Located in the heart of Downtown Chandler is Crust Simply Italian. Due to location, parking can be a challenge but thankfully a July Saturday around 12:30pm didn't prove to be that large of a challenge to locate. When we entered, we were advised to be seated wherever we liked with menus on a table to grab. Our server was over pretty quickly, and appreciated him offering an appetizer and entree suggestion. What We Ordered: - Cucumber Elderflower Spritz: I've been on a spritz kick since having one at the beginning of the year at Disney World. The perfect refreshing drink for a humid day after rain in July (2" in Apache Junction). Loved the cucumber and elderflower combination, and would definitely order again! - Shrimp Medina: The server recommended, and our favorite of the meal. The scampi butter with the heat of the red chili flakes was perfect. I'd honestly look to see if there is a pasta dish like this next time as that sounds like perfection. - La La Vodka: My friend ordered this, and said it was pretty good. She remarked how large it was and wish for a lunch portion that you could order half, but thankfully, we were heading back to her house after to be able to drop off leftovers. - Pasta Picante: This was recommended, but I wasn't all that fond of it. It was not really spicy, and I didn't like the sausage in the dish. It could have just been my preferences, but my friend ended up taking as leftovers her kids would enjoy. Overall, this place had both comfortable seating and comfort food. Italian is one of my favorite things to dine, and get that dopamine fix from pasta. I'll definitely return and explore another entree more suited to my preferences. read more

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Came here for happy hour! This is a known spot if you want some pizza and good service! Our server was great and we were immediately greeted & seated. Waiter took our orders and food came in on timely manner. Happy hour menu is not the greatest & has some limited options, cocktails & wine glasses will still ring you $10 instead of the normal $12+ so not crazy savings. Onto the food: Our calamari was great The bread rolls had so much oil on them the last roll was almost inedible. You would squeeze it and oil/butter would ooze out like crazy. Our pizza was good but the crust was very toasty, it would snap in half if we tried to bend it just a little to take a bite, maybe it was a one off for the crust being a bit burnt but just keep that in mind. Our limoncello drinks were definitely the star of the night; refreshing, light and not too sweet! read more

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We've stayed at the San Marcos for years and have always walked by Crust to and from the hotel as we walk around the cute downtown We finally stopped in for a graduation dinner and it was relatively good. We had some house wine, apps, and a mix of entrees and pizzas. I also tried the charcuterie board. The pizza was great! My husband got a dish with chicken and the chicken was awful! Paper thin and super chewy. Luckily the server was kind and helped us find something else too eat. I had quite the hang over the next day which I can only attribute the wine. OVerall this was a little over hyped in my head. I don't think we'd return with other eateries in the area. read more

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The grilled chicken with the penne vodka was super dry. I really liked the calamari and the rustica. I love the mariana used for it. Our server was fun and friendly, made us laugh a lot. Lots of seating inside and out. some parking infront of the place. read more

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Walked in at 5pm on a Friday for appetizers. We were seated immediately. There were a few groups seated at the bar and only 2 other parties seated at tables. There were misters going outside for parties that want to be outside. The AC was on inside and felt great. We ordered the bruschetta board (giardino, funghi, and carciofi) and the meatball appetizer. The appetizers took less than 10 minutes to come out. The meatballs were good! It came with 3 meatballs and 3 small corners of toasted bread. The ricotta under the meatballs was a great add to the plate. Overall, they were solid. The bruschetta was a swing and a miss. The funghi was quickly deemed our least favorite. We both took one bite and did not finish the rest. The carciofi was decent. Nothing special. The giardino was so simple that it was not memorable, and it was still our favorite anyway. Overall, we would not recommend the bruschetta. Our server was kind and quick to help. The restaurant overall was nice inside. read more

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Great menu. Great staff. Great atmosphere. We normally go to the speakeasies when we choose Crust, but also enjoy the main restaurant as well from time to time. This is actually the only Crust location where we've dined in the main restaurant. We most recently sat at the outdoor bar and had pizza and drinks for a friend's birthday. Will always recommend when people are asking for a great place to eat. read more

