantinetta Café3909 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills 933-8555Cost: $9.50 What she thought:This is a beautiful, very thin, crispy crust pizza, which is known as Genovesina. This one has a pesto sauce, oven cured tomatoes, and goat cheese. The combination creates a nice light flavor. Two people can share this pizza, which makes it more of a bargain.Review: 5 forksBargain quotient: $$$$ (or $$ if you bring a friend)Mama Ann's Deli & Bakery4359 Town Center Blvd, Suite 111, El Dorado Hills 939-1700Cost: $2.50 for sliceReviewed by D. Brent CecilPhotographerWhat he thought:The friendly staff provides good service, and with all of ambiance going for it, the pizza served is a little disappointing. For $2.50 you get a good size 6-inch square Sicilian style slice of pepperoni pizza. While the crust was good, thick with a crispy layer and plenty of cheese and pepperoni, it could use a sauce with more herbs and garlic. With that said, I had no problem finishing the pizza and could have gone back for more.Review: 2½ forksBargain quotient: $$Reviewed by Jessica ClowAdvertising ConsultantStrings Italian Café1013 Riley St., Folsom (also located in EDH) 983-9556Cost: $9 includes cafe salad or minestrone soup and fresh baked bread What she thought:WOW! This is a big pizza! I chose the Italian Combo Pizza, which comes piled high with sausage, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms, red and green peppers, olives, fresh tomatoes, onions, and cheese. Everything was exceptionally fresh tasting. The added bonus was the Italian seasoning sprinkled on the top. This is perfect lunch to split with a friend. Review: 4 forksBargain quotient: $$$$Reviewed by Jamie Trump, ReporterCiro's Pizza Café 241 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom 983-5757Cost: $11.01 for a small pizza What she thought:Unfortunately Ciro's doesn't sell pizza by the slice, but if you can find someone to split a small pie (about eight pieces) it's worth it. My half-cheese/half-pepperoni pizza took a while to cook, but the homemade dough and yummy sauce was wonderful and well worth the wait.Review: 4 forks Bargain quotient: $$$$$ (or $$ if you bring a friend! )