I really enjoy going to Crust! Every time I go it never disappoints me. This is my first time trying their cocktails, if you love a strawberry sprite spritz type of cocktail.. the Sorry, not sorry is so good and not too strong! The penne alla vodka pasta was fresh and not too heavy on the sauce. The Mediterranean salad sauce paired perfectly with the salad, red onions, and tomatoes! I loved this salad so much! The restaurant is a bit noisy so if you don't like to speak a bit louder or need a quieter space, take note of this read more

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Simply amazing experience...& on the patio! Decided to take advantage of the good AZ weather while it lasted and enjoyed the patio. Our server was so kind and gave great food recommendations. Shared their Charcuterie Board and Shrimp Medina appetizers with a few glasses of their house wine and everything was delicious read more

Not my first time, certainly won't be my last. Boyfriend and I came here last week for our post-work week yap session! A slice and a glass of wine are perfect for that, and the vibes were mega chill on a Monday. This is our go to lunch spot in DT Chandler for the reliable service, delicious food, and that you can pretty much order whatever mood of Italian you're in! Our current lunch spot to invite friends to- they even have gluten free options that are well loved my by gluten free girlfriends! The knots are spicy, the Upside Down HALF PIE is MASSIVE and fed my entire family (me) for 4 days straight, the service is friendly, and the parking is tight bc this place is popular! Thanks Crust! read more

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My wife and I have enjoyed going to Crust in Scottsdale over the years while ordering food to go. Today, I tried Crust in Chandler with my work colleagues as I ordered a 20 inch pizza to go. Similar to what I have done in Scottsdale, I spent some time at the bar while waiting for my order to be ready. Most of the time, I have ordered food in advance so it was ready when I pulled up. Today, I ordered a pizza online to be ready at a certain time; however, as I arrived well before that time, the team in the kitchen did a wonderful job preparing it to be ready more than ten minutes before the original time. The staff were wonderful, and I am glad I stopped by this location today as the restaurant has great reviews and delicious food! The twenty-inch pizzas were large and delicious whether the New York or Margherita pizzas, which I have ordered both before. I have also shared a salad with my wife whether the Caesar (romaine, parmesan, and croutons) or Mediterranean Farm Salad (farro, field greens, roasted artichokes, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion, feta, and house vinaigrette). Today, I only ordered a 20 inch New York pizza with pepperoni. It was huge, filling, and delicious! There are three locations at this point in time. There is "Chandler and the Ostrich," "Gilbert and the Blue Heron," and then "Scottsdale and the Goose." By going to https://crustrestaurants.com, you can get on the waitlist for any of the locations. The Chandler location is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM. On weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM, there are Happy Hour deals. On Sundays and Mondays, there are $15 NY Pie To Go deals while on Mondays, there are also half priced wine bottles all day. You can also sign up for the Knead To Know Newsletter at the bottom of the web page to learn about specials. Also on their website, they have lunch and dinner menus along with a drink menu and dessert menu. Speaking of specials, if you sign up for their birthday club, you can get a coupon for $18 off a meal the week of your birthday with five days to use it. Enjoy!! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Bar - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This is a pretty hard review for me to give and here's why. Because the restaurant name indicates Italian food is served here. I was not impressed by any means with my fettuccine Alfredo. The sauce was bland and that is not something that you can look past on this specific dish. Unfortunately, this was the only Italian dish that I tried from there so I feel like in order for me to be fair. I will go back and try something else and update my review at that time. With that being said, I still give this place five stars based on all of the below. Now for the good part! The Sicilian style pizza is freaking amazing! I'm sure you want details about this so here it is the pizza dough is so light and airy with a crispy crust, the crust is fantastic cannot even emphasize this enough. I'm telling you the airiness of this. Pizza just doesn't even make sense, but it works and you should have some. Here's a little note about our appetizer we ordered calamari. The breading was great. The calamari was slightly overcooked, but overall it was good. The location is awesome! Our table was located just beyond the double doors and made for a very lovely ambience. I would say the lighting is perfect. The outdoor scenery made the experience even better. We plan to go back sooner rather than later, and I'll keep you posted about some more Italian dishes from here read more

First time visiting and very pleasantly surprised! Huge bar, clean, great happy hour menu and prices. John, the barkeep, made our experience one that will make us return! Patio seating and pet friendly too! Our new favorite place! read more

They have a speak easy underground bar downstairs under the restaurant. Supposed to be the best for a great cocktail to get. read more

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It was almost empty at lunchtime. first clue. greasy calamari. pizza was awful with a hard cracker crust. told it was because it was personal size. Costco has a better pizza. I craved authentic pizza. Soft thin crust not the hideous wierd shaped thing we got. The sauce was good but a place called crust should have a good crust. Waitrer made no attempt to make a pleasant experience. read more

We had great food at this location. We stopped by on a Sunday for an early dinner and it wasn't relatively busy. The hostess was not at the stand when we walked up to the door but she quickly ran over to us and said to pick a table. We picked a table inside and she dropped off the menus. We looked them over and our server then came over and said hi. She brought us waters and we then ordered our food. We ordered: Calamari Meet Lasagna Supreme pizza The calamari was delicious. It was crispy, well seasoned, and it came out HOT. The lasagna was also delicious and very meaty. The cheese was gooey and the sauce was well seasoned. The bread it was served with was warm and soft. The pizza was huge and had plenty of toppings on top. I wasn't much of a fan as I felt like it had no flavor? Our waters sat empty for a bit and when we needed our server for condiments she was MIA. She then finally came over as we were halfway done. I'll definitely be back for some more lasagna and calamari, those two were delicious! read more

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I was staying at the crowne plaza hotel and this is pretty much right outside the lobby of the hotel. I ordered to go so I didn't really experience service however the place has very open seating and nice decor. The bar is a nice size and tons of TVs to catch sports. I ordered an appetizer entree and dessert to eat back at my room. When I got to my room I had found my whole order was wrong. I called the restaurant spoke with the manager and they painlessly made it right. They allowed me to keep the food they made in error and put a rush on my order. The food was very yummy. The dessert was their chocolate peanut butter cake and I wasn't a fan. Inside was literally a cup of peanut butter. The bruschetta sampler was on point tho! Oh and the manager gave me a $15 gift certificate for the hassle. Very nice people. Would go again to try dine in! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out, unfortunately I only tried their drinks and appetizers so I'll have to go back soon. Their spicy garlic knots are to die for so definitely recommend those for your appetizer. We also got the trio bruschetta (but I subbed out the original one for an extra artichoke). They were sort of like a paste on top (not chunky like most) I liked the artichoke one but I won't be getting them again. As for the drinks we got the blonde bombshell paloma (I recommend) and also the limoncello martini, (hated it so much) I'm typically and lemon drop kind of girl so any lemon drink is my go to but I couldn't even drink this one. I passed it off on my friend so she could try to get it down. So that's why I did a 4 star review. Lastly, the dessert we first ordered the dessert pizza but unfortunately sent it back for their butter cake and it was amazing! read more

I recently visited Crust Simply Italian with one of my closest friends. He was craving some Italian food, and he suggested this place. I am glad that he told me about it, because it is some of the best pizza I have ever had. When I arrived, I was there a good thirty minutes before the scheduled time for my friend and me to meet. The server greeted me warmly and was always making sure I had everything I needed while I waited. I informed her it would be a little bit before my friend arrived, and I appreciate how patient she was with me while I waited, so bonus points for that. When my friend arrived, we were served some drinks, and I decided only to have water, even though their mocktails sounded delicious. Next time I visit, I will have to give their mocktails a shot. My friend suggested getting the Sweet Little 'Roni pizza, and it was fantastic. I also liked how they split the pizza in half so my friend and I could have four slices each. The Sweet Little 'Roni pizza was an excellent choice. I feel like honey is an underrated pizza topping. It can be delicious when it is with the right combinations. I also like the atmosphere. It feels like you are in Italy, and I like that they have a bar area where you can watch TV, even if there are no sports available. Crust Simply Italian is an excellent option for anyone looking for Italian food in Downtown Chandler. I will be back. read more

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Favorite pizza place in the Chandler/Gilbert area! The size and quality match the price. Inviting atmosphere downtown and is always just as good if you order carry out. Highly recommend their regular crust but if you like deep dish then sicilian is the way to go. And don't forget the garlic knots! read more

I popped into Crust for lunch with my dad. It's a cute pizza shop in downtown Chandler. I got the lunch special--a slice with a salad and a drink for $10. It was a lot of food for the money. The slice was solid--a good crisp on the crust. The salad was only okay. My dad got a small pizza that was more than enough food for 2 people. He liked the toppings but was not excited about the crust. Service was great. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Cheese pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Stopped by for a bite to eat and we were seated very quickly even though it appeared to be a very busy evening. Hostesses did a very good job squeezing us in. This has always been a quaint place to stop by and get a good glass of wine. We both had a salad which was very good and ordered a pizza which we had never tried. They both were awesome but the pizza came out too fast and got cold before we could finish it. That caused it to be a little soggy and cold. All in all it was still very good. Timing was just off a bit but happens when you're busy. Will be back. Thanks read more

Good service, the food was fast and tasted great! The food was exceptional. I recommend this restaurant! read more

Tracy was amazing, very attentive and a fantastic server! Also, we want to congratulate you on 10 years! We just happened to be at this establishment, first time here... our recommendation is to come try it! The food and staff were just what we didn't know we were looking for. And HISTORY from 110 years ago! Here in AZ!!! read more

Crust Simply Italian - In house, secret family recipe, Tiramisu, you can't beat that! - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

One of my favorite Italian sports across the valley! From the drinks, to the food, and their speakeasy , always recommend this spot when I need a girl dinner or date night! read more

Staff and service were great and very friendly. The food unfortunately was not good. Pizza was soggy and the pasta was undercooked and crunchy. Not much flavor in anything our group of 4 had. read more

5 of us had dinner and each person loved their food choice. We had after dinner coffee and cappuccino. They were both delicious!!! Great experience! read more

I met up with some friends for brunch on a Saturday. It was like 5 till they opened at 11am. They opened the door to me even though it wasn't time. The nice waiter didn't want me out waiting in sun for them to open. Now that's great service! My friends and I enjoyed our lunch. Crust had a great lunch menu. I got 2 slices of a pepperoni pizza it came with a drink for $10. My friends ordered cocktails. The place is very clean and spacious. No wonder my friends enjoy this restaurant a lot. read more

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When we got there we told it would only be a few minutes while a party of ten was told they should take a walk around the neighborhood because it might be a while. 5 minutes later another person came out and said they had rearranged the tables so they could come in and we were told it might be a while. They then suggested we go to the Speakeasy. So we thought that might be kinda cool and did. There we were given the choice of a tiny high top or a very large coffee table surrounded by couches. Neither were very comfortable for dinner. Drinks maybe. Diner, not. Anyway we sat at the high top with the uncomfortable bar stools and ordered our dinner. We started with a small pizza. The sweet little roni. A pizza with a ricotta base and pepperoni sandwich style slices and some honey. It would probably been much better if it had arrived hot but it was more like room temperature when it hit our table. The cheese had already hardened and the crust was soggy from the steam condensed on the board it was served on. Maybe if it didn't have to travel between floors with only one runner. For a pizza place you would think they'd have some grated cheese and peppers on the table. And a New York pizza place some garlic and oreganoThey did bring cheese when asked. Next we got our dinners. For an Italian restaurant named Crust you would think that you might get some bread and a cup of soup or a small dinner salad with your entree but not here. But your dinner does come with a roll. A good but cold roll. No butter or oil. My wife ordered the shrimp on angel hair pasta. Basically a shrimp scampi but not in a separate dish. Her food was cold. The pasta was good but had very little butter or garlic. The few shrimp were slightly mushy and not very firm. Overdone would have been better. Done right would have been far better. I had the Chicken Marsala. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly and tasted very good. The Marsala was good but could have had more salt butter and garlic in it. None of which was on the table and the only time the server asked how our food was is when it was put on the table. We were still busy moving it around so it would fit and we were in a position to eat it. If you're getting a drink or two and maybe a pizza then the basement might be the place to be. If not stick to the dinning room upstairs. read more

My wife and I had a reservation at Crust Simply Italian in Gilbert. We were seated, but after sitting at our table for over 20 minutes, no one greeted us, offered water, or took our order. During that time, a group of white customers who were seated after us were helped almost immediately and received full service. After watching this happen and still being ignored, we decided to leave. Based on this experience, we felt singled out and disrespected, and it raised serious concerns for us about how Asian customers are treated here. Whether intentional or not, the lack of basic service was unacceptable. Very disappointing experience. Be aware. read more

Crust is a great Italian spot right in the middle of down town Chandler ! They have great happy hour specials with both food and wine. We split a margarita pizza appetizer, I had the fettuccini Alfredo , and then we split tiramisu for desert. Chris our server was so quick prompt and kind he got to the table so we could order in time to make happy hour. The food was delicious ( the dessert was incredible ). I had a $6 glass of cab which was also quite tasty. Overall an amazing meal ! read more

Always ask for the special, you won't regret it. Our favorite in downtown Chandler, pasta is fresh, ingredients in the right proportions, and great service, if you are visiting or live here try this restaurant and enjoy an excellent meal! read more

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Amazing, food that tastes as good as it looks! Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend the calzone. I love the attention to detail in their dishes. Overall great experience and hope to return soon! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Meat Calzone Absolutely deciduous! Flavorful food that tastes as good as it looks! Will need to come back soon - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I really do like this place, but having been there this time on a Wednesday afternoon I have to say it could have been better. I had reservations at 5, was seated right away where we wanted. Waited for service while watching my server stand outside. The place is beautuful with outside seating and plenty of indoor seating. The blackberry mule is a really nice taste and I ordered the spicy garlic knots that were really flavorful. The bruschetta with Angel hair and grilled chicken was a bit bland, I asked for extra cups of pesto sauce for flavor. All in all, not bad for an early evening dinner. It was my birthday so they gave us butter cake with ice cream. Thank you! That was delish! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Angel hair bruschetta. Needed extra pesto for flavor. - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Our table loved our lunch, cool weather with the garage doors open. Delicious appetizers meatballs, mussels & shrimp scampi. Ordered Lobster raviolis, lasagna & shrimp oreganato pasta. Staff & food were great, our families will come by again soon. read more

Crust Simply Italian - Weekend App, Shrimp Scampi - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I Enjoyed the ambience, friendly staff and the food was delicious! I was celebrating my birthday and I will definitely be back read more

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I made an online pickup order from here on Friday evening for 2 pizzas and meatballs. My order was ready within the given timeframe of 20-25 mins! I have had the slice of pizza and meatballs from the late night menu at The Ostrich and thought it was good. Close parking around the area is tough on the weekends but I was able to grab a close 5min parking spot on the side. My order: Meatball appetizer $13 - was $12.50. Comes with 4, some bread & side of marinara. It was a bit salty this time 20" Palermo $29 - there's very little chicken for the price and the bottom was a tad soggy but I still liked it 20" Supreme $29 - ordered this 1/2 without cheese because one person can't eat cheese. For the most part, it was but she tasted a few bits after taking a bite of one slice and looked for something else to eat. The other person who does eat cheese said the pizza was good Im sure the pizzas would've been much better eaten at the restaurant. The pizzas are huge! They only have one size. Some slices were too big but was an easy fix with a pizza cutter. I would go back again and try some others. read more

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I had such a great experience at Crust Simply Italian! The service was amazing. The place was pretty empty when we first arrived, but it didn't stay that way for long. The ambiance was chic and you can choose between booths, tables, the bar, or even outdoor seating. The managers checked on us twice and our drinks were refilled before we even had to ask. The food was amazing. The Long Island pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, honey, and cracked black pepper on a nice thin crust was seriously to die for. We also had the linguine with white clam sauce which was almost like a broth but so flavorful, garlicky, and delicious. The calamari appetizer was golden and fried perfectly. Too bad I live in another state because I would definitely be coming back all the time. read more

Crust simply italian is absolutely wonderful! I dined there for lunch, very spacious and hip. I enjoyed the Caesar salad, it's big enough for two people to share. The buratta appetizer was next level delicious! Lots of buratta and italian meats. I also got the meatballs, great flavors. Darrin gave us the VIP treatment, the entire staff was very friendly. Great date spot and they have a darling speakeasy if you want to get crazy! read more

Crust Simply Italian - Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

We ordered the tortillini and the short rib pasta dishes. We argued which was better but both agreed they were great choices. If you love mushrooms these are great options. Also got the truffle fries, Aperol spritz and limoncello. Our server AMA was knowledgeable and suggested the short rib which was mine, so good. She showed pictures of the dishes as well. We sat outside with the misters on and it was nice with the weather being so hot. Great date night, couldn't save room for dessert but next time for sure! read more

Good food, reasonable prices. Friendly, helpful staff. Casual and comfortable. Convenient location.